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25 Everyday Ways To Keep A Healthy, Positive Life

You are important, so take care of yourself.

Christina Stover

Jul 31, 2018

Bowling Green State University

25 Everyday Ways To Keep A Healthy, Positive Life

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We all have bad days. Some suck more than others, but the important thing is to get passed them. There are plenty of things to do to turn a bad day around. It can be hard to live each day positively, but if you do, your life will change. You will see the good things in everything and always have an ambitious attitude.

These 25 things can help you do that.

1. Listen to upbeat songs

Pop songs always put me in a good mood. If I'm dancing along to the lyrics, I tend to forget what was bugging me.

2. Show your appreciation

Saying thank-you and tipping when necessary will make you feel good about yourself because you could be brightening their day by recognizing their efforts.

3. Keep a planner

This will help you stay on top of your tasks and get your work done efficiently. Which will take some pressure off your shoulders.

4. Find ways to be creative

Finding a creative outlet like knitting or bullet journaling will give you something to do during breaks and on the weekends.

5. Spend time with friends

Friends know exactly what you're thinking and will help you get through any tough situation. Plus, they will always be there for you.

6. Surround yourself with positive people

People generally act and behave based on the people they are around. So if you hang around positive people, you will become positive, too.

7. Make time for family

If you're missing your family, take a break and go see them. They know you best and can always cheer you up.

8. Go hiking or biking

Doing strenuous activities can take your mind off any problems you're having. Plus, it's great exercise.

9. Take a drive

I love taking late night drives. They're great times to think about yourself and clear your mind.

10. Take on a new hobby

Taking on new things can allow you to join new clubs and meet new people. Which is always fun.

11. Adopt a pet

This one is only recommended if you have the time to care for an animal. Pets are loving companions that make life even better.

12. Go to the gym

The gym powers your body and mind. It'll give you a new outlook on life.

13. Drink lots of water

Drinking water will get rid of sugary drinks like pop and energy drinks. Your body is going to thank you, and you'll have so much more energy.

14. Volunteer on the weekends

This activity is going to make you feel better about yourself and you'll be helping the community. Win-win.

15. Go out once or twice a week

Going to the clubs and bars is always a fun way to spend a Friday night, as long as you drink responsibly and go with people you trust, you'll have a fun time.

16. Plan dinner parties

Getting to cook a whole meal can be fun and it'll give you great recipes for future dinners for yourself.

17. Treat yourself to some retail therapy

Spend your troubles away. You might have buyer's remorse later, but you can always return the items.

18. Spend a day in nature

Nature is always calming and serene, perfect for some time for yourself.

19. Get eight hours of sleep

Getting a full night's sleep is very important in having a positive attitude every day.

20. Make time for yourself

Having some you time is always important. It is imperative to helping yourself live healthily.

21. Enjoy your cheat day(s)

Cheat days are the best times to eat as much junk food as you want. Because the next day, you're going to work it off.

22. Read often

Reading books is always relaxing. Add a glass of wine and a snack, and your set for the evening.

23. Take relaxing vacations

Taking a vacation and traveling are great ways to check into your adventurous side and to meet new people.

24. Nap whenever you can

Naps are the greatest things ever, take advantage of them.

25. Start dating

It can be daunting at first, but you never know when you're going to meet "the one."

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25 Everyday Ways To Keep A Healthy, Positive Life

You are important, so take care of yourself.

1. Listen to upbeat songs

2. Show your appreciation

3. Keep a planner

4. Find ways to be creative

5. Spend time with friends

6. Surround yourself with positive people

7. Make time for family

8. Go hiking or biking

9. Take a drive

10. Take on a new hobby

11. Adopt a pet

12. Go to the gym

13. Drink lots of water

14. Volunteer on the weekends

15. Go out once or twice a week

16. Plan dinner parties

17. Treat yourself to some retail therapy

18. Spend a day in nature

19. Get eight hours of sleep

20. Make time for yourself

21. Enjoy your cheat day(s)

22. Read often

23. Take relaxing vacations

24. Nap whenever you can

25. Start dating

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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