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Lifestyle is, to a great extent, determined by one’s daily activities rather than by major decisions that people think mark their lives. The way people use their time, take care of their body and mind, and engage with others gradually defines their personality. Simple deeds of exercising, getting enough sleep, or having a break for self care may appear insignificant nevertheless if consistently done over time will greatly influence one’s physical health, mental state, and character. Such routines become the person’s life structure. If one’s way of living is deliberately planned, then a person will be more like a master of his/her life than a victim of the circumstances that one has never chosen.
Authentic living also implies mental and emotional self awareness. Nowadays, the pace of life is so rapid that people keep on meeting one pressure after another, plenty of distractions, and high, level expectations which do not even leave people enough time to think issues through. Most of such people lead their existence in an automatic way without ever figuring out what their real priorities are. That’s why it becomes vital to find time for oneself in order to unwind and think through things. Writing down a diary, doing meditation, or just being quiet for a while are some of the ways through which people can get a deeper insight into their thoughts and feelings. Such activities help build a strong mind and get a kind of clarity that would not have been possible when being continuously engaged in one thing or another. Taking care of one’s mind is the means to living a life with purpose and realization.
Creativity is indeed a major factor in the creation of a meaningful lifestyle. It shouldn’t be seen as a tool for artists only but rather as a way of thinking in terms of problem solving and the attitude towards challenges. Creativity promotes imagination, flexibility, and open mindedness. A creative person tends to reframe the situation, thus the “problem” or “difficulty” becomes a “chance for growth” instead of being “something to be scared of”. Once creativity becomes a habit, it raises curiosity and energizes even the most stressful situations. It makes life fun, and the person will not be so prone to feelings of being stuck or isolated.
When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, balance is probably the most critical factor out of all. Constant productivity and ambition are things that society tends to highlight, however, success should not be the reason for the detriment of health or relationships. Overworking only brings exhaustion, and in turn, decreases both motivation and level of performance. Real productivity is based on one’s being well rested, on the practice of self, care, and on having meaningful relationships with others. When people find harmony between their duties and their personal well being, they keep the door open to the realization of their long term plans. In fact, balance is not the thing that restricts ambition. On the contrary, it is the very thing that makes it last.
In conclusion, lifestyle is a personal program of the heart that is made on the basis of values and purposes pursued in life. There is no prescription for a good lifestyle that suits all persons except this person, who will attain happiness by perceiving a consonance between his actions and values pursued in life. Through planning his lifestyle in a deliberate way, one will attain a sense of mastery of choices in one’s lifestyle.
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