By Dunbar Merrill, Creator of the TheDailyDunbar
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO EVERYDAY TO LIVE A
HEALTHIER, WEALTHIER &
WISER LIFE
DRINK WATER:
Dehydration
is one of the absolute worst things you can do to your body, yet one of the
most common forms of abuse people put themselves through. Not getting enough water inhibits every
bodily function down to a cellular level.
Dehydration contributes to fatigue and loss of mental acuity. So drink a minimum of 64oz or 8 cups a day.
EAT:
Make sure
you eat a minimum of 1,000 calories a day.
Food is our body’s fuel and to deprive it is the same as not filling up your car and expecting it to operate well.
Just like your car’s engine, the better and purer the fuel you put in
the better it will perform.
SMILE:
Have you
heard the expression: “faked enthusiasm is better than honest depression?” Well, it’s super true. So smile, and if possible smile at yourself,
whether it’s into a mirror, or your reflection in a pond, find a way to let
yourself know that you’re happy. Recent
studies found smiling at yourself in a mirror for 20 minutes more effective
than any anti-depressant on the market.
EXERCISE:
Exercising
enhances the body and the mind, and helps to keep you around longer to do
these ten things more days. Exercise relieves
stress and improves blood pressure. Even
a short work out uplifts your mood and self esteem. When choosing a time to exercise the earlier
the better. Committing to exercise first
thing every morning better ensures that you’ll actually do it, as distractions,
task, and errands usually tend to build up throughout the day and conveniently
prevent you getting to the gym. Another
benefit to sweating in the morning is that it raises your metabolic rate for
the rest of the day, helping you to burn off calories more efficiently all day
long.
GO OUTSIDE:
Experiencing
nature in even the smallest way transforms your mood in ways that are nearly
impossible to quantify. It doesn’t
matter if it’s a bright sunny day in June, or two feet of snow in January, go
outside.
BE PASSIONATE:
Being
passionate about something and doing something your passionate about is one of
the greatest joys you can experience. Do
something you love everyday. Whether you
love your job or not… you should always be striving to make what you love doing
your job. But if you’re not quite there
yet, do something you love on the side.
This more than anything else in the world keeps you not just motivated, but more
importantly sane.
BE INSPIRED
Whether its
reading inspirational literature, watching an inspirational video, or listening to
inspirational audio recordings… do something that inspires you everyday. Being inspired uplifts and motivates you to
do whatever you were put on this earth to do, and the more inspired you are the
better you’re going to do it.
SHOW GRATITUDE
Everyday do
your best to thank somebody and show gratitude to someone. This can be a friend, family member, a lover,
an employee, or an employer. University
studies have shown that the number one individual factor that contributes to
employees feeling miserable or unmotivated is appreciation. Even over compensation, people have a
psychological need for appreciation and recognition. If they don’t receive this, they feel insulted, and
it fosters resentment and lowers morale.
So no matter what you do, just make your life a lot simpler and say:
“Hey, thank you.” It’s that easy… and it’ll even make you feel a little better too.
LAUGH
Laughter
truly is the best medicine. Besides the
fact that we’re obviously enjoying something to be doing it in the first place,
the act of laughing has numerous health benefits on it’s own. Laughter reduces pain. Laughing reduces blood sugar levels, and is
especially valuable to diabetics. Humor
solidifies relationships and many people say “making them laugh” ranks high on
the list of what they find attractive in the opposite sex. Laughter boosts the
immune system, releases endorphins, and strengthens the heart. When you laugh you cause your blood vessels
to expand and relax, increasing blood flow and oxygen to every part of your
body. In short, reading, watching, and
listening to what makes you laugh is one of the best things you can do for your
body.
LIVE
Live your
life. Do what you want to do. Do what makes you happy. Because at the end of the day if you’re not
happy, what's the point? Live your life…
do not just merely survive. Take
chances, take risk, don’t be afraid of failure, never doubt yourself, and do
not hesitate. This is not a dress rehearsal. Stop acting as if you’re going to get to do
this all again. This is it, soak it
up. Ignore what other people think and
say about you, or what they have.
Believe only what you know to be true.
Cherish the memories that bring you joy and do your best to forget ones
that don’t. The only thing that matters
is what you do, and your effect on your life and this world. Experience and enjoy as much as you can, and good
luck.
