The cliché is that people who don’t drink, don’t smoke, and avoid fast food are in good health. Today, this belief seems increasingly trite, as maintaining good health is proving to be a more challenging endeavor. Many daily habits that we would describe as, if not harmless, at least “not harmful,” can seriously undermine our health.
-Endless self-criticism
Self-criticism is certainly a very useful and appropriate process that everyone should adopt. Self-improvement and personal growth are the result of self-criticism, but taking it too far can lead to the exact opposite result. Self-criticism that is endless, without moderation, and without knowing when to stop, turns into guilt. Suddenly, the person seems to be obsessing over every single action they take. Everything is under a magnifying glass that mercilessly highlights only the mistakes. It is, of course, easy for someone to stop criticizing themselves so readily, yet a gentler and more benevolent dialogue with ourselves is a wiser and more effective practice.
-You go to bed late, you wake up late
Research is increasingly showing that the most productive hours of the day are early in the morning. Similarly, these are the best hours for the body on every level. In this way, by adopting a healthy sleep routine that begins early in the evening and ends early in the morning, the benefits to both physical and mental health soon become apparent.
-You spend a lot of money
According to studies, people who have a habit of spending money recklessly end up with poor mental health. This is easily explained if money is not something you have to spare. It goes without saying that excessive spending will lead to financial problems and debt. People with these kinds of problems face disorders such as insomnia, depression, and other mental health-related conditions.
-Social media…
And yet, social media can undermine our health. On the one hand, for some users, the time they spend scrolling on their screens seems endless. These individuals live through social media, avoiding any form of physical activity. On the other hand, there have been cases of obsession with other users’ lifestyles, which seem enviable. In this way, the individual becomes isolated and sinks into a completely unproductive daily routine with incalculable consequences for their physical and mental health.
-We eat only when we're hungry
Eating is a joy and a pleasure, but it is not the only joy or the only pleasure. Excessive food consumption is likely to cause obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, and other health issues. There are quite a few people who truly find joy—and perhaps even solace—in food. “I eat when I’m stressed or sad” is something we hear very often from our friends, and unfortunately, it’s the worst solution for both stress and sadness…
