Letter on importance of leading a balanced life
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November 14, 2016
Dear Friend,
I hope this letter finds both of you in soaring spirits and vibrant health. I am writing to you to advise you on a very important aspect of life. Marcus Tullius Cicero says, “Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.” Since you have recently stepped into adolescence, I thought it was my responsibility to share with you some principles formed by the wisest of men and women of all times for a happy, healthy, and meaningful living. Life is all about maintaining balance. The moment this balanced is disturbed, some disorder, deficiency or disease crops up. For example, if it rains immoderately, there are floods that wreak havoc all around. Similarly, when there is any imbalance in the human body, some disease surfaces.
If a man fails to maintain balance in his thoughts, emotions, feelings, and ideas, many dangerous mental imbalances become hindrances in his success. So, my dear friend, I appeal to you to always avoid extremes. Be moderate in everything. And you will always be safe. For example, neither eat too much, nor too less. Neither make too many friends, nor too less. Neither watch too much TV, nor too less! Similarly, apply the same principle on almost everything. I am sure you will heed my words and extract the best out of life. Give regards to uncle and aunt. I will be visiting you next month.
Yours affectionately,
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The importance of a Balanced Life.
Maintaining a balanced life is becoming increasingly more important for your personal health and well-being in a fast-paced, modern world. Sustaining a balanced diet, alongside personal fitness, can help improve and stabilise overall health and wellbeing.
This post unravels some of the contradictions surrounding how to achieve a well-balanced lifestyle and provides some top tips for conquering a balanced lifestyle.
Understanding the importance of a balanced life
What does a healthy and balanced lifestyle mean to you?
We live in a world full of different beliefs and opinions, so one person’s answer to one question could be completely different to the next person. The internet, particularly social media, advertises all sorts of information on exercise and nutrition. We see at least one ‘brand new’ diet advertised on a daily basis. Whether it’s low carb, high fat, low- Glycaemic Load (GL), macrobiotic, carb cycling, gluten/grain free, Slimming World or Herbalife, our brains are constantly bombarded with conflicting information.
It’s important to understand some of the key components involved in maintaining a balanced lifestyle. There are many reliable sources online to help you with upholding the balance – the NHS provides a wealth of information through its ‘Live Well’ section covering everything from Alcohol limits to getting started with fitness.
The minefield of conflicting information extends further than just dieting; it can also be confusing finding a definitive answer to the best types of exercise for achieving a great balance. There’s heaps of contradictory information regarding exercise, from weightlifting, fasted cardio, marathon running, insanity, cross fit, yoga or interval training at every corner you turn. In simple terms, all types of exercise help with maintaining this balance. If you find a sport or training programme you enjoy stick to it, consistency overall helps lead the most positive impact on your life balance.
The importance of a Balanced Life in fitness
Which way is the best way to keep a balanced life?
There is no right or wrong answer, despite what you may read. Everyone’s bodies and minds respond in different ways; the most important thing is that you are getting the right balance.
It’s crucial that you find the balance that you enjoy. It is far too easy to think that you are doing everything wrong, and it is even easier to scroll through Instagram or Facebook and compare yourself to others that seem to live the perfect healthy lifestyle. The key point here is not to be hard on yourselves, everyone has their own journey to take. Being healthy doesn’t happen overnight, but each little change we make is a step in the right direction. If we get lost and take the wrong path, it isn’t a disaster, we just need to carry on – it is part of the journey. Keep it simple, and be kind to yourself.