“These days, people are relentlessly pursuing success, often at
the expense of their health, which leads to serious issues.
Problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and so many others seem to be an ever-growing list. Why is this happening, and how can we truly break free from it? Let’s explore some solutions.
Deconstructing the Problem
“First, we need to understand the source of this ‘toxic lifestyle.’
It might stem from your job, diet, lack of quality sleep, social environment, or the constant urge to bury your head in your phone.
While some of these points will certainly resonate with you, others might not. Let’s delve into why.”
The Crucial Role of Sleep and Exercise
“As an adult, you need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep.
This isn’t just a recommendation; it’s essential for physically refreshing and resetting your body.
Once you reach adulthood, especially around age 27 and beyond, your body and muscles start to age and tighten.
To protect and maintain your physical health, you need both consistent sleep and proper exercise.“
The Digital Trap vs. Nature’s Reset
“Spending all our time on our phones and constantly checking in on other people’s lives simply won’t help you overcome stress.
While the activity releases a quick burst of dopamine—a ‘happy hormone’—this fleeting feeling never actually reduces underlying stress.”
“Take, for example, endlessly scrolling through social media reels.
It might feel like a harmless way to pass the time, but you probably don’t realize how it’s affecting your mind, slowly pulling you into an addictive loop.
You might know every trend on social media, yet you know next to nothing about the natural world around you.“
“Here’s the truth: The stress that social media increases is countered by nature.
Exploration and travel in natural environments will directly reduce the intensity of your compacted, fast-paced lifestyle.
At the very least, you’ll benefit from simply taking in some pure, fresh oxygen.“
💼 Setting Boundaries for a Healthy Life
“If you hold a job, it’s critical to learn how to say no to excessive overtime and toxic shift patterns.
Chasing a little extra money now isn’t worth ending up spending a fortune on medical bills later.
Looking after your health is entirely in your hands—no doctor, no manager, and no loved one can do it for you.
It’s up to you alone.“
“Furthermore, understand that while stress is a factor, it’s often the coping mechanisms that become the real danger.
Consuming alcohol or other drugs is what truly jeopardizes your life, not the stress itself.
So, it’s simply better to avoid these habits.”
“Prioritizing your physical and mental health is an act of love—not just for yourself, but also for the people who care about you.
Your happiness becomes their happiness.“
Redefining “Success”
“Imagine earning a great salary but never having the time to genuinely enjoy your life.
Is that truly worthwhile? Probably not.
We often tell ourselves, ‘My children will be happy,’ but that’s a dangerous assumption.
The real measure of success is the current happiness you and your family share together.“
“Instead of just offering advice to others, strive to become the living example:
a person who has successfully integrated all these remedies and lives a life free of unnecessary stress.
Be the change you want to see.