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• Adhere to – stick to
I always adhere to my principles
Summary
The way we life and perceive the world has a profound influence on our overall well-
being. The article delves into the downsides of western lifestyle in favor of
Mediterranean way of living. How quickly we recover from an illness, how positive
we feel in our day-to-day lives and how we perceive happiness are all tied closely to
what lifestyle we follow.
The lifestyle an author discusses is not about material possessions but about our daily
existence in its entirety. That is, it includes our sleep patterns, diet, hobbies and work.
Our lifestyle reflects our general well-being and life satisfaction. While so-called
western lifestyle encompasses the correlation between higher instances of diseases
and sedentary lifestyle, Mediterranean lifestyle is more about being outdoors,
immersing in active activities and maintaining healthy relationships with people
around us. These all are addition to healthy meals rich in vegetables and fruits
alongside dairy products as opposed to junk food with artificial additives in Western
lifestyle.
In order to change our lives for the better, we need to embrace this new way of life,
shifting our mind and habits. After all, our milestone should not be to merely
prioritize longevity but to live our long lives meaningfully and fully enjoy it. Our
happiness and health tend to show an inverse relationship with risk factors present
in our lifestyles. However, embracing this change and transforming one’s life is not
without its challenges, but developing positive attitude and learning to cope with
heightened stress levels can pave the way for success.