Good health and happiness are intertwined.

When you're happy, your health can improve. As you can read here, greater degrees of happiness can lead to better heart health, a stronger immune system, less stress, and fewer aches and pains. Finding things to do in your life that make you happy is a must then.

Of course, the healthier you are, the happier you will also be. You will have the capacity to do more in your life, including those activities that are on your bucket list. You will be able to enjoy life without too many prevailing health problems. And because healthy living promotes better mental health, you will naturally feel happier within yourself.

So, in all aspects of your life, make those healthy choices that will lead to a happier life. Then enjoy your improved health because of your improved happiness levels!

Here are just a few of the choices you need to make.

Choose healthy foods at the supermarket

When you're at the local supermarket, make wiser choices. Add fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and grains to your shopping basket, and make the conscious decision to leave out processed meals, and those foods that are overloaded with sugar, salt, and fat. When the food you eat has more nutritional value to your body, you will do much to improve your physical health, and better eating will improve your mental health too. 

Choose health support when you need it

If you're not feeling well, don't hold off on finding help. The longer you wait the worse your condition might become. Book appointments with the professionals who can help you, including those that offer holistic treatments, be that a chiropractor or an acupuncturist for your aches and pains, and a homeopathic doctor for your personal illnesses. Too many of us put off finding health support, partly because of fear and partly because of mistrust, but because there is a wide range of practitioners out there that offer either traditional or non-traditional treatments, you should find somebody who will care for your needs. 

Choose to use your legs more often

 You already know that exercise is good for, so make the effort to do as much as you can in the day. One way to exercise is to use your legs more, so whenever you're tempted to use the car, decide against four wheels and use your two feet instead if your journey is relatively short. You could walk the kids to school, for example, or walk to work. Heck, you could even jog if you wanted to get somewhere sooner, or you could cycle instead. When you use your legs, you will burn off more calories, strengthen your heart, and enjoy these other health benefits, so ditch the car, raise your bum off the sofa more often, and get moving!

Choose your friends wisely

We are mentioning this for two reasons. 

For one, there will be those friends who lead you into unhealthier behaviors. They might encourage you to drink more than you should, for example, or they might encourage you to try drugs or other substances. 

Then there are those friends who are probably not really your friends at all. They might put you down instead of lifting you up. They might gossip about you behind your back to others. And they might try to change you into being somebody that you don't want to be. 

True friends won't want you to put your health at risk. And they won't want you to feel bad about yourself. So, if you have people in your life who cause you hurt, reevaluate your friendship. There will be people out there who are better for you, so seek them out, and remove yourself from any toxic friendships that are causing you physical and mental harm. You will have a happier life if you do!

Choose better ways to spend your time

Certain things are okay in moderation, so you don't have to sacrifice everything in your life. But look at the way you spend your day, and try to balance your time for the benefit of your health. Too much time in front of the TV can lead to sedentary health problems, for example, so exercise more and spend more time with your hobbies. And too much time on your phone can lead to problems too. You will miss out on face-to-face social relationships, for example, and you will become prone to certain health risks. 

So, consider the way you use your time. Focus more time on doing those things that are good for your physical and mental health, and spend less time with those things that derail your health in the long-term.

Today, make these healthier choices for a happier life. And when it comes to any other aspect of your life, ask yourself: Should I be making a better choice?

Take care, and thanks for reading!

by Contributing Author