Some days we deal with just drag on, like unending nightmares. How do you have consistently great days? Here are 7 tips to help you to have a great day every day.

Start with enough sleep. Each person needs a certain amount, and needs to get it regularly to function well.

Eat right each day. Get your protein, carbs, fruits, veggies, and dairy, and vitamins as minerals as needed. Don’t over or under do anything to regularly.

Drink enough water each day. I need 3 liters at least and 4 is better. Drink at least 64 ounces.

Spend time with people you like and love. They are your haven, and comfort. At least a few minutes that are free of worry will change the entire tempo of your day! Kids, spouses, parents, siblings, and friends can all help with this, and you will be helping them.

Spend a few minutes at least doing something that you like. Your passion, hobby, whatever. I like to read things I don’t have to at least 15 minutes a day. This opens up my mental energies and releases stress I have trapped inside. Worries will fade away!

Only focus on a few major tasks. I like to have three or fewer tasks that will make a big difference in my day. To many leads to potential failure and disappointment.

Let go of what you can’t change. There are a lot of negative things we are faced with regularly that we can’t change. Don’t make them a part of you; only let them touch you as much as a raindrop can touch an umbrella. They will hit, but will fall away if we don’t embrace them.

Overall be sure to balance things out and give yourself the mental and physical fuel you need to keep yourself in tip top shape to deal with whatever comes!

Those are my simple tips for having a great day. If I do those things I can weather about anything that comes my way, and go home smiling!

What do you do for a great day? What is essential in your routine?

So I got to thinking about myself and why I write over here at Unusual Living. I started writing the ideas down and then when I was done I saw I had just written an about me page. So check it out here on the about me page.

I really feel like this site and what I talk about is a big part of who I am as a person. I love other things I do, but this stuff makes up a majority of the person that I am. I think a lot of you would agree as well. Many of us have jobs and things that we do lots of the time, but the family life and our everyday activities in this area make up who we are for the most part. Thanks for reading, I am excited to really be here and diving into these subjects!

Have you ever wondered what the secret was to living to 100 years old? How about to 110? I just finished a book called the “Blue Zones” that looks at those very questions.

“Blue Zones” author Dan Buettner looks at all the places in the world where people are more likely to live 100 years and longer. Looking closely at different lifestyle habits, locations, and several other factors he is able to nail down a few things that people are doing to consistently live longer than 100 years.

These are what he points out:

• Family – Family is put ahead of other concerns.
• No Smoking – Centenarians do not typically smoke.
• Plant-based diet – The majority of food consumed is derived from plants.
• Constant moderate physical activity – Moderate physical activity is an inseparable part of life.
• Social engagement – People of all ages are socially active and integrated into their communities.
• Legumes – Legumes are commonly consumed.

The ven diagram shows attributes of people living longer than 100 years from different areas and things that were common.

Interesting that simple things make such a big difference in an individuals longevity. Some of these are obvious health enhancers, like no smoking, but others like eating legumes I would never have guessed.

I have to comment that my family is one of my best sources of health and inspiration. I also believe that in time they will prove a source of longevity as well (I am still young, and my family younger so I can’t claim that just yet!).

Blue Zones is worth a read, it definitely opened my eyes to several things that I can do to live better!

What ideas do you have on living longer?