Tips for a healthy lifestyle

1. Do’s and Don’ts…
...useful tips for a healthy lifestyle
3rd
Gymnasium of Mytilene

2. Do: Sleep well and rest
• Make sleep a priority.
• You'll have a lot more energy after getting
at least eight hours of sleep.
• If you're sick, or just tired rest and refill
your batteries. Don’t take your health for
granted.
• Relaxation has a positive impact on your
health. Rest when you need.

3. Don't: Skip breakfast
• The first meal of the day is very important.
• Don't think you're controlling your weight
by skipping breakfast.
• Children score better on tests and in
school after having breakfast!

4. Do: Drink lots of water
• The human body is comprised
of about 60 percent water.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of
water every day.
• Keep a reusable bottle of water
with you to drink whenever you
feel thirsty.
• Be careful! Lack of water can
lead to dehydration!

5. Don’t: Smoke or drink alcohol
• Stay away from cigarettes and alcohol!
Stay away from lung cancer, heart
diseases and liver diseases!
• Drinking one glass of wine occasionally is
acceptable for adults.
• Overdrinking is dangerous because it can
lead to blackouts, poor judgment, car
accidents, neuropathy and more.

6. Do: Get some exercise
• It’s a good idea to go to school
on foot or by bicycle.
• Avoid sitting at a desk all day
and on the couch all evening!
• An active body is a healthy
body!
• Do activities you really enjoy.
• Jogging, dancing or simply
walking can make a difference.

7. Don’t: Worry too much or get
stressed
• Appreciate each moment as it happens.
• Too much anger, unnecessary worries or
stress are no good.
• The past is already behind you…

8. Do: Smile often!
• Many studies have proved that smiling can
really make your life much better.
• Smiling can change your whole attitude. It
may also affect other people around you.

9. Don’t: Spend time with negative
people…
• Spending time with someone negative
eventually gets you down as well.
• Try to think and talk about the good things
in life.
• It’s not easy to ignore the negativity…
Walk away to focus on the positive.

10. Some more tips!
• Celebrate your success. In case you've done
something notable, make yourself a good
present.
• Think about interesting opportunities to learn
something new.
• Brush and floss your teeth regularly!
• Spend time with your friends and family
whenever you have the chance.
• Don’t take medicine unless you are sure you
need it.
• Don’t use a microwave!