SECOND IMPORTANT POINT FOR GOOD HEALTH ADOPT some easy health habits first. All things in their own time. Trying hard to change something which is difficult for you may be counter-productive. Try and change the easy things first. Just keep it in mind that you want to change the tougher things when the time is right. That time will arrive. As long as you are moving forward - regularly changing a bad habit for a better one - however small it may be - you can relax and know you're doing well. 'When the time arrives' means that a new health habit which seems very, very hard now will, at some time in the future, be much easier. Wait confidently for this time to arrive - and it will. It's the way life works. Be patient, and wait. Until then, concentrate on improvements which come more easily. This patient attitude will make you more and more confident in your approach to healthcare - and it will make you happier in life - very good for your health! :) Focus on: 'Small and consistent change' - a good way to go. THIRD IMPORTANT POINT FOR GOOD HEALTH ASSOCIATE WITH with people who have the healthy habits you would like. It's no good knocking around regularly with people who have many habits which are bad for health. You are affected tremendously by the people who you see regularly. Don't let them drag you down! You need to be with people who encourage you to be healthy. It may seem like a wrench to part from people who you are used to being with - but remember - a long, healthy life is all about changing your habits. Who you see regularly is largely a matter of habit. You can get used to negative comments of others - and because you get used to them, fail to see the negative effect they're having on you. You don't have to change suddenly - just try seeing a bit less of people who discourage your new, healthy habits, and a bit more of people who encourage them. Try it out for a while - and see which you prefer. Question everything and make your own mind up afresh. Don't be a victim of old habits! [Next: What about my Partner/Significant other...?]
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