“You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” ~ Wayne Dyer
1) Not Spending Time With Friends and Family.
People with a strong social network and a positive relationship tend to lead longer and happier lives. So make sure that you put a good amount of time and energy into your relationship and spend time with friends and family.
“If you go looking for a friend, you’re going to find they’re very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.” ~ Zig Ziglar
2) Worrying Too Much.
It is impossible not to worry some of the time, but worrying becomes a problem when stress takes over your life. Worrying too much can affect your daily life so much that it can interfere with your appetite, sleep and job performance. This often leads to bad choices like seeking relief in harmful lifestyle habits such as overeating, cigarette smoking, or using alcohol and drugs.
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” ~ William James
3) Not Drinking Enough Water.
If you get dehydrated, your body is going to have to pull water from your tissues, from your skin and other parts of your body to maintain the concentration in your blood, When it does that, your eyes are going to look sunken, your skin is going to feel dryer, it’s not going to be as elastic and so you will look a lot older.”
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.” ~ Loren Eiseley
4) Not Getting Enough Sleep.
This will rob you of the mental and physical energy you need to get through a typical day. Not getting enough sleep taxes your most vital organs, like your brain and your heart.
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” ~ E. Joseph Cossman
5) Not Wearing Sunscreen.
The sun is the biggest factor in aging skin, so if you don’t want wrinkles before your time apply sunscreen.
“If the problem can be solved, why worry? If the problem cannot be solved, worrying will do you no good.” ~ Buddha
6) Not Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables.
Fruits and vegetables are packed with the vitamins and minerals that you need for good health. The key is to find ones that you enjoy eating and to work them into your diet however possible, even if that means hiding the kale in your smoothies.
“The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like, and do what you’d rather not.” ~ Mark Twain
7) Smoking Cigarettes.
Smoking tends to stain everything it comes into contact with. Smoking effects your skin, teeth, eyes, and even your hair. That’s not even considering the fact that smoking can result with a range of serious health problems affecting parts of your body below the surface.
“It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.” ~ Bruce Lee
8) Drinking Alcohol.
Drinking alcohol, especially drinking it to excess, dehydrates your body which can rob your skin of its moisture, causing it to appear rough and dried out. On top of that, it can keep you from feeling energetic and youthful.
“People become attached to their burdens sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them.” ~ George Bernard Shaw
9) Not Getting Help For Your Depression.
Research has found that depression isn’t just uncomfortable; it also makes you age faster by accelerating brain shrinkage. Take your mental health as seriously as your physical health and be sure to seek professional help if you’ve been struggling with depressive symptoms for more than four weeks.
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” ~ Lou Holtz
10) Working Yourself To Death.
Putting in the overtime at work may get you ahead in your career but it can leave you far behind in other parts of your life like your health and your sense of connection to your family. Chronic stress increases your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.
“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down. “ ~ Lily Tomlin
11) Eating Junk Food.
Junk food may taste good but it makes you feel bloated, tired and overall leaves you feeling lousy.
“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are.” ~ Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
12) Overdulging In Big Meals.
Eating large meals more than twice a week can accelerate aging because overindulging requires more energy from the body to digest the extra food. Energy that is needed in other parts of the body.
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” ~ Francois de la Rochefoucauld
13) Not Exercising.
Keeping in reasonable physical shape is perhaps the most important step in maintaining the look and feel of a younger, healthier person.
“We do not stop exercising because we grow old – we grow old because we stop exercising.” ~ Kenneth Cooper
14) Not Having A Hobby.
People who engage in a hobby on a regular basis, regardless of what it is have fewer doctor visits, require less medication and have a happier outlook on life than those who don’t have a hobby.
“Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.” ~ Brian Tracy
