5 Essential Things to Do for Long-term Health & Fulfilment

Inner peace and true joy are two essential elements of life that are becoming increasingly rare in today’s world. People have everything at the tip of their finger, whether it is a luxury car, big homes, enviable amenities. But, at the end of the day, what provides actual fulfilment is a deep sense of meaning that “I have lived life and it was worth it.” Let’s look at 5 important things that we can start doing today onwards to make sure that we are always going forward in life.


As we all know, meditation is the medicine to our minds. Even just 5-10 minutes of meditation a day can create magic in your life. When we meditate, the constant clattering of stressful thoughts will slow down and you will be able to see things as they really are.
Most people today are entirely focused on doing more, achieving more and striving harder. The truth is our minds and bodies are not machines. They require enough restorative niches to rejuvenate and prepare for the next day’s work.

In fact, a research conducted by Oxford University has proved that consistent meditation brings about changes not only in the neurological areas, but also at the genetic level as well. Due to the interconnection of mind and body, along with developing a calm mind, meditation will also help take care of the long-term health of our body as well.



Aristotle was right when he pointed out that human beings are social animals. Interacting with our friends and sharing a few moments of laughter can create deep happiness. As you might have guessed, it releases dopamine and oxytocin. These are hormones that generate motivation or the inner fuel to do things creatively.

Almost all our emotional wounds could be healed, or even reduced in its effect, if we sit down and talk openly with a trusted friend. In short, these close relationships are our life jackets that are going to come to our rescue when we fall down in the deep ocean of negativity.



So many folks face setbacks in life due to a sedentary lifestyle. Like our phones that must be plugged-in everyday, exercise is the necessary recharge that our body requires. Indeed, our mental world will also become suddenly active as a side-effect.

When the blood starts flowing, our energy increases. You can visit gym and engage in some high-intensity training to double the effect. When we lift weights two things will happen: our muscles increase and, most importantly, we will develop psychological resilience. We have to push through the pain everyday to become stronger. This activity will raise our pain tolerance. Therefore, when we face real hardships and failures in life, we will be able to maintain greater balance due to the physical and mental fortitude that we developed at gym.



Friedrich Nietzsche, wrote in his classic philosophy text The Twilight of the Idols: “Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’.” People lose hope and the will to strive in life when they forget the meaning of their existence. If you have a deep passion that requires consistent effort, you can never give up on life.

Your passion can be anything such as serving poor patients as a doctor, writing short story collections, making films or bringing forth truth as a courageous journalist. These activities provide lasting fulfilment and the feeling of momentum which generates positive emotions.

Furthermore, you can also find meaning in love. When you love someone with all your heart, whether it is your wife, son, daughter or parents, you cannot become irresponsible. As mentioned earlier, like social relationships, purpose or meaning is another lifeline that binds you strongly to life.



When we are constantly scrolling through social media we are not utilising the deeper faculties of our minds. The inner reserves and critical thinking abilities lie dormant during these moments. Creativity flows freely through a mind that is focused and calm.

To strengthen and sharpen our minds, we can decide today to reduce the time that we spend on social media. Instead, we can grab a book and escape into that world. Great authors dedicate years of intense focus, research and wisdom into writing their masterpieces. When you are reading their books, what you are actually doing is, sitting face-to-face and having a profound discussion with them. Even though this happens in your mind and imagination, it is real and when your mind grows, you grow.

These are five important steps that you can take today onwards to change your life. Once you become consistent with these habits, concrete positive changes will be visible and you will develop a great sense of fulfilment and contentment, resulting in long-term health.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the 5 key indicators of health?Five often cited indicator of health include indicators of social and mental health, mortality indicators, morbidity indicators, disability rates, nutritional status indicators.
2. How can I maintain good health as I age?We can maintain good health as we age, through regular exercise, following a balanced diet, getting regular sleep and by strengthening social bonds.
3. What is the Japanese secret to slow aging?The Japanese people slow aging by maintaining strong social connections and regular physical activity. They also practice mindful eating and a diet rich in vegetables, fish and green tea.