Living holistically is about honoring the human body’s natural needs and balance while
respecting the greater natural world.
Finding and living this equilibrium has many benefits.
“Living holistically is about bringing
balance into everyday life, the body
and the surrounding world.”
Here are 10 awesome reasons why holistic life is really worthwhile:
1. Flushes your System
Drinking a healthy amount of water is part of a holistic lifestyle.
It’s about replenishing the water that comprises and is used by the human body.
H20 makes up around of 70% of the human physiology.
If there isn’t enough water in the system, the body can’t do its job properly.
Every cell needs to be hydrated to function well and to also flush toxins.
Organs such as the kidneys and the skin, require water to filter out toxins.
2. Limits Additives
Eating in a holistic manner means limiting processed foods and beverages.
It’s about choosing sustenance that is as natural as possible, including a diet with
raw foods.
This reduces the strain on the body to manage and eliminate unhealthy and unnatural
substances including high-levels of nitrates, trans fats, sodium and sugar.
The body will thrive when given less processed meals.
3. Ups Your Physical Health
The holistic lifestyle includes getting active and being outside.
This means turning off the television or laptop or smartphone in favor of doing something.
There isn’t one way to be holistically active, instead it’s about participating in an activity
that a person enjoys each and every day for a minimum of 30 minutes.
It can be a walk, swimming, and yoga for starters.
This nourishing activity will keep the body limber and strong.
Not only that but by getting moving, the human body releases ‘feel good’ endorphins which
aid in a reduction in stress as well as boost mood.
4. Gets You In Touch With The Mind And Body
Living holistically is about being in tune with the inner workings of the mind, its triggers
and the origins of problems.
There is emphasis on being self-aware and seeking help for deep-rooted issues.
Holistic therapy offers treatments geared toward the mind, body and spirit.
It allows people to learn new and effective ways of caring for, not harming oneself.
5. Helps You Be Positive
A focus on inner thoughts is a part of holistic living.
There is attention paid to the self-talk a person participates in and consciously making
an effort to cultivate positive thoughts.
As a person recognizes the way their thinking works, they can re-focus when negative
self-criticism sets in.
It’s not about stopping the negative thoughts as much as it is switching to positive ones.
When positivity is applied with intention, a person will start to notice changes in mood
as well as in the physical body.
6. Helps You Be Focused
Meditation and quiet time are key in a holistic life.
It’s about making space and time for the individual to reflect — being able to be still and
witness oneself.
There is no technique needed or amount of time necessary.
Starting with just five minutes per day can begin to bring focus and calm into a busy life.
Studies have shown that meditation improves attention and concentration.
7. Healthy Connections & Relationships
Ensuring that codependency doesn’t infiltrate relationships, romantic or platonic, is an
aspect of a holistic lifestyle.
Practicing healthy boundaries as well as honesty and integrity are essential.
This allows for connections to grow with people who uphold the same moral code.
It will also make it apparent who isn’t well or pursing self-awareness.
It can be challenging, but its vital that distance is created from those who don’t recognize
and respect your strives to do better and be better.
8. Makes Your Home Healthy
Making a living space an extension of the holistic lifestyle can aid and further the benefits of it.
This can be accomplished with the help of houseplants.
Plants not only freshen the atmosphere, they also can detoxify the air and enrich the oxygen content.
9. Supports Local Economy
Being conscious of the food ingested and where it is harvested from, is an element of holistic living.
This means shopping and eating locally, even frequenting farmers’ markets.
This allows the consumer to know where the food is from, how it is grown and the people who
cultivate it.
It supports the local economy as well as builds community.
10. Helps To Cultivate Gratitude
Living holistically means living more consciously.
This allows anyone to become more aware of the people, places and things in their life they are
grateful for.
With gratitude comes calm, empathy, mental fortitude and a sense of peace in the individual.
Living holistically is about bringing balance into everyday life, the body and the surrounding world.
When it is achieved, a holistic lifestyle can’t help but improve all aspects of living and being.
About the Author
Kacey is a lifestyle blogger for “The Drifter Collective.” Throughout her life, she has found excitement in the world around her. Kacey graduated with a degree in Communications while working for a lifestyle magazine. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations, cultures, and styles, while communicating these endeavors through her passion for writing and expression. Her love for the world around her is portrayed through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts.
The Drifter Collective: An eclectic lifestyle blog that expresses various forms of style through the influence of culture and the world around us.
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Love this! When I’m not blogging, I’m a massage therapist, and I encourage my clients to approach their health with all parts of their life in mind.
These are all great reasons why we should be living holistically. I drink mostly water, but can tell I need more of it because I do sometimes get headaches. This week I am going to focus on drinking all my water! Thanks for the nudge. 🙂 **Runs off to find my waterbottle**
I agree balance is the key. Although we may not be perfect, we can always strive for balance.
Hi Betty,
You are so right! I think that is something we continue to work toward every day.
Fantastic reasons to live Holistically Deborah – love this post
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