There are dozens of topics that I could still cover about making sure you live your life every day you’re alive: supplements you could take, a healthy microbiome, protecting your vision, and on and on. But if you don’t get to the part where you eat less, eat better, and move more, the rest doesn’t really mean much. On top of that, there are no definitive answers yet on some of the things we worry about. So I’m going to finish with two things I think are important based on what I’ve read about living every day.

What’s Your Purpose?

You need to have purpose in your life, regardless of age. You should be able to articulate why you get up every morning. If you can state that, it will make it a whole lot easier to do the things you know you have to do to live that purpose. You have to take care of yourself to uphold that purpose.

Laugh and Have Some Fun

Life is to be enjoyed. Yes, we live in stressful times and our lives may be a mess, but we have to be able to laugh and enjoy life. That’s why I had Paula put a picture of Riley, our little fire chief, in this Memo; I’d wager you smiled when you saw it. You can get a lot more release of healthy hormones from smiling and laughter than you can from worry and frowning. Even if it’s just for a few minutes, find the joy in life and take the time to relish it.

The Bottom Line

I hope you’ve enjoyed this month-long look at living your best life. The important thing is to find those areas that you don’t do as well and work on making better habits. That’s the key to living every day you’re alive. Live every day to the best you can in your current circumstances with the goal of making each day just little bit better than yesterday.

What are you prepared to do today?

        Dr. Chet