The Natural Way to Longevity: Connecting the Mind and Body for a Longer, Healthier, and Happier Life

By Jake Logan

If you want to learn how to extend your life using natural methods, then The Natural Way to Longevity is for you.

The health of our body is tied to the health of our minds. Learning to prioritize both is crucial to living a long and healthy life.

Taking charge of your health is possible at any age. The earlier you begin, the stronger your healthy mindset will become.

You have the power to help prevent unpleasant aging and physical and mental ailments through natural wellness practices.

Discover how to become the healthiest version of yourself, both now and for the rest of your life, with this book.

 

In The Natural Way to Longevity, you will learn all you need to know about:

• Shifting your mindset to one of prosperity and strength
• How your mental health directly interacts with your physical health
• How to adopt healthy and achievable practices into your daily life
• The importance of your choices now for your later health

And all of the tips and tricks to turn these habits into sustainable, long-term behaviours.

 

Tap into The Natural Way To Longevity as your ultimate resource for adopting strong, healthy practices. Your long life awaits!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Innovate Books
• Release date: Apr 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9798223040088

Jake Logan

Jake Logan has been writing fiction for over 30 years. He writes gay male fiction such as romance, mystery, and urban fantasy. He lives in Rhode Island with three cats.

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The Natural Way to Longevity

Connecting the Mind and Body for a Longer, Healthier, and Happier Life

Jake Logan

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Mindset and Longevity

Mindset Is Everything

What This Book Is Not

Chapter 1: Longevity Explained

A Goal-Oriented Mind

A Healthy Mind Rejuvenates the Body

What the Studies Say

What Is a Longevity Mindset?

Adopting a Longevity Mindset

Committing to a Longevity Mindset

Accessing Longevity

Objectives of The Natural Way to Longevity

The Importance of Goals

Chapter 2: Longevity Cultures, Mindset, and Practices

Science that Supports Longevity Ideologies

Longevity Cultures We Can Learn From

Longevity Cultures in the Mediterranean

Longevity Cultures in the East

The Application of Mindset to Your Life

Understanding What Sets Successful People Apart

Shifting to a Growth Mindset

Benefiting From The Natural Way to Longevity

Longevity Practices Made Easy

Make the Unknown Known

Crippling Fear of the Unknown

Physical Implications of Fear of the Unknown

Overcome Crippling Fear

A Practical Guide to Effective Visualisation

Visualisation in Practice

Daily Goals to Work Towards

Look for the Good in Every Situation

Practice Gratitude

Keep a Gratitude Journal

Open Yourself Up to Humour

Spend Time with Positive People

Practice Positive Self-talk

Try Not to Complain

Start Every Day Positively

Chapter 3: Modern Culture’s Biggest Mistake

The Mind-Body Connection

Consequences of Severing the Mind-Body Connection

Positive Mindset Changes

Personality Types and Mindset

Type A Personalities

Type B Personalities

Type C Personalities

Type D Personalities

The Great Relink

Changing the Social Construct

Stress in the Modern World

Suppressing the Body’s Stress Response

Practical Stress Management

Learn to Have Fun

Have a Positive Attitude

Create a Routine

Deal with What You Can Control

Buffer the Burnout

Chapter 4: Actioned Knowledge is Power

Is Knowledge Power?

Lifelong Learning, Upskilling, and Goal Setting

Lifelong Learning: What it Means

A Growth Mindset

Neuroplasticity Explained

Three Life-Changing Habits

Creativity, Enjoyment, and Knowledge

Elevated Mood

An Overall Improvement in Mental Health

A Healthy Immune System

Your Individual Needs Versus Your Basic Human Needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Identifying Your Own Needs

Listen

Decide What Is Lacking

Be Forthright

Ask Others

Your Sense of Purpose

Strengthening Your Sense of Purpose

Guidance in Finding Your Sense of Purpose

The Five Whys

Exercises for Neuroplasticity

Daily Goals

Weekly Goals

Monthly Goals

Chapter 5: The Power of Perception

Perception and Hope

Gratitude, People, and Life: The Ties that Bind Us All

Loneliness and Social Support Systems

The Human Connection

Building Your Human Connection

Help Others

Join a Community Club

Volunteer

Companionship

Avoidance and Escapism: Thieves of Time

Living in the Present

Past Regrets

What Escapism Looks Like

Goal Setting for Gratitude, Support, and Community

Chapter 6: Circadian Rhythms, Diet, and Longevity

What Is a Circadian Rhythm?

Biological Clock

The Body and Its Circadian Rhythms

How Circadian Rhythms Affect Your Health

Natural Versus Unnatural Light

Shift Working

Blue Light

Correcting Circadian Rhythm Issues

Your Daily Goal: Sleep Hygiene

The Link Between Emotion and Food

Using Food Goals to Reset Your Circadian Rhythms

Understanding Work-Life Balance

Setting Work-Life Balance Goals

Chapter 7: Pleasure, Pain-Addiction, and Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias

Overcoming Your Own Confirmation Bias

Does Self-Discipline Really Equal Pain?

Pleasure Versus Discipline

Replacing Habits

Adjusting the Three Rs

Still Not Able to Master Your Habits

Routines and Goals for Forming Habits

Chapter 8: The Technology Balance

The Rise of Technology

Technology as an Escapism Tool

When Escapism Takes Over

How to Step Away from Technological Escapism

Live Your Life Right Now

Rephrase Escapism

Analyse Why You Want to Escape

Don’t Do it All at Once

Only Ever Escape to Your World

Keep To-Do Lists Separate

Remaining Relevant in a Technological World

The Benefits of Technology

Information at Your Fingertips

Time Saving

Keeping Connected

Convenience

Creating Your Technology Balance

Technology Balance Goals

Chapter 9: The Creation of You

Survive to Thrive

Signs You Are Surviving

Now is the Time to Thrive

Goals to Set So That You Can Thrive

Nature Therapy

Why Nature Therapy is Important

Goals to Create Balance in Your Life

Conclusion

References

Introduction

The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn; the bird waits in the egg; and in the highest vision of the soul a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities. ―James Allen

For centuries, human beings have been fascinated with the concept of longevity, life expectancy, and for some, the concept of eternal youth. As a theme, ageing, or the concept of ageing, has been prevalent since the dawn of the biblical age and is continually played upon in the arts, literature, and popular lore. Life after death, a long life, and the essence of youth have been some of the central elements in almost all religious tales since Ancient Egypt and the time of the Vikings. And, if we are to believe the Christian biblical texts of the Old Testament, people lived to several hundred years of age. How we conceive of and measure time may be different than it was millennia ago, but we are still fascinated with age. If we trace back popular Hollywood films such as Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), and The 6th Day (2000), we find their roots in mediaeval art and popular myth, such as Fountain of Youth.

The prospect of slowing down the body’s ageing processes is not as far-fetched as one might believe; and, chances are that you are reading this book for the very knowledge that is being debated. While it is true that biological science plays a significant role in longevity, mindset is an oft-neglected aspect of the ageing process. In a society that places so much emphasis on living life to the fullest, taking risks, and living under enormous stress, the mind often dictates how fast the body ages.

Human biology does eventually limit the body’s ability to carry on, but that is not to say that longevity is not possible. The issue, it would seem, is that people in our developed world have become so focused on living longer, that we ignore the rich knowledge passed on to us from centuries ago. The Hunza tribe in the Himalayas, for example, live a very isolated life with little to no modern medicine, yet they experience a life expectancy of over 100 years. While modern medicine and medical advances over the past century have undoubtedly reduced childhood and maternal mortality, we must rekindle our familiarity with ancient wisdom if we are to thrive—body and mind—in the modern age.

Mindset and Longevity

And herein lies the true question. Because our longevity focus is almost entirely on advancing age, we hardly ever ponder the quality of life of people who remain happy, unencumbered by stress, active, and healthy in both body and mind. That is why I decided to dive deeper into people groups such as the Hunza, Okinawan, and Sardinian, who live such vastly different lifestyles than us, and all enjoy fundamentally longer lives. I wanted to answer the question of why they live healthier and happier lives. The answers may surprise you, but after researching my understanding is that the natural way of life still trumps scientific intervention. Science is important and will always have a prominent place in our culture, but while science concentrates on living forever, nature focuses on living a happy and fulfilled life.

With all of this in mind, I began my journey to discover how mindset affects one’s ability to live a long life, and ultimately, how mindset affects the ways in which a person lives their life on a daily basis. At its core, The Natural Way to Longevity is a mindset training book. There is no real secret to longevity. Ironically, this most sought-after trait is a rich legacy of facts and practices to living a happy, healthy, and longer life.

Mindset Is Everything

Your mindset is everything when it comes to achieving happiness, success, and fulfilment in life. Ultimately, that is our goal as humans. You can never be successful if you are not happy, and the key to achieving your best life will always come down to your mindset.

The concept of success in life differs from person to person, and as such, is incredibly subjective in its nature. Regardless, most people do seek success in some way, shape or form, even if their perception of success is different from each other. For the purposes of this