This Earth911 inspiration comes from American environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill: "I wake up in the morning asking myself what can I do today, how can I help the world today." Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster to get a larger image. Editor's Note: This poster was originally published on August 28, 2020.
Most people believe aging well requires dramatic changes: strict diets, expensive routines, or hours of daily self-care. But healthy aging has far less to do with perfection and far more to do with consistency. In a new survey of more than 500 adults across the U.S., respondents shared their top priorities for aging well. Keeping physically active ranked first at 40%. Staying mentally sharp followed at 26%. Maintaining strong immunity came in at 12%.
Research shows that daily habits like talking with friends, spending time in nature, and enjoying cognitively engaging activities lead to better mental health (Everyday Actions and Behaviors Linked to Better Mental Well-Being: Study, 2025). Choosing your thoughts intentionally by practicing daily affirmations has been shown to improve self-esteem, promoting overall psychological well-being and improving behavioral performance (Sachdeva et al., 2024; Cascio et al., 2015).
Self-care isn't just about isolated moments of rest or occasional treats. It's about how I live every day. By making deliberate, practical choices, I've built a daily foundation that supports my well-being, energy, and joy.