Today’s generation pays attention to exercise and diet to increase life expectancy. Today everyone wants to know if there is a secret to living longer. It has the highest life expectancy in the world. That is the island of Okinawa in Japan. Most of the residents of the Kyushu region of Japan are 100 years old or older. It is common for Okinawans to live twice as long. Hence this province is known as Blue Zone. They live their lives centered around Ikigai. A survey conducted by the World Economic Forum also included suggestions from people here on how to live.
Spirituality – Spirituality is the connection between body, mind and spirit. This is what Okinawans prefer. They focus specifically on maintaining a healthy ecosystem inside and outside the body.
Healthy Eating – Diet has the greatest impact on how well our bodies function. Dr Bradley Wilcox, author of The Okinawan Way, says centenarians include plenty of fruits, vegetables and legumes in their daily diet.
Mentally engaged – People are open about what they want to do and focus on what they like to do.
Hara Hachi Bu – This is a practice followed by Okinawans. According to this, you should only eat up to a point where you are 80 percent full.
Time is the key – according to Dr Wilcox, Okinawans have a ‘slow sense of time’. Instead of running after deadlines and cramming into work, Okinawans like to take it easy.
Social Group – Large families and strong support groups are another factor that adds years to the lives of Okinawans. People are seen joining moais or social media groups and being active all the time. These groups help them to meet each other, drink tea and discuss news and other happenings around them.