First of all it has to work!

 Have you noticed that when you feel fit, everything seems to go better?

Exactly, that's exactly right: when we feel good, everything around us seems to work. On the contrary, when we're not feeling well, even with a simple headache, everything seems heavy and tiring, even unpleasant.
That said, the question is: can we feel good all the time, or almost all the time?

Well-being involves three factors: physical, mental, and emotional.
Physical fitness is maintained through exercise, sports, rest, and a healthy diet.
Mental well-being is maintained by taking care of one's physical fitness, as described above, and by avoiding tension and stress.
Optimal emotional tone is achieved through good relationships, internal and external communication skills, and frequent contact with nature.

Until recently, well-being was the definition of economic comfort and even a display of social status. Today, only fools follow these false values; even the new millionaires steer clear, choosing a simpler lifestyle and seeking time over money and unlimited power.

The most well-known techniques for achieving well-being and fitness are the gym, swimming, and outdoor sports. However, these activities can sometimes be stressful because they require travel, and not everyone is able to maintain the commitment with dedication and consistency. Proof of this is that most people who join a gym give up after a while, thus further increasing their stress and frustration.

In many years of study and research on these topics, I've learned that fundamentally, you need to acquire a mindset, a culture, and then all good practices gradually come into play.
Let's say that well-being is a philosophy, a way of interpreting life based on the quality of one's thoughts, which then transform into good practices.
In this regard, interesting studies demonstrate that it's not events, positive or negative, that affect our balance, but the qualitative lifestyle we cultivate daily over the years.

Are there any guidelines that help you learn good wellness practices?

Personally, I think so, because I've been able to observe them and verify their effectiveness, both on myself and on others. As I mentioned before, I've been studying and sharing information about wellness for over thirty years. Here's an email I received about it.

Hi Luciano, I'm a 25-year-old guy, my name is Daniele. I've been following you for a few months and wanted to thank you so much for your advice. About a year ago, I was in a car accident and had surgery on my right knee. I was forced to spend two months in the gym for rehabilitation and physical therapy, but in the meantime, I discovered your website.
Paradoxically, the car accident was the best thing that could have happened to me; without it, I would never have known how wonderful it is to exercise regularly and follow the rules for physical and mental well-being. The new physical activity, combined with your advice, has reinvigorated me incredibly. Now I live a life of wellness and derive satisfaction from every meal I eat.
Thank you so much for everything, I will continue to follow you and try to convert as many of my friends to the path of wellness.
Thanks, Luciano,
Hugs from Daniele
(June 24, 2009)