4 Morning Habits of the Longest-Living People in the World

1. Say something nice to the first person you see

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An Australian journalist, Sarah Wilson, once interviewed Buettner about his morning routine. Buettner begins each day with a healthy breakfast (fruits and grains) and 20 minutes of exercise (yoga or a bike ride to work).

“Say something nice to the first person we meet,” he wrote to Wilson in an email. In the words of one Harvard researcher, “A Harvard study shows that behaviors are contagious so if you do it to your neighbor, it’s likely to come back to you.”.

Based on his findings, it’s likely Buettner picked up this morning habit from his research. Find your community and create a healthy social life. Human connection contributes to happier, longer lives, whether first thing in the morning or all day.