Describe Something you Have Done that is Good for Your Health- IELTS Cue Card

And explain why it is a good way to look after your health/ why you’d recommend to others 

Sample Answer 1

Leading a healthy life is a cherished goal for everyone, but many people struggle to achieve that goal and translate it into reality. With the responsibilities and tensions plaguing individuals on a daily basis, it is no wonder that several people stumble to make time for themselves and engage in activities that keep them physically and mentally healthy. In this light, I would like to talk about a health-promoting activity that I undertook which I found extremely beneficial to me and would endorse to anyone looking to find a way to keep themselves fit.

Brisk walking is what I tried and enjoyed as a form of exercise. It is one of the easiest and most gentle forms of aerobic exercise. Anyone can put on their walking shoes and comfortable clothing and just start walking. Brisk walking offers a diverse range of benefits for physical and mental health. It can help people reduce and maintain their body weight, boosts cardiovascular fitness, strengthens bones and keeps muscles supple while also managing a number of health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. Not only that, but it can also help in reducing and managing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Besides the obvious health benefits, brisk walking also has the added benefit of allowing people to explore places or enjoy nature. I remember I used to particularly look forward to my morning walks because they offered me the opportunity to discover my neighbourhood in a new light and also visit my favourite places and enjoy the splendour of nature in the suffused light of dawn. Additionally, I would also make an effort to incorporate walking into my daily routine by taking the stairs instead of the lift and walking short distances instead of availing a means of transport.

However, when the pandemic started, I could no longer go on walks as I had before. I decided to make the most of the situation by walking around my terrace and when the world started opening up, I resumed going on walks. It has indisputably been advantageous to me and helped me stay fit and healthy and I hope to continue this healthful activity for years to come.

Sample Answer 2

Everyone wants to be healthy and fit, but not everyone succeeds. Being active is exceedingly difficult in today’s fast-paced environment because everyone is so overburdened with work and stress that they barely have time for themselves. Here, I’d want to talk about a health-related activity that I undertook and would recommend to others.

A healthy habit is very hard to develop, but a change in mindset can help maintain a healthy lifestyle. I tried everything from regular exercise to yoga to reduce stress, but I discovered that meditation was the most effective way. As a result, I’ve been practicing meditation for a few months now, and it’s been quite beneficial in reducing my daily stress. In addition, meditation has greatly assisted me in developing my mental creativity, improving my attentiveness, and enhancing positive thinking.

Every evening after I come home from work, I make sure to practice meditation. Meditation has assisted me in releasing the tension that builds up in my body and mind throughout the day at work. As a result, when I meditate after work, it provides a useful and distinct barrier between my active work and personal life. I also make it a point to practice yoga and do some simple workouts to keep myself physically fit.

Apart from improving my concentration and ability to stay calm and composed under pressure, It has also helped me discover and cultivate my inner strength, resilience, and focus. Meditation has not only helped me keep a sound mind but also a sound body. Therefore, I would strongly advise everyone living with a stressful life to practice meditation since it provides a clear and tranquil state of mind that reduces acute stress and improves long-term health.

Vocabulary

• Resilience

Meaning: the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness
Eg: I was inspired by the resilience of the survivors.

• Acute

Meaning: present or experienced to a severe or intense degree
Eg: The older man had acute chest pain.

• Overburdened

Meaning: load (someone) with too many things to carry
Eg: John was overburdened with luggage.

• Barrier

Meaning: a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.
Eg: Raj broke all the barriers to marrying his love.

• Tranquil

Meaning: free from disturbance; calm
Eg: John enjoyed a tranquil day at work.

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