Do you have balance?

New research by GU Health has found that only 6% of the population believe they have a balanced lifestyle. The classic recommendation of 8-8-8 (8 hours work, 8 hours rest,8 hours play) has never been harder to achieve.

It is not always possible to have an ideal balance in our lives, but it is important to be organised and aim to provide your body with the nourishment it needs.

• Make rest a priority. Sleep is crucial for good health for so many reasons, and most people put it last on their list. Set a bedtime and stick to it.
• Exercise! And make it part of your 'play' time. Group exercise or training with a friend/partner is perfect - especially with summer coming up!
• Organise you day/week/month. You will be more motivated and productive if you have structure in your life. Weekly shops for your fresh foods, sorting out your meals and having healthy snack available will be hugely beneficial in getting the nutrition side of things on the right track.

If your day doesn't turn out the way you planned, you can just start again the next day! Balance will be the key to living well and good health.