Assuming you have a pulse (go ahead and check if you like) you’ve probably said sometime within the last 30 days, “I wish I could simply my life.” Don’t we all? Unfortunately, it’s just the world we live in. The pace of our lives have gotten extremely fast and the demands on us seem to be growing exponentially. No wonder we’re stressed and exhausted when the weekend rolls around and we resort to copious amounts of alcohol and rich, unhealthy foods. Instead of waking up full of energy on Saturday morning, we lay in bed feeling foggy and then miss the chance to go for a walk, run or hike.
This weekend I took the chance to reflect on things we can do to simply our life, specifically as it pertains to our health and wellness. They are as follows:
1. Fitness: spend at least 20-30 minutes per day doing some kind of fitness activity. Even if it’s only going for a walk, if you can do it for 30 minutes per day, every day of the week, you will NOT gain weight. (Naturally, you will need to exercise longer if your goal is to lose weight.) While some of you are probably questioning, “every day of the week,” you will find it easier if you just make it part of your routine and don’t even give it a second thought.
2. Nutrition: plan all 21 of your meals for the week. This may sound challenging, but it removes a lot of choices from your routine, especially ones that are made when you’re tired or stressed. And trust me, nobody makes good choices when you’re in that position. You don’t even have to stick with all the meals you have planned, but if you do a good job of planning (say, on a Sunday afternoon while you’re of sound mind and body) you will have all of the hard work out of the way.
3. Personal Time: schedule downtime for every day of the week. Even if it’s only for 10 minutes. You cannot empty the gas tank every day and assume that you will be able to continue at that same pace forever. Sit in a chair in a dark, quiet room and listen to nothing but your breath. Or, listen some classical music while walking around block. Give yourself a chance to unplug and catch your breath. DO NOT spend your personal time texting your friends or surfing the web.
These are just a few ideas on how to simplify your health and wellness. What are some things you do to keep it simple?
Live Well!
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