Because I believe that “health” has as much to do with mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing as physical health, I’d like to suggest some ways you can live a healthier lifestyle that may differ from the typical lifestyle changes you may hear about.
Try
meditating. Even if you’re not facing any particular emotional or stressful
situation, meditation can be beneficial for improving focus and reflecting on
your day. According to therapist Glenda Brooks, LCSW, of the University of
Tennessee Health Science Center, “By having 15 minutes of quiet time each day,
you can get some mental space of your own.”[1]
When was the last time you sat down, in complete silence or with calming music,
and had no other distractions?
Plan
out meals for the week. This is especially helpful if you have a family or are
feeding multiple people. Deciding what to cook right before you want to eat
usually leads to making poorer choices, can be more expensive, and takes more
time. Setting out a plan on the weekend, and even cooking meals on Sunday to
eat throughout the week, will save you time, money, and stress.
Break
down all the tasks you need to do in order to get organized. If you need to
clean out your closet and donate old clothes, tidy up the garage to make room for
your car, file away old financial paperwork, etc., start small. If you focus on
one task at a time, before long you’ll be able to relax better in your own home
and find things more easily when you need to.
As a
subset to this, get your finances in order. Review your budget, or create one
if you don’t have one already. Consider getting a financial advisor to help you
with investments, planning for retirement, and other issues that are too
overwhelming to handle on your own.
Create
long-term goals for yourself. These can be anything, from getting healthier to
finding new job opportunities. Try to be as specific in your goals as possible,
giving yourself a set time to achieve them. For example, instead of saying, “I
want to be healthier,” focus on what exactly that means for you and say
something along the lines of, “By January 1st of 2016, I will lose
ten pounds and get my cholesterol problems under control.” This gives you more
measurable results so that you can really feel like you’ve achieved a goal,
rather than immeasurable goals like “being healthier” that may always leave you
feeling like you’ve got further to go.
Last
but most certainly not least, I’d like to remind you that proper spinal
structure will lead to improved health function and wellness. If you’ve
received a chiropractic course of treatment (from me or another chiropractor),
take the time and effort to follow this guidance. Show up for the appointments
you set, do the exercises you’ve been given to do at home, and be conscious of
your posture throughout the course of your day. Before long, you’ll undoubtedly
be feeling the benefits of chiropractic care in ways you never imagined!
These
lifestyle changes may not be typical, but they can all lead to a healthier life
overall, especially if you implement all of them together. And remember: health
incorporates all areas of your life, not just the physical!
“Working to restore GOD’s perfect design in
you!”
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