Why do we manage change like a military operation? The battle between Team Me and Team Self is being fought with a mighty force, without an ounce of forgiveness or compassion! There is no way that we would so dismissive of our biggest competitor nor our worst enemy.
Even today, I fight the small voices inside my head telling me that I am not good enough, I should have done more (better) and I should not have eaten of the "forbidden fruit".
We can do better with ourselves, both within our thoughts and our actions. I provide you here with nine healthy tips. In numerology nine means life: the power of renewal. Is it not about time that we began?
To Your Health! Nine Healthy Tips:
Add ♦
Add in trumps denial! Add in color on your plate, water in your cup … watch the good crowd out the bad!
Balance ♦
Balance is the key. There will be days when you’ll forget to work out, go off of your healthy eating goals, work too hard … You were unable to spend quality time with your spouse? A special picnic on the beach for the two of you will serve as a great make-up. Aim to balance all of your primary foods. Don’t know what primary foods are? Hint: it is not about food but rather more important themes in our life such as relationships, career, exercise, spirituality …. Of course, please balance the food on your plate as well!
Choose ♦
Choose! This is an important one. Our life should be a succession of conscious choices. Your abstention of choice will allow others’ choices to determine your path. Be active and not reactive!
Dance ♦
Dance! Move and move with pleasure. Choose your dance of choice. Be it tennis, biking or walks in the park, focus on ease and enjoyment. Physical activity should not be a punishment!
Eat ♦
Eat! Don’t live in denial; denial begets overcompensation. Eat well; nourish your body, mind and soul with energies which will sustain and enhance your health.
Fun ♦
Fun Don’t forget to have fun! “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” (George Bernard Shaw)
Give ♦
Give. In the end the gift of giving gives most to the giver. Volunteer and help those less fortunate than yourself.
Handy ♦
Handy healthy snacks should always be within reach. Take a few extra moments in the morning to add in some healthy snacks to take with you to the workplace, the playplace, the wellplace or other.
Imagine ♦
Imagine. Imagine it. Be it. “Be the change you seek.” (Mahatma Gandhi)