Can it be easy to live a life filled with abundant energy, health and vitality? Yes!
Do we have to be Superman/woman in order to fit it all in and hold it all together? No!
I think it can be easy! How? By placing values around health. By making it important enough. Perhaps, even more important than some of the things that do end up occupying our mental real estate, physical space and precious time. For example…
Stinkin’ Thinkin’ – 27 million + Americans are on antidepressants
Stressed Out – Stress has been referred to as the “black plague of the 21st century” as by organizational psychologist Cary Cooper
Fast, Processed Food – 8% of our population has diabetes and that number is growing rapidly
Screen Time, Drive Time, Desk Time – In order to maintain good health, we need to be walking 10,000 steps (or roughly 5 miles) per day. The average American racks up less than ½ of that, however we spend nearly 4 hours watching TV per day.
Staying Up Late – For all of my “night owls” out there… this one is simple… there has never been a tribe of human beings on the planet who have been nocturnal. Our biological rhythms are set to follow the sun.
Over Scheduled – Work, meetings, email, etc. No time for play time.
What I am suggesting is that, as a society, we are placing far more value on negative thoughts, multi-tasking, poor quality food and late night TV watching than we are on healthy, happy lifestyles. So, you see, the answer is simple… place more value on the things that you want…
VALUE Staying Centered – spend time each day sitting quietly
VALUE Deep Breathing – and its ability to calm your nervous system
VALUE Nourishing Your Body – with whole foods and good quality water
VALUE Moving Daily – walk to local errands and have a fitness routine
VALUE Resting Well – limit screen time at night and get to bed on time
VALUE Playing and Having Fun – make it an important part of your schedule
This is what we value at Plabase. It’s simple and empowering.
You are sure to feel great just by making it important enough to you!
The key is consistency.
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