It’s a new year and a great time
to be mindful about being and staying healthy. Our bodies, minds and spirits
are our individual responsibility to take care of and today I’m sharing some
helpful tips on how you can do so. Enjoy!
Body - I’d be lying
if I said I love working out. I really
have to push myself at times because it’s easy to be like, nah, I’m good. But if you want a great and healthy body, you’ve got
to stick to a good workout routine. I usually work out 3x’s a week for at least
35 minutes per workout. In my line of work I do a lot of sitting, so some days
I feel sluggish and know I need to exercise. I love my body, but whenever I get
that sluggish feeling I know I’ve got to get moving. The fall and winter months
aren’t excuses to slack off. I believe if you’re good to your body it’ll be
good to you. Even if you just do something like take brisk walks, make sure
you’re setting aside time to be active. Your body will thank you. What you’re
eating also plays a major role in your health. I count calories and aim to keep things
healthy (along with some cheat days where I eat whatever I want guilt free) but
lately I’ve been experimenting with green smoothies. I know they’re super
trendy right now, but after doing a smoothie challenge I thought they were
delicious and beneficial enough to make a regular part of my diet. I’ve also experienced
the perks from green smoothies, like getting my fruit and veggie intake on a regular basis,
boosted energy, and glowing skin. If you want to give them a try I suggest
starting off with water, fat free vanilla yogurt, kale, and bananas -- they mix well together.
Mind – The mind is
one of the most powerful things each of us has. Feeding it with knowledge and
beneficial information is important. Instead of being glued to our technology
and constantly plugged into our devices, stepping away from those things and
picking up a great book or going outdoors, spending time with loved ones, and being
present are ways we can feed our minds with positivity. A few months ago I
pulled back on my social media usage and learned that between working and
writing full time, I really didn’t want to waste valuable time and didn’t have
a lot of time to be on social media like I used to. There’s nothing wrong with
utilizing technology so as long as it’s being used in positive and valuable
ways. Just be mindful of what you’re feeding your mind on a regular basis.
Spirit – I’m a
Christian and my relationship with the Lord is number one. Making sure that I’m
spiritually fed is non-negotiable. Activities like fellowship with my
church, actively spending time studying the word, meditation, prayer, and one
of my personal favorites, having quiet time, all help keep my spirit in
check.
Remember to prioritize your
health. Take care of your body, mind and spirit. Also, be sure you’re seeing a
physician for regular health check-ups. Ladies should be seeing a gynecologist,
and everyone should be seeing a physician for annual physicals and scheduling
annual dentist cleanings. It’s important
to prioritize yourself and your health.