Written by Chelsea Thompson | 3/18/2021
Health can mean different things to different people. Some may describe health as “not being sick” simply the absence of sickness or having a fit body. Health isn’t a fad that will end. It’s something that we constantly are reminded of through commercial breaks, doctor visits, or pandemics. It seems like a lot of people are becoming aware of the importance of being truly healthy. The World Health Organization says that health is not only physical wellbeing. Its a state of complete physical, mental, and social also including nutritional, emotional, intellectual, and financial well-being. We tend to learn enormous amounts of information but don’t follow through and implement it in our daily lives until something tragic happens. Someone once told me “Prevention is better than a cure”. However, do you ever consider what you actually intake every day?
A small step every day is enough to create long-lasting habits for a better life. Being healthy means putting time aside to take care of areas of our lives that we sometimes neglect unintentionally. Learning ways to care for them is the ultimate goal of holistic health. Our physical health is where we tend to see the effects due to stress. It may be hard but you have to keep going because my son always states “ If you want the rainbow then you have to put up with the rain”. If you have a strong desire to change and make a difference then you will go far.
The desire to change should come from you
If we are going to measure how healthy we are, we must consider how we are looking after the “whole” and not just our physical appearance. You have to take in a balanced diet. A balanced diet brings on a healthy lifestyle keeping you out of the doctor’s offices and hospitals and keeping you sane when outbreaks happen.
How do you keep a healthy lifestyle is a question I get from many people. My suggestion is that you should develop:
- A reason why you want to be healthy to become healthy.
- Believe that you can truly change and commit or else you will not go far.
- Setting self-care goals, writing them down on paper, keeping you encouraged and accountable.
My husband stated to me that this journey isn’t a race it’s a marathon. He gave me more fuel to keep striving for more, knowing that each day will be a learning experience to improve and grow.
If it is something we want to do and we like to do then it will produce Health Benefits
When we adopt a holistic attitude for our lives and creating lifestyle choices, we soon then scratch the surface of understanding our true power. Therefore, giving yourself permission to improve holistically is the first step to enjoying true health. Someone has to make it known that it is important for us not only personally, but for others surrounding us. Caring for yourself influences others to improve themselves also. We may influence parents, children, loved ones, colleagues, or individuals that we may not know. Improving ourselves affects our productivity, our ability to enjoy life and to take advantage of the opportunities that life offers us. Doing consistent small steps to the best of your ability will create a positive effect being sent out in the universe. The universe will then return its gratitude by helping you achieve greatness holistically.
Give Your Health the Importance That It Deserves
You want to create a balance eating habit by making sure your dishes are containing:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Vitamins and minerals
- Plenty of water
Exercise should be done regularly to ensure you keep your excessive fat at a minimum.
Whole foods are the best option when improving your nutrition intake, focus on less canned and processed foods. Remove meat, avoid the excess use of cooking oils and baked food as much as they are sweet, they will lead you to a premature death. You will gain better health on your terms by implementing these gradually.
Power principles for success!
Here are some power principles to review to lead you to a good health and joyful lifestyle. DO the best you can until you know better, then when you know better , do better- Maya Angelou
Notions
Most of how we perceive life and ourselves are due to the consequence of our notions. What you think you are even when it may not be true, it’s true because we think it’s true. Several times we accept others’ notions without question, believing without recognizing why. Be mindful of what you think is true!
Self-respect
We are our own greatest enemy.We often don’t recognize our intelligence and the power within us. We hold our own selves down whether its relationship or health challenges, the goal is to address in a more beneficial way.
Inspiration
The food for our soul is Inspiration. We never lose it, but we certainly need to regenerate, restore, re-energized and recharge our spirits. Make becoming inspired a part of your everyday life. To accelerate the process to success use Inspiration to guide you from out of the rut and into the sunlight of success.
Present
Today is the most important time frame.Be still and focus on what you are doing today. Stop regretting and wasting on the past or becoming anxious about the future. The strongest power you have is the present. Regardless of where you were in the past you can change your future by being present and taking action Today. Redefine your past and create a better future by utilizing the correct power in the present.
Choice
Choices are made every day , you will always have to make them. Ascertain how to decide what’s correct for you. Process and choose the correct choice based on your ability at that time to dictate the results and reality we crave and the adventures we’ll create.
Change
Change creates new possibilities. Discover, Develop, and grow to benefit a prosperous future. Somebody once stated, “If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve got.”
Giving and Receiving
What are your contributions to life, society, or family? You receive when you give.
Action and Inaction
Determine when to hold , when to fold , when to walk away and when it’s time to get leave. Remember timing is everything and you must master the cognizant of your best time.
YOU ARE WHO YOU HANG AROUND
You, literally, are who you surround yourself with. Evaluate your associates and take action to improve them if necessary. Focus on attracting the correct company you would like to keep and be able to benefit from their influence.
To conclude everyone starts their journey at different stages and levels. The bravest thing you can do is to make a commitment to start improving your health today. Check out the video below on this case study that was done among African Americans.
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