Only a few more days left to 2021. It’s been a crazy ride. As crazy as the ride has been, we’re going to make it. We’ve learned from the highs and lows, we’re stronger, more resilient, and ready to make 2022 a great year.
Month: December 2021
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Incorporate Physical Activity into Your Lifestyle
Make physical activity part of your daily routine
If it’s hard to find time for exercise, don’t fall back on excuses. Schedule workouts as you would any other important activity. You can also slip in physical activity throughout the day. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, or park further away from the store. Walk up and down sidelines while watching the kids play sports. Take a walk during a break at work.
If you work from home, stretch, walk or climb your stairs on breaks. Or do squats, lunges or situps. Walk your dog if you have one. Pedal a stationary bike, walk or jog on a treadmill, or do strength training exercises during your lunch break or while you watch TV at night.
Research has found that sitting for long periods of time may negatively affect your health, even if you otherwise get the recommended amount of weekly activity. If you sit for several hours a day at work, aim to take regular breaks during the day to move, such as walking to get a drink of water or standing during phone conversations or video meetings.
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “I used to be indecisive.”
Pete: “Why’s that, Joe?”
Joe: “I’m not sure.”
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ There is Good Everywhere
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Keep Your Eye on the Next Peak
“Between Peaks There Are Always Valleys. How You Manage Your Valley Determines How Soon You Reach Your Next Peak.” ~ Spencer Johnson
🤗 A Better Life ~ Seeing What Can Be
Some people have a special gift, they can look at something that appears hopeless to others and see possibilities. They create a dream in their mind of what can be. Are you one of these people? If so, thank you. We need more like you.
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Ask Questions
Test everything. Ask questions. Don’t accept anything at face value. If you’re diligent, you’ll arrive at the right path.
🌾 Today’s Poem ~ Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night
Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night
Dylan Thomas
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
💡 Something to Think About
I like authentic people. I know who they are. They don’t have any guile; what you see is what you get. They’re not perfect, and they are happy with their imperfections. They are who they are and that is good enough for them.
🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Run Away from Restrictive Diets
Diets are generally ineffective and rarely work well long term. In fact, past dieting is one of the strongest predictors for future weight gain. This is because overly restrictive diets actually lower your metabolic rate, or the amount of calories you burn, making it more difficult to lose weight. At the same time, they also cause alterations to your hunger and satiety hormones, which make you hungrier and may cause strong food cravings for foods high in fat, calories, and sugar. All of this is a recipe for rebound weight gain, or “yoyo” dieting. Instead of dieting, try adopting a healthier lifestyle. Focus on nourishing your body instead of depriving it.
