Today is a great day to do something creative. What do you have in mind? Take some time out from endless ‘doing’ and allow yourself to be creative, be it writing, drawing, making something. Maybe a poem. ‘Procrastination, she said, was the source of all my sorrow. I don’t know what that words means. I’ll look it up tomorrow.’
Further infoDon’t forget to say hi to people and help in some way. Take a risk. Knock on a neighbour’s door and say how are you? Call someone you might not normally call. Ask how they are doing. Look people in the eye. If someone asks you how you are be honest in a word. Not just ‘fine’ (F****d up, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional). Open up and others with open up to you. Speak your truth.
Further infoHave you, or are you, going to any group activity or social event this week? Plan ahead. Call a friend. Join a group. Go to a show. Join a class. Get involved with others in something you find meaningful.
Further infoIf you feel down the trick is to do something you enjoy, however small. A good saying is ‘I’m never upset for the reason I think.’ Often, depression is just anger without enthusiasm. What are you made about? Betraying yourself – not being true to your true nature, can get you down. Feel whatever you are feeling in your body. Where do you feel it?
Further infoRead something about health and well-being every day to help to keep you focused on what you want for yourself. You are born with your body and your consciousness. Be conscious about your body. Here’s a list of great books to expand your mind and teach you the art of being healthy
Best health books reads:
https://foodforthebrain.org/memory-alzheimers-and-dementia/
https://foodforthebrain.org/general/
https://foodforthebrain.org/anxiety-stress-and-sleep/
https://foodforthebrain.org/women-hormones-mind-mood-2/
https://foodforthebrain.org/mood/
https://foodforthebrain.org/childrens-mental-health-and-neurodivergence/
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Make a plan this week to go somewhere where you get to walk up a hill or, at least, get out in nature for at least half an hour.
Further infoMake sure you hit your target today. You’re shooting for 10% gain each week up to 8,000 steps a day.
Further infoWhen doing ‘resistance’ exercises you want to push muscles to the point of ‘failure’ or fatigue, for example sitting against the wall until you can’t. That’s what builds muscles.
Further infoJoining a yoga, Pilates or t’ai chi class will help. Stand on one leg. How long can you do it for? Build the habit: do this while you are brushing your teeth in the morning, switching leg halfway through.
Further infoMake sure you hit your target today. If you haven’t downloaded the free Health App (iphone) Google Fit (android) do it today.
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