How Do YOU Take Care Of YOURSELF?

Most of us know, almost instinctively, how too
take care of others and we do it very well.
We take of children, spouses, friends, and pets!
Yet, when it comes to self-care, we don't seem
to care.

It's as if we say to ourselves "take care of
others and they will take care of me."
Well, how is that working for you?

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Other people cannot read your mind, no matter
how much they love and care about you.
Only you can take care of yourself!

It is actually your number one job.

The first step in taking care of yourself
properly is:

Eat Right!

Eat all those good healthy things that you're
always telling others to eat.
Those things are good for you too!
Get a medical check up and take supplements
to boost and maintain your immune system.
Say "No" to "crash" diets, "trash" eating that is full of empty calories
and lose weight by eating in moderation.
Make the decision to stop smoking and stick
to it!

Exercise!

Exercise has been proven to have an enormous
overall positive impact on your quality of life.
In addition to helping you protect against some
conditions, such as hypertension and stroke, obesity
and some cancers, exercise helps you relax and
breathe in a way that you most often don't do at other
times.

The most important things to consider when
planning your exercise routine, is to make
sure it fits into your lifestyle and that you
enjoy whatever program you choose.

The "S" word!

Stress is a killer, literally and figuratively.
Extreme and prolonged stress eventually weakens
the immune system which leaves our bodies
vulnerable to disease and other illnesses.
In a less dramatic form, stress takes the joy
out of living and makes us behave like "killjoys".
We don't get along with others and they don't
enjoy being around us.

When we allow ourselves to be overstressed,
even the smallest disappointment becomes a big
issue and gets blown out of proportion.

One of the best ways, to handle stress is
a "reality check" and an" attitude of gratitude".
Realize that life and the world would go on,
even if you died that minute.

That thought usually sobers me up very quickly.
In addition, I look for people and things in my
life that I love and am grateful for.
Do you have good health, a loving spouse,
wonderful friends, a job you love?

Say "thanks!"

One of the blessings of examining your life
with an attitude of gratitude is that you will
want to be around to enjoy them for a long time.

And that means taking care of yourself!

How Do YOU Take Care Of YOURSELF?

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