In todays blog from www.thebodycamp.com we are looking at ONLY key areas to enjoy a happier and healthier life in 2019. As we become older it becomes more challenging to determine WHAT to focus on regarding health.
From my wide experience dealing with clients, there are six key areas that play the largest part in living a long and healthy life.
1. Thoughts!
Our thoughts control every decision we make, everything we choose to eat and drink, and if we are moving in a positive or negative trajectory on a moment-to-moment basis. When we can learn to observe our thoughts and understand the feelings they create, we can begin to consciously take control of our decision making process around food, life and exercise.
2. Breathing!
We breathe 20,000 times a day. The breath is the gateway to reducing stress, feeling good and feeding the body critical nutrients needed to function correctly. What would happen if you introduced more breathwork and yoga into your life?
3. Nutrition!
Eating smaller portions, more plant-based foods, reducing meat consumption and in general consuming mindfully and more consciously will enable the mind to think clearly, improve concentration levels and focus on what’s important in our life. The body will also benefit from a 90% plant based diet with 10% going towards pure enjoyment and “treat” foods.
4. Water!
The body is 70% water and therefore must always be given water at regular intervals during the day. Reducing alcohol intake and increasing water consumption aids the body in the process of waste products from the system and supports the mind with our all important concentration levels and hydration.
5. Exercise!
Increasing our movement patterns is essential to living a healthy life. There are many knock-on effects e.g. better food choices made after exercising, lower body fat levels, improved sleep and blood flow, increased flexibility/range of movement and reduced stress levels.
6. Rest!
Sleep, meditation, stretching and being are all fantastic ways of getting rest. Stress levels are reduced when we pay attention to rejuvenation and recovery daily, especially helpful when dealing with the constant events with occur and happen to us in life.
Pay attention to the above 6 key areas in 2019 and see and feel the difference!
Rick Parcell
Master Strategic Intervention Coach
www.thebodycamp.com
