FOR MANY OF US ,
the holidays were an excuse
to overindulge, eating a few too many sweets
and skipping exercise a little too often. The start
of a new year is a great time to refocus on our
health goals. But this year, rather than making
the same old resolutions, why not consider a new
approach—one that respects your whole being?
Instead of focusing on what is wrong that you’d
like to fix (quitting smoking, lowering your BMI,
exercising more), create a vision of the difference
you’d like to make in your life, your community,
and the world. Perhaps you’d like to contribute
to a special project at work, connect with your
grandchildren, or support a worthy nonprofit.
Often, by respecting your desire to make an
impact, you naturally make changes that improve
your health. Making healthy choices gives you the
energy you need to achieve your vision. Here’s
how this approach can help you get there:
Set your intention.
Get clear about how you’d
like to make a difference. Look within to discover
just how you want to make an impact.
Truly commit.
Pledge yourself to the vision
you have for your life. Write a personal pledge
to help you stay focused throughout the year.
Take stock of the actions you must take to
accomplish your dream.
Get support.
Once you commit to your
intention, open your eyes to the opportunities
all around you. Ask for—and accept—the help
you need, no matter what form it takes. And,
if you want help with specific health goals to
help you fulfill your vision, PeaceHealth is
here to support you.
Download a template for creating
your personal pledge for the new year at
www.
peacehealth.org/NewYou
.
Respect, not
resolutions
Winter 2014
health
“
The key
to making healthy decisions is to
respect your future self.”
—AJ Jacobs
Do you have these three
risk factors for heart
disease?
—page 4
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