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Make this coming new year you and your family lead a healthier lifestyle. Here are a few tips, resources and motivational quotes to help with your resolutions:
1. Health
Make
health a priority this year. Health should be more than the absence of disease — read on for ideas.
2. Attitude
A positive attitude may not cure a disease. However, thinking positive can help you deal with misfortune, make the most of your situation and enjoy life more.
3. Physical activity
Physical activity helps improve health and fitness, maintain a healthy body weight and reduce the risk for several chronic diseases and conditions.
4. People
Numerous studies indicate social interaction networks, whether formal or informal, make people less vulnerable to ill health and premature death. Be wary, however, of social support that drains you through people being too demanding or encouraging you to engage in harmful behaviors.
5. Your Body
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." (Source: Jim Rohn)
Take time to listen to your own body. Rather than set your goals based on how fast other people walk or jog, how little sleep others can get by on or how much someone else eats, concentrate on what makes YOU healthy.
6. Learn to say NO
"Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough." (Source: Josh Billings)
Consider starting a "don't do" list. You may discover doing LESS can bring MORE enjoyment to your life.
7. Your Hands
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness. Wash your hands well and regularly.
8. Reading materials
"Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint." (Source: Mark Twain)
Consider the source before starting a new drastic diet or exercise plan. Beware of plans that:
- Promise quick, dramatic results
- Charge large fees for consultations, equipment, supplements, etc.
- Rely solely on testimonials and statements from "professionals" with unusual-sounding degrees.