Be Kind to You Day

After reading that a research study predicted a greater percentage of us are heading toward Early Onset Disability, I put together a program to help us prove them wrong . In this battle for our quality of life we need:

1. Supplements
2. Age Appropriate Exercise
3. Weight Control and Healthy Food Choices
4. Stress Minimization
5. Mental Exercise
6. Attitude of Optimism and Gratitude
7. Positive Social Network

Today I want to talk about Steps 4 and 5. If you’re reading this today – during the annual winter holiday whirl, you either:

• Don’t celebrate the holidays much anymore;
• Have everything so totally under control for the big days ahead that you have time to surf the web; or
• Are so stressed, you don’t know which way to turn, so you’re taking a break for yourself. Good for you!

Whatever the reason, I’m delighted that you’re here. In fact, let me suggest we all declare today Be Kind to You Day.

If there are still things that need to get done for the dozens of guests who will descend in the coming weeks, delegate what you can. Why should you be the one who takes care of everything? Aaah, because you always have? Because people expect it?

Newsflash: there’s a younger generation coming up that needs to learn to do the things you’ve “always done”. Teach them. Tell them how and what you want done. They need to learn these things, these traditions, as much as you need a little break. And guess what – they’ll even appreciate being included in the holiday preparations.

As for Step 5: Mental Exercise, I just did mine for the day ;-)

You might enjoy reading something I wrote on the subject some time ago. I like to think of it as an oldie but goody (like me): Mental Exercise: the Mind is a Wonderful Thing to Use.

Tags: avoid disability, boomer wake-up call, age-appropriate exercise, anti-aging supplements, drink in moderation, stop smoking, healthy lifestyle choices, quality of life

Holiday Savings: 20% off storewide at SkinStore. Code SNOW20. Ends 12/20

Ageless Beauty Christmas Special from Tracy Porter
50% Off + Free Shipping
Code: mistletoe
Valid: until Friday, 12/10

[Image Credit: StockXpert]