KEY POINTS IN STAYING HEALTHY
NUTRITION: Is the nourishment or energy that is obtained from food consumed or the process of consuming the proper amount of nourishment and energy. healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins and minerals. Establishing this balance is getting the proper mix for example higher content of protein and fats in the morning, water ALL DAY, Vegetables EATING WELL, GOOD HABITS
EDUCATION: the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, at a facility or school that provides excellence in training. True education is beyond earning degrees and bookish knowledge. Good educationmeans gaining good moral values, positive thinking, an attitude of helping, giving to society and ethical values. These kind of students bring the changes needed in society.
REST: To cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength during an interval of the silence of a specified duration. Take time to look at your total schedule for the season. Schedule daily breaks and monthly breaks to keep yourself fresh and from going into burn out.
SLEEP: a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed and consciousness practically suspended. Physically and mentally if sleep is deep (REM QUALITY), natural (no medications), and with no interruptions, provides the proper healing and restoration to the mind and body.
CONNECTEDNESS: Human connection brings complex values to our lives. relationships give us a sense of belonging in the group, a sense of identity in contrast to others in that group, and an almost therapeutic-support system, and a reason not to feel lonely. In today’s society with handheld computers, the person to person, face to face connection is virtually non-existent. We need to work on personal relationships in person, not just on our devices.
COMMUNICATION: is the process of passing information, sharing ideas, opinions, facts, values, and understanding from one person to another. There are several methods; written, verbal and nonverbal, internet, radio but the most valuable is FACE to FACE. It’s the face to face level where we will experience the whole person and more depth (heart, soul, and spirit) of the person.
MANAGE: Develop the habit of looking at your short and long term goals for work, school or home etc.
Set up a Plan A and B etc. as guidelines to get your task to completeness.
Incorporate as much of the KEY POINTS TO STAYING HEALTHY as possible.
Give yourself a pat on the back for just being mindful In considering ALL of this for YOURSELF.
UNDERSTANDING THESE KEY ELEMENTS WILL PROVIDE MORE BALANCE IN OUR LIVES WHICH IN TURN PROVIDES THE MORE FIT INDIVIDUAL.
SO going back to school is more than just being ready mentally and physically. It’s more than making sure you have pens and paper. It’s having your own confidence, knowing your own plan for conquering short and long-time goals.
At Balancenstrength we focus on more than just Pilates but giving the person that outlook. Not just on themselves but providing tools on how to better deal with some of life’s challenges. At Balancenstrength the series of Pilates exercises will teach you about having more mindfulness of the body mechanics. Learning and understanding how our bodies work is a process that can teach us and provide the education needed to start the process toward developing the KEY POINTS IN STAYING HEALTHY, staying relaxed and the focus of mind/body. Bringing this together will help us develop an awareness of our own needs and lifestyle changes.
