Join us for a 30 day, 30 minute a day, health challenge meant to inspire an attitude of gratitude!
30 Minute Rule: Take a half hour a day just for yourself.
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” – Eleanor Brownn
Fact: Life is Hard
No matter how busy you are, I challenge you to take 30 minutes a day just for yourself. Go for a walk, plan a healthy meal or simply relax and recharge. You’re not being selfish. You need this time to focus on your own wellbeing!
No matter how hard we wish, there is no such thing as clear weather, calm seas and smooth sailing. When I don’t take time for myself I go into survival mode (sleep, eat, work, repeat). When I am mentally and physically drained I find that I stop making time for the things that bring me joy. With the changing of the season, I’ve been inspired to challenge myself, my coworkers and you to 30 days of self-care. The best way to make daily self-care a priority is to turn it into a habit! We are what we repeatedly do so why not develop positive habits that empower us and align with our goals. The 30-day challenge is a simple way to challenge ourselves to consistently implement a new habit in our everyday life until it becomes automatic.
Fall is all about beautiful changes and new beginnings. Let’s take the first step together to developing a new habit! Below are a few tips on taking time for you which will leave you feeling empowered, healthier, and happier. The list is intended to inspire an attitude of gratitude.
- Start with a gratitude journal and be sure to log your 30 minutes a day
- Pray
- Learn to meditate
- Create a vision board
- Get moving! Take a walk during your lunch hour or after dinner
- Practice something. Make time to challenge your brain in a new way
- Hit the road. Explore new places in your surrounding area or hometown
- Plan a healthy meal
- Wake up earlier
- Take a nap
- Watch a funny movie
- Take a long hot bubble bath
- Rest and I mean really rest. Just say no to social media, your chores and to do lists
- Go to the park and enjoy nature
- Stretch or do a bit of yoga
- Do something artistic
- Reflect on the now
- Watch the sun rise
- Paint your nails or do another small beauty treatment to feel a bit pampered
- Write a letter to someone
- Power up your playlist
- Develop a mantra
- Take yourself on a date
- Get some fresh air
- Practice mindfulness
- Spend time with your family
Whether you do something or you do nothing, take time out just for you. You are worth whatever amount of time you take! Please let us know how you feel at the end of the month!
Joy Vale
Patient Care Coordinator
October 16, 2016
Functional Endocrinology of Ohio
Akron: 2800 S. Arlington Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 (330) 644-5488
Cleveland: 6200 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ste. 100, Independence, Ohio 44131 (216) 236-0060
Dr. Keith S. Ungar, Dr. Andrew Kender, Dr. Robert Nichols, Dr. Jessica Eckman, Chiropractic Physicians
www.balancingyourchemistry.com
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