“Just as food is needed for the body, love is needed for the
soul” – Osho
On this blog I focus a lot about food and how to be healthier
in terms of what you eat and the things your put in your body. The truth is though;
there are a lot of factors that contribute to your overall health. I am going
to focus on three main aspects of people’s lives that often have a chain
reaction to their physical health.
First is your career/job, does your job produce a lot of
stress for you, which makes you stress eat, or so tired that you don’t have
time to do anything else. Are you unhappy, try to find ways to do things you
enjoy at work. Play music if that is possible, or if you have the ability to incorporate
projects or things you’re passionate about into the work you already do. If you
are not happy, look for new jobs that will fulfill what you love to do and the
passion behind it, while you are in that transition try finding volunteer opportunities
to make you happier.
Second would be physical activity. I have talked about this,
but just as a reminder, you need to try to get some physical activity into your
day. It is not only beneficial to your physical health, but also to your mental
health as well. A short walk can work wonders. “Scientists have found that regular
participation in aerobic exercise (cardio) has been shown to decrease overall
levels of tension, elevate and stabilize mood, improve sleep, and improve
self-esteem. Even five minutes of aerobic exercise can stimulate anti-anxiety effects.”
(ADAA.org)
Lastly we will touch on the relationships in your life. This
refers to any relationship in your life including, marriage, family, friendships etc. As
with your job, if relationships stress you out they might make you stress eat
and that is usually never good for you food. My personal rule to relationships
is, if it’s not bringing you something productive/positive (happiness, inspiration,
love, etc.) then you need to reevaluate what the relationship is doing to you and
your life. I don’t believe you need to start cutting people off but a serious
conversation with those you consider important might need to be had if they are
not bringing you what you think you need. Also a good positive relationship with
yourself is very important. You need to love yourself and know your wants, what
makes you happy and how to truly enjoy your own company to be able to give of
yourself in other relationships.
These are all things I have learned in my health coaching
program. I firmly believe in more than just food making you healthy and happy.
I hope you take this information and apply what you need to your lives.
Live Healthy,
Nadia
