Often on Let Me Be Me we propose that healthy friendships are built on healthy foundations. Am I taking care to make myself healthy – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and socially so that I bring my best to the friendships I am working to grow? Remember, the first person you are a friend to is yourself. And what kind of friend are you – supportive, encouraging and loving - or a tad bit demanding, perfectionistic and unforgiving?
A quick interview with Dr. Oz about his “Transformation Nation” program reveals five things the healthiest people do.
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Check out his spot on the Today Show and consider what he says…and why the simple things we already know need to be personal and meaningful.
One thing I loved that he says, “There are no boundaries around who gets healthy…There is no reason for you to put a limit on who you are.”
- Eat breakfast – set yourself up “right” at the beginning of the day.
- Exercise – no short cuts here!
- Satisfying sex life.
- Make time for self – see self as worth it.
- Stress management.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041426/ns/today-today_health/#47336226
This is interesting – always those basic things that are best for us!
Great reminder. I am reading a book called “Honoring the Body” that Jonalyn recommended on a blog awhile back. It’s a beautiful book to make self care an integral part of our spiritual and physical life!
Disappointing that us single folks have to miss out on #3!
I think all those things do, for sure, make for a happy life. And isn’t that what we all want???
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