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Consider Self-Care a Part-Time Job!
February 1, 2017
It's
winter as I write this, and the weather has been downright depressing.
Six weeks of little to no sunshine has had a cumulative effect on my
spirit. Exercise has been a chore, and I've had little motivation to
lose the extra pounds I gained over the holidays.
Into
this stupor of self-neglect, I attended a noon seminar on the topic of
healthy aging. Not surprisingly, I learned that the same tactics known
to reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases--a healthy diet,
adequate sleep, regular exercise, spiritual practices, and fostering
friendships--are also the keys to healthy aging. What else is new? I
thought. But when, near the conclusion of the presentation, the speaker
suggested we consider self-care a part-time job, it struck a chord! I'm
conscientious and try to do my best when fulfilling a job, whether or
not I'm in the mood. I could look at exercise and the cultivation of
other healthy habits the same way!
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