OK -so how did you do this week? Did you make one small wellness change and did you stick with it throughout the week? Personally, I’ve been trying to go to bed earlier. I tend to stay up late reading - as it’s my best downtown and something I truly enjoy. While I’m still able to get my 8 hours despite turning in late….I used to be an early riser and feel much more productive when I get up with the sun. I’m trying to strike the middle ground - and go to bed earlier a half-hour earlier this week and see if I can at least stick with that. So far so good, but it’s definitely been challenging! Had to sniff my essential oil of lavender, drink my warm milk and get in my PJs in order to get sleepy….
On another note, I had my first physical this week in 4 years. I know, I know, we’re told we should have the proverbial annual checkup. Problem is, I rarely get sick so I usually have no reason to go to the doctor and don’t generally enjoy hanging out in medical offices. I finally made an appointment a few months ago but kept having to cancel due to scheduling conflicts. Anyway, I finally made it there this week and went through the usual poking, prodding, sticking and Q & A. Surely, there’s no more humbling experience than to be in your one-size-fits-all gown (who designs these things, anyway!) and have to go trotting down the hall to the restroom while you wait for your doctor in the exam room! Anyway, the cost of the annual physical is also daunting! As someone with a high medical deductible - it’s definitely costly.
That said, by getting an annual (or more likely bi-annual) regular checkup, I realize I may benefit financially by nipping a potentially costly health problem in the bud. Preventative healthcare is what I believe we should be practicing in this country and with ourselves. By proactively taking better care of ourselves we will save money in the long run as so many of our health problems in this country are lifestyle-related. Anyway, stick with your small change and once you’ve fully adopted it, add another. Good luck! And now, I’m getting very sleepy…..lights out!
OK -so how did you do this week? Did you make one small wellness change and did you stick with it throughout the week? Personally, I’ve been trying to go to bed earlier. I tend to stay up late reading - as it’s my best downtown and something I truly enjoy. While I’m still able to get my 8 hours despite turning in late….I used to be an early riser and feel much more productive when I get up with the sun. I’m trying to strike the middle ground - and go to bed earlier a half-hour earlier this week and see if I can at least stick with that. So far so good, but it’s definitely been challenging! Had to sniff my essential oil of lavender, drink my warm milk and get in my PJs in order to get sleepy….
On another note, I had my first physical this week in 4 years. I know, I know, we’re told we should have the proverbial annual checkup. Problem is, I rarely get sick so I usually have no reason to go to the doctor and don’t generally enjoy hanging out in medical offices. I finally made an appointment a few months ago but kept having to cancel due to scheduling conflicts. Anyway, I finally made it there this week and went through the usual poking, prodding, sticking and Q & A. Surely, there’s no more humbling experience than to be in your one-size-fits-all gown (who designs these things, anyway!) and have to go trotting down the hall to the restroom while you wait for your doctor in the exam room! Anyway, the cost of the annual physical is also daunting! As someone with a high medical deductible - it’s definitely costly.
That said, by getting an annual (or more likely bi-annual) regular checkup, I realize I may benefit financially by nipping a potentially costly health problem in the bud. Preventative healthcare is what I believe we should be practicing in this country and with ourselves. By proactively taking better care of ourselves we will save money in the long run as so many of our health problems in this country are lifestyle-related. Anyway, stick with your small change and once you’ve fully adopted it, add another. Good luck! And now, I’m getting very sleepy…..lights out!