I often have several books I am reading and currently “The Leader Without a Title” by Robin Sharma is in the mix. It’s not uncommon for me to find some correlation to health from most of the material I read, and in this particular case Sharma’s particular point had me thinking about health goals for people…what if you just tried to do 5 daily things to improve your health? Imagine doing 5 little, yet important, intentional acts everyday to get you closer to your most important health goal: feeling and functioning well….
I’m not talking about massive, major changes to your health that require a dramatic lifestyle change, but small daily things that ultimately create a bigger impact because you are actually doing them.
“Success in anything is created through the performance of a few small daily disciplines that stack up over time to create stunning results” – Robin Sharma
It’s much easier to build on small steps and gradually add more, than to attempt a massive change. It’s likely that you’re already doing some great things to support your health, but perhaps they have already become so routine for you that you’ve even forgotten they are good for you!
Focusing on the good things you are already doing, and all the good things your body is capable of doing is also a powerful gratitude reminder and can motivate other small changes. Can you think of 5 things that you do on any given day to support good health? This month I challenge you to take a minute and think about what consistent simple habits you are doing, even post them on the wall in the office.
Need some ideas? Here’s some to get you thinking
reduce your caffeine or alcohol
drink more water
go for a walk/run/swim/bike/hike
visit a friend
eat some fruit
go to bed a little earlier
play with your children
read a book
put that donut or cookie down
take a yoga class
breathe (with awareness! consciously relaxing, with full deep breaths)
do something you love
learn something that can help you live healthier
get adjusted!