Be the CEO of Your Health - PART 1

Let’s talk about something important…your health. Not just in a vague, “I should probably drink more water” kind of way, but in a real, take-charge, CEO-level way. Because whether you realise it or not, you are the Chief Executive Officer of your own health. And just like any successful CEO, the decisions you make (or avoid making) will determine your results.

Too often, we take a backseat when it comes to our well-being, hoping things will somehow improve on their own while we focus on everything else; work, family, career, the never-ending to-do list. But the truth is, if you don’t take ownership of your health, no one else will (not even your doctor). And just like a company with no strategy, no vision, and no leadership, things will eventually start to fall apart.

That changes today.

In this mini series, I’ll show you how to step into your power, get crystal clear on what you actually want for your health and well-being, and create a strategy to make it happen. Because when you start running your life the way a CEO runs a thriving business, intentionally, strategically, and with a vision, you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.?

No matter your role in life, there is nothing bigger or more important than being the CEO (the chief executive officer) of your own health. Whether you believe it or not, you have as much control over your own health and happiness as a CEO has over the success of their company and often much more.?

It is a sometimes-uncomfortable truth that you are responsible for everything that you do (or don’t do) in the area of your health and happiness. If you don’t like something and want to change it, you can.?

Often, people don’t take the same kind of approach to managing their personal lives as they do their professional lives – even if they are, in fact, a CEO of a business. They allow the actions of others or even outside events to influence their health, their life and their happiness.?

This is the exact opposite of empowering – so let’s change that!?

Any CEO worth their salt knows that you cannot ignore an entire aspect of the business and expect the company as a whole to thrive. It’s the same with your health and happiness.?

You cannot just take a view that there is no time for eating well or relaxing and hope to make up for it by shoehorning in a yoga class between trips to the supermarket and taking the dog to the vet. I bet you’re wondering how this can be done. Listen up.?

All CEOs have an overarching vision aka a plan. For you, this means you will not be making scattergun decisions on impulse and neglecting important aspects of your life on a whim. Once you know what you really want for your health and for your life in general, you can plan to make the magic happen.?

In this mini series I’ll be giving you a structure I often use with my clients. That starts with figuring out what you want, setting your daily intentions, and learning to create habits that last – including moving your body in a way you love and doing things just for the joy of doing them (aka your self-care).

“Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account.”?

ANNE WILSON SCHAEF

Create Your Health Vision

Figuring out what you actually want for your health (and your life) is really important. All businesses require a vision and purpose, and your life needs the same driving force.?

Without this vital piece of information nailed down – “what do I actually want?” – you will never know whether you have achieved your goals. Once you are clear what it is you want, your actions and how you spend your time and money might change to become more aligned with the vision you have for your future self.?

Take some time to complete the visioning exercise questions. There are a number of questions to ask yourself. Be totally honest. This is really for your eyes only and to help you get clear on what you actually want. Often, we’re too busy with everyday stuff to pause to question where we are headed. Work out what you want now. Consider why you want it. What’s stopping you having what you want? Consider also what you might need to have in place to support you.

Your Health and Wellness Vision

1. What do I want?
2. Why do I want it?
3. What actions will I take
4. How will I do it?
5. What might stop me?
6. What support do I need?

“It’s time it’s time to start living the life you imagined"?

HENRY JAMES

Now that you’ve started thinking about your health and wellness vision, it’s time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and answer those questions. Clarity is power, and the more specific you are, the easier it will be to take aligned action.

In the next instalment, we’ll be diving into taking the actions that will allow you to turn your vision into tangible daily habits that actually stick. So, take the time to complete your visioning exercise, be honest with yourself, and get ready to step into the role of CEO of your health with confidence.