HOW CAN A SUMMER SUPPORT SYSTEM HELP STRENGTHEN MY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH?

Between meal planning, exercising regular motion, and hydration – developing a support system now (over the summer) can be extremely beneficial for both our physical and mental health.

A strong support system should include someone to reach out to for information, advice, guidance, or just listen instead of talk. By developing a supportive relationship, you may find encouragement, help easing fears and anxiety, but also celebrate your victories along your journey to Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time?.

In his book (and the program we teach others), Habits of Health, Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen discusses the different types of support systems that work best based on your unique needs.

Consider these tips for building and sustaining a healthy support system this summer:

• Get clear on your goals. Having clear health goals with objectives and action steps will help determine what type, or what level of support is necessary. Look for support from a mentor with a certain expertise that relates to what you need guidance with, or a peer that may have already run the race you are currently running. Ultimately, with a clear understanding of your goals and the action steps needed to move forward, will help identify the specific support needed so you can go out and find it!
• Find a mentor in your Coach It’s important for a Coach to pay it forward with helpful tips and insights as you continue to progress through the various stages of your health journey. It’s also important to remember that not everyone moves at the same pace, with the same vigor, etc. As your Coach, I love offering guidance and support, especially when a Client needs to redefine, reset goals, and outline a new plan with achievable action steps, until you become refocused and ready to restart your journey!
• Reach out to family and friends. Your loved ones are a great resource for encouragement. Sustain this support network by keeping in touch and updating them with your progress along your health journey. Sharing the Habits of Health? with your loved ones can also help increase your success as you work toward your goal because you can try to work toward similar goals together!

Building connections and having a support system this summer will be vital to making progress to your goals!

Please reach out to me before summer gets into full swing. I along with our 2 million strong community are here to support and help YOU as you work towards optimal health.