Your Health: More than Illnesses

What comes to mind when you think about your health??If you think like many other peoples, you think about whether or not you are ill.?Our physical health is important!?I help people with their physical health all the time in focusing on nutrition, hydration, exercise, stress reduction, and sleep.?

Physical is important!?For sure!?But, there are so many other aspects we focus on that are very important in supporting your overall health and wellbeing.?I believe that these other aspects play a huge role in our ability to experience a life of great health and wellbeing.?We call these other aspects pillars of health and wellness.?Taking frequent inventory of all areas will make a huge difference in your quality of life and your overall health!?Check out this great graphic and use it as a tool to evaluate your overall health and wellbeing, symbolized by the tree in the middle.??

These dimensions should not only be looked at individually, but also in how they are interconnected.?For example, if you are coping well emotionally, you have satisfying relationships and more social connectedness, which in turn, brings more joy into your life.??Or, if you have more intellectual and emotional maturity, you are better able to handle the stresses in life and work that can affect your physical health.?

One of the areas that has gotten much attention lately is our occupational health.?Time for honesty.???Are you finding satisfaction and enrichment in the work you do every day??Most people are not!?According to early 2022 research by Gallop, 32% of full- and part-time employees working for organizations are engaged in what they do!?That means that 68% are disengaged or find no satisfaction and enrichment in what they do.?Sadly, no one dreams these days!?When I ask people what they are passionate about and what their purpose is, they have no reply.?And, They don’t take the steps to determine what they could do that would give them passion and purpose in life and still pay the bills.?So, they do the same thing day in and day out.?

Perhaps this is an area you might need to focus on.?I know people, including myself, that have wanted more in life.?I have surrounded myself with these like-minded people.?I know our younger generation does!?They want to work differently and experience life along the way!?It takes effort to make shifts in your day to make that happen! ?But, trust me, it is worth it! ?I did it for a few years while working a fulltime job in healthcare.?What kept me motivated is that I surrounded myself with people that had already taken the path in the direction I wanted to go in. ?I saw what was possible! ?I still surround myself with these people to this day!?They have become great friends and mentors in my life!?

At first, I didn’t think I had the time.?But, I realized I had to make the time to have the time freedom and flexibility down the road. ?You have to make a change to see change.?If you don’t decide to change, nothing changes!??

I was just discussing this with someone yesterday about how block scheduling has been a life saver to getting tasks done! ?My day is scheduled! How did I learn it??I learned it from others.?I have power hours.?When I was working a fulltime job, I’d set aside an hour each evening to make strides towards creating a new path for myself that was bringing me joy and filling my passion- a passion to truly help people with their health and wellness. ??

You can create another path in your life that brings excitement and passion along with income!?It is a choice you make.?Stay stuck in something you are not engaged in for the rest of your life or make a change!?I chose to make a change! ?Opportunities are all around us if we open our minds to take a look!

Another area that people don’t talk about is their financial health.?The recent global economic situation has made it harder and harder to have ends meet for a large percentage of people.?Prices for everything we buy are costing more with not end in sight in the immediate future. ?People have had to drastically alter their spending habits with cutbacks on things such as retail items and even eating out.?This affects the local markets and business owners. ?There are countless stressed people who are not sleeping at night wondering how they are going to pay their bills.?For many, they wonder how they can even pay the minimum on their credit cards.?They are seeing their retirement savings decline in their investments.?They suffer in silence and don’t realize that this is affecting their overall physical health.?

If you are saying these things, it is time to come out of the darkness and open your eyes to the idea that there is MORE in life!?Yes, something that will allow you to sleep at night!?Something that is be fun, fulfilling, and purposeful to ?in your life!?Something that will allow you to work the way you want to work and have time with family and friends while securing a future in these uncertain economic times.

Perhaps these are things you are saying??I know you are out there because I’ve talked to many of you!?

I’m tired of seeing people say these things!?It hurts me to see them where I was a few years back!?It’s not a happy place! There is a better way! I am on a mission to make a difference just like people have done for me!

I am so thankful I was encouraged to open my eyes!?Someone asked me a few years back about what I’d do if I were to be injured and unable to work in healthcare.?I had no response.?What was my plan B.?I had NO plan B!?Yes, I had some investments, IRAs, etc. but, I knew I didn’t want to work for ever!?And, I certainly know that ?my Social Security, when I reached full retirement age of 67, was not going to make a dent in current expenses in our comfortable lifestyle.?

Thank goodness I listened and created a plan B that became my plan A!?When I left healthcare, as many of you know, I realized I wasn’t truly helping anyone with their health in the way I wanted to.?I was doing the do, with engagement and commitment mind you, ?but praying for a 2 and 3 percent raise that would not even come close to meeting today’s expenses with our current historically high inflation rates.?No more long hours and neglecting myself.?No more coming home too tired to do anything.?No more begging for time off for vacation or personal appointments.?When you only have 10 days a year, you can never get all your wellness exams in one day!?And, if you are like I was, when I had kids, praying they didn’t get sick requiring me to use a day off!?

Yes, I opened my eyes and made a choice, and I was so glad I did!?I wanted more out of life once I put my health first and started to feel amazing!?I have purpose and passion in an easy to learn business I love and take care of my aging dad and his health issues.?I have the schedule flexibility I need to work the hours I want from anywhere I have an internet connection.?And, I have the time to take care of my health!?As I have always said, when we focus on our health, we can serve others!?And when you can serve others and be a giver, you get far more back than you could ever imagine.?

Are you ready to make an impact in your life? Are you looking for more??More money than month??More joy in life??More time to put towards that passion project while still being about to pay the bills. More time with family??A plan B??Whatever your more is, we have an opportunity for you to work towards better health physically and financially while working on all the other pillars of your health. ?All it takes is an openness to taking a look and making a decision to change your life one day at a time.?

It is time to stop saying:?

I’m broke! .....I don’t have time! ......I’m always at work!......I never see my kids!......I hate my job!.....I have no retirement!.....I have no vacation!.....I want more friends!......I want more freedom!

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Be well my friends!