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How to Invest in Your Health
Physical
fitness may be the ultimate investment opportunity.
Think of it this way. If you are willing to make the
commitment (investment), you will feel and look healthier,
have an abundance of energy, be more self-confident,
more productive and discover a more joyous and fulfilling
life. These are rewards that money cannot buy and the
substance of high quality living.
What if a trusted friend were to tell you about an investment
where you could not possibly go wrong...what would be
your reaction? And what if there was a virtual mountain
of credible information that supported the investment
claims...wouldn't you be inclined to take advantage
of the opportunity and not miss out on the rewards?
Although the answer to these questions seems apparent,
when it comes to investing in our health and quality
of life we often choose to ignore what obviously works.
Take for example, exercise...
Physical
fitness may be the ultimate investment opportunity.
Think of it this way. If you are willing to make the
commitment (investment), you will feel and look healthier,
have an abundance of energy, be more self-confident,
more productive and discover a more joyous and fulfilling
life. These are rewards that money cannot buy and the
substance of high quality living. And, the investment
of exercise becomes even more attractive when you consider
that there is absolutely no down-side risk. You have
everything to gain and nothing to lose. How much better
can it get? How many times can you remember ever having
a better offer? The honest answer is probably never,
and yet many of us fail to act on this extraordinary
opportunity. We simply choose to procrastinate or ignore
the proven benefits of exercise!
Here
are a few reasons that sometimes inhibit our willingness
to "step out" and make a change or take a
chance:
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Sometimes our vision gets clouded. We lose tract
of what is really important. Forget about the less important
activities that tend to clutter our daily routine and
focus on exactly what needs to be accomplished to reach
your goal.
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Looking at the "big" picture can seem overwhelming.
And the bigger the task, the more overwhelming it can
seem. Break the task apart into smaller pieces. If you
want to lose 50 pounds try losing 10 pounds and repeat
the process five times! Need to start an exercise program?
Begin with short, simple exercises and then slowly expand
your routine. Don't exercise too hard when first starting-out
or you will become stiff, tired, disillusioned and soon
quit.
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Have you ever not wanted to start something for fear
of failure? Take the first step, acknowledge the
fear and the next step will come easier. Once fears
are acknowledged, they usually quiet down.
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Sometimes we start to think that a task is unpleasant
or boring. Just like any other activity, this can
also be true for exercise. There are days when we just
plain lack the enthusiasm and motivation to continue.
It's part of human nature. On days like these focus
on 'why' you are doing it. Think about all the people
you care about and who may need and rely on you. What
would happen if you became ill or disabled and was unable
to work for a period of time, or worse, if you were
out of the picture completely. How would things change?
If something happened tomorrow, how would your family
or business manage without you? What do you want your
life to be like in the future? There are many tasks
or chores we do, that we may not like, but are necessary
to live a happen and productive life. Focus on the bigger
picture.
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Indecision can be defeating, but doing "anything"
is better than doing nothing. There are no wrong choices
and very few choices that can't be undone or done again.
Can't decide on a particular exercise program or routine?
Pick a few exercises and start with something simple.
If you don't like it, go on to the next exercise.
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When you lack the confidence to start something new,
take a deep breath and try to figure out why. Are you
hesitating because you really lack the skill or is it
just imagined? If it's real, try to find out where to
gain the skills you need or find someone with the right
skills who can help. In the case of exercise, finding
a qualified personal fitness trainer can sometimes do
the trick, but be wary...some PFT's are overzealous
and tend to start newcomers on programs that are too
strenuous.
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Life just seems too busy to find time for some activities.
Large, uninterrupted chunks of time are very hard to
come by. And if we're honest, when they do come, we'd
rather do something totally pleasurable! Exercise has
to become part of your routine. It can't be an option.
Make it a high priority just the same as your career,
and other areas of interest. You will be surprised at
how easy exercise becomes when approached this way!
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Have you ever subconsciously (or otherwise) invited
distractions so that you have a "good"
reason not to get something done? Sometimes it's the
simple things like answering the phone or sitting down
to watch that "one" TV program, that distract
us. When you find yourself doing this, take control
of the situation and make a conscious decision to do
what you are avoiding.
To
reap the benefits of exercise, or any other health related
endeavor, you must agree to become a willing participant.
This will require due diligence on your part. And remember,
as you embark on your mission you are investing in something
near and dear to your own heart...your life and a future
of healthy living.
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