Exercise Essentials
For most of us, our daily habits are largely invisible. Many behaviors are automatic by nature and occur without conscious thought. We don’t really think about the mechanics of backing our car out of the driveway. We don’t have to remember the steps of tying our shoelaces. When we do things over and over our automatic programming takes the wheel so we don’t have to waste brainpower on tedious tasks. Just as our own behaviors can be invisible to us, other influences on our health can be invisible as well, and the more we can become mindful and intentional about the automatic aspects of our lives, the more power we have over our health. Here are few good ideas to get you started: 1. Remove unhealthy food from your home. This won’t eliminate your urge to snack, but if a pack of cookies is not within easy reach, you give yourself extra time to make a healthier choice instead. 2. Take the TV out of your bedroom. Screens have become ubiquitous in all areas of our lives, and they are ruining our sleep. If you have a TV in your bedroom, you are more likely to watch it late into the night, and the blue light in addition to the mental stimulation can disrupt your circadian rhythm. 3. Cover the basics of optimizing your home. Changing air filters and checking the batteries in your smoke detectors might sound like obvious tasks, but too many people overlook these simple choices. Cleaner air is better for your immune system, and basic safety precautions are always a worthwhile choice for you and your family. While you’re at it, roll up the blinds to let in more sunlight. 4. Reflect on the people surrounding you. We often think of our surroundings as physical things, but the people we talk to on a daily basis influence us as well. Is that Facebook group message good for your mental wellbeing? Is that friend who encourages you to have a few extra drinks looking out for your best interests? These might not be simple answers, but you should take the time to be more aware of how the people around you bring you up or bring you down. You might not be able to transform your home and your social circle overnight, but you do have the power to start making small changes today. Those small choices matter, and they can come together to create big wins for your health goals. (adapted from Habits of Health by Dr. Wayne Anderson) MDM Health Coach Corner Create an Environment of Health
Knee Extension Stretch While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground.
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