A Few Suggestions (Physical Health)

A few days ago I shared a few suggestion on spiritual goals for the new year.

Here are a few goals we could work on for good health for this new season

Rest

• Sleep sleep sleep… this is very key to good health. If you haven’t been getting atleast eight hours of sleep on a regular basis then you may want to pen this down as a goal to work towards. I have always had the habit of going to bed late, so for a few months now, I have tried to retire early enough.
• Nothing time: this is the time when you pause to take a break from everything for a few minutes a day. Continuous work without rest can be stressful and can lead to muscle pains and heads aches. It will be nice to schedule some time to just sit back and rest, literally.

Exercise

• Walk walk walk… you may want to be more intentional about daily activity levels. Check and monitor your daily steps; invest in a pedometer or download and application unto your phone to help with this. Set a minimum target and keep to it. A minimum 10,000 steps a day should do.
• Workout is one goal I plan to include in my physical health goals. I have a difficult time keeping it up.

Food and nutrition

If you are like me and you are worried about your food intake and how it affects your health, you may need to add one or two of the following your goals;

• Start a diet plan that is healthy for you. Eg, Ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, Paleo diet, Vegan etc.
• More fruits and vegetables.
• Drink lots of water and healthy drinks.
• Cut out or control foods that are bad for your particular health situation.

Medical

• Check your vitals often. Choose to aware of your body. (Blood pressure, pulse, Temperature and also your blood sugar level).
• Check in with your doctor as soon as you notice something unusual on/in your body.
• Supplements. Taking vitamins and dietary supplements is a good goal to keep. Talk to your doctor or health care provider for what works for you.

What other suggestions could someone add to physical health goals? Please share.