Feeling the need for strength and stamina?
In April, let’s look at building ourselves up. Begin with physical resilience.
Treat yourself as though you are someone worth taking care of.
Health professionals are the worst at taking care of themselves. They skip annual physicals. They ward off aches and pains. They self-medicate or don’t finish their own prescriptions. When they do need professional help, they carry distorted fears about leaving a record of medication and treatments. They avoid the very things that can make them well.
Build physical resiliency through nutrition, exercise, and rest.
Pick foods your body needs. Stay accountable but allow a cheat day each week. Exercise regularly. Find a routine you enjoy. Yoga. Walking. Weight training. Mix it up, don’t overdo it, stick with it. Get the rest you need. Go to bed at a regular time. Follow a nighttime routine to signal your body it’s time to sleep. Keep your bedroom dark, cool, and quiet.
Build your physical resiliency. Treat yourself as though you are someone worth taking care of. Eat right, exercise, and rest—and finish your prescriptions!
Next up is personal resilience.
