Creating Space for Better Health


by Terri Holley - Date: 2006-12-21 - Word Count: 303 Share This!

Most of us can relate to the concept of creating space. We find space in our closets for new clothes; we make space in our homes to accommodate a new piece of furniture; we create space in our storage areas by giving away items that we no longer need. Creating space prepares us for something new or something different. For anything new to come in, it needs space. It needs room to manifest.

Similarly, health improvement requires the creation of space: a carved out block of time that, when used efficiently, moves us from where we are to where we want to be.

In today's busy world, it is very easy to create space for everyone else and neglect ourselves, and consequently our health, in the process. To that end, claiming space for ourselves provides a welcomed re-balancing of life priorities. It allows us to take stock of our behaviors, actions and choices that move us away or toward our goals. The creation of space represents a crucial step toward health improvement.

Here are a few things you can do to create space for better health:

• Make a personal appointments to exercise
• Use ten minutes before bedtime to pack a healthy lunch
• Take regular stress breaks at work
• Bring your child to a family-friendly fitness center
• Hire a personal fitness trainer
• Ride a bike or walk to work as a way to commute and exercise at the same time
• Develop a personal mission statement to provide focus and direction
• Train for a competitive event, such as a 5k walk/run
• Use the word "no" a little more often

Opening up space sends a very clear message that we are ready to place ourselves first, take charge of our health and go after what we really want.

What is one step you can take today to create space for better health?


Related Tags: fitness, health, exercise, stress, nutrition, self improvement, motivation, new year resolutions

Terri Holley, MS is a health and life coach who supports people in honoring their deepest commitments to health, fitness and wellness. http://www.momentumhealthcoaching.com

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