Staying Well 9/23/2024

Trivia Question❓

What is the practice of focusing on the present moment, often through breathing exercises or meditation, to reduce stress and improve mental well-being?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Setting realistic health goals is crucial for achieving long-term wellness and maintaining motivation. The SMART framework is an effective method to ensure your health objectives are clear and attainable. Here’s how to apply it:

Specific: Define your goal with precision. Instead of saying, “I want to get healthier,” specify what aspect of your health you want to improve. For example, “I want to lose 10 pounds” or “I want to exercise for 30 minutes daily.”

Measurable: Establish criteria to track your progress. This could involve quantifiable metrics like weight loss, minutes of exercise, or the number of servings of vegetables consumed each day. By setting measurable goals, you can easily assess how well you’re doing and make adjustments if needed.

Achievable: Ensure your goal is realistic given your current circumstances. Setting an overly ambitious goal can lead to frustration. Start with something manageable, such as walking 15 minutes a day, and gradually increase the challenge as you build confidence and stamina.

Relevant: Your goal should align with your broader health objectives and personal values. Consider why this goal matters to you and how it fits into your overall lifestyle. For instance, if improving cardiovascular health is important to you, a goal focused on regular aerobic exercise is relevant.

Time-bound: Set a deadline for your goal to create urgency and focus. Instead of “I want to get fit,” specify “I want to run a 5K in three months.” Having a timeline helps keep you accountable and provides a clear timeframe for assessing progress.

By using the SMART framework, you can set practical, achievable health goals that will guide you towards a healthier lifestyle with clarity and purpose.

Are you the parent (or grandparent) of a college bound high school sophomore, junior or senior?

It's been all over the news, the mess that the government has made of financial aid thanks to the FAFSA Simplification act of 2023.

How do you make sure you get the most free money possible?

How do you maximize your child’s chances for admission?

If you are the parent (or grandparent) of a college bound high school student, fill out the form to register and join us for a live, virtual dinner college financial aid and admissions workshop, where we will deliver dinner (or lunch if you are on the west coast) to your door for the first 30 people who register. 

The first ten families that show up live for the training will win another prize valued at $197 each!

Date: Thursday, September 26th

Time: 6-8PM Eastern time

Place: Zoom

Look for the instructions on how to claim your free meal, and your link to attend live in the confirmation emails you get.

Register here

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Mindfulness.

Yours in Health,

Susan Williams

https://truhealthnow.com/