Why A Sudden Interest In Health?

By Teboho Polanka

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I know some people may be asking, why a sudden interest in health? Let me say it up front, we can’t afford to see people losing their jobs because of illness. Like I previously stated, most of the prevalent sicknesses can be avoided only if people cared enough about healthy living.

To be sure, people lose even their productivity if they are unfit and that may have its implications on the overall economic productivity. Which is why, the most well-off overseas business entities, have a schedule for their employees to work-out during lunch hours.

Strive to adopt a health and fitness plan with a heart. Don’t be intimidated by challenging physical goals. A weak mind creates a weak body. Turn the pursuit of health into a lifelong adventure. If a goal doesn’t scare you a little, it probably isn’t worth pursuing.

Would you like to run a marathon or triathlon? Do you think mountain climbing could be a fun experience? Does earning a black belt in martial arts appeal to you? Take a break from the monotonous treadmill and do something physical that inspires you. Live the way you think a healthy and vital human being should. – Steve Pavlina in Personal Development for Smart People

It seems most people despise exercising because to them that means hard work. They don’t think of it as an adventure to be enjoyed. I couldn’t help but notice that for many youngsters, to be living well means having a bigger tummy. I know it has always been believed that those with bigger tummy, were the most well-off. People see exercising clothed in mechanic suits to be avoided, most of the times.

Did you know, that for most people even today, bigger tummy is seen as a sign of better financial standing. To be seen eating say KFC and/or McDonald’s daily is seen by most people to mean life of luxury and therefore to be preferred. But with a risk of being offensive, I wish to disagree. Those who are health conscious and informed will know that there’s no truth in all that understanding

According to Steve Pavlina it is important that people take the initiative to prevent health problems. Use diet and exercise to stave off disease and keep your body strong and energetic. Don’t wait for a crisis to strike before taking action to improve your health.

Receiving traditional medical treatment should be considered a last resort when preventive measures fail. It makes little sense for your primary health care to be provided by those who profit from your prolonged illness. Keep your fitness routine simple and direct.

Don’t overcomplicate your life with fancy or expensive exercise equipment; and don’t mistake manufactured supplements, powders, and shakes for a healthy, natural diet. Here’s a simple rule of thumb that will save you a lot of money: if it comes in a can, bottle, or canister, you don’t need it.

Interestingly, as noted above, most people believe you’ll have to have all this fancy equipment in order to get started with caring about your health. You know why that’s the case? That’s an escape route, because they want to remain irresponsible about their living.

People have got lots of excuses about why they don’t care about their health. From what I’ve seen, these uncaring attitudes towards health will continue to cost us much.

It’s better to apply your courage to the prevention of disease and the enjoyment of good health as opposed to being forced to face a major illness. But if you find yourself going the latter route, realize that the best health habits for reversing disease are the same ones that prevent it, and the habits that cause disease are the same ones that prolong it.

Hint: It may take a lot of heart to break your most ingrained negative habits and recover from a serious illness, and there’s no guarantee of success; but if you value your life, it’s worth the effort to do what you can to restore your health and enjoy a few more days here.

Life, Live it and Love it so it has been said!

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Teboho Polanka
Teboho is a Social Worker, Writer and Inspirational Speaker. He is in pursuit of MSc. in Managerial Psychology. Graduates are able to apply psychological principles and methods to tackle challenges in the work environment and provide effective practical solutions. Acting as industrial-organizational psychologists.