Life is about balance. Health is about balance. True health is more than just not being sick. True health is optimal physical, mental, and social well-being. This requires balance. I focus a lot on helping with physical health because that is what most people think of when talking of health, however emotional and spiritual health are equally important. Each aspect of health will affect the others and you cannot be emotionally or spiritually unwell and stay physically healthy for very long. Speaking of emotional or spiritual health may sound strange to some, but it is really something we deal with every day. I am talking about basic things we do each day that affect our mood and outlook on life. For example, one way to help with emotional and spiritual health is to express gratitude.
What Can Gratitude Do?
Gratitude can have a profound affect on our outlook on life. Take the time to notice and be grateful for things, it will help lift your spirits. It can get us out of a bad mood and help us focus on the positive rather than the negative. As we look around us and pay more attention to things, we find that there is a lot to be grateful for. Sometimes it is big things like a beautiful day outside or getting to spend time with a special person. Sometimes it is small things such as finding the last couple of bottles of on-sale shampoo at the back of the shelf or getting somewhere on time. Whatever it may be (and each day is usually full of a mix of big and little things), find it and remember it. And if you think there is nothing to be grateful for you need to change your mindset. Like the old saying “I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet,” it is all about perspective.
Conclusion
This next week, take our Gratitude Challenge. At the end of each day, think over what happened and find a few things to be grateful for. You might want to jot them down on a piece of paper to look over on a bad day. Remember, you don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving to be grateful. If you want more help to reach optimal health and balance, schedule an appointment today. I work with people just like you to help them realize their full health and potential by focusing on their body, mind, and soul.
