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3. GET ENOUGH
SLEEP EACH NIGHT.
Heahy countless studies document- will stay accountable and en-
I don’t need to sight the

ing the detrimental effects of
Harmony sleep deprivation. You can gaged. Working out doesn’t
have to feel like work! Find
feel the difference between a
what you love and make it a
good night’s rest and a night
family affair.
of tossing and turning. Sleep-
By Liz McGehee ing the right amount helps us 5. ADD MORE PLANT-
stay motivated, energized and
keeps our moods balanced. BASED FOOD TO
To achieve mind-body-soul balance, If you have trouble sleeping, YOUR DIET.
nurture your physical, mental, emotional try stress relievers such as The caveman diet makes
and spiritual needs in the following ways: meditation or exercise. a lot of sense, doesn’t it?
Humans were never sup-
1. MAINTAIN 2. FUEL YOUR 4. ENGAGE IN AT posed to eat processed or
A GRATEFUL PASSIONS. LEAST 20 MINUTES refined foods, but some-
ATTITUDE. Each of us has some- OF MODERATE times we’re just too busy to
Creating and sustain- thing we love to talk about EXERCISE DAILY. hand-prepare every single
ing a positive, appreciative or engage in. When you Humans were meant to meal. An easy way to get
attitude will make or break participate in these activities, exercise, pure and simple. back to basics, and improve
your day. When you wake you feel more emotionally Some of us have our physical your mental and physical
up in the morning, before fulfilled and nurture your limits, but there’s no reason health, is by subbing that
your feet even hit the floor, spirit. From writers to race- why you can’t perform 20 cheeseburger for a salad at
try to think of 3 things car enthusiasts, many people minutes of exercise each day. the drive-thru or grabbing a
you’re thankful for and really have built fulfilling careers If you find yourself resistant green, to-go smoothie. Life
mean it. Over time, having a out of their passions simply to the gym, look for a group is made up of small choices.
grateful attitude will improve by pursuing them with all activity or something you Start small and see where
your life in visible ways. their heart. genuinely enjoy so that you it leads.

The USDA’s
Supertracker website
(www.supertracker.
usda.gov) allows you
to create personalized
nutrition and physical
activity plans.

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