5 Ways to a Better 2012

2011 is fading and the new year approaches. Here are 5 ways to a better 2012:

Start a Journal. Take time each week to write down your fears, challenges, and successes. Writing things down will help you plan and bring clarity to what you should and want to do. Start with your 2012 SMART goals.

Develop a hobby. Dust off the old golf clubs, tennis racket, or guitar. Commit to spending time doing an activity that you enjoy. Schedule lessons, seek instruction, and a friend to enjoy it with.

Find a getaway place that inspires you. Go there often to think, dream, and find focus. Dream about what you want to do, who you want to be, and how you want to live.

Start a NEW exercise program. Get the help of professionals, a friend, or an instructional video. Find the exercise that suits you and be consistent. A healthy body will give you a healthy mind and provide for a better year.

Clear the clutter. Take the time to clear out your living and work spaces. Get rid of the excess clutter that keeps you from achieving what you want.

There are so many things you can do for a better 2012. These 5 ways offer a great start. Start now, stay positive, and let’s make 2012 a GREAT YEAR!

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3 for Thursday- Men’s Health Tips

For this weeks 3 for Thursday,  check out these great Men’s Health tips.

The first link provides 25 great tips for better health from Dr. Oz. It’s important to note that changing habits and lifestyles is hard. Take Dr. Oz’s suggestions and implement the ones that you are confident you can do first. Once you have had success with them, try adding one change at a time each week. Change is hard and can’t happen in one day. Take small steps to achieve better health.

Next is a “twofer” link (when one is not enough) Why do middle aged men gain weight? As men age, we process calories differently. Here are 7 steps to losing weight as you approach middle age.

And finally, this is a big one! According to a CBS News report, “Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S., taking more than 631,000 lives each year, one in four deaths. It’s caused by plaque buildup in the coronary arteries which impedes blood flow, resulting in a potentially deadly heart attack.” Heart disease is a major health issue for men. The good news is that it doesn’t take much to DECREASE YOUR RISK of HEART DISEASE.

START TODAY! What are you waiting for?

Let us know what changes you have made and will be making to live healthier. Leave us a comment, like Baudry Therapy on Facebook and/or follow Baudry Therapy Center on Twitter.

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