Training and Therapy Tips

1. Set short term goals
2. Make a plan
3. Journal your progress
4. Dispute negative thoughts
5. Have "me time" every day
6. Be organized
7. Share your goals with someone important to you so that you are accountable
8. Figure out what is fun for you and do it at least once a week
9. Do some form of exercise every day
10. S.........T.........R.........E.........T.........C.........H  every day
11. Eat right with plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables
12. Watch your fat intake... especially saturated fat
13. Hydrate with H₂O as much as possible
14. Find a physical activity that feels more like play than work and do it as much as possible
15. Have a gratitude book where you write what you are grateful for on a daily basis
16. Don’t compare yourself to others...... we are all special
17. Challenge yourself physically and mentally
18. Allow yourself to have your negative feelings… just don’t get stuck there
19. Try to always do the right thing
20. Take a deep breath before reacting
21. 5 minutes of working out every day is better than no minutes
22. Get a good night sleep every night
23. Watch your alcohol intake (think moderation)
24. Live in the moment
25. Love as many living things as possible
26. Take care of your health
27. Watch out for fear... don’t let it get the best of you
28. Be optimistic
29. Perform acts of kindness without needing recognition
30. Give without expecting someone to reciprocate

Now if we could all do this all the time, how great would life be?

 

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Pamela Tinkham, MSW, LCSW is a psychotherapist specializing in weight control, addictions, stress management, relationships, anxiety, and depression and is also a nationally certified Health Fitness Specialist from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  Pamela has a private practice in Greenwich, Connecticut.  Please call (203) 621-0242 for more information.