Faith Life
As you continue on this journey, remember to take time to pray or meditate each day. Prayer and meditation can keep you connected to your purpose and your anchor.
Medical
Take all medication exactly as prescribed, and do not be afraid to talk to your doctor about anything. The best way to stay medically healthy is to have open communication with your physician.
Movement
Move everywhere. Find ways to add a few steps to your day in everything you do. A great goal would be to add 200 steps to each day, which will help your body to burn calories more efficiently each day.
Work
Try to find time in your day to exercise even a little bit. It will help break up the monotony of the day and will help you to add a few steps. Also, avoid office junk food. Instead, opt for healthy snacks and lunches.
Emotional
Find and remember ways that you can relieve stress. Take a hot bath, go for a walk, or read a book. Just find something that works for you and do it every day. The more you relieve your stress, the better you will feel and the healthier you will become.
Family and Friends
Remember that your family and friends are your support system. When you are struggling, do not be afraid to lean on them for support, and when you have succeeded, do not be afraid to celebrate with them.
Nutrition
Make your calories count. Enjoy all the wonderful colors and flavors of God’s creation as you prepare meals using whole grains, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and lean meats—but let yourself splurge on occasion!
Evening Wrap-up
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9
It has been a long journey to this point, but you have been given many tools to continue on your way. You will find other tools to add to your toolbox, and you will have setbacks. But remember that God walks with you, and God can grant you peace, even when you have a difficult time finding it for yourself.
God of health and healing, be with me as I continue on this journey. Help me to remember the things I have learned, and help me to continue learning. I will continue to strive to honor my body and my whole self, Your creation. In Your holy name, Amen.