The Oaks at Ojai (California)

Isn't that the truth? We know what we know about health, yet we do what we do, sometimes to our own detriment. So one of our great life challenges is to match up what we know with what we do! Here are a few stupid mistakes that smart people make:

We forget to laugh. Don't discount the power of mirth! It eases stress, lowers blood pressure, boosts the immune system, and makes us feel better! Watch or read something that gets you going, and let it go!

We forget to eat breakfast. Yup, it's the most important meal of the day. Get your metabolism active early with real food. Eating fiber in the morning will make you less hungry later in the day and may keep you from using sugar to boost your fatigue! (It won't hurt your regularity, either!)

We forget to get enough sleep. 7 or more hours regularly is what your system needs to lower stress, sharpen memory, boost mood and reduce cravings for "wake me up" junk food. Get your z-z-z-z's!

We do the wrong thing for our bad back. Don't put it to rest, get it up and move it! The longer you're horizontal, the worse your back will feel as the weak muscles get weaker.

We don't eat enough color. Don't be monochromatic with your food- put some color in your life with nutritionally drenched colorful fruits and veggies. Try to buy at least 5 different colors/types of veggies each week. Bring them home, wash them, and cut them up immediately so they're ready for munching! You will be more likely to go for them that way!

We forget to breathe. Of course we're breathing, but research shows that most of us use about 30% of our lung capacity daily. Taking in a deep breath is good for the health of the lungs, (pushing out stale air). It is also a calming mechanism. The quick dose of oxygen will make you feel happier and more alert! Try it right now. DEEP breath, slowly in. Let it back out. Ah! Don't you feel better?

We forget to connect. Don't discount the power of community in the overall health picture. Women live longer than men, and one reason may be their greater likelihood to connect with other women and actually TALK about their lives! Don't be an island - paddle to the mainland!

Make your own list and more importantly, today, be the smart person you are by doing the smart things you know to do!

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