Today’s blog discusses the idea of fun. I don’t believe there is a soul among us who doesn’t love to have fun. I haven’t heard it in a while but there is an old saying that “Blondes have more fun.” It could be true. I wouldn’t know because I am a brunette. Do highlights count? No matter what your hair color is, do you like to have fun?
MARILYN
When I mention the name Marilyn Monroe, your mind immediately goes to the platinum bombshell with the infectious smile. Her image was always captured having fun. What was her secret? Was she having so much fun because she was beautiful, rich and famous? Although who wouldn’t want to be any of those things, there is more to fun than what meets the eye.
HEALTHY
This morning’s You Tube video inspired me. It talked about healthy content people whose relationships and activities are meaningful. It suggested that healthy people are more fun. Is this true? The question is, are you any fun, but more importantly, are you healthy?
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The characteristics of healthy people are physical, mental and emotional. Some mental and emotional characteristics include someone who is self-aware, is an effective communicator, deals with stress effectively, is flexible, adaptable, respectful, empathetic, competent and is able to bounce back from adversity.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Here are some physical characteristics you might consider. Is your weight in the expected range, do you have good posture, do you have healthy skin and a steady heartbeat? Are you flexible, do you have a reasonable amount of endurance and strength, do you breathe easily, are your eyes clear, do you keep your vices under control and do you sleep well? Of course, coming from good genetic stock is doesn’t hurt.
HEALTHY PEOPLE ARE NO FUN
Wrong! Healthy people are a bunch of fun. They enjoy days filled with activities and energy that a healthy body allows. It should come as no surprise that healthy people treat themselves. Imagine a life that eliminates an occasional indulgence. No thanks! Pizza and beer sometimes happen. Life isn’t always fun without a little excess.
TREATS
Treats don’t always have to involve forbidden food and a skipped workout. How about a massage, a mani-pedi, a drive to the mountains or a good book? A happy, healthy life involves enjoying the experience, whatever it may be. Allow yourself to have fun.
OPTIMAL HEALTH
If you are in constant pain, have ailments or afflictions, it is harder to have fun. Been there done that. If you find yourself in the above-mentioned category, to the degree that you are able, try to unlock the power of good food, supplements, meditation, prayer, positivity and a hopeful outlook. Healthy people think, practice and behave differently. Observe the habits of healthy happy people. Emulate and adopt some of these behaviors in an effort to achieve optimal health. If HDD can be of assistance in the diagnosis on the road to optimal health, call us at 505-350-3397.