New Year, New Health || Prioritizing Wellbeing And Setting Goals
"It's the most wonderful time of the year." Why? Well, it's not just because it is the holiday season, but because it is that time when most of us grab our journals and begin to put together our plans, aspirations, and ambitions for the new year.
In other words, I am making a list and checking it twice on how I'd like to be a much better version of myself in this new year. But rather than the whole conglomerate of plans and goals here, I'll be focusing on my goals for my health this year, thanks to the MED-Hive Community and their prompt.
I have very short and simple goals this year, and I am making them mainly because of "performance and efficiency." This is because how much I can get from this body and mind of mine without breaking is very crucial for me. And just like machines, maintenance and proper care are important and should be imperative for anyone looking to always have 100% on the table. And "sleep" is at the top of the list.
- Sleep More
Sleep deprivation is probably my number one issue when it comes to my health. I don't take sleeping adequately very seriously in my life. I've always been that way, since I was a child. Heck, I used to consider sleeping a total waste of time. I often wondered as a kid how one could be completely inactive for hours when there were many things to do. All I ever did then was just watch cartoons all day, actually.
Now, I have heard a lot of good things about sleeping well and how efficient it could make one's day-to-day activities. I have even tried it once, sleeping adequately, I mean, and I did feel that boost in my performance.
The question, however, is how many hours of sleep can be defined as "adequate sleep?" Well, I have read that this varies from person to person, but I am sticking with a culminative of eight every day. That could be about seven at night and maybe a 1-hour nap during the day. It may not always be regular, but the goal is to sleep better this year.
- Eat Better
Anything that makes me dispel the feeling of hunger is a "go" for me. It could be a chocolate bar, some sausage rolls, a bottle of soda, or some quick food in the kitchen. I could just get anything to eat to get rid of the hunger.
I know, I know, that is the definition of unhealthy eating. And I know that, but I just never seem to do much about it because I get caught up in a lot of other things that steal my attention. It's not like I am dexterous in the kitchen. I actually am not...XD
This year, I am looking into being intentional about how I eat. I'd like to be deliberate about more health options. I'd like to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables this year and go for healthier diet options.
I actually do love fruits, so much so that I could live on them. I've actually lived on fruits for a whole week before. It was an expensive experience. Why? Well, fruits are not so cheap around here, and I needed to eat so much of them to actually feel satisfied at each moment. Imagine an apple being the same price as one liter of petrol. That's crazy. Anyway, my favorites are bananas and apples. Oh, and I love plantains too.
If you love me, bring some bananas whenever you want to send a care package. I would love you even more.
But I digress...
- Hitting the gym again
In 2021, I started visiting a gym because I was in a new environment and I didn't want to be stuck at home all day. But what it eventually turned out to be was a really healthy experience. It was just for about six months, but it was awesome.
I got to do a lot of weight lifting and body exercises, and all that got me into really good shape, and best of all, I slept much better during that time. I felt much healthier that time. Unfortunately, I had to return to where I was before then.
I re-entered a nearby gym and continued with my programs for another couple of weeks, but somewhere along the way, I stopped and never returned.
I'd like to do that again in this new year. But I guess I'd have to graduate first, as I have my final exams in January. So instead, I am just going to stick with my morning jogs; that's another thing I did a lot of at some point this year.
Like I said, my resolutions are pretty simple for this new year. It most assuredly goes deeper than what you see here. There is a more defined approach, but getting into the details may just overextend. What I'll do instead is frequently share my progress as the year goes by. I guess I'd be more active in this community that way. Let's see how it goes.
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Hey, @iskawrites. I made it...I know you already reloaded a gazillion times.
I came around yesterday and found a different post entirely.
Mr. Promise and fail 😏
Heyyy....I didn't fail nauu😂😂
I had forgotten that I had already lined that one up for yesterday. HL topic, you know...
Let's not start on that note😄😌
Hi Jay...I am loving this your simple but healthy resolutions oo 😂
Can I tap please? Lolz
Good sleep ✅✅
Please try ...I nap at every opportunity I get but times, I cheat nature and over work myself..lols
Taking much of fresh 🍓🍑 fruits has been my goal in this 2022 though the expensive nature crippled me oo 😂😂..but I tried a bit.
Gym is amazing...I don't visit gym anyway but I do some at home
Like home-made gym 😂😂😂
Nice entry
Good luck my dear ❤️
Homemade gym is very good too oo 😅
I do that too because my laziness won't allow me step out to visit the gym. I never visited one though 🙃
Hahaha 😂😂😂
Home made gym
Don't mind me oo 😂😂
😂😂😂 Na new word. I like it
Hahaha
Add it in the dictionary...lol
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You don't even know that it's you and some other people on Hive that are really motivating me. I cannot overemphsize the impact in my life from the people I have met on Hive alone.
I really am taking that sleep seriously. I need it.
And I love fruits so much, normall. It is just challenging that they have not become so expensive these days. But I am willing to give it a big shot, no matter what.
I may not have time to visit an actual gym for the next one or two months, so I am going to come up with a "home gym" plan that I can follow.
Thank you always for your support, Nkem.
This man! 😂
So you feel the hours of sleep is a waste but use it instead for cartoons... How more weird can you get?
I wish I could hit the gym too like you, maybe that would get me more serious than I want to be next year for my exercise sessions.
In any case, we can do this and I'm looking forward to seeing or reading our testimonies by the end of next year ❤️
I really though so oh. I thought gathering as much information that I could was more important (that again would be watching cartoons).
One thing I can say about going to the gym is that it makes one more alert and active. It helps me a lot with my "laziness." Try it jaare, and tell me how far in the end.
You may not need to wait as long as the end of the year to see my progress. I intend to share them a lot more in this community. Y'all will be my accountability buddies.
And for how weird I can get?...as weird as I can be...XD
Your health resolutions are simple and easy. Sleep more, eat healthily and at the right time, then do exercise which is very important. With these three, one will definitely have a good health. I hope you achieve all of these for the year.
I am wishing you success in your final papers in January, Olujay 😎
I prefer to look back and see that I have surpassed my goals, rather than underacheiving. Not meeting ones goals can further inhibit one from achieving other. So, I'd rather keep them simple.
I'm glad you get it understand.
I trust you have goals for the year too. I have see your Leo goals. This new year is going to be massive for us.
See you at the top!
That sounds interesting and hope that you will be able to do your best to make yourself a much better version of yourself. Best of luck to you.
In the case of sleeping, I suggest you sleep well. At least 8 hours in my opinion but in time.
I never want to go to the gym. Maybe I am lazy because of what I don't love to go to the gym. But coincidently I am still fit without any kind of exercise🤣.
I am really looking to becoming a much better versi0n of myself in this new year. I want to go massive this time and change things for the better, no matter how small like sleep.
There are actually some people that are actually fit without conscious effort. You're lucky to be one of them. I, on the other hand, might have to work my way up to meet you guys.
Thanks for reading, man.
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Hola medhiver @olujay. Nos presentas una participación muy reflexiva, que lejos de ser simples estos aspectos representan una gran complejidad.
Un descanso reparador en cantidad y calidad, es vital para el buen funcionamiento de nuestro organismo. Es cierto lo que dices, a veces hay particularidades de patrones personales. Se sugiere de 7 a 8 horas. Sin embargo, quienes somos personal de salud, por nuestras actividades laborales podemos pasar muchas horas sin dormir, funcionando adecuadamente. No obstante, debemos recuperarnos cuando podamos. De hecho, hay múltiples respuestas a esta cuestión.
Comer mejor, es decir, sano, junto con la actividad física actúan en sinergia para condicionar un buen sueño. Esperamos emocionados tus avances y logros.
Hasta otra ocasión.
Feliz y próspero año 2023, para ti y los tuyos. Bendiciones 👏😃🎆✨🙏
Goals are not really my thing, so if I really am going to chase some, I'd like to make them as simple as I can. I wouldn't want to let myself down in the end.
I see that I am talking with an actual doctor. You have even now given me more insights as to how to do better with my health.
It may take some time to get used to, and also conscious efforts to actually get my routine of adequate sleep locked down, but I am indeed willing to try so I am going to give is a big shot.
This new year is giong to be massive for you and I. So I am looking forward to seeing our testimonies and achievements in the future.
I wonder, by the way, are you a practicing doc, or in school, or something else? I am only curious.
Hola @olujay , muy de acuerdo con lo que mencionas en relación a los fines. Siempre ten en cuenta que estos son para ti y no para terceros; por lo que eres tu quien decide, como llevarlos a cabo.
Muchas gracias por los buenos deseos, que así sea.
Respecto a su pregunta le daré una respuesta. Sí, soy médico en ejercicio activo, ejerzo la medicina en mi país Venezuela. En correlativo soy profesor universitario de pregrado y postgrado. Es decir que formo estudiantes que se convertirán en médicos y médicos que hacen una especialidad. Espero haber satisfecho su curiosidad.
Hasta otra ocasión.
Feliz año nuevo 2023.
Oh yes, you are right. It is for me to decide exactly I wish to carry out my plans. So, I will make sure to do so in the most optimal way possible.
And you have satisified my curiousity. It's cool that you are a professor, and I am excited to have met you now.
You sure will see me once a while to share my progress on these goals I have set. It's one thing to set goals, and it's another thing to take that leap to achieving them. And journaling my progress will do a lot to keep me encouraged.
Happe New Year to you!
It was nice to meet you too. You are a new friend at Hive. Remember that sometimes you will want to give up, but it doesn't hurt to get out of it once in a while.
I am here to serve you, Happy and successful year.
!LUV
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Hi you :)
When you are submitting posts to DreemPort - we need to see more than just "created using canva" we also need to see the source of the image that you used as the background or main element in canva :)
here is a post that shows you how to properly cite your images using canva
Please be sure to cite your images that way when submitting to dreemport! :) I am screening this in today for you - but for next time - use that link above - ok? :)
Oh, Hi Dreem.
What I actually meant was that I did get everything from Canva. But thinking about it now, I realise that that's kinda vague.
I should have specifically indicated that the images where gotten from "Photos Pro" on Canva; even the little ones in the body of the post.
I do understand very well on how sourcing images go, and how important that is. This one was a mistake.
Thank you always, Dreem. I'll do better nest time.
hi honey!
yes -but if you check that post I gave you - you'll see...
when you choose an image on Canva (and yes, i also use Canva Pro hehe) it still has the same 3 dots in the right hand side of the image
and then it will actually SHOW you where the images come from :)
use that link... you'll see how to cite them in that post I sent you :) If you still need help - let me know! :)
I have now read and fully understand that article of yours on sourcing...
But here's the problem for me. It's not the same on my Canva. 🥹
I think sourcing will be a little bit more tedious and challenging for me in Canva.
If you look closely, you'd find the dumbbell photo, but you'll also notice that I do not have those "three dots" for some reason. I'm not sure why.
And what I meant by "Photos Pro" is the name of the photos section on my Canva, and not that I use Canva Pro. What I use instead is Canva EDU.
I don't get any link to the photo from where it may be hosted. My guess is that I'd have to search for the image source myself from the little information provided in the second photo at the top. And yes, it's not directing me to anywhere useful - just some Canva Policy.
But this is not your headache at all. I totally understand now and will make sure to source the photos, no matter how hard it is to find that.
Thank you!
no no... i think its there
i think you just have to hover over the image in the list
and then...
see look
hover your mouse over the image and THEN the three dots appear :)
then - click on the three dots and then you'll see this
then when you hover over the image title - it will turn into a link and you click on it ....
and voila!!!
it opens up into a new tab- and THAT URL is there
(here is the URL for the dumbbell image you have - go click and see! hehehe)
https://www.canva.com/photos/MADQ40DfbHM-dumbells-on-a-black-background/
and THEN... when you look on that page - you can ACTUALLY see that CANVA brought that image to their site for you from PIXABAY. and so you can use EITHER or the sources
(here is the one from pixabay)
https://pixabay.com/photos/dumbbell-sports-weights-1966702/
try it :)
see if when you hover... if you can follow the dots and links to where I showed above hehehe
but you only need ONE of the URLs... whichever you prefer :)
but the canva one that shows you where its from is totally sufficient! just click on that title that says "Dumbbells on a Black Background" and THAT URL that opens is what you need :)
ask me if you still have questions and i'll be here to help!
Hii
So, I finally have it locked down. Apparently, its much harder to do with a mobile phone; I still don't know why. And on the Canva software installed on my PC, it is equally challenging. But I tried going about it on the web version on the PC and it was fine.
I have made a new post after this one, and I made sure to source my photos the right way. Just in case you have just 59 seconds to spare, LOL, you'll find it here.
You are really amazing for taking time to explain this simple stuff to me. I really appreciate you.
Hmm new year resolutions !!! I used to have a problem with them cos I was like "what if I don't go them?" but now, I think it's important to have them because it gives you focus of your aspirations and you can always remember them when the vibe is low. I really wish you the best! Keep being better and amazing at what you do
You see, we actually are on the same boat. That must have been my biggest reason for never want to set goals in the first place...because I'd be like, "if there are no goals to fail on, there'll be no need to be sober." But I was wrong all along. Goals help to steer one in the direction one needs to be headed.
Now that you think differently about it all, is there one thing, at least, that you would like to achieve by the end of 2023? I mean, that's if you're okay with sharing.
Thank you for kind words, by the way, Moyin.
Well... Go out more and make more money and be more happy. It's more detailed in my diary tho😂😂😂 thanks for asking
Yay! 🤗
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Firstly health is wealth, am glad you will be focusing more on your health next year.
Sleep varies individually but 8 hours sound good, I wish I could get this too but with the target am setting for myself next year, I don't think I can.
Fruits are very healthy, I will make sure to send lots of bananas for your care - packages , 🤣🤣🤣. Good that you plan on eating healthy
Gym, you definitely need to hit this so you can have six packs 😂😂, also to strengthened you well.
Take good care of yourself
There's no way one can truly claim to be wealthy if they are not indeed healthy. Good health is the basis for our efficient productivity in our endeavors.
I am not the long sleeper, actually. About 6 hours is often my range. However, I do feel exhausted and in need of rest during the day. It is that time that I can finish up the 8 hours.
Normally, I love fruits so much, and I could take them everyday if I could. Nonetheless, I will not allow the economy to define what I want for myself, and what I want is to be healthier, so I am willing to push through.
I know it is six packs that you like. I will go and gather it so you can stick around...😂
Thank you for your kind words, Geelocks.
I gave up on gyms a while back too, I could join you in giving it a chance again tho. Hehe. Stay healthy bro. Thanks for the response.
I actually love going to the gym. It's not just about weights and fitness, but also about the way people grind - it inspires.
Stay healthy too, man.
Hahaha.. 🤣 interesting..
I go for the fitness.. that's an added pleasure yeah..
Making health and wellbeing your priority is a major move you ve taking, it may be difficult at first, we ll be here to support along. Thanks for sharing.
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