Judy Terry, one of our guest bloggers, is an HIM coding manager in the health care industry. She is also a veteran runner, having run in numerous races from 5K through marathons. She brings a uniquely holistic approach to lifestyle changes and how they can improve your overall health.
Going to the airport used to be an adventure. It was fun to watch the planes land and take off… the whole family could go out to the gate and say their goodbyes. You were served real food, offered a pillow along with a blanket and sometimes you were even lucky enough to find an empty row to take a snooze. Some of you may be too young to remember those days but they really did exist! Yesterday, as I sat on a plane with my elbows tightly tucked to my sides and my knees pressed against the seat ahead of me, I wondered why have we settled for cramped, crowded, rude and expensive modes of transportation? Do we really need to do this? Do we really need to stress ourselves out, empty our wallets, and arrive at our destination in a cranky, sleepy mood?
I’d like to propose an experiment. What if each of us decided to stay home for a year? Would our lives be more relaxed? Would our relationships be more real? Would we have better health? Studies have shown that flying can reduce the oxygen levels in our blood resulting in dehydration, produce blood clots, cause swelling in the legs, disrupt sleep patterns and result in general fatigue. If you are travelling alone, you may also suffer loneliness, anxiety and depression.
Staying home goes against today’s tendency to live in the fast lane, strive to get ahead, work overtime and keep up with the Jones’s. But it just might be exactly what you need to bring quality back to your life. By spending time at home, you could get to know your spouse again, or attend your son’s basketball game or simply help your kids with their homework. Your body just might start to relax, and the chronic pain in your back might start to go away. Your work might improve and you might begin to enjoy your job again. If your job requires a lot of travel, approach your boss about the concept of telecommuting. It is estimated that approximately 40% of workers will be working from home by the year 2016. Perhaps you could be one of them. Have you thought about taking a vacation at home this year? When was the last time you sat around the kitchen table and played a game with your family? Life is passing by at the speed of light. Don’t you want every day to count? If so, try slowing down and staying put for a while. You might be surprised at the results!
Yours In Success & Spiritual Empowerment…
The Empowered Entrepreneurial Magnets
