Fight for Your Life – No one Else Will
Dr. Olivia Johnson
“This is no dress rehearsal.” ~Phillip C. McGraw
With every New Year, come new resolutions, usually short-lived resolutions. Resolutions aimed at losing weight, quitting smoking, or just living better. We seem to be less at peace with who we have become. There is a realization that we are not getting any younger. That somehow, we need to make up for lost time. The sad reality is that no one lives forever. This body of flesh can only withstand so much wear and tear, before it can no longer sustain itself. Even those of us who live relatively healthy lives are no exception. However, it is a personal choice to either be healthy or to not be healthy. The good thing, the choice is yours.
Are you ready to give up the fight? And let’s not keep looking through the rose colored glasses. At this point, it probably is a fight. If you have taken a backseat to your health and wellness, getting back on track will take some hard work. If however, you are ready to give up, then read no further.
But if you are not ready to give up the fight so easily, then please continue on.
In order to get back to healthy or to become healthy for the first time, understand how you got here. Becoming healthier should be a way of life, not a yearly resolution. Winston Churchill had it right when he said: “He who fails to plan is planning to fail.” More than likely, at some point you failed to plan. You chose not to workout. You chose not to eat healthy. Now of course there are many reasons and excuses we can give for choosing to live this way (e.g., work, kids, school, etc.). But the truth remains; we have to stop choosing to live this way. We must plan to live healthy and then follow through.
Let’s get started. Are you ready to live healthier, to be healthier? And to do it for the right reasons, and not just as a New Year’s resolution - then let’s begin. Let’s not allow another year to go by in which you are not your best self.
Step 1: You have to make the choice to live better.
In order to decide to “live better,” you have to realize that something in your life is not healthy or productive. Whether you over-invest in others and not yourself. Whether you self-medicate to relieve stress, or if you are just worn out because of your sedentary lifestyle, that you cannot find the energy to hit the gym. The first step is to recognize that your life needs work.
Step 2: You need to make a plan to get to a better you.
Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Life is busy and even small distractions or a hectic day can have a chain effect on our health and wellness. Plan out your day. Plan for things not going as planned. Pack a healthy lunch and several snacks in case you have to work late. This will keep you from hitting a vending machine or fast food on impulse. Bring a small cooler for water so you are not stopping at the local gas station for a high calorie soda. These small changes can have huge payoffs to your health and your waistline.
Step 3: You need to make a plan to workout.
Diet is not enough. You have to plan to workout. Diet and exercise are a team and once you use them that way, you will see results. You don’t’ have to have an expensive gym membership to get results. Plan time before or after work to walk. Even investing in a cheap pair of weights can do the trick. There are many online resources to get you started, from diet plans to workout routines to do right in the privacy of your own home. In order to increase the chance that you will workout, find an accountability partner, someone who will make you accountable for working out.
Step 4: You need to make a plan to eat better.
Again, numerous diet plans exist online that can help you get back on track. These resources will also show you how to take these meals with you, so you won’t be sabotaged later in the day. Take advantage of the free resources and don’t be afraid to ask others around you that are in shape how they do it. If you want to succeed, find others who are succeeding.
Step 5: Follow-through.
Repeat, repeat, and repeat. The follow-through may be the most difficult step. Oftentimes, this new change can seem exciting. We may seem highly motivated early on, but as the days go by, we become less enthusiastic. Take this slow. Don’t rush to loose as much weight as possible, because chances are you will put it back on just as fast. Take your time. This is not a sprint, but a marathon; this is a life change. So, are you ready to start planning for your future or are you planning to fail? The choice is yours.
Dr. Olivia Johnson
“This is no dress rehearsal.” ~Phillip C. McGraw
With every New Year, come new resolutions, usually short-lived resolutions. Resolutions aimed at losing weight, quitting smoking, or just living better. We seem to be less at peace with who we have become. There is a realization that we are not getting any younger. That somehow, we need to make up for lost time. The sad reality is that no one lives forever. This body of flesh can only withstand so much wear and tear, before it can no longer sustain itself. Even those of us who live relatively healthy lives are no exception. However, it is a personal choice to either be healthy or to not be healthy. The good thing, the choice is yours.
Are you ready to give up the fight? And let’s not keep looking through the rose colored glasses. At this point, it probably is a fight. If you have taken a backseat to your health and wellness, getting back on track will take some hard work. If however, you are ready to give up, then read no further.
But if you are not ready to give up the fight so easily, then please continue on.
In order to get back to healthy or to become healthy for the first time, understand how you got here. Becoming healthier should be a way of life, not a yearly resolution. Winston Churchill had it right when he said: “He who fails to plan is planning to fail.” More than likely, at some point you failed to plan. You chose not to workout. You chose not to eat healthy. Now of course there are many reasons and excuses we can give for choosing to live this way (e.g., work, kids, school, etc.). But the truth remains; we have to stop choosing to live this way. We must plan to live healthy and then follow through.
Let’s get started. Are you ready to live healthier, to be healthier? And to do it for the right reasons, and not just as a New Year’s resolution - then let’s begin. Let’s not allow another year to go by in which you are not your best self.
Step 1: You have to make the choice to live better.
In order to decide to “live better,” you have to realize that something in your life is not healthy or productive. Whether you over-invest in others and not yourself. Whether you self-medicate to relieve stress, or if you are just worn out because of your sedentary lifestyle, that you cannot find the energy to hit the gym. The first step is to recognize that your life needs work.
Step 2: You need to make a plan to get to a better you.
Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Life is busy and even small distractions or a hectic day can have a chain effect on our health and wellness. Plan out your day. Plan for things not going as planned. Pack a healthy lunch and several snacks in case you have to work late. This will keep you from hitting a vending machine or fast food on impulse. Bring a small cooler for water so you are not stopping at the local gas station for a high calorie soda. These small changes can have huge payoffs to your health and your waistline.
Step 3: You need to make a plan to workout.
Diet is not enough. You have to plan to workout. Diet and exercise are a team and once you use them that way, you will see results. You don’t’ have to have an expensive gym membership to get results. Plan time before or after work to walk. Even investing in a cheap pair of weights can do the trick. There are many online resources to get you started, from diet plans to workout routines to do right in the privacy of your own home. In order to increase the chance that you will workout, find an accountability partner, someone who will make you accountable for working out.
Step 4: You need to make a plan to eat better.
Again, numerous diet plans exist online that can help you get back on track. These resources will also show you how to take these meals with you, so you won’t be sabotaged later in the day. Take advantage of the free resources and don’t be afraid to ask others around you that are in shape how they do it. If you want to succeed, find others who are succeeding.
Step 5: Follow-through.
Repeat, repeat, and repeat. The follow-through may be the most difficult step. Oftentimes, this new change can seem exciting. We may seem highly motivated early on, but as the days go by, we become less enthusiastic. Take this slow. Don’t rush to loose as much weight as possible, because chances are you will put it back on just as fast. Take your time. This is not a sprint, but a marathon; this is a life change. So, are you ready to start planning for your future or are you planning to fail? The choice is yours.
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Law enforcement is a very unique calling. Oftentimes, great pressure is placed on the men and women in blue to be super men and women. The truth, law enforcement personnel possess no special powers or anecdotes to the effects of stress or trauma (Diamond, 2003). In fact, circumstances would actually indicate quite the opposite. It is the mindset, which inadvertently places officers in danger of the effects of short and long term types of stress and trauma. Not only are officers in danger, but agencies face issues of liability when they choose not to train and educate officers and their families about the consequences of the job.
The goal of Blue Wall of Silence is to provide training and education to officers, agencies, and police families regarding issues facing law enforcement personnel. Wellness is extremely important and the focus should not just be on the physical well-being, but also the emotional, psychological, and spiritual. People are not one-dimensional and should not be treated as such. If you believe wellness is vital to the survival and life-fulfillment of an officer's life, than please take a few minutes to look through this site. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Olivia Johnson
Founder/President BWS
Law enforcement is a very unique calling. Oftentimes, great pressure is placed on the men and women in blue to be super men and women. The truth, law enforcement personnel possess no special powers or anecdotes to the effects of stress or trauma (Diamond, 2003). In fact, circumstances would actually indicate quite the opposite. It is the mindset, which inadvertently places officers in danger of the effects of short and long term types of stress and trauma. Not only are officers in danger, but agencies face issues of liability when they choose not to train and educate officers and their families about the consequences of the job.
The goal of Blue Wall of Silence is to provide training and education to officers, agencies, and police families regarding issues facing law enforcement personnel. Wellness is extremely important and the focus should not just be on the physical well-being, but also the emotional, psychological, and spiritual. People are not one-dimensional and should not be treated as such. If you believe wellness is vital to the survival and life-fulfillment of an officer's life, than please take a few minutes to look through this site. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Olivia Johnson
Founder/President BWS
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