NewZealandCoach’s Weblog

Have you ever read those lists of things you’re supposed to keep in your wardrobe? things like ‘cashmere sweaters’ and ‘trench coats’.  I don’t know about you, but my ‘basics’ list does NOT include cashmere sweaters! I was thinking about this … why is it that when we feel down about the things we are lacking in our lives, all these lists pop up on the Net.  Things that involve spending money (which is usually the reason people are cross in the first place – they don’t have any!).

the things I think you need?

To stand up straight.  I was peoplewatching today and I was quite surprised at how many had terrible posture.  Maybe it was because I did ballet for a number of years, maybe it was because I can still hear various family members screeching “Stand up straight!”

To drink enough water.  I struggle with this – I don’t like the taste of horrible town water, but it’s still something that we constantly underestimate.  It does make a very big difference.

To spend some time outside.  It’s refreshing, it wakes us up and cheers us up.  It’s also  helpful for your vitamin D stores.

To get enough sleep.  This is a difficult one for me too.  I’m naturally an ‘owl’ – a night person.  I get my best work done at night, but apparently the best sleep a person gets is before midnight.  So I’m working on it

To get enough exercise.  This doesn’t have to mean you go to the gym, or run around the block.  It can mean you walk down to the shop on the corner, or that you walk  around your garden, or that you have a go at doing an ‘exercise’ dvd or take the dog for an amble.  Don’t be a perfectionist – just do something.  Something is better than nothing.  A pedometer is a good motivator too.

Getting up in the morning and making an effort.  This one trips me up sometimes … if I’m working at home I tend to just get dressed and get going, but really it is better to get tidied up with a shower etc … puts you in a better frame of mind.  I don’t know how many times I have been surprised by an unannounced visitor with my ‘home clothes’ on and my hair sticking up

Is there anything else you think is valuable – something else you find essential? leave a comment