EBRR Class Report – Healthy Body and Mind.
Begin: 9/8/2023
Finish: 10/28/2023
Title: Healthy Mind and Body.
Author: The Change Company
Why I chose to take this Class:
This class Healthy mind and body teaches us to to change our lifestyle to a better one through exercise, managing stress, develop a healthy relationship and proper diet. These are the information we need to maintain a healthy mind and body.
What I learned form this class:
My Personal Health Journal help you to make wise choices in order to stay physically active, manage your stress, build a healthy relationship and be mindful of what you eat. This is not a short term fix to achieve your personal health goals and challenging yourself in ways that work for your lifetime.
Understand the Spiral Staircase of Change:
. Not Ready to Change.
. Thinking about change.
. Getting ready to change.
. Taking Action.
. Maintaining Change.
Physical Activity:
When you add physical activities into your daily routine, you experience lots of benefits in your every area of your life: increase energy, improve mood, adds years to your life, build muscles, cope with stress, lose weight, improve circulation and reduce pain. It also removes the risk of: Heart Diseases, Diabetes, High Blood pressure, stroke, depression and anxiety.
Managing Stress:
Stress is the way your body responds to events or situations you experience physically and mentally. AS stress accumulates, Adrenaline and Cortisol build up, making you uptight and anxious. Overtime it takes its toll: Chronic headache, back pain, feeling nervous or depressed, memory problem, Insomnia and heart disease. That’s why it’s important to manage your stress now.
Strategies for a better Stress Management:
. Pay attention to your physical health.
. Practice good nutrition.
. Exercise regularly.
. Stretching.
. Relaxation Technique.
. Relax The mind.
. Choose Positive Behavior.
. Enjoy a positive social life.
. Get rest.
. Learn to relax.
. Take time to manage stress.
Healthy Relationships:
Relationship are the connection that exist between you and other people. Relationships includes every area of your life: education, work, spiritually, finance and health. Improving your casual and personal relationships can add to your physical and emotional health. If you and the other person put in positive, responsible value, attitude and behaviors, you will enjoy a healthy relationship. The foundation for a healthy Long lasting relationship:
. Forgiveness
. Praise
. Openness
. Respect
. Trust
. Communication
. Caring
Mindful Eating:
Mindful eating involves giving your full attention to your eating experience. noticing the colors, smell, texture, flavors and temperature of your food. Benefits of healthy eating:
. Lowers LDL
. Raises HDL
. Improve Blood Flow
. Improves Your Immune System
Reduce Risk of:
. Heart Disease
. Stroke
. Obesity
. Diabetes
. High Blood Pressure
. Arthritis
. Depression
How to Eat Healthier:
. Eat a balanced meal.
. Get enough protein.
. Eat Whole foods.
. Eat Less sugar.
. Understanding food labels.
. Dining Out.
How will this class contribute to my success upon release:
This class provided me with the knowledge to keep physically active, manage stress, build a healthy relationship and mindful eating. These are the foundation for a healthy life. These knowledge will be used by me, my wife, family and the communities that I volunteer my teaching and mentoring services.
