Time Change, Fight Back!

November 16, 2011

This time of year it seems the days are shorter and we have less energy. In part because of our recent time change, it IS darker earlier, however, our energy doesn’t have to hibernate for the winter!

Our physical energy, not time, is our life currency. If we move our bodies, with vigor if possible, eat and sleep well, and schedule downtime or fun, we are amazingly energetic, creative, and productive. Often our best ideas and solutions come when we are well rested, working out, or having fun. We need energy to relate well to others and to engage our strengths in meaningful work or other activities.

The best path to growth and development is to engage these strengths and talents and stretch ourselves regularly. Do you know what your strengths are? Think back to the last time you were successful at completing a task. What strengths did you draw on to get you there? These could be external (creating a to-do list, making space and time, etc.) or internal (disciplining yourself to take a walk rather than search through the cupboards for a snack).

Engage those strengths again this month to establish a pattern for moving your body to have the energy to sail through the holidays. Walk, bike, run, swim, attend a class, make use of the weight room and sign up for our Hold it for the Holidays program to keep you going. Don’t skimp on the exercise and you will have the energy to accomplish what lies ahead of you.