Salvere Blog: The Little Things

by Salvere Health And Fitness

We talk about the little things when it comes to various areas of life like relationships, education, friendships and careers. Then life happens, we get busy, focused on our careers, responsibilities, family and the busy-ness of things.

Sometimes its easy to do little things and see the impact. Other times it’s hard to recognize them as a significant accumulation of things and actions. Sometimes the little things seem insignificant. Getting wrapped up in life, we forget to look back and see how they added up and contributed to something bigger.

Think about this, a simple email, text or letter telling someone hello and that they matter, adding one fruit serving to your day, walking for 10 minutes each day, sending someone flowers or a plant, making a coffee date with a a friend, drinking one extra glass of water … how do they feel when you them for yourself or when someone else does them for you??

Our challenge to you, do something little for yourself or someone else each day this week!  See how it feels…..

 

by Lisa Martin, owner and personal trainer at Salvere Health and Fitness. To contact, email Lisa@SalvereHealthAndFitness.com or call 410.707.0055

We welcome your thoughts and ideas! Thank you for reading and taking the steps to become a healthier YOU.

Salvere Blog: Words Matter

by Salvere Health and Fitness

How we talk to others as well as ourselves really matters to how something feels. This month, in our blog, I wanted to take time to share a few examples that seem to come up frequently. Feel free to say each one out loud and pay attention to how it feels different.

Should vs Want

Can’t vs Can

You vs I

They vs Us, We or Me

Try vs Going to

— I “should” go walk around the neighborhood vs I “want” to go walk the neighborhood.        I walked for 15 minutes at lunch, but, I know, I “should” have done more vs I walked for 15 minutes at lunch because I “wanted” to feel the fresh air and take a break from my desk, it felt so good.

— I “can’t” lift more then 3lbs vs I “want” to be stronger, what can I do? I “can’t” take a break vs I “want” to clear my head so I will step away for a few minutes.

— “You” would be so proud of me vs “I” am so proud of myself, I’ve never done that before.  “You” made me mad vs “I” felt very upset when you said that.

— “They” need to do something about this neighborhood vs “We” can go out on Saturday and do some clean up ourselves.  This one can be applied in many places — I found that also instead of using the word “they” defining the “they” helps to clarify.

— I’m going to “try” and make it on Saturday vs I’m “going to” be there Saturday.    I’m “trying” to eat healthy vs I’m eating healthier by adding one fruit each day.

See where you can shift both your internal and external dialog — Let us know where you notice a difference!!!

by Lisa Martin, owner and personal trainer at Salvere Health and Fitness. To contact, email Lisa@SalvereHealthAndFitness.com or call 410.707.0055

We welcome your thoughts and ideas! Thank you for reading and taking the steps to become a healthier YOU.