Balance is Overrated: Striving for a Disciplined Well-Being

We all want to be healthy, good-looking, and mentally fit.

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If you have the right hack to do this, take my money.

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After having my first child at 30, I realized I was out of shape.

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Carrying my child for the first time changed my perspective on my health.

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Since then, I have started studying and experimenting to see what fits my lifestyle.

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I have always struggled to maintain a good balance between exercise and nutrition.

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To be healthy, you need to balance four things:

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• Nutrition
• Movement
• Recovery
• Mindset (I added this recently)

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Why these four?

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Nutrition: Fuel Your Body, Nourish Your Soul

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What you consume impacts your energy levels and cognitive function.

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I'm sure you noticed that when you eat healthy, your mood changes, and you feel good about yourself.

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Don't complicate it:

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• Eat a diet with whole, nutrient-rich foods like fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and healthy fats.
• Stay hydrated and drink enough water to support your body's functions.
• Slow down, savor each bite, and listen to your body's hunger and fullness cues. I experienced mindful eating during my 10-day silent retreat. That's a game-changer.

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Movement: Embrace Your Body's Potential

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Working out has many benefits, like helping you feel less stressed, happier, and more productive.

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What you have to do:

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• Find activities that bring you joy and make working out a fun part of your life.
• Set achievable yet challenging goals, start small, and increase intensity.
• Mix it with various activities to bring a different physical challenge to avoid boredom.

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The goal is to make movement a habit and turn it from something you have to do into something you love doing. That way, you will achieve consistency.

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Recover: Rest and Recharge

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Rest and quality sleep is also essential for recovery and well-being.

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After getting injured, I started doing yoga to improve my flexibility and mobility. This helps me avoid putting too much stress on my muscles and joints.

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Take these actions to heart for effective recovery:

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• 10min light stretching or Yoga first thing in the morning and before bed.
• Schedule downtime one hour before bed to unwind.
• Aim for a consistent sleep schedule and create the right environment.

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Mindset: Your Mental Fitness

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It is how we perceive the world, face challenges, and determine our well-being.

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If you want to have a healthy mindset, do the following:

• Engage in self-reflection by meditating. You can start with a five-minute meditation.
• Journaling will help control overthinking, express gratitude, and clear your mind. You don't have to follow any structure. Write anything that comes to your mind, and later you'll figure out the best way.
• Reading about psychology and philosophy can give you new ways of thinking and help you be more open-minded.
• Surround yourself with supportive and like-minded individuals who inspire you and can be game changer.

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Consider this as a disciplined balance by:

1. Being patient

2. Being consistent

3. Thinking long-term

4. Tracking your progress (I've been using this simple tracking sheet👇🏼)

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These are guidelines that work well for me. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.

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It's worth a shot, though. Give it a go, and let me know how things are going.

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Until next time.

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— Saf

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