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The Role that Your Calendar Plays in Your Health

Nowadays, opportunities are everywhere, the career ladder is competitive, and there are a slew of “good things” to do, so it's no surprise that we are an insanely busy society. Stop anyone on the street and ask them, “How are you doing?” and you’ll likely hear the word “busy” in their response. Although a full schedule isn’t inherently unhealthy, sometimes it feels like our schedule is controlling us, not the other way around.

There is a strong correlation between stress and health problems, from weight issues and digestive problems to eating disorders. Our mental and physical health are not independent of each other, so it’s not surprising that our stress levels affect our bodies. More than that, a swamped schedule can crowd out positive health habits, such as sleeping, packing meals, and exercising

So why do we jump on the busyness bandwagon if it wreaks such havoc in our lives? For some of us, we want to please or impress people, and can’t bring ourselves to say the dreaded word, “no.” For others of us, we feel that if we don’t agree to do something, no one else will.

Whatever your reason, here are a few ways to avoid unnecessary stress in your life.

  • Write down your priorities. These are the responsibilities that only you can do (i.e. parenting your child, going to work, etc) as well as the things, relationships, and causes you care about most.
  • Compare your priorities with your opportunities. Say you want to prioritize time with your family, and an opportunity comes up to coordinate the school bake sale. This may be a legitimate need, and you might be perfect for the job, but it may not actually match any of your priorities.
  • Take a peek at your calendar. Are there things on your schedule that don’t fit with any of your priorities? These things should be the first things to go.
  • Block off time on your calendar for health habits. Exercise, sleep, relaxation, and even cooking or packing meals are all great ways to care for your body, and there’s no reason to be ashamed of scheduling them on your calendar. That way if something comes up, you can honestly say that you “have other plans.”

What Others Are Saying

Josie Werts
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Josie Werts
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"My experience working with Sydney at Rethink Nutrition was wonderful! She helped me see that consistency and balance are an important part in being healthy, and she taught me how to work towards food freedom. It was easy to be honest about challenges, and I was always met with patience and new solutions to try. There were so many days I wanted to give up on recovery, but her encouragement and advice helped me keep going. If you're struggling but hesitant to see a dietitian, I would suggest Rethink because you deserve the care and support to get better. Sydney is truly amazing at what she does. She's my hero!"

Drew Davis
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Drew Davis
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"I rarely leave reviews for anything online, but I have to say that Anna Binder and the team at Rethink Nutrition genuinely changed my life. After suffering from IBS and acid reflux for years, it only took a few months with Anna's treatment for me to be almost completely symptom free. I have so much more knowledge and control over my health now than I ever thought possible - not to mention that I can eat without hardly any restrictions or concerns anymore. Could not recommend enough!"

Dunia Harmison
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Dunia Harmison
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"In just over a week of working with Anna, I feel great! I no longer feel the need to lay down during the day, my face is clearing up, and I'm no longer feeling bloated by foods that I eat. If I'm feeling this good already, I'm excited to see how much better it gets in the coming weeks."

* Results can very. Testimonials are the result of clients committed to changing their health.
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