Chattanooga Pulse

Written by Dr. Rick Pimental-Habib, Ph.D
Wednesday, 05 November 2008 14:24

Editor’s note: This is part two of Dr. Rick’s series on staying on track for the holidays.
In last week’s Shrink Rap, we started looking at ways to stay healthy, happy, and “on track” during the holidays-the time of year when the temptation is strongest to veer off the wellness path. Whether you’re trying to stay vigilant about your nutrition, your exercise and physiology commitments, your sobriety, the state of your relationships, or some other intention, it’s worth spending thought and time to prepare yourself now, before the whirlwind of the season hits.

Here’s a quick recap of last week’s tips, beginning with: Thoughts lead to words, words lead to actions, and actions create your reality.

The first step I suggest to help you get through the holidays healthfully is to visualize. Close your eyes and imagine looking and feeling the way you’ve always wanted. Perhaps it involves feeling healthy, happy, with strong self-esteem and great relationships. Hold onto your vision daily; it’s your future.