Are You Striving to Stay Physically Fit and Mentally Motivated? Read on to see how I’m taking advantage of the late spring by soaking up the sun and enjoying the outdoors.
It’s hard to believe we are halfway through 2022. A few weeks ago, we could see all the spring flowers and trees blooming. We all know flowers have the power to restore and uplift us.
The idea of changing my environment and viewing something pleasing to the eye excites me. I plan to get some physical fitness and mental motivation when I visit the second-ever outdoor Philly Flower Show this Friday.
According to the American Heart Association, stress is the #1 proxy killer disease today. The AHA statistics noted that stress is the primary cause of more than 60% of human illnesses and diseases.
Stress affects the entire body and can cause many other problems, such as
Headaches
Heart disease
Alzheimer’s disease
Diabetes
Depression/Anxiety
Gastrointestinal Problems
Accelerated Aging
Obesity/ High Cortisol (stress hormone) levels contribute to abdominal fat
Premature Death
Though not exhaustive, the stress list above affects the body’s physical/physiological, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive aspects. It’s essential to be consistent with exercise and find outlets to relax as often as possible.
I’m helping to keep my mind mentally motivated. How? By wandering around the 15 acres of the peaceful landscape at this year’s theme, In Full Bloom Philly Flower Show.
Join my daughter, Channing, who now writes Culture for ESPN’s Andscape, and me on my Instagram stories as I share our experience at this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show at the FDR Park. And what are you doing to stay physically fit and mentally motivated?
As always, thank you for your support and love.
