The Trick to Treating Yourself Well Community Logo The Trick to Treating Yourself Well

Reprioritize Keep a schedule The “Must-do’s” vs. the “To-do’s” What needs to be done today and what can wait until tomorrow Balance time for yourself with time for others Delegate as appropriate Use S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Stay Active Stay active by: Need motivation? Get an Exercise Buddy! walking, jogging, running, swimming cycling playing a sport dancing jump roping skiing canoeing shopping completing household chores or yard work…rake leaves! Need motivation? Get an Exercise Buddy!

The Tricks to Treats Use portion control Substitute a healthier food Distract yourself with an activity unrelated to food Avoid Saying “No!” Feeling deprived of a favorite food often backfires and you end up eating too much Curb Cravings Certain emotions, including stress, sadness, and boredom can promote cravings. Keeping a food log of what you eat, when you eat and how you are feeling can be helpful. Have a plan to combat chronic cravings

Relax! Take time for you Relaxation Breathing Yoga Journal Go for a walk

Try Something New Volunteer Travel Take a Class Begin a new hobby Become a dog walker Help a child be successful in school Someone who re-shelves books at the library Travel Schedule time to explore your town, city or the world Take a Class Is there something you’ve always wanted to learn more about? Strive to be head of the class or just take a subject for fun! Begin a new hobby Maybe arts and crafts are your things or something that is a little more competitive

Resources http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/cravings-why-they-strike-what-to-do?page=2 http://women.webmd.com/features/weight-loss-tips http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the-best-healthy-snacks-in-your-supermarket?page=4