The Promise
I will maintain a healthy lifestyle during this difficult time to boost my immunity and reduce my stress levels.
Impact of the Promise
Eating a healthy, balanced diet and exercising consistently are both important parts of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best. With the COVID-19 outbreak keeping us all stuck indoors with limited food and resources, there are still ways we can maintain this healthy lifestyle. Take a look at our suggested action items below. Make sure you choose options that work the best for you but don’t be against trying new things like meditation!
Action Items
Do
- Make one healthy substitute each day (e.g. apple for a bag of chips, water for a soda, etc.).
- Research some practical immunity-boosting foods, and see what you can add to your diet. Start your grocery list here-https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system!
- Take at least one walk a day by yourself (if possible) or select an online workout to do at home each day.
- Start or end your day with meditation or yoga.
- Make sure to get at least eight hours of sleep each night.
- Find an accountability partner, someone you can check in with on a weekly basis.
- Educate your friends and family by sharing workouts or healthy alternatives on social media.
- Start a list of all the healthy lifestyle changes you can make in a week.
Don’t
- Don’t focus only on COVID-19 news. Limit yourself to one or two times a day to check the news.
- Don’t spend all your spare time on social media.
- Don’t only focus on exercising. A good balance of physical activity and relaxation are key.
- Don’t forget to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, throw it in the trash, and wash your hands after.
- Don’t go out if you are feeling sick.
Resources: “How to Boost Your Immune System” https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system
Element of Honor
Self-Control
My greatest battle lies within. Control over one’s own emotions, desires and actions often defines the success or the failure of a promise. I work to build self-control so that I may better myself and the world around me.
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