Wellbuddies Coaching takes its name from the importance of partners on the journey to health and happiness. Surviving the holidays and celebrating success on New Year’s Day are more likely to happen if we do it together.
Buddies are found in many places, and they support one another in different ways. My weekly Weight Watchers® meeting is a major source of support when it comes to healthy eating and weight management. Joan, Gail, and I maintained a recent hiking commitment in the face of unplanned snow, rain, fog, and mud. Ann and I meet for a long run, even when the overnight low leaves frost on the grass. Jane and I exchange e-mails almost daily, supporting one another from a distance through the peaks and valleys of work and family life, eating, exercise, and energy. Finally, I am working with my life partner Lyle to plan holiday travel and family visits that include physical activity, nutritious eating, and adequate rest.
How might you engage with others in a spirit of mutual support during this time of accelerated stress and busy-ness? Meet for physical activity. Brainstorm ideas for dealing with stress. Share healthy recipes. Check in by phone or e-mail to encourage one another’s commitment to holiday goals. Serve as a sounding board for frustrations and setbacks, then encourage a fresh start and sustained effort.
Who are your wellbuddies? Which aspects of your wellness journeys do you share? What will you do in the coming week to offer support your buddies, and to ask for theirs?
Until the next time, go well.
Pam
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