Your Health Bank Account: The Most Valuable Investment You'll Make This New Year
As the calendar flips to a new year, you’re likely thinking about resolutions. But instead of focusing on quick fixes or temporary trends, this is the moment to shift your perspective entirely. This year, don't just try to be healthier—choose to be proactive, and start viewing your health as your single biggest, most valuable asset.
Think of your health as a bank account. Every positive choice is a deposit, building a foundation of wellness that pays dividends for a lifetime. And just like any investment, it requires time, intention, and execution. All the money in the world can't buy your health; it is built through your daily choices. This is what every elderly person wants more than anything.
It’s time to stop wishing for change and start setting up the time in your life to execute the actions needed to make it happen.
Making the Deposits: Proactive Health Actions
What does it look like to consciously invest in your health? It means integrating small, powerful habits into your daily routine:
Prioritize Movement: This could be as simple as getting up earlier to fit in a workout before the demands of the day take over.
Fuel Your Body: Dedicate time for food prep to ensure you always have healthy, convenient options available, preventing rushed, poor choices.
Embrace the Outdoors: Plan your weekends out to make sure you get some outside time, soaking up nature’s benefits for both mind and body.
Inspire Your Mind: Reading books that motivate and inspire you is essential for long-term health and discipline.
The Key to Success: Having a Partner in Your Corner
Taking the leap this new year can feel daunting, but you don't have to go it alone. Having someone in your corner who you can bounce your health goals and plans off of is key to success.
That is where I come in for many of my practice members. I often spend a good amount of time helping my people with setting goals for the future. We work together to come up with realistic training plans for things like running marathons, challenging hiking trips, Hyrox events, and the like. Having a trusted source to discuss your goals and dreams with provides the accountability and expertise that drives results.
Plan ahead, start now, and build your biggest asset!
Take a leap this New Year and commit to consistently making those small, daily deposits.
Your future self will thank you for the rich balance in your Health Bank Account.