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There are many advocates of
walking as exercise. No equipment
is involved except a pair of walking
shoes. Start small and build up, that
way injury is avoided.
Exercise relieves stress, anxiety
and depression. Keep getting your
daily work out!!!
Social contacts and relationships
are important to our health and fitness. Maintain open relationships
with spouse and family and a few
friends. Have a few confidants. If
conflict occurs, listen to the other’s
viewpoint—explain your own, see
what you can come up with together.
To keep those good resolutions,
get specific about resolutions and
make tangible outcomes. Write
down your resolutions and set aside
time to allow you to achieve these
goals. Get a partner, and spend some
time each day getting quiet within
yourself so that you are calm and can
actually accomplish your resolutions.
About the Author
Jean is an RN and writer doing freelance. She is a staff writer for two sister
publications, Living Well 50Plus and
Health & Wellness Magazines. She
is currently seen in issues of Today’s
Christian in the Mature Years.
New Year’s Resolutions
By Jean Jeffers
New Year’s resolutions are a tradition
for many Americans. According to the
Journal of Clinical Psychology, the percentage of people who are successful in
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