Welcome to WEEK Nine of the Healthy Lifestyle Challenge!
It’s about building healthy lifestyle habits that will last a lifetime.
Email your Week 8 tracking sheet by midnight to: Here’s my tracking sheet (Don’t forget to attach your tracking sheet)
If you are reading this communication take your 5 wellness education points. Answer the bonus question below and take another 5 points on your tracking sheet.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This week’s topic is titled: "The Helper's High". It could have been called "Don't Be a Scrooge! There is real evidence showing that those that are more giving of themselves live longer and healthier. One large study found a 44% reduction in early deaths among those who volunteered a lot - a greater effect than exercising four times a week. Almost every study on longevity indicates one secret that makes people healthier and happier--helping others. Specifically, it's the dignity, the joy, the passion and the purpose of helping others that brings these beneficial effects, whether you're helping another person quit smoking, building a home for a family in need or mentoring a child at school. To learn more, click here: "The Science of Good Deeds"
THIS WEEKS BONUS QUESTION:
Americans give twice as much as the next charitable country, according to a comparison done by the Charities Aid Foundation. In these economic times, we need to make sure that our donations are put to good use. In order to do so, become a "3-D Giver".
List at least two components that a wise donor should consider? Click here for answers: CharityNavigator
Eat Healthy and Get Active,
Brian@wepromotehealth.org