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Small Steps
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Lao-tzu
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You may have noticed that quite a few of these Small Steps editions have been focused on eating more fruit. I've been struggling with this for years. Fruits are just harder for me to get in. It's not that I don't like fruit, but the prep slows me down. Hey, it took me 25 years to willingly peel my own orange on a regular basis and I absolutely won't eat my fruit cold.
But last week, I got a reminder that playing to my strengths will get me further than trying to fight against my perceived weaknesses.
I was visiting my doctor and we were talking about diet (not the weight-loss kind, but the general, 'what are you eating' kind of diet). I sighed and mentioned I was having a hard time getting more fruit in. She saved me. She told me she preferred vegetables since they had all the good stuff but didn't have the sugar. I immediately perked up and said "vegetables are easy". I love vegetables and they're easy to fix. Vegetables are my strength. So I'm putting my effort into playing to my strength and getting in5 vegetables. The recommendation says 5 fruits & vegetables (not 2 fruits & 3 vegetables. I figure, 5 vegetables a day and any fruit is extra.
Playing to your strengths can apply to how you get more activity, make healthier choices or even how you relax .
What strength will you play to this week?
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Did you dress for success last week?
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Now, Discover Your Strengths
by Marcus Buckingham
A great book about focusing on playing to your strengths instead of working on your weaknesses. Buy from Amazon -- Now, Discover Your Strengths, or check it out at your local library -- Hawaii State Public Library
Naturopathic Medicine
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Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.
Marilyn Vos Savant (Ask Marilyn)
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