Barrier 8
Questionable Nutritional,
Sleep, and Exercise Habits
COMMON
INDICATORS
- Thoughts:
- "I know I
don't get enough . . ."
"I know I need more . .
."
- Feelings:
- Fatigue,
irritability, or depression.
- Actions:
- Maintaining
undesirable habits or taking
extreme measures to
improvehealth.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
When
the body or mind is in a weakened state,
you naturally tend to view life in a
negative or exaggerated manner. It is
unlikely for you to begin feeling better
until you take better care of your body.
-
- Example:
Brett had been feeling depressed
for several months, although he
continued to work and fulfill
basic responsibilities. He was
getting about five hours of sleep
a night, drinking about half a
dozen caffeine beverages a day,
skipping breakfast and lunch, and
snacking daily on donuts and
candy bars.
- I suggested that
he begin eating three meals a
day, getting seven to eight hours
of sleep a night, and
dramatically decreasing his
caffeine consumption, if not
eliminating it entirely. I
explained that until he began to
take better care of his body, he
was not likely to escape feeling
depressed, no matter how many
improvements he made in other
areas of his life.
Key Point:
Depression is often an emotional
warning signal, not an enemy to be
crushed. It is usually suggesting you
carefully examine yourself and make
appropriate improvements.
STEPS TO
REMOVING THE BARRIER
Please
see Core
Principle 8: "Physical Health.
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