Dignity Health | St. Rose Dominican | Reach | Spring 2019

1 0 StRoseHospitals.org Reboot your body and mind A reboot to stress less Do you often feel overwhelmed by daily demands? Stress can be hard on you and your health. To feel better: ●  ● Be realistic about howmuch you can take on. ●  ● Ask for help when you need it. ●  ● Make a to-do list and check off tasks as you finish them so you can feel good about your accomplishments. Still your mind. See page 12 for relaxing and mindful options for easing stress, including an upcoming labyrinth event. A reboot to move more How about 10 minutes to take a brisk walk? That’s a great start. Then you can add more minutes the next week. You might also: ●  ● Ride your bike to work. ●  ● Play outdoor games with your children. ●  ● Try a new fitness class. Be sure to congratulate yourself every time you’re physically active. Ready to give yoga a go? We have classes for every level of fitness. See page 11. A reboot to eat better Look at making small tweaks to improve your eating habits. For example: ●  ● Eat fruit for snacks and dessert. ●  ● Choose grilled foods over fried. ●  ● Skip sugary beverages. ●  ● Read food labels—and try new healthy recipes. Show yourself some love: Try our “Eating for a Healthy Heart” class. See page 14. Ever had a sluggish computer? If so, you may know a restart can work wonders. What about your personal operating system? Are you running up to speed, or do you need a physical and mental reboot of your own? You don’t have to make huge changes. But by hitting the refresh button on a few aspects of your life, you can give yourself a nice boost.