The Sustainable Cycle
of Self Care
An interesting book showed up on my dining table last
weekend: NO SWEAT – How the Simple
Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness, by Michelle
Segar, PhD. Not only is Dr. Segar a renowned expert in kinesiology, movement
science and motivation, but she is also, coincidentally, from my hometown of
Flint, Michigan. We grew up on the same street. We have one degree of
separation, her childhood friend and my brother, Peter.
Dr. Segar presents an interesting and compelling position on
why most Americans fail at achieving one important wellness goal – the ongoing
pursuit of a lifetime of physical activity. “When you want to stick with something
for life,” she says, “you must change your perspective.” She encourages us to
shift from a short term view (losing 10 pounds, running a race, hiking to the
summit) to a long term goal of a lifetime of fitness.
This perspective will
help individuals create a sustainable cycle of self-care by moving the bar higher,
making every physical activity we do a step toward a lifetime goal.
“If the horizon is the rest of your life,” how do you stay
motivated? At our monthly SkyWell
Club meetings, we discuss the physical dimension of wellness. Staying motivated
includes having fun and being with friends, a social component of physical
activity that includes both team sports and individual pursuits.
That’s why SkyWell is planning activities for all
students, including events during the winter months like tournaments and an
all-school field day. The cycle of self-care includes many things to promote
wellness and well-being.
Wellness is a life skill, and remember this: It’s not the
event, it’s the journey.
Thank you SkyWell for
making the discussion come alive for everyone.
Life Well | Think Well
| SkyWell
