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posted on October 16, 2023

This weekend a good friend of mine told me he was diagnosed with cancer. Far too often in life we see these things happen and don’t know what we can do to help. Physical and mental health are linked together, and we cannot ignore either or we are just creating more problems. I reached out to see how I can help and support this gentleman. He told me he is fine financially, and just needs some good prayers, vibes, and feelings. What he needs is a support system. I told him I am there for him no matter what. Today I am going to ask you to think about how you can support those around you. How can you support those with physical needs or mental needs, and yourself?

Be present.

The adage stands true, “Days are long and years are short.” We all get busy and forget to respond to a friend or family member. I am asking you to try to be more present as we know each moment we have is a short fleeting moment. There will always be more time, time never stops, yet this moment will never come again. Find ways to care about another person in your care.

How can we be more present? Do the best you can to remove your phone, iPad, laptop etc. Listen to the person be sure you hear and see them. This will do wonders for your mental health as well as those around you. Find a way to be present with those you care about. One easy way to do this is to share a meal with someone, anyone that you care about. There are few more intimate moments than when we are breaking bread together.

Donate.

This is an easy, yet important one. Today I saw that one of our employees is doing an MS bike ride. These have become very popular rides over the past twenty years. I have been lucky enough to volunteer, donate, and help out in other ways for MS bike rides over the years. I have added a hyperperlink for our employees donation page if you feel like helping out with this cause.

Donations can take many forms, donate to a clothes drive, a food drive, or donate your time to serve someone, anyone.

Take care of your body.

As I began this blog I mentioned that physical and mental health are connected. Here is a short list of ways to take care of both.

Get sleep. We know that sleep matters for health. Attempt to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
Eat your fruits and veggies. This is a direct line from a healthy diet to a healthy life.
Exercise. If you are reading this you are probably already do this.
Spend time in nature. Maybe it’s the buddhist in me, but I equate my happiness with the time I spend hiking and biking in the woods.
Appreciate those around you. Show a moment to give some positive vibes to each and everyone you interact with today. Give some gratitude.
Cut yourself a break. We must all understand that we are not perfect. You will trip and fall, just get back up and try again.

Now go out and improve yourself and (y)our world.

Todd