Notes from the Parish Nurse

And Jesus said,”…I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) 

You are a great and marvelous creation of God, so take care of yourself. Live a balanced lifestyle that nurtures the many aspects of your being. Celebrate being WELL NOW! In Christ every day, in every way. 

Spiritually 

• Pray regularly 

• Read the scriptures 

• Remember your baptism daily 

• Find time for meditation and reflection 

• Enjoy God’s creation 

• Share your faith with others 

• Use your God-given gifts 

• Develop a servant mind-set 

Physically 

• Exercise, walk, stretch, play 

• Eat vegetables, fruits, and fiber 

• Eat food low in saturated fat, salt, and sugar 

• Refrain from drug use 

• Don’t smoke or use tobacco products 

• Be sexually responsible 

• Visit your doctor and dentist regularly 

• Learn CPR 

Emotionally 

• Laugh, love life 

• Share your joys, sorrows, highs, and lows 

• Hug someone 

• Be a good listener 

• See your cup half-full not half-empty 

• Spend time with family and friends 

• Get to know yourself better 

• Develop care-giving skills 

Socially 

• Be involved in a club or activity 

• Care about family, friends, and people you don’t know 

• Do a random act of kindness every day 

• Volunteer in your community 

• Love your neighbor as yourself 

• Be respectful of others 

• Learn to manage conflict 

• Do something spontaneous 

Intellectually 

• Exercise your mind 

• Learn at least one new thing every day 

• Read, read, read 

• Turn off the television 

• Visit a museum 

• Be conscious of current events 

• Attend a cultural event 

Environmentally 

• Don’t litter 

• Do a home safety check 

• Lower the decibels on your devices 

• Recycle 

• Keep your car tuned up 

• Check smoke detectors regularly 

• Plant a tree 

• Don’t waste water 

(Author unknown)