You already know what makes a bank account unhealthy: too much spending, not enough income, or both.
But have you ever thought about your physical health in these terms?
In a very real sense, you were born with a certain amount of credit in your health’s bank account.
Over the years, you lose “credit” through unhealthy eating, lack of proper exercise, not enough sleep and the many other stresses your body endures.
As you make harmful lifestyle choices, you are borrowing against your future. And after too much of this borrowing, a serious “lifestyle” disease may well be an unwelcome visitor in your life.
Your Health Account –
It will help you become more resolved to make frequent deposits (such as choosing to eat an apple) rather than constant withdrawals (like opting for that candy bar.)
Each time you make a lifestyle choice, ask yourself whether you are making a deposit that will help you achieve great wellness, or if you are dwindling your health account into a life-threatening recession.
What’s the state of your health account?
Super Health – If your health account falls under this category, congratulations! You are “in the black.” You are physically fit and have a firm, toned, feel-good body. You have boundless energy; feel fantastic and rarely get ill. Mentally, you enjoy a sharp mind, positive outlook, and an overall joy of living.
You are one of those people that others envy because of your “inner-joy” motivation and contentment.
And, as a bonus, your vibrant immune system is busily working away giving you protection from the many diseases that are epidemic in our modern world.
Vertically Ill – You are still getting around, but often aren’t feeling so great. You are tired, flabby, and unfit – which causes you to become exhausted even after a small amount of exercise. You often feel moody or “blue”, and you have trouble concentrating. On top of all this, you have frequent aches and pains.
If this describes you, your health account is slipping into the red and needs you to start making healthy deposits.
Horizontally Ill – Your account is in the red, bodily bankrupt. You feel physically depleted, tired, depressed, and pessimistic. Your constant fatigue and unwellness prevent you from any type of exercise, and have little motivation to be active. There is little joy in life, its just plain hard work. Your body is in dire need of you making some healthy deposits and fast.
It’s time to get Back Into the Black
Compound Interest and other factors –
To improve your health account, it’s essential to understand that every decision counts. While large gestures like adopting a rigorous exercise routine or drastically changing your diet can have a powerful impact, small, consistent actions build up over time.
For example, swapping sugary snacks for fruit or taking short walks during the day may seem minor, but each of these choices contributes to a healthier overall balance. Just as compound interest accumulates in a financial account, these seemingly small health “deposits” compound to create lasting wellness benefits.
This gradual approach encourages long-term sustainability, making it easier to stick with healthier habits over time.
It’s also worth noting that beyond diet and exercise, other factors such as stress management, hydration, and mental well-being play significant roles in maintaining a healthy balance in your health account. Chronic stress can act like a constant drain on your energy and vitality, while mindfulness practices, regular hydration, and emotional care can serve as invaluable deposits.
Your body and mind work in harmony, so when you invest in practices that nourish both, you create a reserve of strength that helps you navigate life’s challenges with resilience. By viewing your health through the lens of an account—where every choice either adds to or subtracts from your well-being—you empower yourself to make better decisions every day, ultimately leading to a more balanced, vibrant life.
If your health account has fallen into either of the last two categories, the last thing you should do is give up! Instead of despairing, the time has come to dream of a better future. Just as small amounts of money add up, so will today’s good lifestyle decisions.
So start doing the things today that your future self will thank you for!
You’ve got nothing to lose but your excess weight, aches and pains, fatigue and risk of serious disease.
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