Habit 6: Synergize
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We’re in the home stretch now! We’ve been proactive (in thought, not zit coverage!), thought of the end results, put first things first, thought win-win, and now? Now we Synergize!
Which is not exactly like jazzercise and I’m vaguely disappointed by that because I was all ready to find my legwarmers… but let’s examine it anyway! We’ve all seen synergy - great music, a winning sports team. It’s when two or more people/factors work together to find a better solution, then what they’d achieve on their own. This concept can be something very powerful in helping you get a handle on your diabetes and managing it healthily.
Some examples: If you’ve chosen eating healthy as your goal, by yourself you might not be sure where to start - but your diabetes educator/doctor/practitioner can help you work out a food plan that fits with your lifestyle and tastes. (BACON!) If you’re concentrating on Being Active, the first step on any tredmill can be difficult. However, working with the guidance of your educator and adding the support of friends and family, the powerful synergy of your supporters will help get you started, and keep you moving.
Synergy is all about building relationships, gathering others close to help you progress as a self-manager. It works in other areas of your life as well - we always do better with a good core group of supporters then we ever will on our own. Sometimes it sucks to have to ask for help, but the results are so worth it! Just be sure you’re goal is progress, not perfection, and you’ll be well on your way to a healthy lifestyle!
August 29th, 2008 at 1:17 am
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August 29th, 2008 at 3:54 am
smoking is a bad habit which causes many heart diseases.some can be cured but others can’t.
August 30th, 2008 at 12:39 am
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