The Pitfalls of Too Much & Too Little by M. LaVora PerryYou are welcome to reproduce this article in any media, providing that
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In my monthly newsletter I always include book promotion and publication tips for writers. As we enter a new year, my tip is Take Good Care of Yourself and Ones You Love. I just got over a 4 week bout of energy-zapping flu, which is why my most recent newsletter, that included information about an imminent radio appearance I was making, went out day before that appearance.
I am sure my illness was result of a year of "too little and too much." Too little sleep, too little exercise, too few vegetables and fruits, too little water and too little meaningful down time with loved ones and myself. Too much red meat, too much sugar, too many refined carbohydrates, too much time on my butt in front of a computer monitor, too much worrying instead of praying.
I appreciate myself for putting effort I have into success of my children's book Taneesha's Treasures of Heart--my work is paying off wonderfully. As a resulf of that work book is going into its third printing and has received national and international reviews and orders.
Now, for coming year, I believe my body is telling me I must polish my life- balancing skills. So, towards end of a day that began with an hour of prayer and a medical check-up (which included a remark from doc that he would never have thought I was as old as I am--who doesn't want to hear that?) and to compliment a week that has started off with brisk 40 minute power-walks outside (I love feeling ground beneath my feet and breathing fresh air!), I have just briefly returned to monitor after picking up my children from an after school. I may hit treadmill (which I like a lot less than being outside, but it works) and spend some time with my family--perhaps making pretzels.
