Overcoming health obstacles requires focusing your resources intelligently.  A better future is possible!  Continue to have faith in that possibility. 

Remember: building focus is like building a muscle. It requires intention and effort to encourage growth, but most people don't understand how much our beliefs about our health actually impacts our health.  

Focus is easier to maintain if you have a clear objective. You might need to find a better morning routine in order to feel better throughout the day. But what does a “better routine” really mean? 

If you feel that it means:

When you have a good picture of what success looks like, you can direct your energy and resources wisely because you know exactly what to strive for.

2. Make a list of what you won’t do. 

The great investor, Warren Buffett, suggests the following exercise: Make a list of everything you really want to accomplish and put the list in order. Circle the top three items. His advice is to avoid everything else on the list as if your life depended on it.

‣ Avoid all the distractions in life that don’t matter. Handle your current obstacle. There will be time in the future to accomplish other goals.

3. Create a list of your accomplishments at the end of each day. 

Success can increase focus. A little progress can fuel your attention. Spend a few minutes at the end of each day listing your successes, no matter how small.

Keep your thoughts on the actions that will bring about positive results.

Can anything impressive be accomplished without focus? Use your time and other resources to the best of your ability. Distractions may be enjoyable, but they won’t help you conquer your obstacles.

 “If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”

- Michael Jordan 

As a senior, you may wonder if it’s too late to become a vegetarian. In reality, a meat free diet could be especially beneficial for older adults. A number of studies suggest that eating more plant-based foods can reduce the risk of age-related health conditions and may even help you live longer.

Of course, the details matter. You could call yourself a vegan if you ate French fries for 3 meals a day, but you’d hardly be a healthy one. It’s still important to eat a balanced diet of nutrient dense foods.

There is ample evidence that vegetarians may be less prone to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. A review by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that a plant-based diet lowers the risk of heart attacks by 40% and the risk of type 2 diabetes by 50%.

These strategies can help you “go vegetarian” to strengthen your health:

Lifestyle has a major impact on how you age. In addition to eating more plant foods, think about your other daily habits.

Keep these tips in mind:

Hold onto your health and wellbeing as you grow older. Enjoy a diet low in calories and rich in nutrients from a variety of plant-based foods.