As a busy woman, that is probably the last thing you wanted to hear, but the pay-offs in terms of your health and the health of your family are worth the effort. Nevertheless, at least at first, it is going to take some work and planning. Below are some of the reasons why. Think about what it takes to help your children learn something new. Teaching them the skills, encouraging and reminding them, and then following through to make sure they have completed the task.
Adults have to do the same things with themselves.
Even simple tasks like using your seat belt, flossing your teeth, or eating breakfast require careful thought and preparation. Let's use the example of flossing your teeth. Preparation includes talking to your dentist so you can learn how to floss properly, buying the needed supplies, and deciding on the best time of day to floss. On a daily basis it involves reminding yourself to floss and making yourself go back to do it, even though you have already turned off the bathroom light and are dressed for work. Breaking bad habits As adults, we also may have developed a number of poor health habits.