Spreading the Joy:
Having a bad day? Spend a little time
with seventh-grade teacher and new grandmother Donna Gardner. Her
genuine good attitude about life is contagious.
Take on good health: I feel at my best when my physical,
emotional, and spiritual health are all in sync.
Fitness fun: I like anything outdoors. I walk mostly. I also
go to an exercise class a couple of days a week for weight training.
De-stress secret: I love to put on an apron and bring out all
the ingredients for a great dinner. Dinner table talk with my family
helps put my day in perspective.
Pretty inside and out: I'm not much of a girlie girl, so my
best beauty tips are to get a good night's sleep, eat right, and
exercise. All these things work together to make you feel good, and when
you feel good, you look good.
Interesting tidbit: Raising my three children is my greatest
achievement. They've grown up to be good people (not perfect!), but
people I enjoy spending time with.
Donna's big picture: I try to make time for all the little
things, such as visiting with my neighbors in the yard, meeting a friend
for coffee, or inviting folks over for dinner spur of the moment.
Healthy Benefits
• Getting involved in volunteer work builds social networks, boosts self-esteem, and enhances the immune system.
• Playing tennis improves agility, flexibility, and overall body coordination.
• Engaging in regular exercise improves cardiovascular circulation while decreasing your risk for developing coronary artery disease.
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"Live Better" is from the February 2008 issue of Southern Living.
