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10 Simple tips investing in your well-being

By Bonnie Gortler ative thoughts that were proactive approach and
NEW YORK, USA — Life is front and center will float planned to streamline a
too short to feel stressed, ir- away. Shift away from fo- portion of my processes be-
ritated. The responsibilities cusing on what is frustrating fore going away. It was this
and fast pace you have you, to finding a solution to shift in thinking that finally
each day can be chal- what your concern is. allowed me to leave with
lenging to juggle. When Years ago, it was a struggle my mind at ease, knowing
you allow yourself to take for me to leave and un- everything would work out
time off from your busy plug on vacation. When I because I pre-planned,
schedule for a vacation did take time off, I would and created a solid plan
with your family or friends, bring work and not fully before leaving for vaca-
you begin to clear your relax. What I discovered tion. What a valuable les-
thoughts. Think of this time was that I was missing out son in letting go. Now when 10 Simple Tips Investing in Your Well-Being
as an investment in your on enjoying all the beauty I go on vacation, I fully en- 1. Start your day with a positive attitude, and be grateful
well-being. around me at the moment. joy my time away with my for what you have now.
I had anxiety surrounding family and friends. 2. Establish a daily routine that gives you pleasure. Do
Let go of the struggles you the idea that I had to be Are you relaxing now what you love.
may have been experienc- engaged in work or was while you are away or go- 3. Don’t beat yourself up if you stray from your plan for a
ing so you can feel rejuve- going to miss something. ing through the motions? day. The following day starts again.
nated and refreshed. Your Eventually, I learned it was Don’t waste those precious 4. Choose to be gentle with yourself and do things in
time away will clear your up to me to make neces- moments. You will soon moderation.
mind and do wonders in sary changes that would be back to your normal 5. Do something you have never done before. If you
boosting your creativity allow me to enjoy the time routine. When you return feel fear, do it anyway.
and problem-solving abili- while being off and not at home, begin to invest in 6. Read a book for the fun of it.
ties. This may take a little work. your well-being daily by us- 7. Take a walk outside in nature.
time; however, those neg- To ease concerns, I took a ing the simple tips below. 8. Be mindful of what foods you are eating.
9. Help others. Sharing is caring.
10. Stop worrying about what other people think of you
and start trusting yourself.
Whether on vacation or in life, it’s good to relax, unwind,
and take time for you. Don’t spend your days worried,
stressed, and frustrated. Every day, you have choices to
make. Decide now to make your well-being a top priority.
Enjoy today doing the things you love instead of thinking
about what might happen next. Take one action step to-
day so you can feel refreshed, relaxed, and rejuvenated.
It’s your time to have fun and enjoy life right now. q

About Bonnie Gortler:

Bonnie Gortler, the Wealth & Well-Being Coach, is a
successful stock market expert who has been instru-
mental in managing multi-million-dollar client portfo-
lios within a top-rated investment firm during her over
35-year corporate career. As the author of “Journey
to Wealth”, Bonnie has made it her mission to share
the importance of risk management and how to en-
joy true financial well-being by applying the tech-
nical and mental sides of investing. Bonnie has an
M.B.A. in Business Administration and is a certified life
coach. Visit BonnieGortler.com to learn more about
investing, well-being, and personal development.