As a year draws to a close, most people take some time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the coming year.
While exercise, weight loss and eating better often top most of the list, we’ve come up with some solutions inspired by our furry companions (real friends). will want to follow).
Plus, some involve your dog or cat.
New Year’s Resolution
Drink more water.
Have you heard of the 8×8 rule?
Medical experts introduce Adults drink 8 8-ounce glasses of water per day. Studies have shown that people who drink less than half a gallon of water per day may experience headaches, decreased energy and concentration.
Just like your pet, you should always have fresh water available and drink it throughout the day.
Interesting facts: Dogs should drink 1 ounce of water for every pound they weigh each day, the same is true for humans.
Play more, worry less.
The best way to eliminate stress is to spend more time with your pet. Simply petting your dog or cat releases the “love hormone,” oxytocin.
Besides the fun they bring us, they really keep us going by encouraging us to play with them. How many times a day does your cat lunge at you or race up and down the hallway?
Walk more.
Have you noticed how excited Fido gets when you say the word “walk”? Do you feel that way?
Walking is great for you and your dog. It helps you lose weight, improve heart health, strengthen bones and muscles, boost energy and the list goes on.
Start by increasing your walking time each day slightly until you reach your desired 10,000 steps per day or 5 miles.
Live in the moment.
Dogs and cats don’t worry about what happened yesterday or what will happen tomorrow, instead enjoying every minute of every day. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
Put down your phone and take the time to smell the flowers and enjoy the little things in life.
As American writer Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Quote: “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you will look back and realize they were the big things.”
Love unconditionally.
There is no better example of how to love unconditionally than dogs and cats. They love people with all their heart and are quick to forgive. They are not vindictive and never go to bed angry.
As you can clearly see, we can learn a lot from our furry friends.
We wish all our customers a very happy and healthy new year!
