If you don't plan for yourself, you'll be apart of someone else's.

$$$ "The biggest secret to financial success or success in any endeavor is to think further ahead than most people do." $$$

We had an awesome "Brown Bag" presentation today at the Sheriff's Office. A speaker came from Mountain West Credit Union came and gave us some great tips about finances. And he challenges us to NOT procrastinate change, but to take what we learned and apply it to ourselves. 

Here were some of the tips that we learned: 

1. Live a cash-only life. Get rid of any debt hanging over your head.

2. Invest properly. Look at your retirement, 401k, and bonds.  

3. Spend within your means. Don't spend more than you make. 

4. Save your money!  

5. Talk to the professionals. Don't be afraid of them, it shouldn't be embarrassing, everyone is going through life and so talk it out with people that you trust. 

6. Be aware of your accounts and potential identity threats. 

7. Plan, plan, and plan. Divide your potential spending into short term, long term and future in order to better anticipate unexpected high spending. 

8. Look at your interest rates and explore ways to lower them so you can pay off debts faster. 

9. Consider your paydays a "celebration day". And reward yourself with a little bit of money. 

10. If you earn a raise, don't spend more, save more money!

At the end of the presentation, he even gave away a $25 gift card! It was well worth the time! Think about what ways you can better your finances!

"Life is 10% of what happens to us and 90% of how we react to it."

Attention to all those reading this blog, you are important to us. And because you are so valuable to the Utah County Health Department, we truly care about you and your health! We know that healthy people equals happy people. We are preparing for the upcoming year and want to cater our activities to your needs! 

We want you to fill out this quick survey to give us a better idea of where you might be in the many aspects of wellness!

Here is a link to the survey, it is completely random, you are not required to place your name, nor will it be recorded, so please answer openly. Your answers will also be confidential. It is only to give us a better idea of program activities for the next year! It will only take you 3-4 minutes! We promise!!

Click here: Wellness Survey

Thanks again!!!!

Do something that your future self will thank you for!

The first fall YOGA class is tomorrow at noon! It should be lots of fun and relaxing all at the same time. Take a minute to "de-stress"! 

3 Reasons you should: 

1. You will LEARN something new. 

2. You could get to KNOW someone new. 

3. You will have FUN.  

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"Yesterday I was so clever, that I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.' -Rumi

It is time to...BEAT the flu bug and get your SHOT!

Did you know? 

As shown in the graph, we are coming up to the time where everyone should get a flu shot! EVERYONE should get a flu shot every season!

3 REASONS why you should GET THE FLU SHOT this season:

1. The flu can cause other health conditions, i.e. diabetes, heart disease, and asthma, to worsen. 

2. By receiving the shot, you will prevent illnesses that can cause you to miss school and work. 

3. The virus changes year to year and so the shot is created for the specific virus that is most common. 

You can get the shot at your local physician, or the health department. Go and get one today!

*Information found from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

"Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time." Steven Wright

The weather is cooling down at night, and it is brisk in the morning. It is the perfect time of year to take a stroll around the neighborhood. Walking is the solution to a bad day, a reason to let go of stress, enjoy the nature all around, and take a minute to breathe fresh air. 

This Saturday, September 20, at 8:30 am, we will be hosting a "Try a Trail" Event. We will begin at the Jordan Parkway Trail in Lehi, Utah. We will have a booth set-up and some giveaways. Take the morning to WALK, TALK, and ENJOY the nature and cool weather. It should be a lot of fun. Bring your family and friends! 

I just don't have time to...

 

The to-do lists are exponentially growing and you are probably thinking, you just have to get through one week at a time. Just keeping up with the basics feels like a great accomplishment, which it actually is! The early mornings, not so nutritious meals, stressful days at work, or late nights are taking their toll. As mentioned in the this months newsletter,

"The key to extraordinary is to MANAGE ENERGY, not just time."

 

 Think about where your time and energy is going, take a look at the diagram below and challenge yourself to make your to-do lists in these boxes.  

Consider these as you do your lists:

Am I focusing on the tasks in Box 1?

How much of my time am I spending in Box 3?

Are there too many things in Box 4 that are weighing me down? 

As you focus on the tasks at hand in Box 1 you will have more time and will have more energy to get the rest of the items done. Challenge yourself! 

 

Do you hear the dinner bell ringing?

You will be LESS likely to have an eating disorder, LESS likely to be overweight and MORE likely to eat healthier food...if you are involved in EATING AS A FAMILY.

Governor Herbert has officially declared SEPTEMBER as, "Healthy Family Meals Month". There will be many activities this month to raise awareness and challenge families to eat together.

5 Ways it will benefit your children:

1. Less Delinquency

2. Greater Academic Achievement

3. Improved Psychological well-being

4. Positive Family Interactions

5. Eat healthier food  

To find recipes, contests, and resources visit utahfamilymeals.org. 

Fall is coming....

The leaves are starting to change which means Fall is here!  The cooler weather makes it perfect for planning some outdoor activities like hiking, biking, walking...whatever you like to do now's the time to do it!

Here's a beautiful picture from the ski lift in Park City on the way to the Alpine Slide.  Perfect time for walking around enjoying the fall colors!

Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather today!

Utah Wildflowers

This is the perfect time of year to hike through the beautiful mountain wildflowers...if you haven't done it before we highly recommend it! It's beautiful!
Last weekend we took a little hike through Albion Meadows on our way to Cecret Lake.  The official wildflower festival was the last week of June but the flowers were still in full bloom and gorgeous!  The lake was gorgeous as well! Looking at pictures it almost looks fake it was so beautiful.
It was such a peaceful  walk through our gorgeous Utah mountains and a hike we highly recommend!
Summer's almost over so get out and enjoy it while you still can...maybe by taking a little trip to Cecret Lake this weekend.....

No time to cook?

Are your summer evenings so busy you don't feel like cooking a healthy dinner?  Or maybe it's just too hot to cook all together!  Click the link for some great quick, easy and no cooking required ideas for dinner tonight!
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/easy_no_cook_dinners?sssdmh=dm17.752260&utm_source=EWTWNL&esrc=nwewtw080514