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Nutition

3 things I learned

The first thing I learned is the importance of eating right. Both my body and mind need good nutrition to run effectively. My parents always told me to "Eat a lot of veggies, finish all your food, and drink lots of water" but they never educated me thoroughly about the importance of nutrition. Like a traditional Vietnamese family, we have three meals a day, and I was taught to never leave any rice behind. However, I learned that in order to keep energy up consistently, it is recommended that you eat three to six small meals daily. I've learned that consuming carbohydrates make you sleepy and sluggish, while consuming protein boosts your energy level. More than anything, in your counseling 20 classes, I've learned the importance of eating breakfast! It is recommended that breakfast be consumed approximately an hour after waking up when your metabolism begins to speed up. Not only that, but I've also learned to consume a variety of foods. Eating different types of foods will ensure that I get all the protein, minerals and vitamins that I need to make sure my energy levels are consistent. Practicing good nutritional behavior promotes maintaining a healthy weight while reducing the risk of cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, heart disease and obesity. This is important to me and my loved ones because I don't want to be the poster child for "Super size me" nor do I want to die early leaving behind a big bill rather than a big WILL. Your counseling 20 class has encouraged me to take the first stepping stone to success, taking care of myself.

The second thing I learned is the importance of communication. Not listening to the other person while hearing only what you want to hear and waiting until your turn can get you in trouble. Not only is it not mentally healthy or attractive, but not training yourself to listen can cause more anger and misunderstanding. As I read through the bullets that list factors that block communication, I do find...