How to End 2018 Healthy and Well

2018 is almost over. But it’s not too late to end it on a high note. Why wait until next year to start taking steps to a healthier, better you? Walk into the New Year primed for success, with your head held high and feeling great with these tips to help you end this year healthy and well.

Start planning your goals for next year

Once you have a full picture of your current state of health, you and your doctor can come up with some goals for improving your overall wellness. Whether you need to lose weight or lower your blood pressure, lifestyle changes like diet, exercise and meditation can have a huge impact on your numbers. Talk to your doctor, do some research, then set concrete, achievable goals that you’d like to hit in the next year.

Assess your financial security based on health needs

If you are the primary financial provider for your family, or even if you are only supporting yourself, it’s important to assess what your financial needs will be over the next few years depending on your current health. If your physical exam turns up any health issues that need addressing, or if you have major health events on the horizon such as a planned pregnancy, you will need to make sure you have adequate finances to cover the costs of healthcare and medication for these issues.

Even if you are in great health, assess your emergency funds to see if you have enough finances to cover a terrible accident or a major disease that could easily come your way in the future.

Start securing your financial health

Is your income enough to fund these healthcare costs on top of your regular living expenses? If not, how can you supplement your funds with additional income and wise investments? BPI AIA’s Critical Care Max is a life insurance plan that is designed specifically to help cover the costs of unforeseen illnesses, accidents and healthcare costs. This unit-linked investment plan allows you to grow a health fund, as well as provides additional options for medical reimbursement and hospital confinement benefits.

Step into 2019 by ending 2018 on the right foot

We all know that changing old habits and establishing new ones takes time and effort. Too many resolutions get put off ‘til “after the holidays” or “next year” and then never get off the ground. So now, as the year comes to a close, is the perfect time to start gradually and ramp up to a full effort to improve your health and wellness.

Now that you have set goals to work towards, start identifying the steps you need to take. Should you research and try out different gyms and fitness classes? Maybe you can test a few mindfulness apps to help lower your stress levels. Even with all the holiday parties coming your way, in between events is a good time to start figuring out some healthy recipes that you like and will actually enjoy eating.

AIA Vitality can support you every step of the way by helping you save on an executive check-up and vitality health check, by helping you set goals with rewards along the way, and by granting you incentives within your insurance plan and with partner establishments. By the time 2019 rolls around, you’ll already have put in the legwork, letting you go full steam ahead towards a better and healthier you.

Learn more about Critical Care Max and AIA Vitality by visiting your nearest BPI or BPI Family Savings Bank branch.