When is Being Red and Fat a Sign of Good Health?

Christmas is around the corner, and as usual, we've been inundated with Santa Claus. Actually, I've seen Santa Claus around since I was a kid, so he's been with me pretty much my whole life. When I think of Santa, a fat, round, red guy comes to mind, and not a spokesperson for healthy living. 

Yet AARP created an interesting twist with Santa by making a list of why he's actually healthy in "Claus and Effect". Have you ever thought of Santa as being the picture of health? I sure haven't, but AARP has come up with some ways we can be inspired by him so that we can be healthy too. The tips include generosity ("hand out toys"), sitting less ("climbing chimneys"), and having a pet ("get a reindeer"). 

It just goes to show that everything old can become new again if we learn to repackage something. So as you run around stressed out and enjoying treats, think of Santa. If he can be considered healthy, then we can too. And it's also a good time to think about how you can reinvent your media message to be fresh and ready for the new year.

 

Merry Christmas!