Tips of the Week to Find Wellness Within
January 18, 2009
OK, it’s time for 3 more tips to improve your life. So far I have suggested
drinking more water
stretching
breathing
laughing
connecting with friends &
finding something you’re passionate about and getting in the game
Pretty simple, right? I don’t know about you but it has really made an impact on my life in the past few weeks. I’m feeling more positive and optimistic. If you haven’t been doing these things but want to –”just do it” like the saying goes. Just jump in. This week’s tips have been swirling around in my head for several days. Here they are:
Body-try to eat 5 servings of fruits & veggies every day. This is a big one. You probably will be surprised how few servings you are actually getting. The American Cancer Society had a campagn a few years back-”5 to stay Alive”. This will help you feel more alive, healthy, more full & satisfied and help to cut down on the processed foods you are probably eating too much of.
Mind-another Big one here. Now, I think your first thoughts will be, “how corny” but trust me here. At Least ONCE A DAY when you are looking at your reflection in a mirror, I want you to really look into your own eyes and say, ” I Love You, (insert your name here)”. This will feel very awkward at first, but what can it (giving it a shot) hurt? It can be a very profound experience & may show you just how hard you are on yourself. We must first love ourselves and be comfortable in our own skin before we can be of any use to the world.
Soul-practice an attitude of gratitude. Instead of thinking of how things are tough, how things are not going the way you want, all the things you do not have –practice thinking about and thanking your higher power, the Universe, God (whatever your belief system is) for the things you do have. One saying always comes to mind and I may not have this totally precise– I was feeling sorry for myself because I had no shoes, until I met the man who had no feet. Each of us always has something to be grateful for. For a real kick start watch the movie The Secret www.thesecret.tv.
