Healthy Living Secrets

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited of what could go right!

One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm.

“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”

Give a compliment.
Research shows that it will make you feel more fulfilled to perform acts of kindness.
A short, simple way to brighten someone's day while giving a boost to your own happiness is to offer a sincere compliment.
Catch the attention of the person and say it with a smile so that they know that you mean it. Perhaps you're surprised at how good it makes you feel.

Be Grateful.
Begin each day by remembering one thing for which you are grateful. When you're brushing your teeth, you can do this or just wait for the snoozing alarm to go off.
Try keeping an eye out for fun stuff in your life while you go about your day. They can be major stuff, like realizing that you are loved by others or getting a well-deserved promotion.

Look how far you came.
Next, consider the advances you have made. You've actually taken several strides forward, even though it doesn't sound like it. Baby steps bring about lasting life changes. While you may not have accomplished your desired target, you may have made some strides during the process and learned more about yourself!

Hug More!
To relieve tension, a direct, heart-to-heart hug lasting about ten to twenty seconds a day helps. A slightly longer embrace allows oxytocin, a bonding "feel good" hormone, to be released. And I don't think modern humans do this often enough. Human contact can be soothing, but often we just have our pets available to hug in these days of pandemic lockout, and that's all right, too.

Surprise Others.
How amazing does it feel to make a smile out of someone? That feels pretty good, huh? Surprise your loved ones or friends now and again, with a present, a city night out, or by providing support while you know they would use it.

Practice meditation.
There are several meditation techniques to try. Movement, concentration, spirituality, or a mixture of all three may be involved.
It doesn't have to be complex meditation. For 5 minutes, it can be as easy as sitting quietly with your own thoughts. As a form of meditation, even the deep breathing exercises described earlier can help.

When you have a dream that you can't let go of, trust your instincts and pursue it. But remember: Real dreams take work, They take patience, and sometimes they require you to dig down very deep. Be sure you're willing to do that.