Have you ever noticed that if you don’t feel good, then nobody else can feel good around you?
Have you also noticed that if you’re eating badly or stop working out you get depressed?
Then you may not be motivated to stay positive, which in turn affects your emotional well being. A whole cascade of moodiness seeps in and you really don’t feel like doing much.
Sound familiar?
When you find yourself off track and wondering how to get back to feeling peaceful, fulfilled, and happy, try these 3 tips:
1. Make health the focus.
In a University of Michigan study, women over 40 who exercised for health rather than solely focusing on losing pounds, not only stayed with the program longer but they shed more weight too. Being health minded also leads to better self esteem, and less stress.
Find a fitness regime that works for you and stay committed to it. Make longevity your goal by understanding what exercise does inside you, not just how great it makes you look. Sure, having a fit and trim body will motivate you, but don’t lose sight of the long term benefits as well.
2. Put yourself first.
More than ever, with the busy life you lead and all the responsibilities you handle, time for yourself is ESSENTIAL. Recently a woman friend of mine told me she felt guilty when she put herself first.
We talked about this and came up with a great analogy. On an airplane we’re all taught to put our own oxygen mask on first BEFORE putting one on your child. See my point?
Women are the heartbeat of the home and often the workplace, too. If we don’t take great care of ourselves, everyone around us suffers.
Scientists at the University of Zurich in Switzerland report that even small amounts of self care prompt the release of the feel-good brain chemical dopamine. It’s also been shown that good cheer is contagious! For every jolly person in your circle, your own happiness quotient rises by 9%. Don’t you just love what scientists study and discover!
3. Keep laughing with those you love.
In one poll 73% of couples ranked sharing laughter as the top way to feel closer. Playful banter cements bonds! Also, 50 years of research confirms that laughing reduces stress and activates T lymphocytes and other immune cells to fight off colds and the flu.
Use these three strategies to bring on bliss, peace and an overall feeling of well-being!
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