Do you only think about self-care when you’re already in trouble? You want to eat healthier because your doctor says you need to lower your cholesterol, or you decide to start meditating because job stress is keeping you up at night. Self-care is more effective when it’s an ongoing part of your life. Otherwise, you’re stuck trying to catch up, and you may increase your risk for many serious health conditions. Almost 80 percent of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes could be prevented with … [Read More...] about The Proactive Path to Self-Care
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The Art of Expressing Gratitude
Gratitude isn’t a common habit, but without gratitude, life is more challenging than it needs to be. Feeling grateful resets your perspective, and this is a gift you can give yourself each day. If you find yourself feeling pessimistic or overwhelmed, a little gratitude can get your attitude back on the right track. Gratitude is free, enjoyable, and effective. Practice gratitude each day with these actions: 1. Write it down. Make a daily habit of writing down a few things that you can be … [Read More...] about The Art of Expressing Gratitude
10 Reasons to be More Forgiving
Forgiveness is Good for the Soul It’s not always easy to be forgiving. In fact, there are times when you might wish the worst for another person. However, this is a mistake. So much time and energy are wasted by holding a grudge. Most of the time, the other person doesn’t even know you’re thinking about them. They’ve already moved on. It can be maddening, but there is an easy solution: Complete forgiveness. Challenging? Yes, but essential. Why is forgiving someone so … [Read More...] about 10 Reasons to be More Forgiving
Say Goodbye to Complaining
We complain because we hope it will lighten our burdens, but it usually makes them feel heavier. We start exaggerating our troubles, and our gloom spreads to those around us. Pretty soon, minor irritations loom larger, and our health may decline. In fact, a famous study by Stanford University found that complaining may be more dangerous than you think. Their research showed that complaining shrinks your hippocampus, thereby reducing your memory and problem-solving abilities. It also … [Read More...] about Say Goodbye to Complaining
A Busy Person’s Guide to Making Your Life More Fulfilling and Purposeful
If your life isn’t as fulfilling as you’d like, you probably aren’t making fulfillment a high priority. To maximize anything in your life, whether it be your health, income, or fun, it has to be a priority. You can restructure your life and make fulfillment one of your most important objectives. Fulfillment might be a lot closer than you realize! Get more of what you want out of each day with these strategies: 1. Identify the things that bring you fulfillment. It’s hard to have a life … [Read More...] about A Busy Person’s Guide to Making Your Life More Fulfilling and Purposeful