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By Dani Walker
1) Count the positive. Research at the University of Miami showed that people who literally count their blessings have a greater sense of well-being.
2) Be thankful. People experience a better mood for up to a month after they give a letter of gratitude to someone who has been kind to them. I just sent out 4 thank you cards!!!
3) Make friends. Chronic loneliness is associated with higher rates of high blood pressure, inactivity, smoking & stress, according to several studies. Get a pet if you are not ready to get a friend.
4) Volunteer. People who donate an average of four hours a week to good causes show a greater sense of optimism, self-esteem, and sociability as reported in an Australian study made in February 2009.
5) Focus on the present. It was proven that employees who participate in an eight-week meditation course based on mindfulness, of focusing on the here and now, show less anxiety. In these studies, brain scans showed greater activity in the region associated with happiness even four months after the course ended. Remember that 3 deep breaths are proven to lower your blood pressure and make you feel peaceful.
6) Follow your passion. Have you noticed how, too often, we give up the things we enjoy most and set out for a very narrowed life. Take time for you and what you love. This will only inspire others to do the same.
7) Move. Do some moderate exercising for about an hour each day to ensure a fresh supply of fresh air in your body. This oxygen exchange between blood and air helps speed metabolism, therefore leading to the mobilization of energy from nutrients. Exercise also helps give you a sense of control and can ease depression effectively.
8) Laugh. No doubt that a good laugh helps reduce stress, and maintain a healthy immune system. Laughing also improves arterial blood flow.
9) Tap on your thymus gland. Located in the upper part of the chest behind the breastbone is the thymus gland, a nursery for immune system cells to help fight infection. The unfortunate truth is that the older we get, the smaller this organ shrinks. However, there is an exercise to help stimulate the thymus gland and boost the health of your immune system. Gently tap with your fist on the middle of the breastbone for five minutes every morning.
10) Drink water. Our bodies lose three liters of water daily through urine, perspiration and breathing. Too little fluid in our body inhibits the efficient working of the blood and lymph systems which reduces energy and contributes to a sluggish feeling. Eight to ten glasses a day is recommended. It is best room temperature & PLEASE filter!
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Dani
Sassy, classy and kick a$$y Marketing Muse with a passion for living life well. Author/Creator: Education Beats Medication Wellness Series & My Money My Vote Ambassador. I help solopreneurs build their online brand with less stress & more success.