Try To Look On The Bright Side Of Life!
I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now write down on a piece of paper, what thoughts fill your head. Would you label them as positive, or negative?
Now let's say you are walking down the street with these thoughts. Do you think anyone who would meet you would be able to tell you what’s on your mind?
The answer to number one is up to you. But, the answer number two can be pretty generic. Although people will not be able to tell you exactly what you think, they will more or less have an idea of how you are feeling.
Here's another question. When you enter a party filled with friends, do they all fall silent as if something terrible had happened? Or does everybody there perk up as if waiting for something exciting to happen?
You know what? The answer to all these depends on your frame of mind.
Thoughts are very powerful. They affect your general attitude. The attitude you carry reflects on your appearance, too – unless, of course, you are a great actor.
And it doesn't end there. Your attitude can also affect people around you.
The type of attitude you carry depends on you. It can be either positive or negative.
Positive thoughts have a filling effect. They are admittedly invigorating. Plus, the people around the person carrying positive thoughts are usually energized by this type of attitude.
Negative thoughts on the other hand have a sapping effect on other people. Aside from making you look gloomy and sad, negative thoughts can turn a festive gathering into a funeral wake.
A positive attitude attracts people, while a negative attitude repels them. People tend to shy away from those who carry a negative attitude.
We can also define attitude as the way of looking at the world. If you choose to focus on the negative things in the world, more or less you have a negative attitude brewing up. However, if you choose to focus on the positive things, you are more likely carry a positive attitude.
You have much to gain from a very positive attitude. For one, studies have shown that a positive attitude promotes better health. Those with this kind of attitude also have more friends. projecting a positive attitude also helps one to handle stress and problems better than those who have a negative attitude.
A positive attitude begins with a healthy self-image. If you will love the way you are and are satisfied, confident, and self-assured, you also make others are around feel the same way.
A negative attitude, on the other hand, has, of course, an opposite effect. So, carrying a negative attitude has a twofold drawback. You feel bad about yourself, and you make others feel the same way.
If you want to have a positive attitude, you have to feature healthy thoughts. This is probably very hard to do nowadays since, all around us, the media feeds us nothing but negative thoughts. A study shows that for every 14 things a parent says to his or her child, only one is positive. This is truly a saddening thought.
If you want a healthier outlook in life, you need to think happy thoughts, and you have to hear positive things as well. So, what can you do? Well, for starters, you could see a funny movie, you could play with children, spend some time telling jokes with friends. All these activities fill you with positive stimuli, which in turn promotes positive attitude.
Although it is impossible to keep ourselves from the negative things around us, you can still carry a positive attitude by focusing on the good things, the positive things in life.
And this positive attitude you now carry can be of benefit to other people. Sometimes when other people feel down, the thing people mostly do is try to give them advice. But sometimes, all they need is somebody to sit by them, and listen to them. If you have a positive attitude you may be able to cheer them up without even having to say anything.
If positive attitude is really great, why do people choose to adopt a negative attitude instead? One who carries a negative attitude may be actually sending a signal for attention. Before you get me wrong, feeling sad, angry, or gloomy is not wrong itself. But dwelling on these thoughts for far too long is not healthy either. There is a time to mourn.
As always, if you are beset by troubles, even in your darkest hour, focus on the good things in life, you will always have hope. Problems become something you can overcome.
You do not have much to lose by adopting a healthy, positive attitude. Studies show that such an attitude actually retards aging, makes you healthier, helps you develop a better stress coping mechanism, and has a very positive effect on all the people you meet every day. So, what's not to like about a positive attitude? Adopt one today.
Don’t Worry, Be happy!!
Almost everyone have heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferiin's simple message surely made a lot of people by telling them not to worry.
Living a happy, resilient and optimistic life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy actually protects you from the stresses of life. Stress is linked to top causes of death such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.
One of the better things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always find solace in the knowledge that it too would change.
Social networks or relationships are essential to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid clashes, constant arguments, and let go of all kinds of resentments. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to understand the situation and you might just get along with well with others.
Happiness is actually found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and also more healthy.
To be happy is relatively easy, just decide to be a happy person. Abraham Lincoln observed that most people for most of the time can choose how happy or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their outlook to be. The choice is simple really, choose to be happy.
There are several ways by which you can do this.
Being grateful is a great attitude. We have so much to be thankful for. Thank the taxi driver for bringing you home safely, thank the cook for a wonderful dinner and thank the guy who cleans your windows. Also thank the mailman for bringing you your mails, thank the policeman for making your place safe and thank God for being alive.
News is stressful. Get less of it. Some people just can't start their day without their daily dose of news. Try and think about it, 99% of the news we hear or read is bad news. Starting the day with bad news does not seem to be a sensible thing to do.
A religious connection is also recommended. Being part of a religious group with its singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations foster inner peace.
Manage your time. Time is invaluable and too important to waste. Time management can be viewed as a list of rules that involves scheduling, setting goals, planning, creating lists of things to do and prioritizing. These are the core basics of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These basic skills can be fine tuned further to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.
Laugh and laugh heartily everyday. Heard a good joke? Tell your friends or family about it. As they also say -'Laughter is the best medicine'.
Express your feelings, affections, friendship and passion to people around you. They will most likely reciprocate your actions. Try not to keep pent up anger of frustrations, this is bad for your health. Instead find ways of expressing them in a way that will not cause more injury or hurt to anyone.
Working hard brings tremendous personal satisfaction. It gives a feeling of being competent in finishing our tasks. Accomplishments are necessary for all of us, they give us a sense of value. Work on things that you feel worthy of your time.
Learning is a joyful exercise. Try and learn something new everyday. Learning also makes us expand and broaden our horizons. And could also give us more opportunities in the future.
Run, jog, walk and do other things that your body was made for. Feel alive.
Avoid exposure to negative elements like loud noises, toxins and hazardous places.
These are the few simple things you can do everyday to be happy.
And always remember the quote from Abraham Lincoln, he says that, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be."
Do You Become More Depressed During The Winter?
If you suffer from SAD syndrome or seasonal affective disorder you are not alone. Like most people I have periods of time where my stress levels seem to increase and the winter months are definately one of them. And with the winter on it's way and the thought of cold rainy weather and shorter darker days ahead, well in the UK any way, I thought I would search for some inspirational products to help us all through to the spring. And while I was searching a colleagues website I found a supurb weekly newsletter by Gary Simpson, which is totally FREE to join at the moment, called "Zenspirational Thoughts".
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Look After Your Mental Health Too!
Today I would like to focus on a very common, but very distressing problem faced by millions of people all over the world every day. You may ask what I am talking about here? Well I am talking about Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders.
Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders:
What are they and do you have One?
There are a number of stressful medical conditions affecting people, but one of the broadest topics is anxiety disorders. Millions suffer from anxiety disorders to some degree or another, and the specific disorders vary greatly from person to person. Anxiety orders grow progressively worse without treatment, so if you think you may be suffering from one of these illnesses, see your doctor immediately.
One of the most common kinds of anxiety disorders is panic attacks. This disorder is one in which the person can have unexpected panic attacks frequently. These attacks can have a range of intensities, and they can be controlled with medical care and behavioral control. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is also very common. With this anxiety disorder, the sufferer has uncontrollable and unwanted urges to perform a certain task, such as brushing their hair a certain number of times, or repeatedly washing their hands.
There are also types of anxiety disorders that do not have to do with genetic conditions. The most readily available examples of this are from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) victims. These anxiety disorder patients have persistent frightening thoughts and memories of an event that was extremely stressful, such as a car accident or of a military battle.
Phobias also fall under the category of anxiety disorders. People can fear a number of things, including small spaces (claustrophobia), spiders (arachnophobia), or any number of other frightening experiences. Phobias are usually irrational and ca be very intense, and being close to the feared item, or being placed in the feared situation will usually cause a panic attack.
Many people suffering from an anxiety disorder are simply diagnosed with GAD, or Generalize Anxiety Disorder. GAD is a condition in which the person is experiencing anxiety and worry in levels higher than typical, but they are not having panic attacks or experiencing other medical conditions.
Anxiety disorders can affect all people, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, or gender. The good news is that the medical treatment for these disorders is getting more and more refined every day. The key is to catch the anxiety disorder problem before it begins to ruin your life. A doctor can than help you treat your condition in order to help you regain or maintain in control of your life. It is absolutely crucial to see a doctor. Each anxiety disorder is different, and each specific disorder is different within each person experiencing it. If you truly want to do what is best for your body, see a doctor about anxiety disorders at the slightest inclination that something is wrong.
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Ten Great Skin Care Tips.
Healthy skin is really one of the most important ingredients for beauty-enhancement. This article on skin care tips is an effort to bring the 10 of the best skin care tips to you. The list of skin care tips has been restricted to 10 because anything more that that would not only be difficult to remember, but also shadow the more important skin care tips. So let’s see what these top ten skin care tips are:
1. Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care tips. It is so important because not every skin care product suits everyone. In fact, all the skin care products specify the type of skin they cater to.
2. ‘Drink plenty of water’. This will not serve to keep your skin moist, but it will help with the improvement of your health in general, and of course it will improve your skin too. Drinking a lot of water may seem a bit inconvenient at times, due to more trips to the loo, but this is an important skin care tip.
3. Cleanse your skin regularly, once or twice daily would be good. This is a very effective skin care tip that helps to cleanse your skin of the dirt and other harsh elements. Cleansing is especially important when you have been outside, and where you will have been exposed to pollutants and dust. This skin care tip also advocates the use of Luke warm water for cleansing, since hot and cold water can both cause damage to your skin.
4. Be gentle, after all it’s your skin. Do not scrub or exfoliate your skin too harshly or too often. Similarly, don’t apply too much or too many skin care products, this is a must follow skin care tip.
5. Keep your skin moist at all times. This is one of the most important skin care tips. Do not let your skin get dry, as dryness causes the outer layer of your skin to break, leading to a rough and less attractive appearance. Use moisturisers or emollients. Moisturisers work best when applied while the skin is still damp, as it seals the moisture in.
6. Avoid the use of soap on your face. Soap should only be used from the neck downwards. A small but important skin care tip.
7. Use sunscreen to protect yourself from sun’s harmful UV radiation. You can use daytime moisturisers that have sunscreen built into them. Use them even when it’s cloudy. UV radiation has been known to cause skin cancer, so follow this skin care tip without fail.
8. A bit of dailyexercise and a good nights sleep are essential too, not just for skin care but for your health as a whole. Lack of sleep can lead to formation of wrinkles below your eyes and lack of exercise can cause your skin to slack. Also it is a fact that exercise and sleep help one to cope with stress. So besides being a skin care tip, this is also a health care tip.
9. Treat skin problems with care. This skin care tip is about not ignoring any skin problems, but about consulting your dermatologist before you use any skin care product to avoid harming your skin even more.
10. Beat your stress. The harmful effects of stress are known to everyone, but sometimes it is necessary to state the obvious too and so this skin care tip found its place at the end. Yes, stress does harm skin, so take a break and rest or indulge in a warm relaxing bubble bath or just have an early night to bed!
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