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How we look and how we feel go hand-in-hand.
Maybe now we're more determined to shed some of that extra
cold weather padding as warmer weather unfolds. Or we're just
looking for ways to enhance our overall mood and well-being.
You already know about proper exercise, eating healthfully
and drinking more water to rejuvenate all of you-- body, mind
and soul.
Here are some more ideas to boost
your energy and give your day more bounce!
• Cultivate a garden
Men and women alike report the rewards of gardening
to enhance their appreciation of beauty, for relaxation and
staying in shape. Not only does it feel good to garden, there
is something tangible for all that elbow grease. Fragrances
and beauty surround you and not only give you and your family
hours of pleasure, birds and insects are also your ardent
admirers.
• Cultivate social relationships
They're not just for women. Having a social
and business network to share your ideas and sentiments helps
you stay current in your field, benefit from the feedback
of others and boost your morale. A feeling of belonging enhances
how we see ourselves and can make a difference in how we approach
each day and our lives. • Cultivate your attitude
You have a choice in how you react to what
happens to you. Try-out new approaches to people and situations
and you may get very different results. They may be just what
you're looking for. Your attitude can make or break your day
so do pay attention to what side of the bed you get up on.
Take stock of your attitude. If it doesn't reel in some satisfying
event, worthwhile feeling or alter your mood for the better,
than change it. More helpful tips to feed your body,
mind & spirit:
• Sing in the shower
• Keep a daily Journal
• Spend time in nature
• Make a date with your
kids
• Get rid of closet clutter
• Read a book
• Write a poem or a thank
you note to someone (even to you)
• Laugh and smile every
day
• Give someone else a reason
to smile
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White, 2006.
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