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Happiness – How Can a Healthy Lifestyle Make You Happy?

Happiness – How Can a Healthy Lifestyle Make You Happy?

How to Cheer Things Up with Healthy Lifestyle Choices!

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I don’t know a thing about you …

 but I bet you desire happiness in life.

Having a bright, cheerful life is an achievable goal for everyone.

However, that being said, it is not easy to achieve for everyone …

For some people it requires a little extra work to get life into balance.

Happiness is a Battle for Many

There are unfortunately, many that battle stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Others are scarred by trials in life. And add to this a lack of sleep, poor nutrition, an unhealthy diet, and virtually no exercise and it becomes quite obvious why there is no smiling going on in this group of people.

If you fall into the previously mentioned group, you’ll be ‘happy’ to know there is help to cheer things up.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices are a Must

Living a healthy lifestyle goes hand-in-hand with your level of happiness in life. Your physical health affects not only your personal self-image, but also your mental health. And your spiritual condition directs many of the decisions you make in regards to priority and balance in your life.

Resources are around every corner when it comes to learning about diet, fitness, nutrition, and building a positive self-image. These things all impact how you feel. Study up on the areas you are weak in and take steps to improve. Keeping them in balance is key to a happier you.

The state of your physical health, mental and emotional health, and spiritual health all work together. Making healthy choices creates a positive cycle so that as you become happier you are also encouraged to make healthier choices.

Consider Your Spiritual Condition

God created us to be happy people that are filled with a joy and love for life. With God we can be more than just happy but find true joy. Choosing to focus on all the good God has provided in our lives can help overcome a sense of unhappiness. There is no greater help to rise above negative circumstances, than the help that comes from God.

“You will show me the path of life: in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
– Psalm 16:11

Your next step? To take what you’ve just learned and start making healthy lifestyle choices in your life. Step-by-step begin to replace the negatives with the positives. Work to keep things in balance and you’ll find it much easier to be a happy person. Seek God and ask for help and enjoy a life full of laughter and happiness.

May your life be balanced, happy, and full of growing prosperity!

God bless you –
Cheers,
Brenda

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How to Tell if You Are a Positive Thinker? Take This Test!

Self-Improvement – How to Tell if You Are a Positive Thinker? Take This Test!

The Power of Positive Thinking to Help You Get Happy & Attract Success!

Self-improvement requires adjusting your attitude and becoming a positive thinker. You’ve probably heard that statement a hundred times before. And it is true.

“If you are going to think: Think big.”  –  Donald Trump

Positive Attitude TestIn fact, as you practice using positive thinking, you will find that things begin to change for you.

Sometimes the change is so gradual you don’t notice anything at all, until one day someone else points out that you seem different. They may ask if you’ve gotten a new outfit, changed your hair, lost weight, or started dating someone new?

Tapping into positive thinking not only makes you happier, 🙂 but it also makes you more attractive; the kind of person others want to be around.

There are some common signs of positively charged people.

How to Tell if You Are a Positive Thinker?

Check out the following list to see if any of these sound familiar, and help gauge your progress and see what you have to look forward to.
 
You Know You’re on the Right Track When:

1.) Your long drive to work flew by so fast, you questioned why it ever bothered you in the first place.

2.) You spent twenty-two minutes waiting in line at the bank, on your half hour lunch break, and your day wasn’t ruined and your life didn’t end.

3.) The gas station attendant gives you the wrong amount of change back; you point it out with a friendly smile and he happily corrects the mistake.

4.) The long awaited repair part for your vehicle finally arrived at the dealership after two weeks on backorder, only to discover it was the wrong size. You are so patient and understanding about the mistake, when the dealership calls, they give you a significant discount on the repair service.

5.) Throughout the day, when you catch a reflection of yourself in a mirror, you’re smiling and you don’t think you look like an ugly duckling.

6.) You don’t hear the timer go off and dinner in the oven gets burnt to a crisp, yet somehow you quickly throw something together that turns out better than you originally planned.

7.) Unexpectedly you find yourself with generous free time on your hands, and lots of enjoyable things to do with it, including the energy needed to do them.

8.) You realize the last time you let yourself think “I can’t” was while thinking: “I can’t believe how blessed I am to have all these wonderful things happening to me!”

Well how did you do? Did you recognize yourself in any of these? Or are you looking forward to the day you do?

Regardless of your current level, a key to keep in mind is that the most positive, powerful, life changing thing you can meditate and think on is the Word of God. In Psalm chapter one it says that those who meditate and obey God’s Word are blessed and whatever they do prospers.

Make no mistake about it; positive thinking has the power to change your life. As you continue to use this technique in your life, you will find you don’t have to put much effort into achieving what you want. Positive thoughts put the law of attraction into motion and begin to manifest abundant success in your life.

May your thoughts be positive and your life full of growing prosperity!

Cheers,
Brenda

P.S. So how did you score? Are you reaping the benefits of a positive attitude? Does maintaining a positive attitude come easy for you, 🙂 or do you find yourself quick to snap at others everywhere you go 🙁 ?

Feel free to leave your comments and compare your results with others…

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How to Improve Your Skin in Just 5 Days with the Right Body Creams!

How to Improve Your Skin in Just 5 Days with the Right Body Creams!

Skin Care: Discover 3 key natural ingredients to look for in body lotion and creams that will improve your skin!

Skin care is vital to maintaining a healthy, youthful appearance. I mention healthy first because as you know, skin is an organ and your body’s first line of defense. Taking care of it is key and proper nutrition and the right body creams are important.

Natural Skin CareIt never fails, when not taken care of properly; it soon becomes clearly visible that there is a problem. On the other hand, when properly taken care of, with the right body lotion and creams, the result is a youthful glow.

Don’t you just hate it when your skin starts to become visibly dry and wrinkled? Or displays discolored blotching, flaking, and or undue oiliness and large pores?

Once you discover the effective, natural ingredients that should be in your body creams, you’ll also discover how to get visible improvement in just days.

Keeping on top of the latest technology is time consuming and sampling the latest products gets expensive. Especially with over hyped, over priced products that are all too common on the market. The information and resources provided here are meant to help you in your search.

The following natural ingredients have been found to work quickly and effectively for all skin types:

PROTEIN

The first ingredient is keratin, which is a protein that is vital to the skin. Unfortunately, most body creams that contain this have a form of keratin that has been through a process called hydrolyzation and limited in its effectiveness.

Functional Keratin™ is a recent break through by the New Zealand company; Keratec. This form of keratin is similar to that found in human skin and goes to work stimulating the production of new cells. The reduction of wrinkles, redness from inflammation, and increased firmness and moisture retention are common results from applying this ingredient.

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Phytessence Wakame is the next ingredient you want to look for. This a powerful antioxidant derived from sea kelp. It is packed with minerals and B vitamins and aids in healing irritation and increasing elasticity.

ANTIOXIDANTS

The final ingredient I want to mention is CoEnzymeQ10. There is a special form of this antioxidant now available that is highly effective called Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10. It has the ability to penetrate deeply to dramatically effect wrinkles as a key benefit.

There is a lot of research and exciting information about these natural elements and how they can benefit you. I was only able to highlight them today, but could have gone on and on about them.

Your goal? To start utilizing these powerfully tested natural ingredients in your skin care regimen. Enjoy improvement in less than a week when you choose the right body lotion and creams.

May your health be optimum and your life full of growing prosperity!

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. For additional research and skin care products full of highly concentrated, natural ingredients, I recommend checking out: Xtend-Life’s Womans Skincare Overview

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Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good by Joe Barry

Guest article “Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good” by Joe Barry

How to Overcome and be Free from Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good

If you suffer from…

  • Palpitations
  • A pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate
  • Sweating
  • Trembling or shaking
  • Shortness of breath
  • A choking sensation
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Nausea or stomach cramps
  • Derealization (a feeling of unreality)
  • Fear of losing control or going crazy
  • Fear of dying Numbness or a tingling sensation
  • Chills or hot flashes

(Source: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) 2000 Washington, DC.)

…then you’ve experienced firsthand some of the possible symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. If you are reading this page because a loved one suffers from these symptoms and you are trying to understand or help, it’s hard to appreciate what they go through.

Just try to imagine what it feels like to experience one, if you can.

Here is a typical example:

Standing in a supermarket queue, it’s been a long wait but only one customer to go before you make it to the cashier. Wait, what was that sensation? An unpleasant feeling forms in your throat, your chest feels tighter, now a sudden shortness of breath, and what do you know—your heart skips a beat. “Please, God, not here.”

A quick scan of the territory—is it threatening? Four unfriendly faces queue behind, one person in front. Pins and needles seem to prick you through your left arm, you feel slightly dizzy, and then the explosion of fear as you dread the worst. You are about to have a panic attack.

There is no doubt in your mind now that this is going to be a big one. Okay, focus: Remember what you have been taught, and it is time now to apply the coping techniques. Begin the deep breathing exercise your doctor recommended. In through the nose, out through the mouth.

Think relaxing thoughts, and again, while breathing in, think “Relax,” and then breathe out. But it doesn’t seem to be having any positive effect; in fact, just concentrating on breathing is making you feel self-conscious and more uptight.

Okay, coping technique 2:

Gradual muscle relaxation. Tense both shoulders, hold for 10 seconds, then release. Try it again. No; still no difference. The anxiety is getting worse and the very fact that you are out of coping techniques worsens your panic. If only you were surrounded by your family, or a close friend were beside you so you could feel more confident in dealing with this situation.

Now, the adrenaline is really pumping through your system, your body is tingling with uncomfortable sensations, and now the dreaded feeling of losing complete control engulfs your emotions. No one around you has any idea of the sheer terror you are experiencing. For them, it’s just a regular day and another frustratingly slow queue in the supermarket.

You are out of options. Time for Plan C.

The most basic coping skill of all is “fleeing.” Excuse yourself from the queue; you are slightly embarrassed as it is now that it is your turn to pay. The cashier is looking bewildered as you leave your shopping behind and stroll towards the door. There is no time for excuses—you need to be alone. You leave the supermarket and get into your car to ride it out alone. Could this be the big one? The one you fear will push you over the edge mentally and physically. Ten minutes later the panic subsides.

It’s 10:30 a.m. How are you going to make it through the rest of the day?

If you suffer from panic or anxiety attacks, the above scenerio probably sounds very familiar. It may have even induced feelings of anxiety and panic just reading it. The particular situations that trigger your panic and anxiety may differ; maybe the bodily sensations are a little different. Or maybe it happened to you for the first time on a plane, in the dentist chair, or even at home, while doing nothing in particular.

If you have ever had what has become known as a “panic attack,” take comfort in the fact that you are by no means alone.

A panic attack always comes with the acute sense of impending doom. You feel you are either about to lose your mind or one of your vital bodily functions is about to cease functioning and you will end your days right there among the canned goods and frozen food.

You are by no means alone; you’re not even one in a million. In America, it is estimated that almost 5% of the population suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. For some, it may be the infrequent panic attacks that only crop up in particular situations-like when having to speak in front of others, while, for other people, it can be so frequent and recurring that it inhibits them from leaving their home. Frequent panic attacks often develop into what medical physicians refer to as an “anxiety disorder.”

One of the first steps to regaining control of your life is getting helpful information. This site will give you that, and more.

The beginning of your recovery starts here. What you will learn is that there is a very good chance you are about to end the cycle of panic attacks in your life. You will learn not only to regain the carefree life you remember once having, but will also gain new confidence in living. Your answer to living free from “panic” or “anxiety attacks” is at hand.

This site demonstrates that the panic and anxiety that you have experienced will be the very key to your courage and success.

Begin the road to recovery by browsing through the site. While many of you may have read almost everything you can possibly read relating to panic and anxiety I assure you this site offers something very effective.

Did you know…?

The key difference between someone who is cured of panic attacks and those who are not is really very simple. The people who are cured no longer fear panic attacks. I’ll try to show you how to be one of these people as well.

Panic Away by Joe BarryWhat if I told you the trick to ending panic and anxiety attacks is to want to have one. That sounds strange, even contradictory, but let me explain.

The trick to panic attacks is wanting to have one-the wanting pushes it away. Can you have a panic attack in this very second? No!

You know the saying that “what you resist, persists.” Well that saying applies perfectly to fear. If you resist a situation out of fear, the fear around that issue will persist. How do you stop resisting–you move directly into it, into the path of the anxiety, and by doing so it cannot persist.

In essence what this means is that if you daily voluntarily seek to have a panic attack, you cannot have one. Try in this very moment to have a panic attack and I will guarantee you cannot. You may not realize it but you have always decided to panic. You make the choice by saying this is beyond my control.

Another way to appreciate this is to imagine having a panic attack as like standing on a cliff’s edge. The anxiety seemingly pushes you closer to falling over the edge.

To be rid of the fear you must metaphorically jump. You must jump off the cliff edge and into the anxiety and fear and all the things that you fear most.

How do you jump? You jump by wanting to have a panic attack. You go about your day asking for anxiety and panic attacks to appear.

Your real safety is the fact that a panic attack will never harm you. That is medical fact. You are safe, the sensations are wild but no harm will come to you. Your heart is racing but no harm will come to you. The jump becomes nothing more than a two foot drop! Perfectly safe.
Learn more: panicportal.com 

Joe Barry is an international panic disorder coach. His informative site on all issues related to panic and anxiety attacks can be found here: panicportal.com 

This article is copywritten material and requires permission from the author to republish.

If you or someone you know is suffering from panic and anxiety attacks, I recommend looking at Joe Barry’s Panic Away system and resources.

Be free to live the full life God intends you to live!

Soar higher,
Brenda

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How Can Healthy Lifestyle Choices Boost Your Personal Image?

How Can Healthy Lifestyle Choices Boost Your Personal Image?

Tips on Taking Care of Your Spirit, Mind, and Body

Live Healthy Live for GodSelf-esteem plays a vital role in success. Don’t let a dwarfed self-image hold you back from being all that you are capable of.  How you see yourself has to do with the condition of your spirit, mind, and body. You are a package deal and you need to boost your self-esteem with healthy lifestyle choices daily.

It’s no secret that what we see when we look in the mirror effects our self-esteem. If the body reflected is at its ideal weight, with a clear complexion, well groomed, and dressed well, it is much easier to go through the day with powerful confidence to take on the world.

Yet, when the opposite is reflected, not only does our self-esteem plunge, but there is usually the stress of carrying around physical and emotional pain from the present condition of our body.

Take care of your body and make healthy choices on a daily basis.

Eat a healthy balanced diet, exercise and eliminate the intake of harmful substances. We are surrounded with a wealth of information on how to feed and exercise our body for optimum performance. No more excuses here. Just start where you are and make baby steps daily so that it becomes a lifestyle. The reward is worth it.

Renew your mind daily.

Monitor what you watch and listen to. What you put in is what you’ll get out. If you fill it with stress, fear, and all that is failing, you’ll experience that in your life. Fill your mind with positive, uplifting, words, thoughts, and pictures to make that become your reality.

In Proverbs 23:7 it says; ‘As a man thinks in his heart, so is he’.  And this leads me to the next point, the condition of your spirit or heart.

Guard your heart.

Your dominating thoughts get planted in your heart and become your reality. This is so important! Decide how you want your life to look, be, and feel. Then play that movie of your desired life in your head daily. Choose to fill your mind with healthy thoughts and images. Don’t forget to speak them and you’ll not only help block out the negative thoughts that want to trip you up, you’ll discover your confidence begin to rise.

Case in point: Healthy lifestyle choices give us the opportunity to operate at maximum performance. Eat right, exercise, monitor what you watch, listen to, and speak. Learn to love and laugh often. Do the best with what you have and begin where you are. Soon you’ll uncover the powerful, real you inside yourself as you boost your self-esteem.

May your healthy lifestyle choices bring you a life full of growing prosperity!

Be blessed – Cheers,
Brenda

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