Finances-
Eliminate debt : be ruthless about this-
Take a look at where you are currently spending-
Tighten up on (or cut out) the loose stuff in your budget-
Save some money each month-
Give some money to charity/ cause of under privileged... each month
Spirituality-
Pray regularly ... its a personal practice .. so do it quietly. -
Trust God, even when it seems hard- Live what you say you believe-
Get involved in a community of faith
Emotions-
Take an inventory of your emotional health-
Work to control extremes in any emotion (emotions are good when they help to feel what we are supposed to feel, but destructive when they get to extremes)-
Allow yourself to feel emotions you have suppressedIf this list seems a little overwhelming, pick a few items you feel will make the most difference and focus on those basics!
How to Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep
Nap every single day. Contrary to all the sleep sources that say to avoid napping during the day in order to sleep better at night, I believe it is actually a good idea to nap every day. But in order to make this work it is vital to stick to three rules:
Nap regularly
Keep it short,
and Make it in the early afternoon
1) By napping at the same time every day, your body will start to regulate itself to want to nap at that time and it will become easier to fall asleep quickly and take an efficient nap;
2) Keep it short – only nap for about 20 minutes. This length of time, a power nap, is just enough to make you feel refreshed and mentally more alert but doesn’t allow you to go into a deep sleep (which would interfere with falling asleep at night), and;
3) Make sure to nap in the early afternoon – preferably about 20 to 30 minutes after lunch, which is when your body is naturally inclined to feel sleepy, and early enough in the day to not interfere with falling asleep at night. Avoid taking a hot bath There is a lot of advice that says take a hot bath right before bed to relax yourself, but since the body needs to lower its temperature in order to fall asleep a hot bath will actually keep you up.
Make sure to give your body at least an hour to cool down after a bath and prior to going to bed. Make your room colder Similar to the point above, your body needs to cool down in order to fall asleep and stay asleep, so do what you can to make your room cool.
For me, a cool bedroom has the added benefit of nestling into a heavy comforter, and I find the heavy warmth on top of me very soothing.
Exercise intensely Don’t just “exercise”, but do so intensely, to the point of feeling physical exhaustion. At the end of the day, this is probably the single best thing for helping induce deep, restorative sleep. When I say “intensely”, I mean intense relative to your capability. For some this may mean running 5 miles, for others it may mean a brisk 20 minute walk that elevates the heart rate. Physical tiredness is absolutely essential to getting a good night’s sleep. An acute session of moderate aerobic exercise, but not heavy aerobic or moderate strength exercises can improve the amount and quality of sleep for people with insomnia Limit red wine I can drink a few beers or glasses of white wine and sleep fine, but when it comes to red wine any more than one single solitary glass and I'm in for a poor night's sleep. Drinking more than one glass of red wine is a sure-fire way to wake me up after a few hours’s of sleep and makes it impossible to get back to sleep.
Get out in the sunlight soon after waking up in the morning. When you wake up, don’t lounge around in bed. Don’t even stay inside.
If possible, get out in the morning sun soon after getting up. The bright sunlight (or any bright light) tells your body’s natural biological clock that its time to wake up, and that same clock will then be set to tell your body its time to go to sleep about 14 to 16 hours hours later
Don’t watch TV Avoid watching TV (or looking at a computer screen) at least 30 minutes before you go to bed. Many sources of sleep advice say to watch TV or do something similar like surfing the Internet to wind down before bed, but I think this is bad advice. Watching TV and going online are both mentally and visually stimulating.
It may feel physically restful, but these activities stimulate the brain instead of helping the brain wind down enough to fall into sleep. Find a bedtime ritual that works for you Warm milk? Yech. A cup of herbal tea? No thank you. These are commonly advised to help you rest and fall asleep. I say find the routine that works for you - whatever it is - and just do it every night.
For me, it’s the simple act of shutting the house down.
Turning off all the lights, picking up stray toys, reviewing the schedule for the next day, planning breakfast for the morning rush, and locking each door. Feeling organized about the house helps me feel less anxious. This simple routine tells my body that its time to close down for the day, and it really does help. Find what helps you feel less anxious at the end of the day and incorporate into a nightly ritual. Do what it takes to manage stress in your life At some points in our lives we are burdened by a great deal of stress. It may be chronic pain or other health condition, a family or work situation, financial stress, or all combined.
And the stressful situation may well be unavoidable. But do what you can to take some control over the stress. There are so many ways to do this -- I encourage you to try some and just keep trying until you find what works for you. Simple meditation works best for me. It forces my mind to focus on something, thereby freeing up all the clutter to float to the surface, be recognized, and be gone. For others it is guided imagery, either with the help of a professional or with CD’s, regular massage, yoga or tai chi, calming music, or a therapeutic run or bike ride after work.
We all have different preferences -- try one that sounds appealing, but if you find it difficult to stick with it, then try a different one. Keep pen and notebook next to your bed Often when I’m lying in bed, or even while I’m sleeping, I’ll think of a new idea for work. Or I’ll remember something important that I forgot to do during the day. Rather than try to remember it, which causes anxiety (which is stimulating) I write it down so it exists on paper and doesn’t have to stay in my head. And if I keep a notebook for these things right next to my bed I find I’m more likely to write it down. The preceding tips worked perfectly for me and I hope will give you at least some ideas of what will work for you, too. What do you think? Do you have a tip that didn’t make my list? Let us know in the comments.
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(Source: http://very-goodmorning.blogspot.com/2009/01/change-our-vision.html )
Laugh and the world laughs with you
"Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you weep alone," is one of the truest things that ever said.Naturally there may be times in life when a laugh is utterly impossible, or may seem so. Nevertheless the inclination to stimulate the emotions associated with laughter and good humor should be encouraged at every opportunity. Each day should have its laughing time, or its many laughing times. It is barely possible, of course, that laughing, like any other emotional expression, would become tiresome if overdone, but I am inclined to doubt the possibility of harmful effect under any circumstances.Laughter is a pleasure, in itself, as well as a symptom of merriment. It is the expression of keen, bounding joy. It is an emotive manifestation that stirs one's whole nature and vitalizes every part of the body. There is a sound, physiological basis for amusements that make us laugh.We all need to laugh every once in a while — don’t we? “LAUGHTER IS GOOD MEDICINE.” It’s the type of medicine we need to make sure we bring into our lives— often! It’s so easy to get caught up into this fast-paced lifeTo laugh in our day to day life, we can-Develop sense of humor. A sense of humor is the ability to see and laugh at the incongruities of life. Hang out with children. You'll soon be taken in by their innocence and playfulness. Forget about yourself; brighten up their day by making them laugh, and you soon will be laughing too.Use the Internet as a source of funny photos, cartoons, and jokes. Make your own humor scrapbook. Just ten minutes a day spent on studying humor will pay big dividends in the future. Be patient and remember not to force anything. Just relax and eventually laughter will happen to you.Benefits of Laughter Laughter provides immeasurable benefits to the body and mind. Laughing gives your internal organs a gentle but effective workout. It aerates your blood, oxygenates your brain, and improves your circulation. This helps to lower blood pressure. Laughing boosts your mood, as well as your immune system. It brightens your outlook and reduces stress. It helps you cope, and it gives you hope for a better future. Laughing with someone else creates a bond between you. Laughter is universal, and a necessary part of daily life. Laughter increases your self-confidence. So laugh for no reason, and laugh every day!Laughter benefits the body:
Boosts immune system
Improves cardiovascular health
Improves circulation
Oxygenates the brain
Reduces stress hormones
Reduces pain
Relaxes muscles
Massages internal organs
Laughter benefits the mind:
Reduces mental stress
Reduces anger, anxiety
Increases joy, and feelings of freshness
Improves mood
Improves outlook, making it more positive
Increases optimism
Increases sense of control
Increases emotional intelligence
Gives hope for a better future
At work, laughter also has significant benefits:
Aids in team building Improves communication skills
Aids in conflict management
Increases morale, job satisfaction
Increases creativity, problem solving
Increases resilience Improves stress management
Improves leadership
Improves productivity
Bonds people together
So what are you thinking??
Start laughing whenever you get chance (or even without any reason) and feel the difference in your life.
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(Source: http://very-goodmorning.blogspot.com/2009/01/change-our-vision.html)
Dear All,
I am not a doctor. But I have received this e-mail and this Dadi Ma Ke Nuskhe may be useful for many. This is a service to humanity at large. Natural therapy for heart vein opening - please pass it on to your friends & well wishers.
Thnx & regards,
Prof Keshap
For Heart Vein opening
1) Lemon juice 01 cup
2) Ginger juice 01 cup
3) Garlic juice 01 cup
4) Apple vinegar 01 cup
Mix all the above & boil in light flame for approx half an hour.
When it remains 3 cups, take it out and keep for cooling.
Now, mix 3 cups of natural honey and keep this mixture in a bottle.
Every morning before breakfast use one tsf regularly.
Blockage of veins will open w/o any Angiography or By-pass.
FACTS NOT,
ATTITUDE DETERMINES ALTITUDE.
It does not matter what you are today. You can use your today to take a flight in the tomorrow. It is the attitude that determines the level of success in future. Partial success and happiness is better than expensive failure. First, be honest with yourself and identify your aptitude and passion. Then turn that passion into profession and you will never feel tired. You will not think of quitting. Your mind will automatically find out the ways and means to reach to the top of the success. Success is improving your own performance and not comparing your performance against others. Comparison is hell and it eats up your positive energy. Your self resolution to succeed is more important than anything else i.e. money, help, guidance etc.
(Source: The Tribune, 8th April, 2009.)
