Today Is A New Day - Anything Is Possible by Kimberley Cohen

New Day New Beginning

You wake up; it's a new dawn, a new day, and yet somehow it doesn't feel much different than the day before. It's like today has yesterday written all over it.

Not only is it the same routine as the day before with perhaps a few variances here and there, but the feelings of yesterday may have also carried forward into this pristine day.

It's tough sometimes not to get caught up in mindsets of "woe is me", or worrying, or feeling stressed, or stuck in the mundaneness or busyness of the prior day(s) and transfer those feelings into the next.

Echoes of yesterday(s) may not sound too exciting or inviting when you look to tomorrow.

So... how do you leave yesterday behind and start fresh today?

How do you break the negative thinking and feelings?

How do you look forward to each new day as if anything is possible?

You can start before you go to bed by setting your intention of what, or how, you would like things to be tomorrow and then putting them into action.

Either at night or in the morning take out a blank piece of paper and let your imagination soar and show you how your day could be.

Write about it, or jot down some inspirational word or draw or put pictures on your paper of what you can focus on. Look at it throughout the day and remind yourself of how you would like things to be and make steps towards making it so.

When you rise, you can ask God, (whatever you believe this to be) to lead the way today and to show you how you can be of the greatest service and to see the possibilities, not the problems at hand.

Become aware of when you are slipping into the pessimism and remember there is another option, enthusiasm. The more enthusiastic and resourceful you are, the likelihood for better outcomes increases.

Try different things during the day - a new way to work, listening to music or going for a walk to clear the cob-webs in your thinking, changing the way you do and view things, etc.

Be more conscious of "how" you are doing things throughout the day. Notice what your thoughts are and how you are handling what you want to accomplish.

Tackle one thing at a time the best you can rather than a whole lot of things done in a mediocre way.

Slow down and don't rush through your day; enjoy it as much as possible. Take a break now and then and re-group, re-organize, and re-new.

Be grateful for the day - the people in it, your job, your home, your car, your clothes, the food you eat, the money you have, the beauty surrounding you, and the fact that you have this day.

Be hopeful. If you don't like today as it is, see if there are ways you can change it. Take a look at your thoughts as they are usually a good indicator of why your day is continuing the way it is.

You have to catch those discouraging and downbeat thoughts as soon as you can and re-write them, literally or in your minds-eye.

It's good to allow your feelings to surface but then it's up to you how you are going to turn things around and become positive and pro-active again.

What are your options? How can you improve things?

The greatest gift you can receive from a new day is that you have one, even as bleak as it may seem some days.

Let yesterday be yesterday and tomorrow be tomorrow. Embrace today in every way you can.

Look to what's bothering about today and make use of it by inspiring you to be and do things in a better way.

Remember, today is a new day and anything is possible! It's up to you.

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How to Make Your Lifestyle Healthy?

Healthy Lifestyle

You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn't it? 

The trick to healthy living is making small changes...taking more steps, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water...these are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes. 

Exercise

 

One of the biggest problems in America today is lack of activity. We know it's good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time. The truth is, movement is movement and the more you do, the healthier you'll be. Even moderate activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference.

Just adding a little movement to your life can:

• Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
• Improve joint stability
• Increase and improve range of movement
• Help maintain flexibility as you age
• Maintain bone mass
• Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
• Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Enhance self esteem
• Improve memory in elderly people
• Reduce stress

So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you can see the benefits are still pretty good. One study has found that just a 10% weight reduction helped obese patients reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and increase longevity. 

Simple Ways to Move Your Body

 

You can start the process of weight loss now by adding a little more activity to your life. If you're not ready for a structured program, start small. Every little bit counts and it all adds up to burning more calories.

• Turn off the TV. Once a week, turn off the TV and do something a little more physical with your family. Play games, take a walk...almost anything will be more active than sitting on the couch.
• Walk more. Look for small ways to walk more. When you get the mail, take a walk around the block, take the dog for an extra outing each day or walk on your treadmill for 5 minutes before getting ready for work.
• Do some chores. Shoveling snow, working in the garden, raking leaves, sweeping the floor...these kinds of activities may not be 'vigorous' exercise, but they can keep you moving while getting your house in order.
• Pace while you talk. When you're on the phone, pace around or even do some cleaning while gabbing. This is a great way to stay moving while doing something you enjoy.
• Be aware. Make a list of all the physical activities you do on a typical day. If you find that the bulk of your time is spent sitting, make another list of all the ways you could move more--getting up each hour to stretch or walk, walk the stairs at work, etc.

Learn about more ways to fit in exercise. 

Eating Well

 

Eating a healthy diet is another part of the healthy lifestyle. Not only can a clean diet help with weight management, it can also improve your health and quality of life as you get older. You can use the new MyPlate to determine how many calories you need and what food groups you should focus on or, if you're looking for smaller changes, you can use these tips for simple ways to change how you eat:

• Eat more fruit. Add it to your cereal, your salads or even your dinners
• Sneak in more veggies. Add them wherever you can--a tomato on your sandwich, peppers on your pizza, or extra veggies in your pasta sauce. Keep pre-cut or canned/frozen veggies ready for quick snacks.
• Switch your salad dressing. If you eat full-fat dressing, switch to something lighter and you'll automatically eat less calories.
• Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy. Switching to skim milk or fat free yogurt is another simple way to eat less calories without having to change too much in your diet.
• Make some substitutes. Look through your cabinets or fridge and pick 3 foods you eat every day. Write down the nutritional content and, the next time you're at the store, find lower-calorie substitutes for just those 3 items. 

So, try to follow all the above mentioned healthy lifestyle tips in your daily routine. Hope this post has helped you a lot....

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