by alisa on October 7, 2009
1. Take a brisk walk/jog at six in the morning (or when you can). Watch the sunrise. This will bring the following results.
- Oxygen to the brain: Cobwebs clear out and there is a sudden clarity of thought.
- Your body has a morphine-like chemical that releases within, like a “natural high”-endorphins. You feel as if on mood enhancing drugs.
- While outdoors and viewing the sunrise (or sunset) you’ll connect with nature. The beauty, miraculous order, and intricacy of the natural world is a metaphor for perfect human functioning; with complete self acceptance-here and now-nothing to improve or change. Have you ever seen a discontented tree? Or a dog chastising himself for not catching the ball?
2. Laugh: It reverses your perspective; your mood from what’s-the-use to motivated, opened to new solutions.
- Humor hits when there is a sudden unexpected switch–truth revealed, cut through the B.S. Someone else knows what it’s like out there in the trenches.
3. Breathe: Use this biofeedback method - it evens out your heart rate, greatly slows down your rate of breathing, and increases your body temperature, causing stress to melt away.
- Stop all you are doing and sit or lie down in a comfortable position
- Using belly breathing (feel your belly to be sure you are), slowly inhale for the count of 2, naturally and gently.
- Breathe out gently, slowly, while counting to four. Again, use belly not chest breathing. Make sure the out breath is much longer than the in breath.
- Repeat above steps for 5 to 30 minutes while visualizing pleasant scenes or listening to a soothing meditation recording or music
Not Getting Swine Flu
A Pandemic Is Declared
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway.
More than 70 countries are now reporting cases of human infection with novel H1N1 flu. This number has been increasing over the past few weeks, but many of the cases reportedly had links to travel or were localized outbreaks without community spread. The WHO designation of a pandemic alert Phase 6 reflects the fact that there are now ongoing community level outbreaks in multiple parts of world. It wouldn’t hurt to have some preventative medication such as tamiflu available to you.
WHO’s decision to raise the pandemic alert level to Phase 6 is a reflection of the spread of the virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus.
Making more Money
Making money online used to pretty much require you to have your own Web site, products to sell and some marketing savvy. But a new generation of dot-coms have arisen that will pay you for what you know and who you know without you having to be a web designer or a marketing genius.
But it’s hard to tell hype from the real deal. I did a search on “make money online” and “making money online”, and much of the information out there is just promoting various infoproducts, mostly about Internet marketing. I see why people sometimes ask, “Is anyone making money online besides Internet marketing experts?”
Here is a list of business opportunities with legitimate companies that -
★ Pay cash, not just points towards rewards or a chance to win money
★ Don’t require you to have your own Web domain or your own products
★ Don’t involve any hard-selling
★ Aren’t just promoting more Internet marketing
★ Give a good return on your time investment.
These are legitimate companies with business models that allow you to get paid for a wide range of activities.” - Says About.com
Sites like ReferEarns, Zyoin, Who Do You Know For Dough?, Bohire and WiseStepp connect employers with prospective employees, many of whom are already employed and not actively job-hunting, via networking - the people who know these qualified candidates.
Quitting Smoking
Here are some examples of reasons to quit:
★ I will feel healthier right away.
★ I will have more energy and better focus.
★ My senses of smell and taste will be better.
★ I will have whiter teeth and fresher breath.
★ I will cough less and breathe better.
Why not utilize the help of a prescription medication to aid in helping you quit the habit. A medication such as Zyban may be just what you need, and easily obtained through online resources.
Controlling your Allergies
Pollens. Shower or bathe before bedtime to wash off pollen and other allergens in your hair and on your skin. Avoid going outside, especially on dry, windy days. Keep windows and doors shut, and use an air conditioner at home and in your car.
Mold. You can reduce the amount of mold in your home by removing houseplants and by frequently cleaning shower curtains, bathroom windows, damp walls, areas with dry rot and indoor trash cans. Use a mix of water and chlorine bleach to kill mold. Open doors and windows and use fans to increase air movement and help prevent mold.
Losing Weight
Before you try to make any changes to your habits, first you need to see where you are right now. Find out what your body mass index (BMI) is. See how it compares to a healthy weight. Start keeping a record of what you eat each day and how much exercise you get.
The next step is really important. You have to make a long-term commitment. If you’re going to change your eating and exercise habits, you won’t be done after six weeks or six months or six years. You have to decide that you’re motivated to make changes that will last for the rest of your life.