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Hints for Happiness

February 10, 2014 by Daria Ibn-Tamas

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Get Happy!

Studies have shown that people who are happier and more outgoing tend to have better heart health, are better at managing stress in their lives and have a lesser risk of stroke relative to those who are less optimistic.

For those who feel they could stand to be a bit more optimistic, there are tactics and habits one can practice to improve upon their outlook in life and become a happier- and therefore healthier- person.

1. Practice Gratefulness– There is something to be said for being grateful for your life and everything you have.  It is natural to aspire for more, but if you cannot be happy with everything that you already have in life, you will never reach happiness, no matter how much you attain.  At the same time, you need to be grateful of all of the obstacles and hardships you have encountered.  The reason for this is that they strengthen you as an individual and help you to further appreciate all the good in your life.  If you can start embracing this mindset, slowly but surely you will start to become more optimistic.

2.    Practice Forgiveness- Learning to forgive others for having hurt you in the past is a key component to becoming a more optimistic, outgoing individual.  The phrase, “Don’t look back you’re not going that way,” is a good one to remind yourself of.  Meaning, don’t allow instances in your past to affect the life you are living today.

 3.    Change Envy to Energy- Feeling jealous of others is usually because we have an area of our life in which we feel we are lacking.  Rather than spending time feeling envious of others, turn that energy inwards and use it to motivate yourself to improve upon areas that you have always wanted to be better in.  Do not do it to be better than anyone else- do it to be a better you.

 4.    Smile! So simple, yet so effective.  Even when you don’t feel like smiling, or are feeling unhappy, try smiling for a bit.  You’ll be surprised at the lift in your mood, even if you didn’t expect it.

 5.    Be Responsible for Yourself- It is easy to point the finger at others for reasons things have occurred in your life, why certain situations have failed, or any other problems in your life.  It is time to take control and realize that you are in charge of your own life- only you can make the positive changes you want to see. Accepting this responsibility will give you a refreshing sense of liberation and optimism.

These tips are just some of the highly effective methods for improving upon your optimism and viewing the world in a more positive sense.  To hear more of these helpful tips for optimism and happiness in life, check out this article from shape magazine.

Filed Under: Daria Ibn-Tamas Tagged With: Energy, Happiness, Health, healthy habits, Life, optimism, Wellness

Get More Sleep!

January 24, 2014 by Daria Ibn-Tamas

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Get the rest you need!

The phrase, “There just aren’t enough hours in the day,” is a common one that many busy Americans are familiar with.  Jobs, commitments and taking care of family can easily occupy a ton of your time.  But it seems that what all of this constant motion and business leaves us with is not enough hours in the night- for sleep! Many Americans are sleep deprived and many are not even aware of it, or how much sleep deprivation can affect functioning.  A recent article in Self Magazine details how to tell whether or not you are sleep deprived and, if you are sleep deprived, what you can do to rectify it.

Research experts have noticed that there are three main signs that indicate individuals are not getting enough sleep: daily dependence on caffeine in order to stay alert, needing an alarm to wake up on time and sleeping in much later than you do on weekdays.  These signs align perfectly with one who is sleep deprived.  The following are tips on how to get better sleep, and thus, take better advantage of the hours that you do have in a day!

1. Change how you think about sleep– Treating sleep as a treat, as you would a shopping trip or a manicure, discredits its importance in your overall health.  Start to view sleep as a crucial component of your well being- just as you treat a balanced diet and consistent exercise.

2. Slowly up your hours– In order to start getting more sleep, implement your earlier bedtime slowly and incrementally.  Try going to bed 10-15 minutes earlier than normal for one week.  The next week, add another 10-15 minutes to the previous week’s time.  By the end of one month’s time, you’ll have added an extra hour of sleep to your nights and gotten yourself into a manageable routine.

3. Make changes in your room- Believe it or not, setting the temperature of your room around 3 degrees lower than the rest of the house- roughly 65-68 degrees- helps you to fall asleep, because your body cools down during sleep and a colder room aids in your drifting off.  Lowering the lights prior to bedtime helps as well, as it begins to signal to the body that it is time to sleep.

These are just a few simple changes you can make in your day-to-day routine to start getting a better night’s sleep! Check out the article in self for more tips on getting more sleep.

Filed Under: Daria Ibn-Tamas Tagged With: Daily Routine, get more sleep, Health, Sleep, Sleep deprivation, Wellness

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