Now that the fall and winter season is here, it is also the time of the year again where most people catch a cold or the flu. So in order to decrease the chances of you getting sick in the first place, here are 7 tips to strengthen your immune system and improve your overall health. 1. Nutrition Even though it might be something you do not notice all the time, what you eat has an immense impact on your…
Patience is very valuable and a character trait a lot of people wish to have, but a virtue which only a few people really seem to master the majority of time. Patience helps you handle waiting periods with better grace and to keep your peace of mind when things go different than planned. It is said to make you more successful, happy, content and calm in even the most stressful of situations. In order to bring you closer to improving…
Feelings of anxiety are difficult to handle. In the best case, you have a knot in your stomach and in the worst case your anxiety reaches a level that it becomes paralyzing. Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand and you should not feel ashamed to experience either of them. Your health is important and if you suffer from a level of anxiety that it negatively affects your life, you should consult a doctor you trust about it and…
We want it all. Being extremely successful, loved and accomplished with a resume and lifestyle to show for it. We want to look perfect and be perfect. We crave happiness. And not the “small” happiness or feeling of content, but the comprehensive and absolutely perfect kind of happiness in both our career and private lives. We want to be on top of our to-do lists and happy every day in every department of our lives. But life does not work…
For some people finding the motivation to exercise is extremely difficult. Not everyone has a natural liking for sports and the less sports you are involved with, the harder it is to get going and start to exercise in general. Here are 7 tips on how to establish an exercise routine for people who are not the born athletes and gym fanatics. 1. Start slowly Take small steps in the beginning. You know it is hard to start exercising but…
Sometimes we need to function on little sleep. Insomniacs, parents and overworked shift workers and students all make this experience. But what should you do when sleep is not an option? Here are 12 tips to help you get through the day: Upbeat music I find music to be a lifesaver when I’m tired. It sets an upbeat mood and get’s you more motivated. It energizes you and helps you feel better in an instant. Listen to your favorite songs…
There is something really soothing and relaxing about having or establishing your own everyday rituals. I do not mean rituals in a religious sense, but normal everyday practices that you can implement into your routine. Some examples for daily rituals would be family dinners in the evenings, or always having your morning coffee on your porch in the warmer months of the year. Or a daily evening routine, in which you always read before you go to sleep at night….
When was the last time you experienced real silence? We live in a world filled with noises and we are constantly making noise ourselves. Even if you do not talk or listen to anything, chances are you hear your neighbors or the traffic outside. Sometimes at night time or during the early morning hours, depending on where you live, you will find moments of silence. Even though you might hear wildlife every now and then, there is still some serenity…
Do not compare yourself. You are not here to compete with anybody. Cherish your individuality. Your uniqueness is your competitive edge, which means that you should not be scared to lose anything to anybody. I use competitive edge for lack of a better word. You are you. There is nobody out there who is exactly like you. Or looks exactly like you. Embrace yourself with all your flaws and see that you do not have to prove yourself to anybody. You have…
What are you grateful for today? What are you grateful for in your life? Some people are so focused on the next goal they want to achieve or the bad day they just had, that they overlook the things in their lives that are working great, that make them and their lives special and also overlook the seemingly smaller things in everyday life that are precious and noteworthy. Sometimes we do not find it in ourselves to be happy on every…
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