Happy New Year Resolution
You Are more likely to keep a positive resolution than a restrictive one (i.e. "I will eat an extra service of fruits and veggies every day" over "I will never eat chocolate again.") , reported an article in Time magazine. With an environment that supports your behavior and by surrounding yourself with supportive friends and relatives, your chances increase to achieve your objectives, the article explains.
How we live our mornings is the way we will experience our days--and life, says Kristi Ling, author of the book Operation Happiness. "Start each day off with healthy habits and a positive outlook and you'll notice a big difference in your overall level of happiness," Ling says. Her recommendations include starting the day with uplifting reading or podcasts (take a look at Waking Up With Ryan), fueling your body with healthy food and hydration (consider one of those easy healthy smoothies), and trying an inspiring practice such as a five-minute meditation, or 60-seconds of deep breathing. "Positive mornings are a part of the foundation for sustainable happiness," says Ling. Find out more morning habits of successful men and women.
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Fill your plate with clean, whole non-processed foods as often as possible, says Rebecca Lewis, RD, mind dietitian in HelloFresh. This includes a balance of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean protein. "Fruits and veggies are packed with essential vitamins, mineral, and antioxidants. These are critical components for keeping our immune functions running strong and soaking up all of the damage we do to our bodies daily,' Lewis explains. "Attempt to reach for foods that don't come in a box or a bag, which is often indicative of a highly processed food product which is 'shelf-stable' (which is typically higher in sodium and preservatives). Not sure how to get started? Consider a meal prep service like HelloFresh that delivers ingredients to your doorstep or Euphebe, which provides ready-made, delicious vegetarian meals. Here are more ways to begin eating healthier.
Whether it's gardening, hiking, playing cards, or cooking, make time for Things you enjoy, says Ling. "It's easy to get so busy with work and family that we forget to nurture our spirits by making time to do what brings us joy and makes us feel alive," she continues. "A terrific way to create more time for things you love is to regularly go through your calendar and eliminate anything that is not extremely important to you."
Experiences that can help you develop as a person and appreciate the differences in the world. "Traveling to a faraway land to find out more about the world and other cultures and make unforgettable memories," indicates Vanessa Picariello, senior director, public relations, Norwegian Cruise Line. "As the saying goes, 'travel is the only thing you purchase that makes you richer,'" she says.
Having less mess makes people happy, says Claire Tompkins, a professional organizer and "clutter coach" in Berkeley, California. "Less visual distraction is soothing to the eye and mind," Tompkins says. "Fewer decorative items mean you can appreciate the ones you have more. Less stuff to handle, to look for, to move out of the way and to Keep clean way you get more time for fun." She says the key to making An effective resolution to decrease clutter is to take it slow. Set a Reasonable, reachable objective of changing one thing in January, states Tompkins, such as going through your mail on a daily basis or clearing out one box. "Getting the mail sorted signifies your kitchen Counter will be cleared and usable, or your dining table can display a vase of flowers." Find out more tips from professional organizers.
How we live our mornings is the way we will experience our days--and life, says Kristi Ling, author of the book Operation Happiness. "Start each day off with healthy habits and a positive outlook and you'll notice a big difference in your overall level of happiness," Ling says. Her recommendations include starting the day with uplifting reading or podcasts (take a look at Waking Up With Ryan), fueling your body with healthy food and hydration (consider one of those easy healthy smoothies), and trying an inspiring practice such as a five-minute meditation, or 60-seconds of deep breathing. "Positive mornings are a part of the foundation for sustainable happiness," says Ling. Find out more morning habits of successful men and women.
#HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018
Fill your plate with clean, whole non-processed foods as often as possible, says Rebecca Lewis, RD, mind dietitian in HelloFresh. This includes a balance of fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean protein. "Fruits and veggies are packed with essential vitamins, mineral, and antioxidants. These are critical components for keeping our immune functions running strong and soaking up all of the damage we do to our bodies daily,' Lewis explains. "Attempt to reach for foods that don't come in a box or a bag, which is often indicative of a highly processed food product which is 'shelf-stable' (which is typically higher in sodium and preservatives). Not sure how to get started? Consider a meal prep service like HelloFresh that delivers ingredients to your doorstep or Euphebe, which provides ready-made, delicious vegetarian meals. Here are more ways to begin eating healthier.
Whether it's gardening, hiking, playing cards, or cooking, make time for Things you enjoy, says Ling. "It's easy to get so busy with work and family that we forget to nurture our spirits by making time to do what brings us joy and makes us feel alive," she continues. "A terrific way to create more time for things you love is to regularly go through your calendar and eliminate anything that is not extremely important to you."
Experiences that can help you develop as a person and appreciate the differences in the world. "Traveling to a faraway land to find out more about the world and other cultures and make unforgettable memories," indicates Vanessa Picariello, senior director, public relations, Norwegian Cruise Line. "As the saying goes, 'travel is the only thing you purchase that makes you richer,'" she says.
Having less mess makes people happy, says Claire Tompkins, a professional organizer and "clutter coach" in Berkeley, California. "Less visual distraction is soothing to the eye and mind," Tompkins says. "Fewer decorative items mean you can appreciate the ones you have more. Less stuff to handle, to look for, to move out of the way and to Keep clean way you get more time for fun." She says the key to making An effective resolution to decrease clutter is to take it slow. Set a Reasonable, reachable objective of changing one thing in January, states Tompkins, such as going through your mail on a daily basis or clearing out one box. "Getting the mail sorted signifies your kitchen Counter will be cleared and usable, or your dining table can display a vase of flowers." Find out more tips from professional organizers.