Every Day Can Get Better!

There are so many aspects to making sure every day does actually get better in your life. Let’s have a look at some.

Good Nutrition.

We hear it talked about constantly! Why it’s important to eat a high nutrition balanced diet, don’t smoke, stay off alcohol, (or keep it to a minimum), stay off the fatty foods, sugars, processed foods, soft drinks and don’t buy take aways regularly. For many people, this can be hard, especially if their brain and body is conditioned to habitually consume in an unhealthy manner. But it’s like any habit you want to change – it’s best to (a) be aware of what you’re consuming at all times (b) make an honest daily list of what you consume (c) list what you know isn’t too good for you and your health and what you could begin to omit and what healthier choices you could make. Don’t be hard on yourself. Take one or two things off your list and work on those for one week. Drink plenty of water, eat your fruit and veggies and consider consulting with a Nutritionist or maybe doing an online course in healthy nutrition.

Exercise.

We all know exercise is important for better physical health, improved brain function, uplifting moods and all round feeling good. Exercise is not only imperative for good health, but research shows it can help with anxiety and depression and can even cause you to sleep more peacefully. How you choose to exercise is up to you.  I prefer to walk with my dogs (preferably in fresh air/near a beach or in a park), practice QiGong and Tai Chi, gentle stretching and in summer, swim in the sea. There are so many forms of healthy exercise and it doesn’t have to be difficult, in fact, most exercise professionals say when you’re starting out, make sure you don’t over exert yourself – you should stop before it becomes unpleasant as your brain just won’t want to do it again tomorrow. Unless you’re aiming for Mr/Ms (etc) Universe, it should be enjoyable and invigorating, not a drag. If you’re not used to exercising regularly, choose to walk around the block every second day for one week, then every day for the next week – then make it two blocks, then three and build up to about 30-40 mins walking each day.

Rest and Quiet Time.

Think about this – maybe even write it down.

Outside sleeping times – how much time in your day do you spend in quietness and silence? That means without TV, social media, Netflix, YouTube etc – without being on the Internet, not listening to music, not reading or studying, not talking or listening. Most people would be lucky to spend even 15 minutes a day in total quietness.  You lie your body down at night to rest and sleep and without that, you don’t function too well for long and after a few nights without enough sleep, you become irritable and very dull indeed – and eventually quite sick.  Studies show your mind functions at its best with regular times of quietness away from man made noise. Even 15-20 minutes a day sitting quietly, simply focussing on your breath can – and most likely will, make a noticeable positive difference to how you think and how you operate in your world. You’ll become more aware and see more clearly the various ways to create the life you dream of. When your mind is in a state of constant chaos, it’s hard, if not impossible, to know who you are and what you want. You’ll most likely just get swept along by what’s going on around you or by what other people think (and tell you) you should do.

Attitude.

We can’t walk around all day every day with a radiantly positive attitude – we’re human after all! But what we can do is learn to notice when we’re allowing our thoughts to run riot, (which is most of the time!) thinking negatively, worrying – usually about things that haven’t even happened, judging ourselves and others – often harshly, blaming, being fearful, fretful and regretting past experiences. The more we allow our minds to be in control, the more we’ll remain in the very cycle we don’t really want to be in. Practice observing your thinking regularly throughout your day and start taking control. Choose thoughts of gratitude, peace, fun, love, hope, possibilities, joy, and any other positive thoughts that come to mind and be kind – to yourself and others. After awhile, you’ll start noticing that you’re feeling more at ease, happier and looking forward to each day with enthusiasm. You don’t always wake up each day feeling happy – you have to create happiness, one minute, one thought, one action at a time – every day! If you think happiness comes from outer sources or other people, think again. How would you feel if those things (or people) weren’t in your life? The trick is to generate happiness from within yourself – aside from what’s going on ‘out there’.

Creativity.

Spend time each day enjoying your hobbies. Choose those that bring joy and feelings of satisfaction and calmness. Whether it’s playing/writing music, painting, drawing, writing, knitting, cooking, building, gardening ………..the list is endless. Hobbies are to be enjoyed, not endured. If it’s not enjoyable it just becomes another ‘have to’ in your day and will cause you unnecessary stress. Creativity aids good brain function and brings happiness and fulfilment, which can lead to stronger self confidence and better self esteem.

If you want a happier, more rewarding life, pick one of these topics and work on it for 30 days, then start on the next topic. You’ll intuitively know which one to start with. Practice and remember, it’s about progress, not perfection, as Every Day Gets Better. 😀