Month: June 2012

Ways to Keep Yourself Motivated Each Day

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No matter how passionate, or optimistic a person is, there will always be a time when he or she will lose motivation; and it may happen because of varying
reasons, such as a recent loss, an uncontrollable mishap, or a simple strike of boredom or laziness. To keep yourself inspired and perked up, here are a
few simple things that you can do on a daily basis:
Make a “vision board ” and put it in your room.
vision board
A vision board is a collage of the things that you
want to accomplish or buy. It could be a cutout of a brochure of your dream car, a “ photoshopped “picture of you wearing a
wedding dress made by your favorite designer, a printout of a place where you’ve always wanted to go, or a photo of the house that you want to buy
for your family. The more visual it is the better. Put it on a prominent part of your room and make the design as eye-catching as possible. Seeing your
vision board first thing in the morning will remind you of your dreams and will give you the boost to start the day right.
Put a trigger near your door.
A trigger is something that would encourage or remind you of your activity for the day. If you’ve made the commitment to jog every morning, put your running shoes near your door. That way, you will feel the urge to follow through on your schedule.
Keep a picture of your loved ones at your desk.
Whenever you feel like things aren’t going your way, that photo will remind you that there are people who believe in you and are counting on
you. A simple thing as that can help you catch your second wind and carry on.
post it note quote of the day
Stick post-its of encouragement on your computer monitor.
Whenever you feel like slacking off or procrastinating, seeing those notes would be like hearing your own voice reprimanding you. Choose the neon
ones and write on them in bold letters of contrasting color, for maximum impact.
Treat yourself to some quality relaxation at the end of the day.
You can put some ambient music, light scented candles and just soak yourself on your bathtub, or take a warm shower, drink some chamomile tea or warm
milk and just meditate on your bed until you fall asleep. Do whatever it takes to seal the day serenely, just clearing whatever that bothered you or made
you feel bad and going for a good night’s sleep. Doing so will make you feel invigorated the next morning.


Amy C. Fountain is a blogger who likes to inspire people to be more passionate and dedicated with their craft. She also maintains a couple of websites
that help people use candle lanterns and Feng Shui Water fountains  for home decoration and relaxation.

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www.jaynemorris.com

Its a Beautiful Day… Go outside! Chances of feeling Awesome – 97%

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Its a Beautiful Day… Go outside! Chances of feeling Awesome – 97%

Storified by P. James Holland · Fri, Jun 15 2012 22:48:36

Beautiful outside..Great day to get a nice tan.. I’m trying to get to @RobertMathis98 skin tone, so I’m lathering myself w/ butter #BakingPat McAfee
It’s so nice outside<3 just relaxin with baby !(: http://instagr.am/p/L6yHBgjYpG/Tate Jautaikis
Pretty nice wheater outside ‘ I’m enjoying it" ;)Carlo
it feels so nice outside.chink.
ITS AMAZING TO SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE ALIVE AND LIVING, IM GLAD TO SEE YOU TWEETING, ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE.WE ARE LUCKY – Lil BLil B From The Pack
The days are getting longer.
The kids are out of school.
The weather is amazing…
And yet, you are still in the house!
What is your problem?
I know I know.  Your super busy and there is hardly anytime to just hang out and take it all in.
Well if you knew what I know you would make catching some rays the most important part of your day…

HERE’S WHY
Such a beautiful day >>الشيلة ماري
Sun is the bodies primary source for production of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for many crucial functions in the body including proper bone health, cognition and mood.  When the sun hits your skin, vitamin D creation is started. A complex process where several parts of the body are needed to ultimately produce useable vitamin D including your kidneys and skin.  Vitamin D helps elevate your mood, both if you are severely depressed or mildly depressed. The effects have been comparable to anti-depressant drugs in the few studies that have been conducted.  This benefit of the sun for depression is probably the most underutilized “anti-depressant” in practice today-it is free, easy and EFFECTIVE!
The sun benefits us in a number of ways. The sun delivers heat, raising core body temperature. Higher core body temperatures facilitate increased cell function and higher energy. This increases our detoxification and purification systems. Sun also regulates our natural biorhythm cycles. Boosted core temperatures increase cortisol levels during the day, ushering more relaxation and deeper sleep during the night.
Your mental state can also be influenced by sun exposure. Sensible amounts of sunlight can help you improve your mental health and contribute to your feelings of emotional well being.Reduce stress: You can reduce your stress level with the help of proper exposure to sunlight. Taking some time to enjoy the sun can help you sleep better as you decrease your stress level.Reduce anxiety: If you are feeling anxious, sensible sun exposure on a regular basis can help soothe you. Sunlight is one of the natural remedies to anxiety.Fight depression: There is evidence that sunlight is a natural way to improve your mood. If you suffer from depression, adding a little moderate sun exposure might help you combat the symptoms.Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): If you suffer from SAD during the winter, you can combat the feelings with the help of natural light. Look for ways to introduce more sunlight into your environment, with the help of open windows. You can also use sun lamps that mimic the sun’s healthful rays.Better relationships: More sunlight can help your relationships because it offers a mood enhancement. Not only that, but you can knit closer family relationships by using good weather and fun in the sun as an excuse for inexpensive, quality family activities.
How do you do it?

Make it fun.  Find simple ways to make it fun.
You can try working outside.  Take your laptop out to the back porch for 15 minutes or so while you check your email.
Take Care. Cliff Edges Can Be Dangerous (especially when viewed through a Fisheye Lenss0ulsurfing
Get Outside for Breaks, Phone Calls, and LunchesFull sizeYou probably don’t have meetings that will work outside every day and you likely can’t convince your boss to let you sit underneath a big tree in the park five days a week. So what about the rest of your days? Your best bet is to keep it simple and leave the office every chance you get.Instead of sticking around the office and waiting for phone calls try and take those calls outside. This is especially good for conference calls where a little peace and quiet is better than sitting in front of your computer. It’s really that simple. Other options might be to take your lunch outside to a park or at least eat out on a patio if you’re at a restaurant.
We’re lucky here in B.C. to have so many opportunities to get out into nature. And for those of us living in more urban areas who may not be so lucky to be close to mountains, lakes, and forests, not to worry! Researchers have shown that nature can be found anywhere – a nearby park by your house, a patch of trees outside your work or school – and even the smallest exposure to nature has been found to be beneficial.  If you’re stuck inside and just don’t have the time to get out – or if the rainy weather puts a damper on your motivation to get outside – there are still some things you can do. For example, in addition to actually being in nature, studies show that viewing images of nature also helps to relieve stress and improve well-being. So whether it involves getting out to a lake or mountain, visiting a nearby park or patch of trees, or even downloading a nature-inspired screen saver, getting a regular dose of nature will positively impact your health and wellbeing.