What you have in your heart
It isn’t what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.
Now is right on time
Your journey has molded you for your greater good, and it was exactly what it needed to be. Don’t think that you’ve lost time. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the NOW. And NOW is right on time.
Seeking happiness
The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise [man] grows it under his feet.
~ James Openheim
Mental Fitness Tips
Here are some simple ways to practice mental fitness:
1. Daydream – Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a dream location. Breathe slowly and deeply. Let the comforting environment wrap you in a sensation of peace and tranquility.
2. “Collect” positive emotional moments – Make it a point to recall times when you have experienced pleasure, comfort, tenderness, confidence, or other positive emotions.
3. Learn ways to cope with negative thoughts – Negative thoughts can be insistent and loud. Learn to interrupt them. Don’t try to block them (that never works), but don’t let them take over. Try distracting yourself or comforting yourself, if you can’t solve the problem right away.
4. Do one thing at a time – For example, when you are out for a walk or spending time with friends, turn off your cell phone and stop making that mental “to do” list. Take in all the sights, sounds and smells you encounter.
5. Exercise – Regular physical activity improves psychological well-being and can reduce depression and anxiety.
6. Enjoy hobbies – Taking up a hobby brings balance to your life by allowing you to do something you enjoy because you want to do it, free of the pressure of everyday tasks. It also keeps your brain active.
7. Set personal goals – Goals don’t have to be ambitious. But whatever goal you set, reaching it will build confidence and a sense of satisfaction.
8. Keep a journal (or even talk to the wall!) – Expressing yourself after a stressful day can help you gain perspective, release tension and even boost your body’s resistance to illness.
9. Share humour – Life often gets too serious, so when you hear or see something that makes you smile or laugh, share it with someone you know.
10. Treat yourself well – Cook yourself a good meal. Have a bubble bath. See a movie. Call a friend or relative you haven’t talked to in ages. Sit on a park bench and breathe in the fragrance of flowers and grass. Whatever it is, do it just for you.
Source: http://www.cmha.ca/mental_health/mental-fitness-tips/#.UOBdVfWwXmU
Great idea to clean the shower while you shower!
I just bought what I need to try this.
More household tips are posted on the Practical Magic board of my Pinterest page
Square cake + round cake = HEART CAKE!
More household tips are posted on the Holidays board of my Pinterest page
Strawberry pots for your garden or patio
Whether you’re a master gardener or a wannabe gardener, visit the Gardening Ideas board on my Pinterest page for more
No-Squats Belly/Butt/Thighs Workout
Flatten your belly, slim your thighs, and firm your butt in 2 weeks—without a single sit-up or squat
The newest way to shape up your belly, butt, and thighs without stressing your joints: Flip your workout upside down! These five ballet-inspired moves use one piece of equipment you’re sure to have in your home—a wall to gently increase your flexibility and range of motion. The result: You’ll isolate the tough to reach muscles that pull in your belly, lift your backside, and trim your thighs. The perfect complement to weight-bearing exercises such as walking, inverted moves use gravity to naturally boost circulation and provide an instant energizing rush. They also give your knees and hips a break from the pounding of upright life.
via The No Squats Belly, Butt & Thighs Workout – Prevention.com.
More simple exercise ideas are posted on the Fitness & Exercise board of my Pinterest page
Craft idea: Group mural of handprints
More craft projects are posted on the Crafts board of my Pinterest page
Candy and Tulip Bouquet
Flowers and candy are the touchstones of courtship and romance. But handing over a bouquet and a box of chocolates isn’t the only way to show you’re sweet on someone. The intense reds of tulips such as ‘Red Nova’ and ‘Pallada’ and the profusion of spicy cinnamon candies lining the vase is an elegant display of your heartfelt emotion. (Click through for instructions.)
via Candy and Tulip Bouquet – Martha Stewart Decorating with Nature.
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