Forget about unfulfilled promises. Be healthier, happier, more attractive and richer in 2014!
This year, instead of setting goals, we share some simple but functional ideas below.
As the new year approaches, an endless number of resolutions begin to emerge, which become noble goals that feel burdensome instead of inspiring and in the end are not fulfilled. So this year, instead of setting resolutions, below we share some simple but functional ideas that can really make big changes on how to be healthier, happier, more attractive and richer in 2014. Happier To be happier, find your passions and joys that are found in your life and work. For 10 minutes at the end of each day, answer this question: What were the best moments of my day? In a few weeks you will see the patterns, so incorporate them into your running and daily life. More attractive Practice thoughts of gratitude. True beauty starts from within and shines outward. As you prepare for your day, recognize everything you have to be grateful for. Richer Surround yourself with people who are entrepreneurs and know how to make money. Learn from them by asking questions, listening to them, and understanding how they achieved success. Be responsible. Start by committing to answering emails, even if they are not urgent, and do so two weeks later. Stop focusing on yourself or thinking about increasing business. Instead, start by focusing on how to improve your current relationships, the services you offer in your business, the operations you run, and the products you offer. Dona. Money is simply energy, when we give money, it comes back to us. If you are struggling with money or If you want to make more, donate to your favorite charity. It will come back to you in ways you don’t know. Invest in yourself. Don’t expect to know all the answers, hire a team of experts to support you. The most successful people have them. More fashionable Make it work. If the clothes don’t fit you like they should, then they don’t work. Find a great tailor. You’ll be surprised how a few stitches can make all the difference. Use colors. Wearing black will make you look slim and sophisticated. But if you look at your closet and there’s a sea of dark colors (black, grays and browns), it’s time to add a little color. You’ll be surprised what this will do to your mood and those around you. More efficient Schedule mini breaks in your work day. Walking helps stimulate blood flow and thereby stimulate focus and creativity. Note: Walking to refill your coffee cup or even walking in your own cubicle counts. Any movement is better than none. Have plants in your office. Plants reduce stress and help you concentrate. Buy different low-maintenance plants for your desk or book shelf such as mint or petunias. Use a laptop stand or base. This simple and inexpensive gadget will improve your ergonomics and allow you to work for longer without pain. Healthier Exercise: Exercise before touching your cell phone or computer. Once you touch them you are very likely to become engrossed with emails, news or social media and exercise is not going to happen. Make a change in your vocabulary. Instead of thinking that you really “should” exercise or that you “have to” exercise, start saying that you “want” to exercise. This little change The word io changes the exercise from a task to something we hope to do. Give yourself permission to exercise half-heartedly. When you’re tired or short on time, don’t skip a workout, just do half of it. Maintaining the habit and routine of exercising is very important and this helps not to skip more than two consecutive exercises. Diet: Scenario for success. Ideally, you should plan all your meals and snacks, but when planning isn’t working, just try to always have healthy foods in your home and office so you’re more likely to choose the good stuff. Use a table, a plate and a chair. Mindfully eating meals and snacks from a plate while sitting at a table naturally helps you eat less and enjoy your food more. Work hard to avoid distracted eating while you relax on the couch watching TV, at your desk answering emails, or standing in front of the refrigerator. Practice delicious monotony. The choice is paralyzing and overwhelming. Instead of having a dozen different meal options each week, keep your options to just a few healthy basics that you love and repeat often. Repetition can be calming and delicious. Written by Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, CSSD, LDN
