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7 steps to a happier life

Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spirit

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We all want one fundamental thing in life and that’s to be happy. But true happiness seems to be an elusive thing in today’s hectic, stress-filled world. We may have all the gadgets we could possibly want and a constant stream of information at our fingertips, yet stress, anxiety and depression are all on the increase. Indeed, according to research published earlier this year, only a third of Americans surveyed said they are truly happy. Sadly, it seems that we have lost our ability to enjoy life.

For this blog post, let’s take a look at some suggestions for how you can regain happiness and bring a more positive outlook to your life.

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Originally posted on October 17, 2013 @ 6:14 pm

The benefits of green exercise

Body, Movement & Fitness

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We all know that regular exercise is essential for both a healthy mind and body. According to the Mayo Clinic, taking regular exercise helps to prevent and improve a number of health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis. Indeed, research also shows that exercise can have a positive effect in reducing anxiety and improving mood.

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Originally posted on August 13, 2013 @ 3:07 pm

Self belief and mastering your mindset

Inspiration, Mental Health, Mind, Personal Growth, Spirit

water runner

About six months ago I took up running and have found it to be really
helpful for beating stress and improving my overall fitness. Six weeks
ago a friend of mine invited me to take part in a competitive race –
something I’ve never done before – and I accepted the challenge.
However, now that the race day is looming, I’ve been crippled with
self doubts and worries that I won’t be able to complete the distance.
During my last few runs my mindset has been terrible and I can’t seem
to silence the voice in my head that keeps telling me that I can’t do
it or that I’m too tired.

This is something that affects a lot of competitive athletes (not that
I’m saying I’m one – far from it). Overcoming a negative mindset can
make the difference between a good athlete and an award-winning one.
And not just athletes – it applies to all walks of life. Having self
belief and a positive mindset can give you the confidence to realise
your dreams and achieve all the things you want to do in life.

I’ve been doing some research into how to master your mindset, and
here are some things I’ve discovered.

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Originally posted on June 27, 2013 @ 5:56 pm

How to give your confidence a boost

Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spirit

We all go through times in life when our confidence takes a hit. Something goes a bit wrong in your work or personal life and suddenly your self-esteem feels a bit shaky. This sort of confidence crisis can be difficult to recover from, which is why I thought for this blog post I would take a look at some ways to give your confidence a boost.
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Originally posted on February 27, 2013 @ 4:33 pm

The power of kindness

Inspiration, Life

We all know that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you do someone a good turn. Whether it’s helping an old lady across the road or helping someone to pick up the shopping they’ve dropped. That’s the power of kindness.

Apparently, according to research, being kind does much more than give you that warm, fuzzy feeling – it actually benefits your health and wellbeing. Indeed, according to the results of a US study of 3,296 people, 95% of those studied reported feeling good when they helped someone, whereas 21% actually felt euphoric.

This is often referred to as the “helpers high”. This is because the brain releases serotonin – the body’s feelgood hormone – when we do something kind for others. This lifts our mood and makes us feel more positive and optimistic. Perhaps being kind could become addictive!

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Originally posted on August 24, 2012 @ 7:14 pm