Posts Tagged ‘happiness’

Simplify Your Life so You Can Hear Yourself Think

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Here's a tip inspired from a deck of cards called "52 Ways to Simplify Your Life" by Lynne Gordon. "In order to hear yourself think, shut off or cut down on the amount of media information you inhale, absorb, and digest...Media overconsumption is a good way to numb yourself to more personal issues. Try a media down day once a week or more and begin to enjoy the local broadcasting from your own brain." I might add, media overconsumption can lock you into the mentality that "I'm too fat", "I'm not good enough" or "I don't fit in" which often fuels depression and anxiety that prompts undesired behavior like overeating or overspending.

Take Time To Do What You Love

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Some of us overeat to fill a void or because we feel bored or unfulfilled in life. For your own mental, emotional and physical health, take time to do something you're passionate about, even if it's only a few hours a week. The increased energy and enthusiasm you'll experience will affect other areas of your life. You might find this increased energy helps you forget about food. Perhaps your enthusiasm will motivate you to exercise and eat right. If you take time to do what you love, it can't help but impact your life in a positive way. Some of us have been "blah" or downtrodden for so long that we don't even know what we're passionate about or we can't remember the last time we felt passionate. If that's the case for you, dedicate time each day to just write about things you're grateful for or things you've done in the past which were enjoyable. Try to think about why you enjoyed those things. With time and persistence you will begin to reacquaint yourself with your values, your passion and your own inner-self.
From Donate Your Weight

Roller Derby Lessons: Jump Over Obstacles and Embrace Exhilaration

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
One night in roller derby practice, I had to jump over the back seat of a Chevy Corvair on roller skates. The prospect of it terrified me but the end result of taking a risk and having success was life-transforming. In this 6 minute video taped at Agape Toastmasters, I talk about how jumping over that car seat, even though I was initially convinced I couldn't, was proof to me that my mind doesn't always tell the truth and maybe I shouldn't take it so seriously. When I hear the words "I can't" in my mind, I ignore it. If you want less fear and more joy, check it out. --------------------------------------------------------------- For step-by-step guidance to overcome failure mentality or fear of failure, purchase From Sabotage to Success.

Feel Good With Lyrics and Music of Nina Simone

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Feeling Good, Nina Simone
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nina-simoneThese days there is a plethora of books, training programs and classes all designed and marketed to help you "feel good". Yet you can feel good anytime you choose, with or without training. One of the ways to make happiness happen is to create an environment with constant reminders of what happiness is. Happiness is simple and it happens now, not later. Listen to songs like Feeling Good by Nina Simone regularly and happiness will begin to stir within you. . . . . Feeling Good by Nina Simone Lyrics Birds flying high you know how I feel Sun in the sky you know how I feel Reeds driftin on by you know how I feel (refrain:) Its a new dawn Its a new day Its a new life For me And Im feeling good Fish in the sea you know how I feel River running free you know how I feel Blossom in the tree you know how I feel (refrain) Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, dont you know Butterflies all havin fun you know what I mean Sleep in peace when day is done Thats what I mean And this old world is a new world And a bold world For me Stars when you shine you know how I feel Scent of the pine you know how I feel Oh freedom is mine And I know how I feel itunesBuy Feeling Good by Nina Simone on iTunes ------------------------------------------------------------------- If anxiety and depression stand between you and your happiness, try the free Holosynch CD by Centerpointe Research.

Get Happy by Judy Garland

Thursday, February 19th, 2009
It's not often you can see an entertainer with this level of talent live but it is a joy to witness the expression of an artist. itunes logo - all links go to itunesIt's hard not to get happy while watching this video. Buy Get Happy by Judy Garland on iTunes. Happy Child