Keep with your New Year’s Resolutions
Of course part of the process of setting new year’s resolutions is also having the motivation to continue with them. Remember motivation does not last, but neither does bathing that is why it is recommended daily. The biggest mistake people make when setting new year’s resolutions is that they take on too much on their plate and then do not have structures to support these changes. Therefore, don’t be too hard on yourself take it slow because slow and steady wins the race.
Here are some more fantastic new year’s resolutions that you will not go wrong with.
5: Cut your stress
A little pressure now and again won’t kill us; in fact, short bouts of stress give us an energy boost. But if stress is chronic, it can increase your risk of—or worsen—insomnia, depression, obesity,heart disease, and more.
Long work hours, little sleep, no exercise, poor diet, and not spending time with family and friends can contribute to stress, says Roberta Lee, MD, an integrative medicine specialist at Beth Israel Medical Center, in New York City, and the author of The Super Stress Solution.
“Stress is an inevitable part of life,” she says. “Relaxation, sleep, socializing, and taking vacations are all things we tell ourselves we deserve but don’t allow ourselves to have.”
6: Do something for others
We tend to think our own bliss relies on bettering ourselves, but our happiness also increases when we help others
And guess what? Happiness is good for your health. A 2010 study found that people with positive emotions were about 20% less likely than their gloomier peers to have a heart attack or develop heart disease. Other research suggests that positive emotions can make people more resilient and resourceful.
“Someone who makes this sort of resolution is likely to obtain a tremendous personal benefit in the happiness department,” Kanaris says.
7: Learn
No matter how old you are, heading back to the classroom can help revamp your career, introduce you to new friends, and even boost your brainpower.
A 2007 study found that middle-age adults who had gone back to school (including night school) sometime in the previous quarter century had stronger memories and verbal skills than those who did not. What’s more, several studies have linked higher educational attainment to a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Original source: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20452233_5,00.html
Hope you all have a blessed weekend!!
