10 Happiness Helpers.

Practice these pleasure principles and experience more joy and fulfillment every day.

1. Be grateful Each night, recall three things that went well that day. Focus on the fun stuff to crank up your contentment.

2. Lose yourself Spend at least 20 percent of your leisure time on pursuits that put you into a "flow" state, fully absorbing your mind.

3. Indulge your hobbies Break from the grind to do what excites you. Love to travel? Research your next trip to Rome. Gratifying your desires keeps your bliss battery humming.

4. Walk your talk Align your actions with your values. Cherish loyalty? Chat with your best pal regularly. Practice what you preach to stay chipper.

5. Pen a happy ending Instead of obsessing over what's to come, jot down your ideal future. People who put their positive fantasies on paper reported feeling significantly happier in a month.

6. Be a favor fairy Research suggests that doing even small good deeds, such as holding elevator doors, makes you joyful. Altruistic acts create a circle of virtue; pass the karma on.

7. Remove the blinders To be satisfied, set a goal with a deadline (for instance, learn basic Portuguese before your trip to Brazil). Then, instead of fixating on the end point, enjoy the steps that get you there (your language class). Score!

8. Circle up Joining people who have convened for a cause directed toward the greater good, such as a conservation club, is as beneficial to your health as exercising regularly, studies show.

9. Tap your strengths Find simple ways to use your gifts. If your forte is community building and you're in sales, view cold calls as a way to connect. You'll find motivation in the mundane.

10. Make your happy heart pound Three brief workouts a week can improve your outlook nearly as well as antidepressants, research finds.

This list was found at self.com

Printable Affrimation Cards

These are so cute and I just had to share!
I found this at kindovermatter.blogspot.com
You can print off affrimations on cute paper, do a little cut and paste, and put them all in an adorable little box. These would be cute to give as a gift to someone who could use a little pick-me-up :D




http://kindovermatter.blogspot.com/2010/03/kind-over-matter-spring-collboration.html

GiveAWAY!!

Tip Junkie will be hosting a giveaway every hour on all 4 of their blogs on April 13th from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm (CST). Which will total over $6,000 worth of products given away in one day!

Yep that’s right it’s going to be an entire day of FREE products from Tip Junkie Mom-preneurs. Everything will be over $50.00. This is a great time to stock up on all your wish list items for yourself, Mother’s Day, birthdays, and even Christmas. Consider yourself massively hooked up.

Benefits of Raw Fruit

Here is a short list of some fruits and their benefits if eaten raw.
I read an article that says you should also eat them on an empty stomach to get these benefits and not to cook them or all the nutriants would be removed.


KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene — the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.






Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles can be greatly diminished if you eat fruits on an empty stomach according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

Herbal Supplements

http://www.iherb.com/

Great place to stock up on supplements and you can get $5.oo off your first order by using code: LIK060

You can even order some free samples (shipping costs not included but are very reasonable)

http://www.iherb.com/Free-Samples

or do a search on their website for 'free' and it will bring up more items.

It is also a great informational website and can help with natural/herbal remedies.

Affrimations for Weight Loss

"You must begin to think yourself as becoming the person you want to be.”
~David Viscott~

Here is a list of some affrimations that could be used to aid in reaching your weight loss goals:



My body is getting stronger, slimmer and healthier every day.



I love the foods that make me thin.



I can feel myself getting thinner and thinner every day.



I look and feel lighter with each passing day.



I am enjoying the process of being healthy and thin.



I feel thin, alive and healthy.



I feel thinner and thinner everyday as my clothes become looser and looser on my body.



Every day I get closer to my ideal weight.



Maintaining my ideal weight is easy and effortless.



I enjoy living a healthy and active life.



My ideal weight is easy to maintain.



I am fit, healthy and attractive.



I exercise with passion and purpose.



I am the healthiest I have ever been.



I am in control of my body.



I am extremely confident in myself.


Try saying a couple of these outloud or in the mirror everyday. Remember, it usually takes about 30days to form a bad habbit so it stands to reason, that it would take that long to form a good one. :)

Tips for Positive Living:

Smile: It has been scientifically proven that the mere act of smiling can improve your overall mood and outlook on a situation.


Volunteer: When you get out of yourself and start focusing on others you stop focusing on how bad you’ve got it and instead focus on what you have that you can give.


Set goals: Those who have a goal they are working toward tend to focus on the possibilities that lie ahead versus the current negative situations they are facing.


Recite positive affirmations or positive statements: This will help train your mind to focus on more positive thoughts.


Listen to uplifting music: Music has a way of moving us in ways nothing else can. So, try making a cd of your favorite songs. You know the ones that make you smile.


Find a inspirational quote: Browse inspirational quotes and print out the ones that move you. Hang them up where you can see them every day.


Get a haircut: People tend to feel better about themselves when they look good. So, stop putting it off. Get a haircut, get a manicure or pedicure, buy yourself a new outfit.


Surround yourself with positive people: If your friends are not positive then you need to make new friends. Hang out with those people you hope to be more like. Those who have a positive attitude and outlook on life.


Turn your face to the sun: The sun provides the body with the much needed vitamin D. It also increases the happy element in the brain. Some people get the winter blues in winter time because they don’t get enough of these things.


Laugh: They say laughter is the best medicine and they aren’t lying. Rent your favorite comedy from the local movie store or get tickets to your local comedy club the next time you need a boost.


Play: Your never to old to introduce a little play into your life. Run around the back yard with your dog, have a pillow fight with friends, smear a little icing on your partners nose the next time you have cup cakes. It is very difficult to be any where except in the present moment when play is involved.


Find the positive in all situations: Instead of finding and tuning into the negative elements in every challenge try to find the good in them. Like maybe instead of getting upset that you have to work late focus on the extra income you can use to purchase something you really want.

Its hard to just become positive overnight. If you have been a negative thinker for years, or possibly your whole life, give it some time to become habbit. If you just make small changes and stick with them, they'll soon become second nature.