SELF IMPROVEMENT| COURTNEY K. PENNINGTON
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Sometimes a great morning starts with a great night. Work on getting
a full night of sleep 8-12 hours. It may not always be easy but try by
going to sleep earlier than normal in the beginning to get the rest
you need.
Get in tune with your higher self and raise your vibrations. Try
meditation, or reiki. Meditation isn’t always easy especial in this busy,
get on your grind kind of world. Strong meditation takes practices so
start off with 5-10 minutes in the morning or before bed, adding more
time the more confident you become with being Zen. Another great
way to get in touch with your higher being is Reiki energy work. Reiki
is a non-denominational form of natural healing, do your research,
and find a reiki practitioner you connect with and feel comfortable
seeing. If you’re not sure where to start, ask a trusty massage
therapist whom they recommend.
Take time to enjoy life. Find some time to laugh with friends and have
a good time each week. They say laughter is the best medicine,
and if you’ve ever laughed so hard you couldn’t breathe you also
know how great of an ab workout it can be (I think that counts as
exercise for the day too *wink wink*). Get in touch with nature. Get
some fresh air, lay in the soft grass, take in a scenic view. Slow down
to appreciate the beauty of this world. Treat yourself! Take time to
pamper yourself and relax. Have a spa day; get a massage, facial, a
new hair style or mud wrap treatment. Buy something you have had
on your wish list, or treat yourself to a nice dinner.
Form a good habit like exercising or stretching every day. Don’t
overwhelm yourself, 10 minutes of stretching a day is perfect. Take
deep slow breaths through the stretch and hold each one for at
least 10 seconds. If you’re not excited by exercising start off with 15
minutes of cardio, walking for 20 minutes, or 25-30 minutes of yoga.
You can build slowly and challenge yourself a bit more each week.
It takes about 21 days to form habit, so track your progress over
three weeks and see how great you’re doing becoming a better
you. Set a goal and see it through. Accomplishing a goal can be a
confidence boost, and a sure way to implement self-improvement.
Think and speak positively. Acknowledge your own beauty, take time
each day to look at yourself and tell yourself you’re beautiful. Look in
the mirror and say three things that are great about you and at least
one thing that makes you a gorgeous amazing being. If you’re “too
humble” think of somethings compliments people have given to you.
Please take note. The information provided is as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any
diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not intended to be patient education, does not create any patient-
physician relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your
healthcare provider to discuss if these exercises are appropriate for your lifestyle or medical conditions.
By: Courtney K. Pennington
Reiki Master, LMT, Owner of UaHanSon.com
Sources: http://allrecipes.com, http://www.personalcreations.com/blog/self-improvement-tips.
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