A whole new self — is this possible? Truth be told, for as long as there is life, the possibility of redefining one’s self is limitless. Since a lifetime may be too short for many people, there is a constant pursuit for the best of strategies and techniques towards one end — a new you.
Here is a handful of wisdom, culled from various wellness lifestyle approaches. See if you can make gradual changes as you go along. The secret, they say, is to allow it to flow into your own personal life as effortlessly as the breaking of a new day.
Waking up early. The day is dedicated to productivity and the accomplishment of activities. If you lose the day, then you could very well lose your own timing. Unless of course, you are a night person. However, nocturnal or not, there are many benefits derived from waking up, say, by sunrise. It may be a bit of a challenge for very social people but it is worth a try. By being wide-eyed before dawn, here is what you get:
•A new sense of energy as in the kind where you can tell yourself, “Seize the day!”
•A feeling of renewal because the new day is yours.
•More time to plan and to do
•More energy to do more
Commit to a regular exercise routine or mix them up for variety. One of the pillars of anti-aging is exercise. It
•Revitalizes you
•Clears your head
•Organizes your thoughts
•Increase of happy hormones
•Improves mental health
•Helps in body toning and strengthening
Commit to a healthy lifestyle. Making adjustments in your daily regimen will go a long way to improving your health. It
•Provides more vitality
•Improves fitness
•Delays aging and prolongs life
COMMUNE with nature.
Commune with nature. It is a scientific truth. All of nature has purer air, more ions to recharge the body. The closer you are to nature, the more healing you can derive from it. For example, taking nature walks, being near a seashore, breathing in mountain air or just taking a walk in a garden. Benefits are
•A sense of serenity
•A calmness of mind
•A sense of self-confidence
•Controlled blood pressure
Good sleep. Sleep deprivation is the best way to weaken the immune system. Get enough quality sleep. It
•Improves the mood
•Recharges the brain
•Improves the brain-body connection
•Decreases stress
Meditation and prayer. Or simply embracing your silence is enough to re-connect you with yourself through mindful introspection. It helps in
•Finding your quiet place where no stress can affect you
•Learning how to remain in control
•Increasing your faith
Positive self-talk. You cannot expect this from anyone else but yourself. It must begin with you. It
•Builds self-confidence
•Drives away doubt
•Gives you inspiration
•Boosts your capabilities
Affirmation: “I claim serenity and abundance in my life.”
Love and light.