Saturday, May 29, 2010

I Love.



Do you ever have one of those days where you feel like you just can't get things right? Are you harder on yourself than you would be towards others? If you're like most people, you spend far too much time thinking about what's wrong with yourself and the environment around you, and very little time thinking about the things you do like. It can do wonders for the mind and for the health when we focus on the good things in our life; the things we love. If you find yourself struggling to be satisfied with where you are at in your life, or in your journey towards healthy and inspired living, try this exercise, I guarantee it will spin your thoughts right around:

With a friend or family member, take turns saying "I love...." You can say whatever pops into your head at that moment. For example, "I love the Mountains during Summertime." Repeat this as many times as you like until you've said all you want to say, and you feel peace and calm settle in. When we take time to really acknowledge the things that we have in our lives and the things that make us who we are, the world seems to be a much better place, and suddenly our tasks and goals don't seem so insurmountable, while fretting about something as trivial as a "Calorie" appears quite insignificant. If you want to make this a more personal exercise, simply spend a few minutes in the morning or before bed writing out the things that you love.

Try it! When we release stress and worry from our lives, we bring in opportunity for health and well-being.

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