Category: Health & Body

Periods of growth are painful, yet necessary.

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Some periods of growth can be very painful, yet necessary – just like the growing pains we experienced in our bodies as kids. But the growing pains we now go through as adults aren’t physical but rather emotional, mental, or spiritual. Our transformations usually come through painful life changing experiences that shape our circumstance, mould our behaviour, or shift our paradigm. And in turn, they’re suppose to shed light into who we are and transform us into the person we need to become for our journey. May we grow stronger, wiser, and more compassionate through our growth spurts.

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Tips for Everyday Exercise

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I’ve always been mindful of being proactive through the little things I do; like eating right, sleeping early, being thankful, and moving my body. With the warmer weather here, it’s been a treat to go outside for picnics, walk along the beach, and bike at night. Since I don’t buy a gym pass, I like to exercise through simple and free means like walking to the grocery store, vacuuming the house (which I really dislike), doing the dishes by hand, baking, gardening, or going for a walk after dinner. Although these simple activities will take up a part of our day, it’ll help us to slow down in life and benefit our health in the long run.

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Might not be today but you’ll be ok.

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2015/01/img_1736-0.jpg There will be days when you’re not feeling your best, when you’d rather stay in bed than face the day. Some days living your best just might mean trying to make it through the day. And that’s ok. Be gentle and kind to yourself during these times for it’s the loving thing you can do. I know you may not believe it today but brighter days are just ahead.

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Comparison leads to a dead end road.

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2015/01/img_1671-0.jpgIt’s a waste of time comparing ourselves to others and how we don’t measure up to them physically, materially, or socially. Fact is there will always be someone younger, prettier (handsome), smarter, funnier, and richer than us. And when we compare ourselves with others, we’ll find ourselves on a dead end road to self-pity, misery, and self-loathing. The solution isn’t to lock ourselves in our homes and not see a single soul ever again.

One of the ways we can combat this temptation of comparison is to foster an attitude of gratitude for our strengths, natural abilities, and unique features. Not only is it important to magnify our strengths but it’s also important to embrace our weaknesses because it gives us a realistic and holistic acceptance of who we are (our strengths along with our weaknesses). It shatters the delusion of perfection and the unhealthy obsession to pursue it in our bodies, careers, and relationships. Life isn’t perfect but we can choose to see these little imperfections as life’s beauty marks in us and in our lives.

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Keep Calm and Reduce Stress (10 Tips)

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The Christmas holidays can be a stressful time of the year with family responsibilities, deadlines at work, and unspoken expectations. But it doesn’t have to be stressful and we don’t have to be stressed. At every moment of everyday we have a choice – if you find yourself getting stressed either say no or delegate the task. Monitor and acknowledge your stress, and practice these 10 tips to keep calm during the hustle and bustle of this holiday season.

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Look within & Live your greatest life.

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Choose wisely, your life depends on it.

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This is probably the most singular important decision you’ll ever make in your life because your peace and happiness will depend on it. So be patient and don’t compromise your standards. Being with the right person, especially through the storms of life, will make all the difference in the world. So until then, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

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10 Inspiring Questions to Ask Yourself.

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Answering these questions honestly can open doors to new possibilities. And making those changes can revolutionize your life. It’s never too late to start over or pick up where you left off. But it is a waste of time regretting what could’ve been when you could be using that time to be proactive towards what you want. No one else can make these changes for you, you must make them on your own.

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You’re beautiful at every angle.

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I hope you have someone in your life that tells you how beautiful you are – to articulate the beauty they see in you, the flickers of greatness they feel from you, and the light that illuminates within you. You’re a unique fingerprint that can’t be replicated in another. Your beauty, your talents, your voice, your personality, your quirks, your memories, and experiences – this is what makes you, you. Maybe if you could see yourself from every angle, you’d realize just how beautiful you are.

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Know that you are beautiful