Ancient secrets to modern happiness
Maja Begovic
(NC)—Big or small, a life change is similar to the common cold. If you've spent time around someone who has deliberately chosen to change for the better, sooner or later you'll catch the bug as well. Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking, end a bad relationship, reduce debt or simplify your life, these proven strategies can help you figure out how to get off the fence and live your best life.
One habit at a time
Start with a 30-day challenge, focusing on just one habit. Write it out on paper, along with potential obstacles and strategies for overcoming them. Then commit fully. Reward every little success, and if you fail, figure out what went wrong, then try again.
Eliminate the non-essential
We all have many commitments in our life, starting with work, family, friends, partners, and more. Consider each of them carefully; focus on the value that each commitment brings and then edit brutally.
Cultivate kindness
Focus on being kind to others every day and you'll see profound changes in your life. Volunteering to help those in need and taking the initiative to relieve suffering will improve your physical and mental health. Learn about what you can do to help reduce hunger, malnutrition and deadly diseases facing millions of children in developing countries, through non-profit organizations like Christian Children's Fund of Canada (www.ccfcanada.ca).
Exercise
Take 30 minutes of your day to move your body, relieve stress and build confidence. Exercise helps fuel creativity and those 'aha moments'.
I am, I can, I will
Become aware of your negative self-talk. Do a tally sheet throughout the day to track your negative thinking and replace each negative statement with a positive one. Practice saying your affirmations out loud, and the next time negative thoughts resurface you'll be able to shift gears and stay on track.
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