Let The Don’t Quit Poem Speak
April 29, 2010
Have you tried reaching for your goals, working hard at it, adjusting, making sacrifices, and now you are tired, discouraged and about to give up? I understand that feeling too well, but don't quit – yet.
Growth comes from seeking new frontiers, getting out of the comfort zone and into the learning zone.
The challenges we face today are not the challenges we faced a year ago. We have progressed. Agree?
But perhaps we are so busy working on getting over the present hurdle that we have not sat down to notice how far we have come. This is a continuous journey of learning, growing and maturing.
Take a breather, refresh yourself with a good supply of water, nutrients, rest, sunshine, laughter, family and friends and then you will be ready to move on again.
Here's a beautiful poem that you may already have heard. I first saw this in my teens at a book store and I copied the verses. So glad technology know enables us to tap into these resources. Let the music and the words refresh and strengthen your soul for the journey ahead.
The original video site can be found here. When the words sink in you will find renewed energy to go for the next lap. If you are looking for some inspirational and motivational material, here's one on perspective of life that I like.
Humor, Laughter And Stress
April 26, 2010
Using Laughter And Humor to Manage Stress
William Fry found that one minute of laughter does an equivalent amount of work as 15 minutes of work out on the rowing machine. Now is that not a fun and effective exercise to do?
Some studies show that a positive mindset, with a sense of humor and actual laughing help to improve outlook in life, gives better health and immune system. A sense of humor and actual laughing is touted to be an effective way to reduce stress.
Laughing like deep breathing sends fresh oxygen into our cells and organs, pulls our body and facial muscles, changes our heart rate and blood pressure and increases the release of endorphins while reducing cortisol. Thank goodness for laughter that is free and a healthy sense of humor!
Never mind if you do not feel that there is very much to smile or laugh about. Some researches think that our body cannot tell if the laughter is spontaneous or simulated. So start smiling even when you do not feel like smiling and you can feel better. Start simulating the act of laughing, eh learn to laugh and have a little fun. Take a lighter stance if you are feeling too serious, uptight or uneasy and see if we feel any differently.
Laughing, deep breathing replenishes your body with generous gulps of oxygen. And as you laugh more heartily, you begin to relax and see things with a different perspective. Your body then releases endorphins, the feel good chemical that will help you neutralize the sense of pressure and overwhelm.
Laughing heartily also help you burn up calories (about 50 calories for a good hearty laugh of 15 minutes, according to Maciej Buchowski)! That must be great news for those of us who are wanting to burn more calories! No wonder they say "Laughter is the Best Medicine"!
I have a free report here on how you can simulate laughter to help manage stress. Feel free to make use of and follow the exercises mentioned here and add more laughter and joy into your life — and the life of those around you.
Make use of humor and laughter as a form of exercise to manage your daily stress, alone or in a group. Wonder if we should start having regular "laughing" time so we can fill up our oxygen supply, burn up some calories and feel a whole lot better!
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Smile, Your Cure For Stress
April 24, 2010
Laughter reduces stress.
How many times have your laughed or smiled today? I hear that children under the age of five smile or laugh up to 300 times a day. No kidding. You just have to take a look at the kids. Their joy and smiles / laughter will cheer you up; it's contagious. Conversely, an adult laughs maybe about 15 times a day. Some, not even that. They see only the worst in everything. That is so sad.
Here's a 2:02 minute video that will help you release some of the daily stress. Watch it a second time and you will pick up nuggets that you may have missed out the first time round.
I talk about having fun and using music to release stress in my stress management toolkit. Music, fun, a sense of humor brings on the smiles. Singing in a group helps too. Ever wonder why "kara oke" is so popular? Action item for today: Smile. Be happy. Do what you have to do, even if it means making funny faces at yourself in the mirror. If you want to tap into some laughter exercises, I have some prepared for you too!
Laughter Reduces Stress.
Smile when you wake up in the morning and let that set the tone for the day. Let that smile and gratitude sends blood to the organs and cells in your body and positive energy to everyone around you. Inject Humor and Recognition (HR) into your life and feel the difference!
Have a great weekend ahead 
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