Things You Can Do For Daily Stress Relief

If the stress in your life is out of control, here are some simple stress relief methods you can implement into your life to improve your day.

• Brighten up your home – If you are tired of the rooms in your home, have you ever considered giving them a mini makeover? Rearranging furniture, changing your décor, or giving the walls a fresh coat of paint will give you something new to look at. Redecorating allows you to focus your mind on a project separate from stressful issue, and creativity does wonders for your self-esteem.

• Slow down and enjoy your meals – Try not to skip or gobble down meals. This can not only lead to a serious case of indigestion, it also slows down the digestion process which can lead to other unpleasant conditions such as constipation. Take the time to sit down and enjoy regular meals during the day.
  

• Enjoy the outdoors – Make the effort to go outside and fill your lungs with fresh air. Take a nice walk and enjoy the scenery and sounds of the outside world. This is often a fantastic way to clear your mind and organize your thoughts.

• Breath and stretch – Take the time to stretch your body at different points during the day, and remember to breathe deeply every once in a while. This helps to release tension from your body and will keep you more alert and less irritable.

• Take breaks – Everyone needs breaks. Don’t skip them to get a head start on other work. Take this time to relax and do something you enjoy. Treat yourself to warm baths, a cup of hot tea or a massage.

• Wear comfortable clothing – Whenever you can, wear clothing that is loose fitting and soft. Wear comfortable shoes that allow your feet to move and breathe.

• Express and embrace your feelings – Don’t bottle up your emotions. You should experience emotions regardless if they are negative or positive. You should also express the way you feel to others, and find ways to release pent up emotions. Great methods include singing and writing.

• Make time for the activities you enjoy – Do you have a hobby you really enjoy (IE. reading, knitting, dancing, swimming, sports, etc.)? When you engage in activities you like, you are comfortable and happy.

• Take care of your body - Eat well, exercise, stay well hydrated, and be sure to get a good night sleep.

Try using a combination of different stress relief methods and avoid using only one. The more ways you can implement relaxation, enjoyment and positive thinking into your lifestyle, the less stress will have a hold on your life.

Common Traits of Successful Relationships

All great relationships are built on a solid foundation of friendship. This applies to any meaningful relationship, whether it be with your spouse, child, parent, friend or business associate. Lasting and Successful relationships are not difficult to attain if we can emulate the following traits:

Honesty. This trait has always been there & always will. It is crucial to be honest in our relationship right from the start.

Trust. Honesty will gain trust. This again is important if we want to be that someone who can be relied on for anything.

Respect. We all want to be respected. This can only be earned through our actions and deeds.

Communication. Having an open line of communication is essential in any relationship. With technology such as e-mail and SMS (Short Messaging Service), there is no excuse for not keeping in touch.

Listening. The art of listening can establish stronger relationships. Be empathetic and understanding.

Showing Appreciation. Say "Thank you" as often as required. Send a note, and e-mail or SMS. A simple gesture like that can mean a lot for the recipient.

Admitting Your Mistake. Saying "I'm sorry" or "I was wrong" makes us the bigger person.

Laughter. Adding humor and laughter to all our relationships will build a bond of happiness.

Kindness. Go that Extra mile! Acts of kindness are never wasted.

Forgiveness. Remember, Everyday is a New Day. Do not hold grudges for things that have happened in the past, instead, focus on the Future.

All relationships need time to grow & flourish, it is up to us to decide how high we want them to grow. Time spent building relationships should not be considered a sacrifice. It is an investment that rewards us with lasting friendships, which money cannot buy.

TIME

Imagine there is a bank which credits your account each morning with RM86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to keep no cash balance, and every evening cancels whatever part of the amount you had failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!

Well, everyone has such a bank. Its name is TIME. Every morning, it credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever part of this you have failed to invest to good purpose. It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day. If you fail to use the day's deposits, the loss is yours. There is no going back. There is no drawing against the -tomorrow-. You must live in the present on today's deposits.

Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness and success! The clock is running.

Make the most of today... and remember... time waits for no one.

Imagination Is More Powerful Than Knowledge

Perhaps Einstein said it best: "Imagination is more powerful than knowledge." Time and again it's been proven that our brains cannot tell the difference between something we vividly imagine and something we actually experience.

Once we understand this, it can transform our life. For example, many people are afraid to try something just because they've never done it before. Yet the very foundation of leaders' success is that, despite past experiences to the contrary, they repeatedly imagine obtaining their desired results. In this way they forge the sense of certainty that guides them to tap into their true potential.

Do we have a goal that excites us but involves doing something we've never done before? When would now be a good time to start imagining ourself succeeding?

Stop Waiting

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice holiday, when we retire.

The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now.

Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. If you keep waiting, there will be no way to happiness. So, treasure every moment that you have and...

Stop Waiting!!!