I was telling the ladies this morning that I RARELY watch TV and if I do, it’s always surfing while I am on a cardio machine. Last night I was at the gym and the TV in front of me had the news on and jeez if it just horrible. They don’t even show robberies any more unless they involved a group of people getting shot. There were murder suicides, drive by shootings, arson, and so on. So this morning I was determined to find something positive. And it didn’t take long for me to find an article about how positive thoughts lead to positive living and longer living.
A few times a year I get interviewed by Good News Radio. You probably never heard of them b/c people look for the bad news and the sensationalism of it all. I stopped watching TV in college and I don’t believe I am deprived in any way. If you removed every TV from my house I would not notice or be effected in the least. Occasionally I will surf when I travel, but there is not one single show I have to watch.
Today I found the article below. In a season where our time is in high demand and people seem to have little time to communicate without technology or find time for their well being, I urge you to keep thinking positive and taking time for yourself. There are many people who are thriving today ad living the dream. It’s possible. Don’t buy into everything you read on the news. You determine your reality and state of mind every day. Every moment is new and you can create it.
Optimists live longer and healthier lives: study
Thu Mar 5, 2009 4:56pm EST
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By Julie Steenhuysen
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Optimists live longer, healthier lives than pessimists, U.S. researchers said on Thursday in a study that may give pessimists one more reason to grumble.
Researchers at University of Pittsburgh looked at rates of death and chronic health conditions among participants of the Women's Health Initiative study, which has followed more than 100,000 women ages 50 and over since 1994.
Women who were optimistic -- those who expect good rather than bad things to happen -- were 14 percent less likely to die from any cause than pessimists and 30 percent less likely to die from heart disease after eight years of follow up in the study.
Optimists also were also less likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes or smoke cigarettes.
The team, led Dr. Hilary Tindle, also looked at women who were highly mistrustful of other people -- a group they called "cynically hostile" -- and compared them with women who were more trusting.
Women in the cynically hostile group tended to agree with questions such as: "I've often had to take orders from someone who didn't know as much as I did" or "It's safest to trust nobody," Tindle said in a telephone interview.
"These questions prove a general mistrust of people," said Tindle, who presented her study Thursday at the American Psychosomatic Society's annual meeting in Chicago.
That kind of thinking takes a toll.
"Cynically hostile women were 16 percent more likely to die (during the study period) compared to women who were the least cynically hostile," Tindle said.
They were also 23 percent more likely to die from cancer.
Tindle said the study does not prove negative attitudes cause negative health effects, but she said the findings do appear to be linked in some way.
"I think we really need more research to design therapies that will target people's attitudes to see if they can be modified and if that modification is beneficial to health," she said.
And she said while a pessimist might think, "'I'm doomed. There is nothing I can do,' I'm not sure that's true," Tindle said. "We just don't know."
Today, be better than yesterday!
Showing posts with label Exercise Arthritis. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Feel Younger
Today’s re-powering information – Lets finish up today and the week on a positive note. Here’s a fact. Regular exercise can make your real age 9 years younger than your biological age. I’m not tooting my own horn, but I recently started using face book and have connected with some friends from high school. From what I can see of their head shots, many have round faces, the guys have full heads of gray hair and maybe I am kidding myself, but they look much older than me (I’ll be 40 this December – Yikes, I think that’s the first time I said that!). Exercise is your fountain of youth. When I was on the beach 2 weeks ago, I could clearly see the fit bodies confidently and briskly striding along the beach. You can tell that they are older, but they look younger and burst with energy. You have seen these people on the beach and can quickly identify the fit ones who exercise. In comparison it’s also easy to identify the unfit bodies who are meandering or sitting in lounge chairs with snacks in their mouths and supersized beverages in their hands. I’m not judging, but it’s clear the differences in lifestyle.
When exercise is an important part of your life it is the one thing that has the most far reaching effects on the rest of what you do here on earth. When you are fit, you make more conscious nutrition choices, you sleep better, you manage stress, have better mental clarity, more patience for relationships, are more concerned about your environment and much more. There is research to prove all of this which is in addition to the health benefits. People who exercise make more money, they live longer, they are happier, have higher self esteem, recover faster, have better immune systems and more and more and more! I know I am preaching to the choir, but I wanted to reinforce the importance of keeping exercise a priority in your life in hopes that you don’t take it for granted, but also being to positively influence those in your circle by your example.
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When exercise is an important part of your life it is the one thing that has the most far reaching effects on the rest of what you do here on earth. When you are fit, you make more conscious nutrition choices, you sleep better, you manage stress, have better mental clarity, more patience for relationships, are more concerned about your environment and much more. There is research to prove all of this which is in addition to the health benefits. People who exercise make more money, they live longer, they are happier, have higher self esteem, recover faster, have better immune systems and more and more and more! I know I am preaching to the choir, but I wanted to reinforce the importance of keeping exercise a priority in your life in hopes that you don’t take it for granted, but also being to positively influence those in your circle by your example.
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Life Management, Exercise & Arthritis
Today’s Re-Powering Information – The Holidays are in full swing and the demands on our time are even more heightened. We can become consumed with choosing the perfect gifts, decorating, throwing parties, baking, keeping tradition, keeping two sides of a family happy and humanitarian efforts. Suicide rates are at an annual high over the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are a variety of theories why, but it’s easy to see how the stress can become overwhelming . . . but it doesn’t have to be. I admit I am not good at stillness, but one thing I am good at is prioritizing and managing my time and balancing my life. It’s always a work in progress and I would always like it to get better, but there IS a way to enjoy the process of the holidays without becoming a stress monster, turning to alcohol, or feeling depressed, defeated or hopeless.
Below is an excerpt from a time management lesson Learned 6 years ago. I still use this today and it makes decision making and time management so easy – especially when you are clear on your outcomes. Then read on for some new research on the benefits of exercise on arthritis.
The ABCDE Method for Setting Priorities
By: Brian Tracy
Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things. Your ability to plan and organize your work, in advance, so you are always working on your highest value tasks determines your success as much as any other factor.
The ABCDE Method for Priorities
The process of setting short-term priorities begins with a pad of paper and a pen. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by too many things to do and too little time in which to do them, sit down, take a deep breath, and list all those tasks you need to accomplish. Although there is never enough time to do everything, there is always enough time to do the most important things, and to stay with them until they are done right.
Setting Better Priorities
The best method for setting priorities on your list, once you have determined your major goals or objectives, is the A-B-C-D-E method. You place one of those letters in the margin before each of the tasks on your list before you begin.
"A" stands for "very important;" something you must do. There can be serious negative consequences if you don't do it.
"B" stands for "important;" something you should do. This is not as important as your 'A' tasks. There are only minor negative consequences if it is not completed.
"C" stands for things that are "nice to do;" but which are not as important as 'A' or 'B,' tasks. There are no negative consequences for not completing it.
"D" stands for "delegate." You can assign this task to someone else who can do the job instead of you.
"E" stands for "eliminate, whenever possible." You should eliminate every single activity you possibly can, to free up your time.
When you use the A-B-C-D-E method, you can very easily sort out what is important and unimportant. This then will focus your time and attention on those items on your list that are most essential for you to do.
Just Say No
Once you can clearly determine the one or two things that you should be doing, above all others, just say no to all diversions and distractions and focus single-mindedly on accomplishing those priorities.
Much stress that you experience in your work life comes from working on low-priority tasks. The amazing discovery is that as soon as you start working on your highest-value activity, all your stress disappears. You feel a continuous stream of energy and enthusiasm. As you work toward the completion of something that is really important, you feel an increased sense of personal value and inner satisfaction. You experience a sensation of self-mastery and self-control. You feel calm, confident and capable.
Action Exercises
Here are three ideas that you can use, every day, to help you set priorities and to keep you working at your best:
First, take the time to be clear about your goals and objectives so that the priorities you set are moving you in the direction of something that is of real value to you.
Second, remember that what counts is not the amount of time that you put in overall; rather, it's the amount of time that you spend working on high-priority tasks.
Third, understand that the most important factor in setting priorities is your ability to make wise choices. You are always free to choose to engage in one activity or another.
Resolve today to set clear priorities in every area of your life, and always choose the activities that will assure you the greatest health, happiness and prosperity in the long term.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
How activity can help you feel better
(HealthDay News) -- Arthritis is a rheumatic disease that affects the body's joints and connective tissues. Exercise is a relatively easy way to help control its symptoms.
The University of Virginia Health System lists the benefits of exercise for people with rheumatic disease:
• Keeps joints from feeling and acting stiff.
• Strengthens muscles surrounding the joints.
• Improves joint flexibility and alignment.
• Reduces joint pain and swelling.
• Strengthens bone and cartilage tissue.
• Makes you more physically fit overall.
Have a strong day and breathe in some fresh fall air!
Have a strong day and breathe in some fresh fall air!
Below is an excerpt from a time management lesson Learned 6 years ago. I still use this today and it makes decision making and time management so easy – especially when you are clear on your outcomes. Then read on for some new research on the benefits of exercise on arthritis.
The ABCDE Method for Setting Priorities
By: Brian Tracy
Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things. Your ability to plan and organize your work, in advance, so you are always working on your highest value tasks determines your success as much as any other factor.
The ABCDE Method for Priorities
The process of setting short-term priorities begins with a pad of paper and a pen. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by too many things to do and too little time in which to do them, sit down, take a deep breath, and list all those tasks you need to accomplish. Although there is never enough time to do everything, there is always enough time to do the most important things, and to stay with them until they are done right.
Setting Better Priorities
The best method for setting priorities on your list, once you have determined your major goals or objectives, is the A-B-C-D-E method. You place one of those letters in the margin before each of the tasks on your list before you begin.
"A" stands for "very important;" something you must do. There can be serious negative consequences if you don't do it.
"B" stands for "important;" something you should do. This is not as important as your 'A' tasks. There are only minor negative consequences if it is not completed.
"C" stands for things that are "nice to do;" but which are not as important as 'A' or 'B,' tasks. There are no negative consequences for not completing it.
"D" stands for "delegate." You can assign this task to someone else who can do the job instead of you.
"E" stands for "eliminate, whenever possible." You should eliminate every single activity you possibly can, to free up your time.
When you use the A-B-C-D-E method, you can very easily sort out what is important and unimportant. This then will focus your time and attention on those items on your list that are most essential for you to do.
Just Say No
Once you can clearly determine the one or two things that you should be doing, above all others, just say no to all diversions and distractions and focus single-mindedly on accomplishing those priorities.
Much stress that you experience in your work life comes from working on low-priority tasks. The amazing discovery is that as soon as you start working on your highest-value activity, all your stress disappears. You feel a continuous stream of energy and enthusiasm. As you work toward the completion of something that is really important, you feel an increased sense of personal value and inner satisfaction. You experience a sensation of self-mastery and self-control. You feel calm, confident and capable.
Action Exercises
Here are three ideas that you can use, every day, to help you set priorities and to keep you working at your best:
First, take the time to be clear about your goals and objectives so that the priorities you set are moving you in the direction of something that is of real value to you.
Second, remember that what counts is not the amount of time that you put in overall; rather, it's the amount of time that you spend working on high-priority tasks.
Third, understand that the most important factor in setting priorities is your ability to make wise choices. You are always free to choose to engage in one activity or another.
Resolve today to set clear priorities in every area of your life, and always choose the activities that will assure you the greatest health, happiness and prosperity in the long term.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
How activity can help you feel better
(HealthDay News) -- Arthritis is a rheumatic disease that affects the body's joints and connective tissues. Exercise is a relatively easy way to help control its symptoms.
The University of Virginia Health System lists the benefits of exercise for people with rheumatic disease:
• Keeps joints from feeling and acting stiff.
• Strengthens muscles surrounding the joints.
• Improves joint flexibility and alignment.
• Reduces joint pain and swelling.
• Strengthens bone and cartilage tissue.
• Makes you more physically fit overall.
Have a strong day and breathe in some fresh fall air!
Have a strong day and breathe in some fresh fall air!
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