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Showing posts with label The 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Day 30 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
CELEBRATE!
Celebrate the completion of the challenge! Take yourself to dinner at your favorite restaurant or treat yourself to a massage. Whatever it is, do something special for yourself as a reward for completing this challenge.
You did it! You made it to the end of the 30 day Inspired Living Challenge. While some parts of the challenge were a breeze, you probably felt stretched in other parts. Nevertheless, here we are at the end. What will you do now? You have the opportunity to continue down this path of inspired living by incorporating parts of this challenge into your life on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Don't slip back into old habits...use the momentum of this daily challenge to catapult you to new levels of personal and professional success.
Thank you for joining me on this wonderful journey!
As a special reward, I'm giving away prizes to the people who email me at letterstolisa@adivinebook.com with reflections of their experience on the challenge. Whether it was easy or hard, whether you skipped or day or 2 and made them up, whether you loved or hated it, share your thoughts with me. What was it like? Did you enjoy it? What did you do when you were challenged? What will you do now that it's over?
Every entry will WIN!
Thank you again and may God richly bless you as you continue living your Inspired Life!
Celebrate the completion of the challenge! Take yourself to dinner at your favorite restaurant or treat yourself to a massage. Whatever it is, do something special for yourself as a reward for completing this challenge.
You did it! You made it to the end of the 30 day Inspired Living Challenge. While some parts of the challenge were a breeze, you probably felt stretched in other parts. Nevertheless, here we are at the end. What will you do now? You have the opportunity to continue down this path of inspired living by incorporating parts of this challenge into your life on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. Don't slip back into old habits...use the momentum of this daily challenge to catapult you to new levels of personal and professional success.
Thank you for joining me on this wonderful journey!
As a special reward, I'm giving away prizes to the people who email me at letterstolisa@adivinebook.com with reflections of their experience on the challenge. Whether it was easy or hard, whether you skipped or day or 2 and made them up, whether you loved or hated it, share your thoughts with me. What was it like? Did you enjoy it? What did you do when you were challenged? What will you do now that it's over?
Every entry will WIN!
Thank you again and may God richly bless you as you continue living your Inspired Life!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Day 29 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
MAKE TIME FOR SOMETHING YOU'VE BEEN PUTTING OFF
Procrastination is the enemy of the inspired life! Do something today that you've been putting off.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Carve out time in your schedule today for something you've been putting off.
Why? - One day easily turns into 1 week when it comes to procrastination. Even with the best of intentions, we easily find ourselves with a high pile of unfiled papers, unsent emails, trips not taken, and more. You deserve to get things done in an orderly fashion. Taking the time out to do the things you've been meaning to do can put you on the track to higher levels of productivity.
How? - Set aside an hour today for this task. Make a list of the things you haven't gotten around to doing and get started on the list today. Continue to set aside an hour each day or every other day until you finish the list. No procrastinating!
Ready, set, GROW!
Procrastination is the enemy of the inspired life! Do something today that you've been putting off.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Carve out time in your schedule today for something you've been putting off.
Why? - One day easily turns into 1 week when it comes to procrastination. Even with the best of intentions, we easily find ourselves with a high pile of unfiled papers, unsent emails, trips not taken, and more. You deserve to get things done in an orderly fashion. Taking the time out to do the things you've been meaning to do can put you on the track to higher levels of productivity.
How? - Set aside an hour today for this task. Make a list of the things you haven't gotten around to doing and get started on the list today. Continue to set aside an hour each day or every other day until you finish the list. No procrastinating!
Ready, set, GROW!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Day 28 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
CALL A FRIEND TO CATCH UP!
With our lives jam packed, it's easy to drift out of touch with friends and family. Call a friend today!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Call a friend or family member to catch up on life.
Why? - It's often tempting to vegetate at home in front of the TV or computer screen. But consider what doctors say is key to staying happy and healthy: socializing.
Research shows that not staying connected poses similar risks to your health as high blood pressure, obesity and even smoking. As staggering as that is, a trend toward smaller social networks and fewer close confidants is growing.
"More Americans in the last 20 years say that they have fewer close friends or people in their lives with whom they can discuss important matters," says Duke University sociologist Lynn Smith-Lovin. "What ties to a close-knit group of people does is create a safety net."
Doctors agree, and say that a good chat or a regular girls' or guys' night out can do even more.
"Feeling cared for and supported within a social network is particularly important for women in fostering self-care," says Todd Jackson, PhD, author of a 2006 study linking high levels of social support and community involvement with healthier diet, exercise and sleep habits, among other positive effects.
Think of it as a new kind of "friends with benefits" -- health benefits.
How? - Set aside some time today to call a friend or family member. If you don't get an answer, try again in a couple of days.
Ready, set, GROW!
With our lives jam packed, it's easy to drift out of touch with friends and family. Call a friend today!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Call a friend or family member to catch up on life.
Why? - It's often tempting to vegetate at home in front of the TV or computer screen. But consider what doctors say is key to staying happy and healthy: socializing.
Research shows that not staying connected poses similar risks to your health as high blood pressure, obesity and even smoking. As staggering as that is, a trend toward smaller social networks and fewer close confidants is growing.
"More Americans in the last 20 years say that they have fewer close friends or people in their lives with whom they can discuss important matters," says Duke University sociologist Lynn Smith-Lovin. "What ties to a close-knit group of people does is create a safety net."
Doctors agree, and say that a good chat or a regular girls' or guys' night out can do even more.
"Feeling cared for and supported within a social network is particularly important for women in fostering self-care," says Todd Jackson, PhD, author of a 2006 study linking high levels of social support and community involvement with healthier diet, exercise and sleep habits, among other positive effects.
Think of it as a new kind of "friends with benefits" -- health benefits.
How? - Set aside some time today to call a friend or family member. If you don't get an answer, try again in a couple of days.
Ready, set, GROW!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Day 27 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
OFFER TO HELP SOMEONE
Extend a helping hand to someone who may need help.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Help a person in need.
Why? - Giving is a powerful way to improve our own mental and emotional health. What we give to others comes back to us. In the spirit of being the change we wish to see in the world, giving is a great way to set positive energy in motion.
How? - Whether it's helping an overloaded coworker or helping an elderly person across the street, look for an opportunity to help someone who needs you!
Ready, set, GROW!
Extend a helping hand to someone who may need help.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Help a person in need.
Why? - Giving is a powerful way to improve our own mental and emotional health. What we give to others comes back to us. In the spirit of being the change we wish to see in the world, giving is a great way to set positive energy in motion.
How? - Whether it's helping an overloaded coworker or helping an elderly person across the street, look for an opportunity to help someone who needs you!
Ready, set, GROW!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Day 26 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
WATCH A COMEDY OR ATTEND A COMEDY SHOW
Laughter is good for the soul! Enjoy some jokes today!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Laugh! Watch a funny movie or watch your favorite comedy on television. Or go out and see a live comedy show.
Why? - Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert.
With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health.
Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss.
More than just a respite from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh–or even simply a smile–can go a long way toward making you feel better. And laughter really is contagious—just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in on the fun.
How? - You can get more laughter in your life with the following strategies:
* T.V. and Movies: There's no shortage of laughter opportunities from the entertainment, both at the theater and in the aisles of the video stores, as well as at home with T.V. comedies. While wasting your time watching something marginally funny may actually frustrate you, watching truly hilarious movies and shows is an easy way to get laughter into your life whenever you need it.
* Laugh With Friends: Going to a movie or comedy club with friends is a great way to get more laughter in your life. The contagious effects of laughter may mean you'll laugh more than you otherwise would have during the show, plus you'll have jokes to reference at later times. Having friends over for a party or game night is also a great setup for laughter and other good feelings.
* Find Humor In Your Life: Instead of complaining about life's frustrations, try to laugh about them. If something is so frustrating or depressing it's ridiculous, realize that you could 'look back on it and laugh.' Think of how it will sound as a story you could tell to your friends, and then see if you can laugh about it now. With this attitude, you may also find yourself being more lighthearted and silly, giving yourself and those around you more to laugh about. Approach life in a more mirthful way and you'll find you're less stressed about negative events, and you'll achieve the health benefits of laughter. (See this article on maintaining a sense of humor.
* 'Fake It Until You Make It': Just as studies show the positive effects of smiling occur whether the smile is fake or real, faked laughter also provides the benefits mentioned above. So smile more, and fake laughter; you'll still achieve positive effects, and the fake merriment may lead to real smiles and laughter.
Ready, set, GROW!
Laughter is good for the soul! Enjoy some jokes today!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Laugh! Watch a funny movie or watch your favorite comedy on television. Or go out and see a live comedy show.
Why? - Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert.
With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health.
Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss.
More than just a respite from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh–or even simply a smile–can go a long way toward making you feel better. And laughter really is contagious—just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in on the fun.
How? - You can get more laughter in your life with the following strategies:
* T.V. and Movies: There's no shortage of laughter opportunities from the entertainment, both at the theater and in the aisles of the video stores, as well as at home with T.V. comedies. While wasting your time watching something marginally funny may actually frustrate you, watching truly hilarious movies and shows is an easy way to get laughter into your life whenever you need it.
* Laugh With Friends: Going to a movie or comedy club with friends is a great way to get more laughter in your life. The contagious effects of laughter may mean you'll laugh more than you otherwise would have during the show, plus you'll have jokes to reference at later times. Having friends over for a party or game night is also a great setup for laughter and other good feelings.
* Find Humor In Your Life: Instead of complaining about life's frustrations, try to laugh about them. If something is so frustrating or depressing it's ridiculous, realize that you could 'look back on it and laugh.' Think of how it will sound as a story you could tell to your friends, and then see if you can laugh about it now. With this attitude, you may also find yourself being more lighthearted and silly, giving yourself and those around you more to laugh about. Approach life in a more mirthful way and you'll find you're less stressed about negative events, and you'll achieve the health benefits of laughter. (See this article on maintaining a sense of humor.
* 'Fake It Until You Make It': Just as studies show the positive effects of smiling occur whether the smile is fake or real, faked laughter also provides the benefits mentioned above. So smile more, and fake laughter; you'll still achieve positive effects, and the fake merriment may lead to real smiles and laughter.
Ready, set, GROW!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Day 25 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
FIX THINGS THAT ARE BROKEN
Think about the things in your life that need to be repaired. Make a list and start repairing things today!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Fix things that need to be broken. Whether a watch, a bookshelf, or a relationship, fix the things that need to be fixed and discard those that can't be repaired.
Why? - Your life can only be as functional and healthy as the things in it. Things that are broken cannot serve you the way they should. Being in the habit of fixing broken things reminds you that you are a whole being who should enjoy the fullness of life. Broken things don't operate at 100%! Abundance is at its highest when all the pieces of our lives are working together.
How? - Survey your home, office, car, relationships, wardrobe and more. Repair things that need your healing touch!
Ready, set, GROW!
Think about the things in your life that need to be repaired. Make a list and start repairing things today!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Fix things that need to be broken. Whether a watch, a bookshelf, or a relationship, fix the things that need to be fixed and discard those that can't be repaired.
Why? - Your life can only be as functional and healthy as the things in it. Things that are broken cannot serve you the way they should. Being in the habit of fixing broken things reminds you that you are a whole being who should enjoy the fullness of life. Broken things don't operate at 100%! Abundance is at its highest when all the pieces of our lives are working together.
How? - Survey your home, office, car, relationships, wardrobe and more. Repair things that need your healing touch!
Ready, set, GROW!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Day 24 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
HUG 5 PEOPLE!
Offer your hug to 5 people today.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Hug 5 people today. They can be good friends, family members, or even total strangers.
Why? - Hugging is a miracle medicine that can relieve many physical and emotional problems. Physicians often tell their patients to use hugging as part of their treatment for pain. To be held can be enormously therapeutic.
Researchers have discovered that hugging can help you live longer, protect against illness, cure depression and stress, strengthen family relationships, and even help you sleep without pills. They have discovered that when a person is touched, the amount of hemoglobin in their blood increases significantly. Hemoglobin is the part of the blood that carries vital supplies of oxygen to all organs of the body, including the heart and the brain. An increase in hemoglobin tones up the whole body, helps prevent disease, and speeds recovery from illness.
Many psychiatrists are convinced that the tender embrace can prevent or cure a host of different problems. Hugs can have an astonishing therapeutic effect by providing a sense of companionship and happiness. Studies have shown that people who are mentally run-down and depressed are far more prone to sickness than those who are not. Hugging can lift depression, enabling the body's immune system to become "tuned up." Hugging breathes fresh life into a tired body and makes you feel younger and more vibrant.
How? - Ask for permission & then give genuine, loving hugs! Hug your spouse, your children, friends, and relatives. You'll both feel great!
Ready, set, GROW!
Offer your hug to 5 people today.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Hug 5 people today. They can be good friends, family members, or even total strangers.
Why? - Hugging is a miracle medicine that can relieve many physical and emotional problems. Physicians often tell their patients to use hugging as part of their treatment for pain. To be held can be enormously therapeutic.
Researchers have discovered that hugging can help you live longer, protect against illness, cure depression and stress, strengthen family relationships, and even help you sleep without pills. They have discovered that when a person is touched, the amount of hemoglobin in their blood increases significantly. Hemoglobin is the part of the blood that carries vital supplies of oxygen to all organs of the body, including the heart and the brain. An increase in hemoglobin tones up the whole body, helps prevent disease, and speeds recovery from illness.
Many psychiatrists are convinced that the tender embrace can prevent or cure a host of different problems. Hugs can have an astonishing therapeutic effect by providing a sense of companionship and happiness. Studies have shown that people who are mentally run-down and depressed are far more prone to sickness than those who are not. Hugging can lift depression, enabling the body's immune system to become "tuned up." Hugging breathes fresh life into a tired body and makes you feel younger and more vibrant.
How? - Ask for permission & then give genuine, loving hugs! Hug your spouse, your children, friends, and relatives. You'll both feel great!
Ready, set, GROW!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Day 23 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
PURCHASE & USE CANVAS BAGS FOR SHOPPING
Use canvas bags instead of plastic bags for shopping.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Purchase canvas bags to use for shopping.
Why? - From an environmental perspective, canvas grocery bags are better choices than paper or plastic bags. Canvas tends to be more environmentally friendly to produce than paper or plastic, and because these bags are designed to be re-used, consumers get a lot of mileage out of a single bag. Turning to re-usable supplies is viewed as more environmentally friendly than using disposable products, many of which wind up in landfills because a community lacks the ability to recycle them.
Plastic grocery bags have a number of environmental drawbacks, with the use of petroleum being only one example. When plastic grocery bags are not recycled or landfilled, they end up in the natural environment, where they can cause a wide range of problems. Animals may choke on or become entangled in such bags, and if plastic reaches the ocean, it can linger there for thousands of years. While the bags may eventually break down, they can poison a wide assortment of sea creatures along the way. Paper bags will biodegrade much more quickly, but they still require the use of timber, a resource which some people would prefer to see left in forests.
Canvas grocery bags are also much sturdier than regular grocery bags, for consumers who are not persuaded by the environmental arguments. As anyone who has had a bag break open in the parking lot knows, it can be very frustrating to lose a batch of groceries to a poorly-constructed grocery bag. Canvas bags can hold much more weight than regular grocery bags, and they can easily be washed in the event of leaks or spills.
How? - Visit your local Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or other drug store and pick up several canvas bags. Keep them in your car and near the door in your home for easy use.
Ready, set, GROW!
Use canvas bags instead of plastic bags for shopping.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Purchase canvas bags to use for shopping.
Why? - From an environmental perspective, canvas grocery bags are better choices than paper or plastic bags. Canvas tends to be more environmentally friendly to produce than paper or plastic, and because these bags are designed to be re-used, consumers get a lot of mileage out of a single bag. Turning to re-usable supplies is viewed as more environmentally friendly than using disposable products, many of which wind up in landfills because a community lacks the ability to recycle them.
Plastic grocery bags have a number of environmental drawbacks, with the use of petroleum being only one example. When plastic grocery bags are not recycled or landfilled, they end up in the natural environment, where they can cause a wide range of problems. Animals may choke on or become entangled in such bags, and if plastic reaches the ocean, it can linger there for thousands of years. While the bags may eventually break down, they can poison a wide assortment of sea creatures along the way. Paper bags will biodegrade much more quickly, but they still require the use of timber, a resource which some people would prefer to see left in forests.
Canvas grocery bags are also much sturdier than regular grocery bags, for consumers who are not persuaded by the environmental arguments. As anyone who has had a bag break open in the parking lot knows, it can be very frustrating to lose a batch of groceries to a poorly-constructed grocery bag. Canvas bags can hold much more weight than regular grocery bags, and they can easily be washed in the event of leaks or spills.
How? - Visit your local Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or other drug store and pick up several canvas bags. Keep them in your car and near the door in your home for easy use.
Ready, set, GROW!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Day 22 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
VISIT A SICK OR ELDERLY PERSON
Laughter is good medicine, and knowing that someone cares is an excellent encouragement to a person who isn't well.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Visit or call a sick or elderly person and encourage him/her. Share a joke or a funny story and let them know you care.
Why? - Studies have shown that laughter boosts the immune system. Emotional wellbeing is tied to physical wellbeing. As you share your light and love with another, you also set universal law in motion. Remember that you can't give without also receiving. Plant the seed of love in the life of a person who needs it most.
How? - Check the phone book for hospitals and elderly homes in your area or ask a church member or friend for a referral. Remember that you may have friends or family members battling diseases and chronic conditions who need your encouragement too!
Ready, set, GROW!
Laughter is good medicine, and knowing that someone cares is an excellent encouragement to a person who isn't well.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Visit or call a sick or elderly person and encourage him/her. Share a joke or a funny story and let them know you care.
Why? - Studies have shown that laughter boosts the immune system. Emotional wellbeing is tied to physical wellbeing. As you share your light and love with another, you also set universal law in motion. Remember that you can't give without also receiving. Plant the seed of love in the life of a person who needs it most.
How? - Check the phone book for hospitals and elderly homes in your area or ask a church member or friend for a referral. Remember that you may have friends or family members battling diseases and chronic conditions who need your encouragement too!
Ready, set, GROW!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Day 21 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT!
You'll still get there! Slow down today and honor the rules of the road.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Drive the speed limit.
Why? - Speed kills and doesn't put you at your destination much sooner than driving the speed limit. It's important to practice safe lifestyle habits including safe driving.
How? - Be aware of the speed limit as you drive. Remain conscious of your speed by periodically checking your speedometer.
Ready, set, GROW!
You'll still get there! Slow down today and honor the rules of the road.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Drive the speed limit.
Why? - Speed kills and doesn't put you at your destination much sooner than driving the speed limit. It's important to practice safe lifestyle habits including safe driving.
How? - Be aware of the speed limit as you drive. Remain conscious of your speed by periodically checking your speedometer.
Ready, set, GROW!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Day 20 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
NO JUNK FOOD!
Your body is a temple and littering is strictly prohibited!
Here's the scoop:
What? - No junk food - no fast food, no pastries, no cookies, no soda, no potato chips, no candy, etc.
Why? - Junk food wreaks havoc on your body! Your body needs whole, nutrient rich foods in order to thrive! Besides being high in salt & sugar (two things that, in excess, destroy good health), junk food is void of nutrients and often causes a wide range of physical ailments and disease. Many conditions can be healed and corrected through proper nutrition and that begins with eliminating junk food.
How? - Make healthy choices! Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables. Enjoy nuts as a snack and be sure to start the day with a hearty breakfast to avoid binge eating midday. Drink plenty of water and enjoy a nice long walk.
Ready, set, GROW!
Your body is a temple and littering is strictly prohibited!
Here's the scoop:
What? - No junk food - no fast food, no pastries, no cookies, no soda, no potato chips, no candy, etc.
Why? - Junk food wreaks havoc on your body! Your body needs whole, nutrient rich foods in order to thrive! Besides being high in salt & sugar (two things that, in excess, destroy good health), junk food is void of nutrients and often causes a wide range of physical ailments and disease. Many conditions can be healed and corrected through proper nutrition and that begins with eliminating junk food.
How? - Make healthy choices! Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables. Enjoy nuts as a snack and be sure to start the day with a hearty breakfast to avoid binge eating midday. Drink plenty of water and enjoy a nice long walk.
Ready, set, GROW!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Inspired Living Chalenge Week 1 Update!
Day 19 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
DONATE MONEY TO CHARITY
The 2 biggest indicators of what we value are how we spend our money and how we spend our time. Today, give a portion of your earnings to a worthy cause of your choice.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Give money to charity...don't feel stressed or pressured to give what you don't have. Whether it's $1 or $1000, every donation counts.
Why? - There are people without homes, health, food, and other important basics who need you! Even if you can't devote time every week to volunteering, you can make donations that support organizations doing the work of helping people who need it.
How? - Mail a check or pay online. As you give, remember that giving is a very powerful act so savor the moment. In your mind's eye, see your donation making an important difference.
Don't have a cause in mind? Check out or for ideas.
Ready, set, GROW!
The 2 biggest indicators of what we value are how we spend our money and how we spend our time. Today, give a portion of your earnings to a worthy cause of your choice.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Give money to charity...don't feel stressed or pressured to give what you don't have. Whether it's $1 or $1000, every donation counts.
Why? - There are people without homes, health, food, and other important basics who need you! Even if you can't devote time every week to volunteering, you can make donations that support organizations doing the work of helping people who need it.
How? - Mail a check or pay online. As you give, remember that giving is a very powerful act so savor the moment. In your mind's eye, see your donation making an important difference.
Don't have a cause in mind? Check out or for ideas.
Ready, set, GROW!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Day 18 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
MAKE A LIST OF 10 THINGS YOU'RE GRATEFUL FOR!
Gratitude is a catalyst for the flow of abundance into your life! The more you demonstrate gratitude, the more you have to be grateful for.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Sit down and write out a list of 10 things you're grateful for. Think about the many blessings in your life, big and small, and spend time meditating on how fortunate you are to have those things. Then say a prayer of thanks for your blessings.
Why? - No matter what situation you're in, it could always be worse! Plus, most of us are extremely blessed but don't realize it because we spend so much time complaining and focusing on getting what we don't have. Being grateful opens the door for wonderful things to flow to us.
How? - Make your list today and consider gratitude journaling every day by jotting down 3-5 things you're grateful for. Spending time doing this exercise in the morning puts you in a state of mind to thrive and enjoy the richness of your life.
Ready, set, GROW!
Gratitude is a catalyst for the flow of abundance into your life! The more you demonstrate gratitude, the more you have to be grateful for.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Sit down and write out a list of 10 things you're grateful for. Think about the many blessings in your life, big and small, and spend time meditating on how fortunate you are to have those things. Then say a prayer of thanks for your blessings.
Why? - No matter what situation you're in, it could always be worse! Plus, most of us are extremely blessed but don't realize it because we spend so much time complaining and focusing on getting what we don't have. Being grateful opens the door for wonderful things to flow to us.
How? - Make your list today and consider gratitude journaling every day by jotting down 3-5 things you're grateful for. Spending time doing this exercise in the morning puts you in a state of mind to thrive and enjoy the richness of your life.
Ready, set, GROW!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Day 17 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
SMILE EVERY CHANCE YOU GET
Smiling is one of the easiest ways to brighten your day and someone else's!
Here's the scoop:
What? - SMILE every chance you get...whether you're making eye contact with a stranger or just working alone, smile!
Why? - Not only does smiling look great on you, it has been proven to boost your mood and brain function.
Check out these 10 reasons to smile from Dr. Mark Stibich...
1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in.
2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.
3. Smiling Is Contagious
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.
4. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.
5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.
6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?
7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.
8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.
9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.
10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.
How? - Put vaseline on your teeth if you need help holding it!
Ready, set, GROW!
Smiling is one of the easiest ways to brighten your day and someone else's!
Here's the scoop:
What? - SMILE every chance you get...whether you're making eye contact with a stranger or just working alone, smile!
Why? - Not only does smiling look great on you, it has been proven to boost your mood and brain function.
Check out these 10 reasons to smile from Dr. Mark Stibich...
1. Smiling Makes Us Attractive
We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in.
2. Smiling Changes Our Mood
Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.
3. Smiling Is Contagious
When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.
4. Smiling Relieves Stress
Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.
5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System
Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.
6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure
When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?
7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin
Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.
8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger
The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.
9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful
Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.
10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive
Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.
How? - Put vaseline on your teeth if you need help holding it!
Ready, set, GROW!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Day 16 of the 30 Day of Inspired Living Challenge
CHECK YOUR CREDIT REPORT
Your credit report and score are an important part of your overall financial well being. You're entitled to a free report every year so take advantage of that and be sure to check your score regularly.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Check your credit score with all 3 bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. If you're making an important purchase or investment soon, check your score as well.
Why? - Errors in your credit report can cost you! You may have trouble getting a loan for an important purchase or you may be paying higher than necessary interest rates based on a miscalculated score. You can avoid the scramble of checking your score if you stay on top of it every year.
How? - Visit and get copies of all 3 reports. Dispute any inaccuracies with old or current accounts, addresses, places of employment, etc.
Ready, set, GROW!
Your credit report and score are an important part of your overall financial well being. You're entitled to a free report every year so take advantage of that and be sure to check your score regularly.
Here's the scoop:
What? - Check your credit score with all 3 bureaus, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. If you're making an important purchase or investment soon, check your score as well.
Why? - Errors in your credit report can cost you! You may have trouble getting a loan for an important purchase or you may be paying higher than necessary interest rates based on a miscalculated score. You can avoid the scramble of checking your score if you stay on top of it every year.
How? - Visit and get copies of all 3 reports. Dispute any inaccuracies with old or current accounts, addresses, places of employment, etc.
Ready, set, GROW!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Day 15 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
SCHEDULE YOUR ANNUAL CHECKUPS!
Your health is your first wealth! Make appointments today to see specialists for your annual checkups. Even if you feel great, you'll want to be sure that your temple is in tip top shape by using preventive medicine!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Schedule appointments with doctors and specialists to be sure your body is in great health.
Why? - Your health is your first wealth! The best way to ensure great health is to stay ahead of any possible conditions by getting regular checkups. Preventive medicine is the best way to preserve your health.
How? - See your doctor for a regular physical along with your dentist, optometrist, dermatologist, ob/gyn (for ladies) and any other specialists such as podiatrist, gastroenterologist, etc.
Ready, set, GROW!
Your health is your first wealth! Make appointments today to see specialists for your annual checkups. Even if you feel great, you'll want to be sure that your temple is in tip top shape by using preventive medicine!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Schedule appointments with doctors and specialists to be sure your body is in great health.
Why? - Your health is your first wealth! The best way to ensure great health is to stay ahead of any possible conditions by getting regular checkups. Preventive medicine is the best way to preserve your health.
How? - See your doctor for a regular physical along with your dentist, optometrist, dermatologist, ob/gyn (for ladies) and any other specialists such as podiatrist, gastroenterologist, etc.
Ready, set, GROW!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Day 14 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
VOLUNTEER AT A SHELTER
Volunteer your time to help someone less fortunate!
Here's the scoop:
What? - You can't give without receiving, and you will always be blessed when you make it your business to give to others.
Why? - There are people without homes, food, and other important basics who need you! Devote time to assisting those who don't have these basics as you never know if you may one day need a helping hand. Inspired Living is about being a blessing to others in word, deed, and example.
How? - Visit your local shelter to find out how you can help or visit or to find out how you can help in your community.
Ready, set, GROW!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Day 13 of the 30 Day Inspired Living Challenge
CLEAR THE CLUTTER!
A cluttered living space or work space can hinder productivity and peace of mind. Spend time today clearing the clutter and preparing to receive more of what you want!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Paper, clothes you aren't wearing, boxes, shoes, supplies - whatever it is, get it organized. Resolve to go through the piles you've been putting off and clear the clutter!
Why? - Clearing the clutter in your spaces will open you up energetically to fresh, new things and help you think more clearly about what you have and what you need.
How? - Give it away, find a home for it, throw it away, or store it away. Here are a few tips from Heloise for clearing your clutter:
If you have five minutes...
* Chuck crummy sponges and outdated cleaning products lingering in your kitchen; clear old leftovers out of the fridge and pitch any expired foods found in the pantry.
* Do a TV-room makeover. I call this method "TVC": During TV commercials, quickly tidy up the room you're in. Gather all the magazines, newspapers, and bits of trash and put them in the garbage. Straighten pillows and refold throws. Organize your worktable. On the next program break, you can even give the den a quick vacuum.
* Throw away old cosmetics and expired medicines in the vanity drawer or the cabinet over the sink. Sort bath towels and washcloths for laundering or the rag bag.
* Weed out toys and games that haven't been used recently. If they are in good condition, you can donate them to a shelter, a hospital or a school.
* Gather misplaced belongings in a holding basket; later, ask family members to claim their possessions and put them away.
If you have one hour...
When serious decluttering is in store, try the ABC method. Select a cabinet or closet that's been bugging you. Take everything out and arrange items into three piles:
A: always used
B: used during the holidays and special occasions, or seasonally
C: not seen or used in a year or so
Then do a final sort:
Step 1: Toss or give away C items unless they are valuable or have sentimental worth.
Step 2: Return B items to the back of the storage area.
Step 3: Place the A team in the front of the space so those items will be handy for immediate use.
Want more? Check out this detailed list of tips for how to get organized and clear the clutter for good!
Ready, set, GROW!
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