5 Changes to Improve Your Life

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 As I worked in the health field, I noticed many people were depressed and unhappy with the way their life was going. There are simple ways to improve a person’s outlook.

1) Smile more. 

Start your day off with the rule of having a positive attitude. It's important to believe that the day is going to be great no matter what happens. Even if you don’t feel like it, give a big smile every time you encounter a person during your day. People want to be around happy people. It’s a great way to meet new people is to have a smile on your face. Staying positive even in the dark times of our lives is the key to happiness.

2) Worry less. 

We can't control the future, so why worry about it. All we can do is hope for the best.

I once had a patient who constantly worried about his family and friends. He was so stress out that his health was not improving, so I recommended that he tell himself that everyone he knows is happy. After weeks of being sick, he dramatically improved, and he left the hospital a few days later. Stress has a major impact on our health.

In the religious world, people put their trust in God and use prayer to help deal with anxiety. It could be the reason why prayer works. By putting trust in God to deal with worry and other problems, life is free to be enjoyed. 

3) Save money. 

Putting away 5 to 10% of your paycheck will make a difference over time. It’s always wonderful to know that a small amount of mad money or rainy day money is there when you need it. Everyone should have a savings account for emergencies. Using a credit card for back-up is a dangerous situation that could cause serious debt.

4) Take care of your health. 

 You are what you eat, so try to enjoy healthy meals. Every diet and every lifestyle have an effect on your overall health. If you eat meals high in carbohydrates, you are at higher risk of developing diabetes eventually. If you eat meals high in protein, you are at risk of developing gout. The healthiest diet is eating vegetables with a few fruits. Nutritionists recommend eating more than five vegetables and fruits a day. Grilled, baked and eating raw vegetables in a salad are the healthiest ways of eating. If you are not a big vegetable eater, try finding new ways to cook them such as grilling broccoli, which gives it a nice smoked flavor.

Exercise is so important. Even if you hurt your knee or ankle, you should try to do some kind of movement to keep in shape. Building up your arms or core while your leg heals is the way to go. Gym memberships are nice, but there are many exercises you can do in the privacy of your own home. Walking is inexpensive and can be done anywhere.

5) Find a hobby that costs little money. 

There are many great things to do that are free such as chasing sunsets, star gazing and hiking. A key in being happy is finding enjoyment in the simple things. There are many hobbies that you can do in your own backyard. Gardening and baking are fun things to do that can pay off with fresh flowers and yummy desserts.