CHOOSING JOY EVERY DAY 3 WAYS TO FOSTER A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Focus on the silver lining. When something bad or unfortunate happens, we are quick to think about the negatives and how they will impact us in the future. Instead, we should be searching for a silver lining. You can find a positive in any situation, but you’ll have to put in the effort to flip your perspective. Keep a gratitude journal. When we think about gratitude and thankfulness, our minds usually think about Thanksgiving. But we don’t need to wait for a special day to show gratitude. Things happen to us every day that we should be grateful for. If you’re struggling to acknowledge your blessings, keep a gratitude journal and write a few things you are thankful for each day. Over time, that thought process will seep into your daily life. Surround yourself with positive people. The people we associate with play a huge role in our mental well-being. If you’re constantly around people who put you down or tell you that you can’t accomplish certain things, you will feel worse about yourself — or even believe them. You need to block the negative people from your life and surround yourself with those who think optimistically.
In today’s society, we are faced with tragic stories and upsetting information, no matter where we turn. This can quickly lead us to a negative mindset where we believe things can’t be fixed and will only get worse, so it’s even more important now to establish a positive mindset. Though it might be easier to bury your head in the sand, fostering positivity in your life will provide you with many benefits.
But doing so is easier said than done. If you’re unsure where to begin, try out some of these methods to help you get started.
Establishing a positive mindset in today’s world may be difficult, but it is not impossible if you develop a strategy and follow through with it.
MAINTAINING MUSCLE STRENGTH Keep Up With the Loss
Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders or marathon runners, it’s for anyone who wants to feel healthier and build their muscle strength. There are about 600 muscles in the human body with a range of functions from pumping blood to supporting bodily movements. After we reach our peak at about age 25, there is a decline in our muscle strength. Aging is associated with a number of physiologic and functional declines that can contribute to increased disability, frailty, and even falls. Staying active is vital for overall health in general, but it is also the best way to strengthen muscles. Exercises You Can Try at Home Many people tend to take the simple things we do today for granted, like walking to the mailbox, bending over to tie our shoes, and putting things into the cupboards. The best way to continue having the ability to do those simple things is to have a plan starting now.
The reality of exercising is creating a routine that best fits you. Consistency is key and finding something simple to do every day allows you to create good habits that have plenty of benefits in the long run.
do them against a wall. The structure is basically the same, keeping your arms at a 90-degree angle and lowering your chest to the wall instead of the floor. Stairs Walking up and down stairs, whether inside your home or outside, tones and strengthens the lower part of your body. It helps strengthen and tighten your thighs, calves, glutes, and stomach. The best part
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Squatting Squats strengthen the entire lower part of your body and core. Consider doing 10 squats a day, every day, to train your muscles and work those joints
to a comfortable level. Whether standing on your own, against a wall, or using a chair as your placeholder, just a little bit can go a long way. Push-Ups This technique improves your whole upper-body
is it’s completely free since just about anyone can gain access to a set of stairs. So, it’s not a matter of growing more muscle, but rather, trying to keep up with the loss. As time goes on, try not to focus on growth, instead, focus
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strength, especially in your arms and chest. You can do them normally if you’re able to, but alternatively, you can
on keeping them strong. For more tips on how to strengthen your muscles, call us at (877) 861-5927 for a free phone consultation!
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