Eleven Great Ways to Reduce Stress - Part 2

3. Take hot baths regularly : After a very busy day or when we feel that we need to relax, you can take a hot bath by sitting in warm to hot water and the water level should be above the waist, using lavender oil can also enhance this relaxing experience.


4. Aromatherapy : in the office you can use aromatherapy to relax and avoid stress.
One of the best ways is to use lavender oil on a source of heat and take in the scent; this is a great way to relax during the day when you need it the most.


5. Exercise : This is one of the important things you can do which will reduce stress and bring happiness.
When we exercise, our brains release substances which bring feelings of happiness and relaxation; we need engage in some exercise regularly such as walking, dancing or swimming.

To Be Continued....

 

5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence

Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus. Here are 5 simple techniques to exercise your brain.

1. Minimize Television Watching -- Watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity OR allow it to recharge. When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation. 

2. Exercise -- Time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy. 

3. Read Challenging Books -- If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English. 

4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise -- Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation. You’ll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours.

5. Take Time to Reflect -- Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t. 

Tips to Improve Self Confidence - Part 1

Tips to Improve Self Confidence

 Here are some quick tips to improve your Self Confidence. If we are committed to have a healthy self confidence there are many things you can do every day to boost your self confidence, each small steps that will help you to reach your goal. The good news is that self-esteem is not fixed and can be improved, try some of the steps below to boost your confidence and self-esteem. 

1) Identify your successes. 

Everyone is good at something, so discover the things at which you excel, then focus on your talents. Give yourself permission to take pride in them. Give yourself credit for your successes. Inferiority is a state of mind in which you've declared yourself a victim. Do not allow yourself to be victimized. 

2) Look in the mirror and smile. 

Studies surrounding what's called the "facial feedback theory" suggest that the expressions on your face can actually encourage your brain to register certain emotions. So by looking in the mirror and smiling every day, you might feel happier with yourself and more confident in the long run. 

3) Exercise and eat healthy. 

Exercise raises adrenaline and makes one feel happier and healthier. It is certainly an easy and effective way to boost your self-confidence. 

4) Turn feelings of envy or jealousy into a desire to achieve. 

Stop wanting what others have just because they have it; seek things simply because you want them, whether anybody else has them or not. 

5) Write Down Things..

When you're feeling superbly insecure, write down a list of things that are good about you. Then read the list back. You'd be surprised at what you can come up with. 

To Be Continued....

Self Help Mantra - Stop That Snore !!

Snoring is an irritant, adjust your lifestyle to get better and soundless sleep!

It is traditionally believed that snoring indicates sound sleep, but it is now proven that it is sound but no sleep. When we fall asleep, muscles in the upper airway relax and this causes the breathing passage to become narrow. As air tries to pass though the narrowed upper airways, they vibrate, making the sound of snoring. When it worsens, these passages get blocked -- often hundreds of time every night. This is obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). OSA is most commonly seen in middle-aged men, who are pushing the scale over the limit, though women are not spared.

Health consequences :

• Oxygen levels drop -- often to dangerous levels
• Brain does not rest -- it wakes up
• Level of dangerous chemicals increases in the blood
• OSA can result in high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack and paralysis

How to control it :

You can control it by making lifestyle changes 

• Losing weight
• Exercising regularly
• Sleeping on your side - the tongue does not fall back
• Avoiding alcohol and sleeping pills. These increase relaxation of throat and tongue muscles, which makes snoring more likely
• Clearing your nasal passages

Source : Inputs by Dr.Sanjeev K. Mehta, chest specialist, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, India & Body Basics, TOI.