Editor: Rebecca White
Rebecca White is a mother to 3 boys and has been married to her high school sweetheart for 16 years. Rebecca has been dealing with depression most of her life, but a life changing experience that almost cost her the love of her life sent her into a deep depression. Rebecca started an Internet Talk Radio show Heal Yourself Talk Radio (http://www.healyourselftalk.com) that has weekly speakers helping you learn how to heal your mind, body and spirit. Rebecca is also the owner of The Health Podcasting Directory
(http://www.healthpodcastingdirectory.com).
Positive Things to do for Yourself
1. Have a journal that you can write down things that are bothering you, get it off your chest so that it doesn't interfere with anything else. Read it once a month to see if you were able to deal with the problems or feelings you had at that time.
2. VIEW yourself as attractive, beautiful-and you'll project that impression to others.
3. Work at developing a positive attitude. You'll feel happier, more in control, and you'll radiate high self-esteem. Start viewing problems as challenges that you can overcome and learn from.
4. Associate with positive successful people. Optimism and success are contagious.
5. Alleviate stress with a relaxation technique such as meditation or yoga. Or simply do a 60 second deep breathing exercise 5-6 times a day.
6. Do aerobic exercise daily to relieve tension and boost energy.
7. Limit alcohol and caffeine intake. Alcohol can leave you feeling sluggish: too much caffeine can trigger restlessness and irritability.
8. Learn to set priorities, saying "no" to nonessential activities. Can you do this one? I have a hard time saying no.....
9. Eat healthy, choosing foods from the four food groups: dairy, protein, fruit/vegetable, and grains. Eating healthy gives us the energy! Don't skip breakfast even if you don't have time you can grab a piece of toast and an apple.
10. Avoid drastic weight loss programs. Instead, combine aerobic exercise with an eating plan that limits fat intake. Do not go under 30 grams of fat
a day though even if trying to lose weight, we need some fat in our bodies or our bodies will think it is starving and save all those calories instead of letting you burn them off.