better life

Dec

2021

Gifts To A Better Life

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Everyone wants to have a better life. This holiday season, why not give something that will improve the life of the recipient? Here are some ideas of gifts to a better life:

Health & Wellness

1.Gratitude Notebook

A gratitude journal is actually a diary of all the things that you are grateful for. Gifting someone a gratitude journal is a way of telling them that you care for them and that you want them to focus on all the positive things in their life.

2.Plants

Plants represent life. They give us oxygen and lighten up the space. Plants help us relax. Gifting a plant to someone means you care about them and you care about their health and overall wellness. Unlike other gifts, plants do not expire. They can last for a long time as long as the receiver cares for them and nurtures them.

3. Reusable Water Bottle

About 60% of the human body is water. That is why health experts recommend drinking at least eight 8-ounces of water each day. Unfortunately, especially when we are on the go, we forget to drink at least the minimum glasses required a day. True, there are bottled waters available for purchase everywhere. However, carrying reusable water bottles is much better not just for the environment but for the individual as well. Not only is it cheaper but it is also free from harmful chemicals that are present in plastics.

4. Scented Candles

Scented candles play an essential role in our mood, stress levels and overall mental health. The soothing effect of candles stimulates our brain and helps release happy hormones such as serotonin and dopamine. Thus, it is effective in reducing stress levels.

5. Teas

Teas has always been a part of traditional Eastern medicine. This is supported by numerous studies which have shown that regularly drinking tea is advantageous to a person’s health and overall wellness. Health benefits vary depending on the type of tea. There are many varieties of teas to choose from depending on taste preferences and needs. In fact, the benefits go beyond treating seasonal colds and flu. Drinking tea can actually help with the following:

Boost Energy and the Immune System
Fight and Prevent certain Types of Cancer
Reduce Weight
Improves Heart and Mental Health
Aids Digestion
Regulates Blood Sugar

Success & Happiness

1. Books

Reading is important for growth and development. It helps shape our thought processes, beliefs and mindset. Books also inspire us to dream and do better in life. They open our mind to a world of imagination and see endless possibilities that we never knew were possible in the first place. Furthermore, reading is also good for our health. It improves memory, brain functioning and fosters concentration. It also helps the reader grow as a person for reading helps increase our knowledge and vocabulary.

2.Experience Gifts / Activity Vouchers

Gift your loved ones a unique, memorable and impactful gift. Bring them somewhere new, fun and exciting. Create memories together. Add layers of excitement that can lead to deeper feelings of happiness. It can be a trip to a theme park, watch a play or even a picnic at the park. You can also learn something new together like a cooking class or art class. You can also opt for an activity voucher so the receiver can enjoy the activity with a loved one.

3. Framed Memento

If you have shared something special together, you can frame a photo or souvenir. In this way that person will be reminded of special moments. The memento can also be related to something important or milestones in life. The framed ‘accomplishments’ can serve as a reminder to never give up and believe in one’s self. Good things will come.

4. Planner

Every successful person keeps a planner. Why? For one, a planner is crucial for effective time management. It helps prioritize tasks and it enhances productivity. In addition, It helps lessen stress because it helps maintain effective schedules. Thus, a person who keeps a planner is not overwhelmed by so many things to do because a planner helps plan, sort out and deal with important tasks first. This in turn helps lower panic and anxiety of failing to meet obligations. A bonus benefit is a planner can serve as a record of appointments, notes and tasks accomplished.

5. Storage Organizer

An organizer helps boost creativity. It saves you time. Imagine the frustration of looking for missing items amidst a busy day? Having a storage organizer can help prevent that. It can also keep your space clean and organized. This is also good for your health and mental well-being because a cluttered environment leads to stress. A storage organizer can help remove or reduce clutter.

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Mar

2021

Reset Your Life Challenge

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Are you happy and content about where you are in your life right now? What aspect of your life do you want to improve? What dimension of your overall wellness do you wish to become better? If you are having problems right now, the good news is that you can actually reset your life or just a specific aspect of your life but you must be willing to make some changes. It won’t be possible if you keep on doing the same things over and over again. So, are you willing to take the reset your life challenge?

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.
– Albert Einstein

1. Assessment

To improve on any aspect of your life, the first step is assessment. Find out where you are right now in terms of your physical health, emotions, finances, relationships or any other aspect of your life. The only way to go forward is to honestly assess your current state.

2. Be responsible

You are where you are right now because of you alone. You are having problems with your physical health because you have not been taking care of your body. A healthy immune system can fight off any diseases or viruses. Your finances are in a mess because you have not been taking care of them. It is the same in every aspect of your life that is failing. It is not because of your parents, your boss, the government or anything. It is all a product of all the decisions you have made in the past. So, stop blaming others. Instead, be responsible for your life. Stop blaming others. The sooner you will accept responsibility for your life, the sooner you will be able to take control of your future.

You are what you are today because of the choices you made in the past.
– Jim Rohn

3. Visualization

The next step is to figure out where you want to go. How do you see yourself in the future? What is your ideal life? Visualize yourself living that ideal life. You don’t have to worry about whether it is possible or not. That is what dreams are for. In fact, the bigger the dream, the better. It helps to start by creating your own bucket list.

4. Creation of Goals

Now, it is time to create a bridge between your present life and your ideal life. The only way to do that is to make a connection between the past and the present through goal formation. Goals are supposed to be SMART. That’s the only way to achieve them.

5. Launch

Once you have concrete plans, the next thing to do is launch. The sooner you implement your plans, the sooner you can achieve that better life. What are you waiting for? Start now and look forward to a better tomorrow. When the clock strikes zero o’clock later, it is a promise of not just a new day but a new life.

6.Persevere

Once you start, learn to persevere. Perseverance means having the determination to continue despite all the obstacles and challenges that come your way. Don’t quit. Never give up.

Goodluck!

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Feb

2021

Spring Day

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Spring is the season of new beginnings. It is in spring that flowers bloom, animals awake and birds start to chirp. No wonder spring has always been associated with hope. The signs of new life popping in every corner is proof that the dreary cold and winter days are finally over. In the same way that hope can actively transport an individual from darkness to light. Hope gives the promise that someday, circumstances will get better. That is why people look forward to that first spring day.

Passing by the edge of the cold winter, until the days of spring, until the days of flower blossoms. Please stay, please stay there a little longer.
– BTS, Spring Day

In times like this, when everything seems to be gloomy; more than ever we need to hold on to the power of hope in our lives. Don’t give up. Believe that one day, all this will be over. Soon, spring will come. Someday, we are all going to look back to this day and maybe understand why we had to go through such difficulty in our lives. Thus, is it important to learn the lessons and move on in life. Understand that life goes on. Hopefully, we can all come out of this as better, happier, healthier and wealthier human beings.

So, turn your focus from the negative to the positive. Visualize what your spring day is going to be like. What do you want your future to be like?

That is one good thing about this world…There are always sure to be more springs.
– L.M. Montgomery

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Mar

2020

30-Day Just Do It Challenge

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If you want to change your life for the better, you need to start implementing some changes now. Don’t wait until tomorrow or next year to start making some adjustments. Success does not happen overnight. It is a product of all the little things that you do daily. The sooner you start making some changes. the sooner you will be able to achieve everything that your heart desires. Start now! Dare yourself to do the 30-Day Just Do It Challenge!

Before you begin, you need to figure out what it is that you want. Start by creating a bucket list. It is a list of all the things that you want to accomplish and do in life. From the list, identify your priorities through the 5/25 Rule Challenge.

Once you have identified your priorities, it is now time to create your very own 30-day challenge. All of us have different goals and priorities. Your 30-day challenge should focus on what is important to you and on what particular area of your life that you want to improve first. It could be about your health, your relationship, your spiritual life, your career, your finances, etc. It all depends on you.

You need to focus. You need to start on one specific area of your life first. It would be difficult if you are trying to accomplish so many things at once. Focus on a single goal. Do not be destructed by other things. You also need to do it for 30 consecutive days. As a general rule, it takes a minimum of 21 straight days for something to become a habit. However, not all individuals are the same. Other people may take longer.

Here are example 30-day challenges that you can apply in some areas of your life:

Health and Beauty

During this pandemic, we have learned that health is the most important thing in life. Thus, your priority should always be how to keep yourself healthy and follow the rules to combat diseases. Your 30-day challenge could be:

Get at least 8 hours of sleep a day
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day
Do exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.
Eat a balanced diet.
Clean face and put moisturizer before going to sleep.

Home and Living

A clean and organized environment is a necessary component of your overall wellness. Now that you finally have the time to stay at home, take this opportunity to declutter and clean your surroundings. Your 30-day challenge can include:

Remove clutter from your home for 15 minutes a day.
Organize your wardrobe one day at a time.
Make a 30-day plan on what outfits to wear to dress for success.

Money

Maybe you want to save for an emergency fund or for your retirement fund.Whatever your money goal, now is the perfect time to start setting financial goals for a better tomorrow. Here are sample challenges for financial improvement:

Study financial literacy for 20 minutes a day.
Write down your expenses everyday.
Follow the money jar budgeting system.

People and Relationships

Your relationship with yourself is important. It is the basis of your relationship with others. Equally important is your relationship with other people. A happy and healthy relationship with oneself and others are vital to our mental and emotional well-being. Here are some things that you can do to improve this aspect of your life.

Start a gratitude journal.
Call a friend or family member that you have not been in touch for so long.
Say “I love you” to people who are dear to you, “thank you”to those who have always been there for you and “I am sorry” to people whom you have offended.

Your future begins today so act now.

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