A little over a month into 2010 a number of resolutions that you made in January are likely to have fallen by the wayside. When the ball dropped on New Year's Eve you might have decided to go to the gym more often or eat less fast food is now February, those promises seem as old as the fruit cake on the back of the refrigerator. You may be feeling that you still want to change a few things this year, but the resolutions were not acted earlier, below you will find 10 tips on how to obtain a positive change in your life in 2010:
1) Make room for mini-meditations through out the day, close the door to your office, keep calling, and just relax for five minutes. Hubert Benson, co-founder of Harvard Benson-Henry Institute for Mind / Body Medicine recommends this a few times throughout the day. It allows you to turn everything off and reload.
2) States with the increase in taxes on cigarettes and cities in banning smoking in bars and restaurants has never been a better time to quit smoking. Many employers, religious groups, and even some local governments to provide resources to help you quit smoking for good.
3) Work is a social life. Jam stresses of everyday life is easy to do. Make yourself a promise to hang out with my friends at least once a week.
4) Be aware of your health. Get physical this year, even though you had one last year, must make an annual event. Activity is the best way to maintain a healthy life.
5) Stay positive. It sounds simple, but if you try to keep a positive attitude to life you will find that you enjoy your work, family and life in general much more.
6) Cut the calories back. This year, instead of attempting to solve the next fad diet simply cut your calorie intake.
7) Use a daily basis. This does not mean to become a gym rat does it mean to include some form of exercise into your daily routine. It could be something as simple as going to walk through the park every day, or going on a daily bike rides.
8) Make the "welfare" of the verb. Do not think about health and well being to pursue something, or something to achieve. Think about the way you live your life.
9) Cut back on caffeine. Instead of drinking a pot of coffee every morning, regularly change the 50/50 cup of coffee or caffeine-free soft drinks.
10) Add a little more "green" life. Mom was really right on the rise, be sure to include fruits and vegetables in your meals every day.
These changes, the vast majority, it is easy to work into your daily life and maintain a year-round.