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13 Things You Must Give Up to Be Happy
 PopSugar
Give up your bad spending habits.
Nothing causes stress like big bills. Set yourself up with a monthly budget so you don't wind up facing debt.
In a slump these days? Changing your mood is simpler than you think. All you have to do is give up a few things and it will feel as though a weight has been lifted from you. Keep reading to find out what you need to banish in your life.
Give up waiting for the perfect moment. Have you been waiting for years to go on your dream vacation or ask your boss for a raise? Now is the time to make those things happen. The truth is, no moment will be the perfect moment, so rip off the band-aid and do it now. You'll be much more pleased once you get what you have been longing for.
Give up your social media obsession. Sometimes the constant need to check your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram becomes an obsession - you want to know what's going on outside of your world rather than enjoying your own experiences. Shut the laptop, put down the phone, and take in some memories for yourself.
Give up living in the past. It is NEVER worth it to dwell on a past relationship, career, or stage of life. What happened is finished; those times may have shaped you into who you are today, but they certainly don't have the power to control your future . . . unless you allow them to.
Give up your yearning to fit in. Yes, sometimes it's nice to feel like you belong to a group. However, if you have to change your character in order to feel a part of something, is it really worth becoming someone you are not? In the end, you will feel unhappy pretending to be another person.
Give up your disorganized lifestyle. I know this seems like an unrealistic task, but you can do it! Use our 30-Day Declutter Challenge, and you will feel better than ever. You will spend less time digging through piles of stuff and more time relaxed.
Give up overanalyzing situations. It can be so easy to constantly think about something you said or did that could be questionable. The reality of the matter is, what's done is done. Instead of going over a situation again and again in your head, focus on the positives that could come out of your exchanges.
Give up your need to have the best things. Everyone is always so worried about having the latest iPhone or the newest designer handbag. When you're so focused on having the best, you completely forget about all the wonderful things you already do have.
Give up toxic relationships. If a friend or significant other is bringing more negativity than positivity to your life, it's time to kick that person to the curb. Constantly forgiving and reconciling is downright exhausting.
Give up your hesitation to indulge. Consuming yourself with staying on track with diets and strict eating habits can be taxing on your happiness. It's totally OK to let yourself enjoy a treat every once in a while.
Give up comparing yourself to others. You will never be like anyone else, and why would you want to be? It's so easy to compare yourself to another person, but it won't get you anywhere. The truth is you are putting yourself down by sizing yourself up to your peers. Embrace who YOU are, because there isn't anyone better that you can be.
Give up your packed schedule. Naturally, there's no way to completely diminish a busy schedule. You can, however, choose one day a week to dedicate to yourself; relax and read a book in the morning, cancel plans you feel obligated to attend, and treat yourself to your favorite activity. You'll feel totally recharged the rest of the week.
Give up relying on others to make you feel happy and fulfilled. You are in charge of your own wellness. Do not rely on other people to make you feel content - it's your job to look inside yourself and understand what you want out of life.
SOURCE: PopSugar Macy-Williams
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DID YOU KNOW???
Soda
Say No to Soda, Yes to Healthy Drinks
Sodas are sweet, sparkling and tasty - but don't confuse them with a healthy drink. Doctors have discovered a ton of health risks connected with drinking soda pop. Worse, you're robbing yourself of a healthy drink alternative brimming with needed vitamins and minerals every time you chug down a soft drink.
"If you're choosing a soda, chances are you aren't choosing a healthy beverage," says Keri M. Gans, a nutrition consultant in New York City and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. There are a number of healthy drink choices you can make instead.
Why Say No to Soda? * Soda is truly worthless to your body. "In my opinion, there's really one major reason to not drink soda," Gans says. "It has absolutely no nutritional value. Soda is filled with sugar and calories and nothing else." Even diet sodas - low to no calories and sugar - don't have any redeeming virtues, nutritionally. Healthy drinks, on the other hand, have vitamins and minerals the body can use. Even plain water can rehydrate your body without adding extra calories to your diet.
* Sugary sodas contribute to obesity and diabetes. Soda is loaded with high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener that has been linked to obesity. Soda consumption also has been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, both due to its sugar content and its effects on the body's hormones. And diet soda? It may not be any better. At least one study has linked artificial sweeteners, such as those used in diet sodas, to increased appetite, greater difficulty losing weight, and a harder time maintaining weight loss.
* Soda damages your teeth. The sugar in soda coats your teeth, combining with bacteria in your mouth to form acid. Both regular and diet soda also contain carbolic acid through carbonation. These acids work to weaken tooth enamel, causing cavities and tooth decay.
* Drinking soda can weaken your bones. Most sodas contain phosphorous and caffeine, agents that are believed to contribute to osteoporosis. Experts also worry that people consume soda in place of milk or other healthy drinks, depriving the bones of calcium.
* Soda can harm your major organs. Research has demonstrated that increased soft drink consumption may be linked to chronic kidney disease, development of metabolic syndrome (a group of symptoms that add up to increased heart risk), and fatty liver, a chronic liver disease.
Healthy Drink Alternatives Luckily, there are limitless options when choosing a healthy drink over a soda pop. Some soda alternatives include:
* Water. It is the ultimate healthy drink. "It's free in every sense of the word," Gans says. "It has no calories and it comes straight from your tap."
* Fruit juice. Gans urges you not to drink straight fruit juice, which contains a lot of sugar. "Drink some seltzer with a splash of juice for a little flavoring," she says. "Rather than drinking juice, eat a piece of whole fruit. You're also getting the fiber in the fruit."
* Milk. This is another essential healthy drink, particularly for kids. "An 8-ounce glass of nonfat milk has 80 calories and nine essential nutrients," Gans says. "You get a lot of bang for your buck."
* Tea. Whatever teas you prefer - green, black, herbal - they all have been shown to contain high levels of antioxidants, which are believed to protect the body from damage.
* Powdered drink mixes. They contain no tooth-rotting carbonation, and come in sugar-free varieties. They give your sweet tooth a fix without harming your overall nutrition.
And remember that you can always cut up some fresh fruit and pop a little into a tall glass of water for an extra flavor kick. Choosing healthy drinks over soda: Give it a try. Your body will thank you.
SOURCE: Dennis Thompson Jr. | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH
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Here's your "QuoteAction" for this issue:
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
An Unknown Author Your action for today is to go out of your way to be kind to someone.
Have an extraordinary day!
SOURCE: Betty Jo Waxman
Productive Learning & Leisure, LLC |
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