Love The Life You Have

Love the Life You Have

In later life, you may begin to realize that you’re not one hundred percent happy with yourself. You may begin to consider self-improvement. You’ll be glad to know that improving yourself is easy to do, and can be done by making a series of small changes over time. Making these simple changes in your outlook and lifestyle can lead to dramatic results. Consider these self improvement tips for a true lifestyle makeover!

1. Love the Life You Have! Take the time to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Buy a pretty journal or notebook, and write your blessings in it daily. Keep a running journal of things that you’re thankful for – everything from the perfect cup of tea to the extra ten minutes in the hot shower. After a few days of this mindset, you may realize that your life isn’t so bad after all!
2. Overcome Fear - Contemplate what’s holding you back. Is it fear of failure, or fear of success? Which is worse? Set goals that will help you reach your dream, and then break them into tiny baby steps. Take the first baby step TODAY, and you’re on your way to overcoming that fear!
3. Visualize Your Goals – Take time every day to picture yourself reaching your goal. Visualize yourself clearly as if you already have achieved it. See yourself walking across the stage and accepting your master’s degree. See yourself driving the shiny new car. Whatever your goal is – envision yourself as if you’ve already achieved it. Visualization is key to success.
4. Keep yourself Healthy – Health is a key part of self-improvement. If you don’t take care of yourself, no one else will do it for you. Take the time to make the doctor’s appointment that you’ve been putting off. Do it now! Be sure to eat a healthy diet, get enough exercise, and drink lots of water. Take good care of your body – it’s the only one you’ve got, and it has to last you a lifetime.

Use these tips to improve your quality of life. Your attitude and mood will also improve drastically. You’ll find yourself looking forward to each new day, ready to greet it with a smile. Take the time to overcome fear, visualize your new goals, and keep yourself healthy. Remember the things that you’re grateful for, and you’ll find that you’re truly happy with yourself and the life that you have. Congratulations! You’re well on your way to self –improvement.

Marcia Chumbley is a work at home mom and grandmother in Minnesota. She is the owner of a Christian Work From Home Moms and Grandparents web site at http://www.faithfulgrannies.com. Bringing generations of Christian Work From Home Moms, Grandmothers, Parents, Boomers and Families together while providing resources, inspiration and affordable advertising while balancing the work at home experience.