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Setting Out a Life Plan

Think very carefully after reading this and then make your own plan, you can renew this every month or every year. It does gives goals to work towards.

1. Career – What type of work would you like to do, and what type of company do you want to work for?
Do you want to set up your own business?
What position and salary would you like to realistically achieve?

2. Your family – What do you want for them in the future and what do you want from your family in the future?

3. Make new friends and keep in touch with old ones – The effort is usually well worth it.

4. Physical well being – Do you want to become fitter, and become more involved with sport, helping or participating?

5. Learn a new skill or a new language.

6. Explore your spiritual feelings.

7. Make time for yourself, this is positive selfish time, your time.

8. Are you happy with your style and appearance, if not do something about it.

9. Are there any new possessions you are working towards purchasing ?

10. Take up a new hobby, this is also a great way of meeting new people too.

11. Travel, take holidays if you can.

12. Is there anything you really want in your life?

What man can conceive and believe in he can achieve.

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The TheraMat is a body mat with 6237 acupressure points. The actual effect of lying on a bed of nails is very similar to the feelings one can experience after running or a good workout. Some refer to it as "runner's high." This natural high is not only caused by feelings of self satisfaction but is caused by chemicals produced in the brain, such as Endorphin. It is mostly known as a chemical that is released to help the body deal with pain. When your back is in contact with thousands of acupressure points you will naturally experience some level of pain. Initially, this may be an uncomfortable feeling. However, it will soon be replaced by a very comfortable state of natural high.It is simply a result of your natural pain relievers (Endorphins) being circulated into your blood stream. Having this chemical released into your body can decrease different kinds of pain, and cause feelings of Euphoria. Additionally staying on the mat for over 10 minutes may put you into deep relaxation, which is a meditative state of mind where long-term tension can be released. The stimulation and relaxation from the spikes may also help increase blood circulation, which is important to many aspects of our health. Increased circulation improves body functions such as; lowering blood pressure, better absorption of nutrients and assists the body in detoxifying. Although most of our customers use the TheraMat to deal with back or neck pain, many others report better sleep and lower levels of anxiety which are also natural results of elevated levels of Endorphins in your body. Whether you deal with pain, or simply seek a healthier more stress free life style, you will find that this simple and natural concept works! *Endorphin release varies among individuals. For example, two people that experience the same level of pain may not necessarily produce the same amount of Endorphins.

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Stress Busters for Kids written by Jennifer Pickles

For children that tend to worry or experience anxiety, it is possible to help them to cope with stress and anxiety by creating a stress busting tool kit filled with calming activities for the mind and body.

The Art of Blowing Bubbles
Anyone who has ever engaged in the art of bubble blowing can tell you that taking the deep breaths and releasing them slowly is the perfect way to reduce anxiety. Blowing bubbles has been scientifically proven to calm the mind and its fun too.

There’s Nothing Better than Playing with Dough
Playing with fun dough or play dough is a great tactile activity and it can reduce tension and relieve stress. Children who have been over stimulated by too much stress often respond the best with this type of therapy. Play dough involves all the senses in an interesting activity that can provide a wonderful diversion for children of all ages.

Chewing Gum: It’s not just an Annoyance
Recent studies have shown that chewing gum can help children to remain alter, adjusted, and calm. It seems that the larger the piece of gum, the more energy is expended and the more effective the calming effect is. Go figure.

Jumping Rope
Jumping rope, running, walking, and swimming are great ways to get rid of anxiety. These activities cause a massive boost in endorphins resulting in reduced cortisol levels and an improved, relaxed mood. Jumping rope is repetitive, requires complete focus, and helps children’s minds shift away from stressful thoughts and anxious feelings.

Action Figures=Therapeutic Play
Children who play with action figures and dolls often engage in symbolic play, an excellent way to work through fear and anxiety. By playing with figurines children can work through problematic situations in a non-threatening manner. Over time confidence is built up and the skills gained through these play sessions can translate into more successful real life engagements.


Playing is an effective means for children to develop their own solutions to the problems they face without having to engage in the activity or situation causing the activity directly. The act of throwing bad people in jail or destroying monsters is empowering. This type of play is therapeutic for children and can help many kids adjust to challenging changes and situations. Of course the best thing about playing is that Play is fun!

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Stress Relief from Cooking written by Nan Fran

Dig your way from under that mountain of stress…Try cooking! It may sound silly; cooking isn’t what anyone would imagine as stress therapy but cooking can help anyone relieve stress for several great reasons.


It’s Something Constructive to Do

The act of creating something delicious and preparing it for the enjoyment of others can make you forget your troubles and worries and provide a diversion from stress. Cooking helps relieve stress and anxiety by assisting people in escaping from the stresses that have consumed them. Keeping your hands busy and focusing on other things, like mixing and measuring, makes it hard to concentrate on any of life’s issues.

Helping Others Helps You Too


Experts have known for many years that you can relieve your own stress by helping others. Cooking is an easy and wonderful way to take care of others. Helping out families with new babies, health issues, or joining in celebrating with others by preparing food for special occasions is a wonderful way to connect with others and escape stress events and feelings.

If you’ve ever been helped by someone preparing and providing a meal during a stressful time in your life you can appreciate the difference you can make in the lives of others by preparing a simple meal. Your stress level and your mood will improve as you anticipate the pleased reactions of those you plan to serve.

 

Comfort Food – You Are What You Eat

Comfort food brings back fond memories for most of us. Foods prepared by your mother or special times assisting your mother preparing food will come to mind. This is one of the reasons why fragrances such as apple spice are so profitable. The scent and fragrance industry provides proof that senses such as taste or smell are of prime importance to us. Even catching a whiff of the scent of comfort food can cause people to feel less stress and relax.

Most simple common foods referred to comfort foods like chicken noodle soup, mashed potatoes, homemade bread, strawberry jam and more are heralds of home for us. Although there are numerous ways to create these meals, the way our mothers or grandmothers made it is always “best”. If you want to maximize the stress relieving qualities of cooking try making a meal of comfort foods.

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