How you think about your life can make a difference in how

you experience life. If you focus on what you don't have

and what is wrong, you will create more stress through

your frustration and negativity. Choose instead to focus

on what's right and good i your life. A positibe mind set

helps you develp a lighter, happier attitude that cushions

the bumps in the road.

Set your intentions to trust God instead of dwelling on

negative circumstances. A trusting attitude opoens the

door for positive change, just as opening a windown allow

fresh air to circulate through a stuffy room.

When you catch yourself complaining, exchange your

complaints for praise and thanksgiving.

Tap into the power of prayer. A creative way to aligh yourself

with God's highest will for your life is to write an affirmative

prayer. One way is to personalize a Scripture verse and make

it into a prayer:

Psalm 118:6 - The Lord is on my side and I am not afraid

Live in the Present Moment -

Have you ever noticed how often your mind dwells ont he past

or in the future? You may be in the midst of a conversation with a friend,

but your mind is leaping ahead to the errands you still have to complete.

You may be easting a delicious lunch, yot you replay a past argument

in your mind.

I know I am famous for working on some task and before I know it

my mind has driftedt o another place and time in my past and I don't

even realize it. Or I'm focus'd on what will occur the next weekend.

Choose to focus on the presence in your life instead of worrying about

the future or regretting the past.

Enjoy the moment while its here. Savor the meal you are eating.

Be fully present to your friend. Be fully present to your friends.

Be aware that every moment is a gift and a miracle.

Notice what kinds of statements you make in your mind.

Transform your limited statements "I can't, I'm not" to freeing statements "I can, I choose".

Stretch - Take an exercise class that stretches your body.

Read a book that stretches your mind and spirit.

When you're feeling old and jaded and tired, become like a child again.

Rediscover the sheer joy of wiggling like a worm and dancing like a butterfly.

Take off your shoes and wiggle your toes. Take a few silly moments and dance

in the street or fill a bath tub up with whip cream and sit in it.

Children don't hesitate to move freely and joyfully but as we grow older

we're embarrassed or ashamed or don't feel its appropriate to behave in silly

or strange manners. In my mind its appropriate if it feels right and makes you happy.

Traffic jams, crowds and noise, chores at home. Obligations at work.

Daily life can wear down your soul and make you tired. Go away to

where the only traffic is a deer crossing the path or a squirrel skittering up a tree.

Follow a winding trail through the forest and enter a world of beauty far, far away

from everyday cars and worries. A walk in nature's beauty will

renew your spirit.

Soak in the Tub - When your nerves are frazzled and your tired from a

hectic workday, or a stressful day with the kids a soothing soak in the

tub can give you a mini spa vacation. A hot bath with essential oils or

Epsom salt can ease sore muscles. A warm bath with soft scents can

help you get to sleep more easily.

Do you take quick, shallow breaths? That type of breathing creates tension.

Take a gntle, deep breath, feeling it reach down toward your belly?

Lie on your back. Spend ten minutes breathing gently and deeply.

Allow your breathing to relax and refresh you.

Practice Mindfullness - Ease the stress in your life by focusing on what

you are experiencing right now. Instead of dismissing the details of

your dialy life as unimportant, choose to treat everything you do even

household chores as important.

For example when your washing dishes, concentrate on the act of washing dishes. Feel the silkiness of the warm water. Take pleasure in the clean dishes.

Take Time to Smell The Roses - Slow your hurried pace and take a moment to

let the beauty remind you of the glory of creation. Smell a rose, watch a flaming

crimson and gold sunset. Admire the daisies dancing by the roadside as you drive

to work.

Eat for Energy - If you've been living on fast foods and packaged snacks as most of

us do these days in our hurried lives, try a healthier way of eating. You'll discover new

evergy and feel good about yourself.

Snack on fresh raw vegetables and delicious fruits instead of doughnuts, chips and cookies.

Try this for a week and you'll feel a big difference in your energy level and

the way your body feels.

Purify your Body with Water - Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning,

reminding yourself to stay pure in though throughout the day. According to scientific experts,

dehydration has a negative effect on your metabolism. A decrease in water consumption

contributes to fatigue. Dehydration can also have a profound effect on brain funciton and energy level.

Make a date to spend some times with good friends - Whether you're laughting at a silly joke

or talking about decorations of your home friends make life worthwhile. Ensure that love and

laughter are a part of your week.

Call some friends and make time for fun together.

These little life exchanges can actually help you releave stress and look at

the world a little more pleasant.

Try some of them let me know if it helps you as much as it's helped me in my life.