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3. Get plenty of sleep. Whether or not you have kids - the shortcut and just automatically travel the old, long way. But
end of the day is often the only time a busy woman can find if you keep reminding yourself, eventually the shortcut will
time for herself It’s tempting to stay up late to unwind, become second-nature and only during moments of fatigue
finish tasks around the house, or even watch a little late or stress will you forget to take your new route.
night television. But research has determined that sleep 5. Keep a gratitude journal. It’s easier to recall all the things
deprivation can lead to weight gain. When the body doesn’t that went wrong in your day than to remember what went
get the recharge it needs from a good night’s sleep, it goes well, but thinking positively will bring about some positive
into stress mode. This activates stress hormones which can results in your health as well. Grateful people are happier,
have negative effects, including; weight gain, a compromised healthier have better developed immune systems, sleep
immune system, and stress to internal organs. better, have better relationships, have an easier time accom-
Even without changes to the metabolism, studies have plishing goals, and are better equipped to handle setbacks.
shown that tired people are more tempted to reach for that How can we be more grateful?
sugary treat to maintain their energy level. They also skip the • Each night write down at least three things you are grateful
gym on their way home from work and pick up fast food so for, but don’t let this become routine.
they won’t have to cook! • Make it a practice to thank everyone for everything.
Most adults need about seven to eight hours of sleep each • Write a letter to someone who helped you out but didn’t
night, yet the National Sleep Foundation reports that a third fully thank. If possible, read it to them in person.
of adults get no more than six and one-half hours per night.
Make a point of getting to bed a little earlier each night. You’ll It takes 30 days on average to create a new habit. If tackling
feel better and you’ll look better too! all five seems to be too much, start with one. You can handle
4. Change your thinking. Your perception is your reality, so most things for 30 days even if you don’t think you could do
you must visualize yourself as healthy, fit, and attractive— it for a lifetime. Exercise, a healthy diet, more sleep, positive
then believe it is true! Studies have shown that mental imag- thinking, and gratitude will not only make you look better,
ing is one of the most powerful tools to changing your life. but you’ll feel better, be healthier, and have more energy to
The idea is that once you convince yourself that you have handle the multitude of tasks you tackle each day!
these attributes, your mind goes to work turning your belief
into a reality in the same way a computer uses a search en-
gine. Affirmations (“I’m a sexy, healthy, vibrant woman and I
love exercising!”) really work and here’s how: Imagine every
single day for ten years you travel the same way to work.
Then someone shows you a shortcut. At first you forget the
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September/October 2010