Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time and we can all feel down and a bit gloomy. For some people it is a brief period which passes quite quickly, for others it can be something quite serious and long term that can lead to future problems. 

Everyone is affected differently by negativity. We all know that there are strong psychological affects but not many people realise the powerful effect that negative thinking/thoughts/emotions have on us physically. Some people use food to deal with emotional issues. It is important to recognise this when it is happening, as it is quite different to be eating for comfort rather than eating for hunger.

We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking and how important it is but so many of us don’t put it into practice. Have you ever noticed that the people who are always sick, angry, and blaming everyone else for their misfortunes, never do anything kind for themselves or others? 

If it’s true that you create what you believe then doesn’t it make sense that amazing things happen to amazing people? Try these tips to help brighten your day and future. And remember: health doesn’t just mean physical appearance and fitness. It must encompass a healthy mind and spirit.

• Listen to music you love every day.
• Stop thinking about the past and plan your future.
• Wear clothes that make you feel great. 
• Be silly
• Play with your dog, play a joke on a friend, make someone laugh.
• Turn the TV off and ring a friend you haven’t spoken to in ages.
• Give random gifts to loved ones or people you appreciate.
• Light candles instead of using electricity.
• Swap neck rubs with your partner or foot rubs with a friend.
• Eat foods that are good for your body not just foods that make your taste buds happy.
• Plan to go somewhere, anywhere. Overseas, interstate or just down the road, just go!
• Don’t waste time with people that drain you - Real friends inspire you and give you energy.
• Take lots of photos and fill your photo albums and look at them often.
• Stay active and focus on your exercise goals.
• Walk where ever you can.
• Have a regular massage, pedicure, facial, whatever gets you to relax and makes you feel special.
• Get in touch with nature - buy a plant, grow a herb garden or start a compost bin.
• When you’re angry take a few slow, deep breaths and think before you speak.
• Play with children and animals whenever you can.

© Kylie Pogson 2005

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