Quick Tips (from ecouragement.com)

Finish With Your Favorites

When you find yourself struggling to finish your workouts, try starting with those exercises that you hate. You’ll get them out of the way and have your favorite exercises to look forward to at the end of the workout.

Compliment Each Other

Keep the romance alive by finding ways to compliment each other in public. Introduce your partner with flair. “This is my beautiful girlfriend….” Or “We’ll take that brownie because my man so deserves it.”

Don't Be Afraid

If you’re at a large work or networking event, don’t be afraid to admit that you don’t know anyone there. Approach a group and simply ask, “Can I join you?” Remember to smile!

Have a great day!

Ecouragement.com

Snack Smart To Sleep Well

Big meals right before bed are no conducive to a good night’s sleep. Instead, small snacks before bed can be helpful, especially foods like turkey and milk that contain tryptophan. And avoid alcohol. Even though it can induce sleepiness, the effect wears off and you’ll not have restful sleep.

Shop Around For Gas

Gas prices can vary dramatically within just a few blocks. So consult a gas price monitoring site like GasBuddy.com to see where the best prices are in your area. A 20-cent difference per gallon could save you $12 per month or $144 per year.

Unsubscribe

Be diligent about unsubscribing to email lists and newsletters. It takes only a few moments and goes a long way toward de-cluttering your inbox.

Have a great day!

Ecouragement.com

Relax

Studies show that seniors with higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, have a smaller hippocampus and do worse on memory tests. Work to manage your stress using meditation, exercise and a glass-half-full perspective.

Look For Ways To Help Others

Kids who feel like they make a difference – whether it’s helping out at school or volunteering with family – feel more confident. While assigning household chores is good, a better idea is to approach them to help you with a project. “I could really use your help with….” It’s more empowering for your child.

Be Visible And Proactive

The more people in the organization that know about your abilities and ideas, the more likely it is that you’ll be promoted. Volunteer for assignments and keep your boss updated on your progress. Use them as a sounding board and for new ideas about bettering the process or team building.

 

 

Have a great day!

 

Ecouragement.com

Keep It Quiet

The bedroom should only be used for sleeping and sex. Reading

and watching TV will adversely affect your ability to fall asleep and set a healthy sleep pattern.