Being New

June 4, 2010
You don't need days ata a spa retreat to feel renewed (althought that would be nice)
Try these tricks:

Banish Regrets
Jot down past mistakes, fears or regrets, then burn the list in a candle flame to replace feelings of pain with hopes for the future.

Be Grateful
Recall things that leave you smiling, like your child's drawing or an uplifting letter a friebd sent. Focus on what you want, not what you don't have. Plus, gratitude releases well-being hormones in the body.

Live in The Moment
Have a meal alone, sans TV or reading the papers. Note the food's taste, texture and scent, and your breath, posture and reaction. This helps you focus on savouring the now.

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