Action Steps

1. One Word: Laugh

The healing power of laughter is no myth. Extensive evidence supports the power of laughter to combat both mental and physical illness. Laughter has even been shown to improve outcomes for cancer patients. Laughter releases neurotransmitters that have positive effects on both brain and body. Further, when we laugh, we affirm our world, and make both mind and body healthier.

2. Commit to Stress Reduction

Stress is poisonous to health. It is every bit as threatening to our physical wellbeing as smoking or a poor diet, and it undermines out emotional health as well. Yest most people don't make stress reduction a prioroty in their lives even when they decide to commit to a healthier lifestyle. The first step to managing stress in your life is comming to understand stress better. Take a look at Stress Busting, and start thinking about ways to reduce stress in your life today.

3. Take Meditation Seriously

Meditation isn’t just for Buddhists and crazy mystics. There is ample scientific evidence that meditating can help relax both body and mind, with attendant health benefits for both spheres. Meditation is a simple, effective tool that anyone can apply in their lives with very little instruction and training. The simplest form of meditation is breath meditation. This involves nothing more than lying down, closing your eyes, and clearing your mind of everything except your own breathing. Meditating like this gives both your mind and body a break from the stress of the day, and is a wonderful way to decompress and wind down before bed. Right before bed is the best time to meditate, naturally easing your body into sleep. Check out our Meditation Tutorial for more.