Excuses! Excuses! When we fail to do something we are expected to do, we almost always have an excuse for it. However, if we analyze it closely, an excuse is a self-destructive alibi for having failed to do something, especially when it involves attaining a goal. Instead of trying to persevere in finding ways to continue achieving a goal, some of us resort to excuses. Even a handicap cannot be used as an excuse. Many handicapped but determined people have become achievers and champions. Instead of using a handicap as an excuse, let us turn it into an asset. Let us explore this further. A handicap need not be a reason for failure. On the contrary, a handicap can be a reason for success. People with a handicap always have an offsetting strength that allows them to overcome problems better than others. A person with a handicap has one obsession - to lead a normal life. Depending on the handicap, a person would prefer to be as independent as possible. So he struggles and finds ways to overcome his impediment. When he is able to achieve his goal, this raises his self-esteem. In turn, he inspires others. Everybody has handicaps in varying forms and degree. That is why; it requires effort and determination to overcome them. Handicaps can either be physical, financial, or emotional. And they can either be real or imagined. Whenever we look at a handicap, we almost always look on the negative side only. It's about time we take a look at the positive side of it. The positive side may be the difficult side, but it's the one worth looking into. It's the side that is going to lead us to excel in life. If you think your handicap is physical, like having a weak body, you can counteract this through proper diet and training exercises. As long as the physical parts of your body are intact and mobile, there's no reason why you cannot make it strong and useful. Why? Even those without a leg (for example) can be made to walk or run normally. With the advancement of science, artificial legs can help a handicap function with great mobility. It your handicap is financial, then the more reason you have to rise above your present status. And if your financial status limits your educational attainment to improve your life, the school is not the only place to learn. Certainly, there are help centers to get you started even from zero level. Once you are initially warmed up with the basics of an education, the rest is up to you. Make use of libraries. Once you are educationally equipped, use your brain and come up with creative ideas to improve your life. If you are emotionally disturbed with negative thoughts, it is like you are sitting on a chair with wobbling legs. Try sitting on a chair with sturdy legs; meaning, look at the bright, positive side of life. Put aside negativity and start thinking positively. The only one who can stop you is yourself. If your handicap is a combination of any of the physical, financial, or emotional type, congratulations. You should strive more to overcome them, because a double layer of perseverance results to more than double the achievement. Where the odds are greater, the prize gets much bigger. After all the efforts you have exerted, the prize of success shall be a well-deserved one. So what's your excuse for not being successful?
A successful life begins with fitness and vitality. In order to achieve the abundant life you want in other areas, you must begin with a stronger you. It does not take a lot to have total wellness in your life. A few minutes of exercise and/or meditation each day along with a sensible, balanced diet and you are on your way to a new level of prosperity.
How are you doing now in this area of your life?
Not too good, huh?
Are you overweight? Stressed out? Feeling tired and run down? Feeling aches and pains like never before? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
I understand. I have been there at one time or another. Please do not worry about it. Most of us struggle at times. The most important thing right now is that you take action and make a commitment to make a change. Do not set crazy goals that will leave you frustrated. Set reasonable goals that wellness experts suggest and take it one day, one meal, one exercise at a time.
Here is a few simple steps you can take starting today:
1. Eat a balanced diet of non-fried meats and vegetables, throw in some fresh fruits and whole grain breads and cereals. Keep the portions small and eat slowly. Just remember to Savor the Flavor! That is a healthy, simple, yet balanced, diet that doesn't have you counting calories, points, carbs or anything else.
2. Now that you are eating a healthier diet, now it is time to get out of that chair and start moving. Go for a brisk walk. If you are feeling frisky and your doctor says it okay, you might want to start jogging and doing some light weight strength training. Get that body moving, break a little sweat! Don't over do it. Just try to do some form of exercise at least three days per week. As you get in better shape then you can add more workouts and intensity to your training. Like our friends at Nike say, Just Do It!
3. Drink lots of water every day. Most people do not even come close to drinking enough water to meet their body's requirement of eight glasses of water per day. That is 64 ounces of water per day. Start drinking in the morning and don't stop until you are ready for bed. Yes, you will be going to the bathroom more, but that is healthy for you. First, it means you are moving more, but it also means that you are cleansing your body of harmful toxins that can hurt or destroy cells in your body. Water is the fuel for our bodies. Remember, we can live without food for a longer period of time than we can without water.
4. Breathe more. I know what you are thinking. I have to breathe to live. What we are talking about is good strong cleansing breaths of fresh air several times a day. Do this several times a day: breathe in through your nose for five seconds, filling your lungs with a nice fresh supply of oxygen, then blow it out through your mouth for seven to ten seconds. Really push that air out, then repeat that process again at least ten times in a row. You can do this while you are at your desk, while you are driving in your car (as long as you are not prone to dizziness) or while you are watching the television. This healthy, fresh supply of oxygen will stimulate your metabolism and cleanse your cells of unwanted toxins.
Do these few things and you will begin to see and feel significant changes occurring in your body and mind. The results will amaze you. You will have new energy, look and feel so much better about yourself.
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