Secrets of Success

Looking Back at Polls You've Taken

Looking back at a poll you have already taken will let you know when you took it and how you responded. I've come across some I did a year or more ago and realized that my answer now would not be the same. In many cases it's a glimpse to baby step achievements.

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De-stressing time

Nature photography provides a sense of peace and calm

SECRET OF SUCCESS

Running and jumping and playing with my 2 dogs
Teaching them new tricks and laughing all the way.
They keep me young and happy. In this case when I play with them the last thing I'm thinking of is exercise. I do it because I love it and enjoy their company and the rewards they give me, and in return I have very happy animals.

Walking

Walking has been the thing for me in relieving stress. I have a small country road next to the house or go to the park to walk. Either place has nice trees and birds singing their beautiful music. So stop and smell the roses and listen to the music. Also if you can afford it the resperate that is advertised on the sparkpeople site has helped me. I just started using it but I can already tell the difference in helping me to relax.

Why worry?

95% of the things you worry about never happen, and you can't do anything about the other 5%, so it doesn't do any good to worry.

Still enjoy wine with less guilt

I bought seltzer water and I love sauvignon blanc. I've begun filling my glass half way with zelzer water, adding ice cubes then the wine - totally has cut down on my wine intake and I still feel like I'm indulging

relaxation

I take 15 minutes a night to myself. I lock the bathroom door and light a lavender candle, fill the tub with hot water. Anyone brave enough to knock on the door will hear about it. This has become an every night thing with me. It takes the stress out of the day and makes me a nicer person over all.

Go through each tab! One each day and explore the possibilities!

I have found that if I go through a new (portal) tab option, screen or button on the web-page (which ever page I am on) I find new and helpful bites of mental stimulus! Health ideas, medical knowledge, recipes, testimonies, quizzes... I can't stop finding something new! The Spark People site is like a buffet that keeps having the food changed out with something new that can do nothing but add to my success! I keep learning something new that will definitely help me get there sooner than later!

In times of Loss of friend or family member

Its hard loosing a loved one. You either don't have enough time to eat properly and record or your so out of it that you turn to comfort food and make poor food choices. I recently loss family and here are a few things that helped me avert damage.