Simple Self Improvement

                                                                                                       Image:Alexas Fotos from Pixabay Good sleep helps the body and brain in many ways and is essential for optimal functioning. It is common to feel cranky, frustrated, angry or sad when you are tired, especially if you regularly get insufficient sleep. Research has found a connection between regularly getting insufficient sleep and Depression. Therefore, it won't surprise you to h...

  As Dory says, 'Just keep swimming'.                                   Image:Marie Vonow Sometimes I find it difficult to get motivated and stay that way. I know other people also experience this and in fact for some it is an ongoing problem. You may have a big goal or more than one, but you don't feel motivated. Or you may just find it difficult to be motivated to do routine household tasks. Perhaps you can't be bothered looking after yourself. Here are some suggestions of things that may help. Value your health . It's a good place to start. If you feel unhealthy, tired, hungry or aren't getting much exercise it is going to effect your level of motivation. Remember to eat regular healthy meals. I have no trouble remembering to eat but sometimes need to be more aware of what...

Gum blossom                                  Image:Marie Vonow I love being in a natural environment. It could be my own garden, someone else's garden, a park or the botanic gardens. It could be by a river, in the hills or at the beach. When I am in a natural environment I find it easy to live in the moment and to feel gratitude. Nature is good for the soul, I can feel it doing me good and research shows Nature is beneficial to a person's health. For more info, check out - http://selfavenue.com/why-nature-makes-us-happy/ http://selfavenue.com/nature-relatedness/39201/ Local river in winter       Image:Marie Vonow Elements of Nature such as birds bring joy                     ...

  Time with a true friend is good for you     Image:Pixabay There are numerous benefits to spending time with those family members and friends you really get on well with. You may hold different opinions and have varying interests but that's okay because a bit of difference can enrich your life. It makes you feel good to spend time with people you like and it is a way of caring for yourself.

Image:Marie Vonow People talk about the benefits of feeling gratitude for the good things in life. But there are times one feels there isn’t much to feel gratitude for. This feeling can descend on us when there are lots of stresses or we are weary. Perhaps you often ask yourself what is there to feel gratitude for in my ordinary life? There is another way of looking at life. Can you be grateful for what you don’t have, for the things you have escaped or avoided? Can you see the positive side of what initially appears a negative?