Simple Self Improvement

  Image:Marie Vonow Life can be serious. There are things that are no laughing matter so I am not suggesting one would be happier by making a joke out of everything. Sometimes one needs to be serious. There are also times one needs to think a situation through carefully and give it full attention. However, there are other times when approaching life in a more light hearted way is going to make you happier so today's tip is Don't take life too seriously, don't take yourself too seriously. Worrying about bad things that could happen It's easy to worry about all the traumatic stuff that could possibly happen, especially if you are a news junkie. We hear about all sorts of catastrophes, often in great detail and it's likely the news is accompanied by visual images.  Some people just have a tendency to worry about things.They may also have a vivid imagination and picture all types of scenarios.  Annoying stuff In an average day annoying...

  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...

                                                                                                    Adapted from Pixabay Some people talk about the value of visualisation when faced with a task that invokes feelings of nervousness or downright fear. You may be preparing to attend an interview, give a talk to an audience or do something else which is taking you a long way out of your personal comfort zone. Many people suggest you picture yourself completing the task faultlessly instead of letting yourself think of the mistakes you could make. You are going to give the best speech the audience has ever heard. I recently read an alternative approac...