Waking up in the morning with positive thoughts is really important, morning is the most important part of the day. Why? - Because this way it can easily set the mood for the rest of your day! Your mind is most open in the morning and what you put in it will stay in it, until at least the end of the day. It is for this reason that often, if you are awakened by a sound or a song, you may be able to easily recall it again and again throughout the day.

Any negative thoughts you have will shape your subconscious for the entire day. Realize, if you wake up and say today’s going to suck, then it will suck. Your subconscious would be imbued with a belief that “today sucks” and would work with your mental filtering systems and all of your senses to perceive information accordingly. There’s a lot to it, but the point of this article is to give you a list of tips to start your day off the right way, so back on track.

1. Get up fast.

Waste no time in getting up. When you wake up, get out of bed as fast as you can! The best cure for procrastination is action – so if you’re procrastinating about getting out of bed, just force yourself to get up! Jumping out of bed will spike your metabolism, and will end all thoughts of “just lying there” a little bit more. Try to put the alarm clock as far as possible from your bed, this will force you to jump out of the bed and go turn it off, this is a good drive to get you up.

2. Day light.

Bright, natural light is ideal for bringing the most energy to all body systems. The power of light is severely underestimated by most people. But the light can have profound effects upon body chemistry and energy levels. So, the sooner you turn on the lights, or open the blinds preferably, the sooner your body’s systems will increase their energy levels. The longer you keep it dark, the harder it will be to wake up – that simple.

3. Keep your room clean.

Waking up to a clean and organized room has a positive first impression upon your mind. Waking up to dirty clothes and full of dust room might be a negative impact on your mind. This may seem like a bit of a feng shui thing, but give it a try, and you will realize – it does work. It’s easier to leave a room when it’s clean and relatively organized, versus one that is piled high and more “cozy.” Keep your room star, put things away from you’re done using them. It will help. This one may not seem that significant, but believe me, it is.

4. Let the fresh air in.

Open the window. No matter what season it is. Open the window. Your bedroom has sat stagnant all night, void of fresh air, especially if you leave your door closed as I do. When you open the window you create a cross draft to bring in fresh air. You have lowered the oxygen level by breathing the same air in the room at night. However, as soon as you open the window, you bring in fresh air with high oxygen levels – instantly raising your energy level. Even if it is cold outside, open the window just a bit. When it’s cold out, it will have even more of an effect – the cool, denser air will carry more oxygen, and the temperature alone will help you to awaken.

5. Music.

Music might not be too motivating for you as it is for others, but music can really shape your mornings. Turn on music as soon as you can after waking up. Make sure it is something positive and uplifting – as chances are it may become stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Personally, I love pounding trance in the morning – it’s positive, uplifting chords and driving bass last with me all day. Make sure you’re listening to something that pulls you up… not down. Also, if music is not available, any high frequency sound chords can work.

6. Cold shower.

Take a cold shower. Yes, freezing cold is unbearable. You don’t have to do it that way. Start it off hot. Then, after you’re medium-toasty (not well-toasty… it will make you more tired), put it on cold for as long as you can take it. Then, put it on hot for a minute, then cold for a minute. Repeat the hot-cold cycle a few times, this will not only wake you up fast, but it will expand and contract your pores to force out toxins and oils from the night. End the shower with a cold rinse, you want to be cold when you step out… it’s critical, as it will raise your metabolism, and keep it there. Try the cold shower thing for a week – you’ll notice a difference. A long, hot shower depresses your physiological systems and makes you want to go back to bed. A cold, invigorating shower will wake you up – fast. Try it.

7. Breakfast

Before breakfast the first step you need to do is drink a full glass of water before you eat anything. This is essential for your body, if you have an empty stomach the toxins will be flushed down, and pass out with your urine, with no food to absorb them. After a few minutes take you breakfast and do not forget about it. How many times have you heard that the most important meal of the day is breakfast? Your body has been starved for eight hours or more, and breakfast is crucial. Breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism, if you get the proper foods it will actually help you lose weight and stay lean. Go online and look for how to eat healthy or go search my blog for some tips. It’s important if you get the right component need for the body to start right in the morning. Make sure you eat some fruit, some protein, and some carbs.

8.Motivate yourself.

Motivation should be the most important part of any morning routine. In the morning, you need to load yourself with as much positive mental programming as possible. Your mind is most receptive to it in the morning (and at night), and it will shape the rest of your day. Your programming comes in many different forms, and it is our job to help you use it to your advantage.

So, if you would like to have a positive day ahead, you need to start off from the right track. Try to use some of these tips presented above and you will get more energy instantly for the rest of the day.

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“A custom loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose, harmful to the brain, dangerous to the lungs, and in the black, stinking fume thereof, nearest resembling the horrible Stygian smoke of the pit that is bottomless” James I of England

When you comprehend that your health is in danger because of smoking or that your finances are very much affected by this, or you were just struck by the idea of giving up, you are very fortunate to know that there are a lot of ways to quit smoking.

The ways to quit smoking are either rapid or slow but sure, they either rely on your own personal determination or on the help of the others. Whatever technique you choose you must be very prepared for the hard period that follows the moment when you last smoked a cigarette. And this is because of the habit to nicotine that once withdrawn from the organism it causes problems.

The rapid wish to give up smoking is known under the name of “cold turkey” and it is the result of a private choice. Among the gradual ways to quit smoking may be enumerated the nicotine replacement treatment, the individual or group therapy, some modern and non-medical methods such as acupuncture, kabala practices and others but also physical exercises.

1. Determination.

The first step towards a successful result to give up smoking is to find a strong motivation. This must be wanted in your own person, inside you. Nobody can influence you that you should quit your vice if you are not really determined that you actually want to do this. And also it depends on you which of the ways to quit smoking best suits you, if you think that you are able to do it on your own or to ask for help. If you want to choose the latter variant you have several alternatives.

2. Nicotine Replacement Treatment.

It is incorrect to say that you are addicted to smoking because in fact you are addicted to nicotine and to the idea of a routine. The moment you try to provide the required quantity of nicotine to which your body was used while you were a smoker all you have to do in rest is to keep your hands busy and to work on your psyche. This way you’ll certainly quit this vice.

3. Individual or Group Treatment.

Probably the most efficient among all the ways to quit smoking is the individual or group therapy. The reason why it is confirmed to be the surest method is that everything happens in an organizational environment and help is provided by professionals who are instructed for this.

4. Modern Techniques.

Acupuncture, hypnosis, laser therapy are some new methods that come in the help of those who want to quit smoking. Due to the fact that they are rather modern tools their efficiency for a one hundred percent success has not been entirely demonstrated.

5. Sports.

Smokers are usually lazy persons as this vice affect their physical resistance. Practicing all kinds of physical workouts is the best way to reestablish the health of your body but it also reduces the desire to smoke. Workouts should not lack from any process of giving up smoking.

6. Find the Will Power.

You should develop a strong will power so that you do not give in to the urge of smoking. Support from your family members is an essential part as they can provide encouragement and support while you make you lifestyle change. You can seek advice from your doctor. You need to make up your mind to quit smoking. For this, you need to organize a list why you want to quit smoking and keep it with you wherever you go. Going through the list will help you to overcome the temptation that you may feel to light up a cigarette.

7. Learn New Techniques to Quit.

It is necessary to learn slow breathing techniques in order to quit smoking. Taking long breaths and slowing exhaling relieves all your worry and overcomes the urge of smoking. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water in a day is helpful in removing toxins from the body. To quit smoking you should avoid alcohol, coffee and high calorie snacks. Finding a substitute also proves a good idea to quit smoking.

Every smoker should decide which of these ways to quit smoking is best for him. If one of them does not function then he should try another one or in order to get the desired results a combination of these is recommended. To stop smoking you need to have patience, as only practicing the tips continuously will help you solve your problem. Try the above-mentioned tips and get rid of smoking.

“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell what you are” Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

Because the body and the mind are so dependent upon food for health, it is essential to provide nourishing and natural foods. Yet the problem of nutritional deficiency is widespread, and such deficiency can lead to emotional disorders.

A good rule of thumb is to reduce the intake of unnatural or refined foods such as sugar, bleached flour, cakes, pastries, candies, coffee with caffeine, cola, commercial teas, prepared, processed, frozen and dehydrated foods. Replace these with wholesome, all-natural, complete foods.

Some natural foods are specifically reported to promote a feeling of emotional well-being and to revitalize thinking and memory power.

1. Millet.

A tiny grain — not much larger than the head of a pin — resembling a bean, but it is a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, protein and lecithin. It contains all 10 of the essential amino acids. It is often 25% complete protein. It is easily digested, non-acid forming, non-mucus forming, does not ferment in the stomach. Cooked, it looks much like cream of wheat. About four parts water to one part millet is satisfactory. Add honey and milk to heat up before you take the millet out of the pan so it stays piping hot. Millet is available at many grocery stores as well as health stores.

2. Sunflower Seeds.

Sunflower Seeds are powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, and unsaturated fatty acids. They are a special treasure of niacin and have more of this brain-food nutrient than wheat germ, Soya beans or even peanut meal. In addition, sunflower seeds have 55 plus percent of high-quality brain-nourishing protein.

3. Raw Sesame Seeds.

Sesame Seeds are good source of protein, unsaturated fatty acids and also calcium. Sprinkle raw sesame seeds on salads. Add them to hot millet cereal. Try cold-pressed sesame seed oil for a big boost of valuable nutrients. Munch on sesame seeds. They’re chewy, delicious and healthful. TIP: Roll natural peanut butter, honey and sesame seeds into little balls for a tasty healthful confection.

4. Soya Beans.

Almost a perfect food, listing more protein than beef, more calcium than milk, more lecithin than eggs, as well as amino acids, vitamins, minerals. Lecithin, mentioned earlier, is made from Soya beans. Try Soya bean flour too, a potent combination of the B-complex vitamins, protein, minerals, etc. Cook Soya beans soak overnight in cold water, then cook, bake, roast like any other bean.

5. Yogurt.

Sour or clabbered milk, it has a soothing effect on the digestive tract. It facilitates metabolism, the key to good mental as well as physical health.

6. Yeast.

We refer to brewer’s yeast, the most potent natural source of the B-complex. Combine with desiccated liver and give yourself a powerful dose of the nutrients needed to feed a healthy body and build a healthy mind. SUGGESTION: For a good “mind-boosting” tonic, mix one tea-spoonful of brewer’s yeast in a glass of fresh juice. Drink once or twice a day.

7. Desiccated Liver.

This is the entire liver, selected from healthy cattle, dried and defatted at a temperature low enough to conserve as much of the nutritional value as possible. It is available at health stores in tablet and powder form. Desiccated liver is a liver concentrate, the final product weight about one-fourth as much as the fresh liver. It’s loaded with a potent supply of the B-complex vitamins as well as valuable protein, and other vitamins and minerals.

8. Raw Wheat Germ.

This tiny germ is the life of the wheat germ, the seed inside the grain. It is the heart of the grain, rich in protein, the B-complex vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids. Use as a cereal or bake your own bread with it.

9. Fresh Raw Vegetable Juices.

The raw fruit juices are rich in vitamins, minerals and enzymes. For emotional-health building amino acids, minerals, and other nutrients, try fresh juices.

These concentrated sources of Nature’s goodness help promote a feeling of abundant health. In general your foods should be wholesome, as natural as possible, unadulterated by chemicals, preservatives or artificial flavoring or coloring.