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Finding Joy and Being Grateful

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As the new year begins and the holiday season comes to an end, many people abandon the focus on gratitude they had during the holidays, but being grateful is important all year, and can even potentially have some health benefits. Focusing on what you have instead of what you are lacking can be a great way to improve your mood and general outlook on life, as well as decrease stress levels. Lower stress levels may lead to a lower risk of stroke and heart attacks, along with many other potential health benefits. Let’s choose to find joy and practice being grateful throughout this entire year.

Products Mentioned in Today’s Show

Acetyl L-Carnitine – Research on this acetylated derivative of L-carnitine has centered largely on its role in maintaining brain and nerve function during aging.† The acetyl group can serve as a metabolic source of acetylcholine, a brain neurotransmitter, while the L-carnitine component carries fatty acids into mitochondria of nerve, heart, and muscle cells for use in energy production.† Other actions benefit membrane stability, production of nerve growth factor, and cerebral blood flow.†

L-Theanine – L-theanine, a unique amino acid compound found in green tea, is noted for its calming benefits.† Studies show it can stimulate alpha brain wave activity and promote relaxation without drowsiness.†

Don’t forget to read our article, Finding Joy Within, here. You can also listen to Finding Joy and Being Grateful on our YouTube channel here.

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Being Grateful Through Difficult Times

Sunset; being grateful through difficult times.

These are tough times for many people physically, emotionally, and even financially. Maintaining an attitude of gratitude by focusing on the positive may help these next few weeks seem a little brighter. Spending all your energy and time worrying about things can have negative effects on both your physical and emotional health, and being grateful for what you have and recognizing how fortunate you are can help you see things from a different perspective. Being grateful through difficult times isn’t an easy task, but it is worth it.

It Might Be Difficult

It can be difficult to stay positive and grateful during stressful life events, but it’s not impossible. As we have said many times over the last few weeks, focusing on the positive and doing something each day that brings you joy are two simple things you can do to help keep your mood up. It’s ok to feel sad or angry about your situation, but the important thing is that you don’t let it control you or dominate every thought and feeling you have. Acknowledge the positive and negative feelings you have, but make an effort to give more attention to the positive. It can be something as simple as still having one of your favorite foods in the house, or being grateful for the ability to sleep in more often. The little things each day is what will help each of us get through these next few weeks with a better attitude, and hopefully a recharged mind and spirit when this is over.

Take some time each day to do something that calms you down or brings you joy, learn a new skill, work on your spiritual life, or anything else that makes you feel good. Remind yourself of all the things you are blessed with, whether it be still having a job or a place to live, having a healthy body, or getting to finish a new show. These next few weeks might lead to a lasting reminder in all of our lives to be more mindful of what really matters to us, and might make us rethink whether the small daily inconveniences are really worth getting upset over.

You can listen to our Maintaining an Attitude of Gratitude podcast episode on our website here. You can also listen on our YouTube channel here.

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Do Things That Bring You Joy

Paint and paintbrush; do things that bring you joy.

Many people are currently spending each day isolated and worrying about things out of their control. This worry and stress takes a toll on both mental and physical health, and doesn’t help anything. Spending this extended time at home to complete chores you’ve been putting off, start a workout program you’ve been wanting to try, or engaging in some home craft projects are just a few of the many ways you can stay busy and productive during this time. Staying focused on things that bring you joy can make times like these easier to get through.

Find What Brings You Joy

Sit down and take some time to thing about and write down things that make you happy and joyful, and things that give you a feeling of peace. This can be taking a warm bath, going for a walk outside, listening to music, painting or other forms of art, baking or cooking, or anything else that you really enjoy. Make a list of these things and circly what you can do from your home or at a walking trail, and do at least one thing on your list each day. You can also plan what you’re going to do the next few days, so that you keep up with the days of the week and have something to look forward to each day.

Despite its downfalls, the internet has proven to be an especially useful tool during this time. Many celebrities, singers, and others are doing livestreams on social media nearly every day. This can give you access to home concerts, a feeling of community, and a way to interact with new people. You can also find many websites that report only uplifiting news stories, which can be helpful when regular news is invoking fear in many people. There are also plenty of games online, or on gaming consoles if you own one, that can help take your mind off of current events, and sometimes lead to new friendships.

You’re Not Alone

Remember that you are not alone in this, and that everyone is dealing with many of the same struggles. Call up a friend, family member, or neighbor or someone you’re comfortable with and talk about how you’re both feeling and remind each other that you’re not alone. Call any elderly family members and make sure they’re ok physically as well as emotionally. Stressing over things, especially things that you cannot control, will only do harm. Focusing on the positive, being productive, and doing at least one thing each day that brings you joy can help make things a little easier.

You can listen to our Staying Strong Through the Storm podcast episode here. You can also listen on our YouTube channel here.

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Escaping Fear and Finding Joy

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With so much fear affecting people around the world right now, and constant negative news and social media updates, it can be easy to be caught up in it and forget how to be positive and joyful. While you can’t choose your circumstances, you can choose how you react to them. Focusing on the things that make you happy can help you deal with any anxiety you may be experiencing. In this week’s episode we’ll discuss escaping fear and finding joy. We’ll discuss why it’s important to focus on the positive, and some steps you can take that may help make your anxiety and this current public health situation, and any other stressful situation, a little easier to deal with.

Products Mentioned in Today’s Show

EZ Relax – Some of nature’s greatest stress management ingredients were combined to create a uniquely effective combination. Formulated with Ashwagandha, valerian extract, L-theanine, and GABA.

Pantothenic Acid Complex – This formula contains Cordyceps, Rhodiola Extract, Eleuthero Extract, and Pantothenic Acid to help support adrenal function. The ability of the adrenal gland to respond to physiological stress is supported by botanicals with recognized adaptogenic properties. Eleuthero and rhodiola act on neurotransmitter function, the central nervous system, and cardiovascular function to help the body adjust appropriately when faced with biological, physical, or chemical challenges.† Cordyceps mushroom, known for its revitalizing effects, and pantothenic acid, a B vitamin required for adrenal hormone formation, are also included.†

You can also listen to Escaping Fear and Finding Joy on our YouTube channel here.