We live in a busy universe – we are busy 24/7. Very often we find that there is not enough time to do everything we want to in a day. Here are some simple ways to help you reduce your stress levels and boost your mood and energy levels.
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Rejoice all you chocolate lovers! The next time you dig into your favourite indulgence, you could do so minus the guilt factor! A study carried out by a group of senior researchers now proves that dark chocolates can do a whole lot to improve vision. So does that mean you could dump the boring carrot or greens for this more exciting, divine food? Well, not unless you don’t mind gaining some flab for the sake of good vision. Remember, moderation is key.
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Anything in moderation doesn’t really harm us. So the same rule applies when it comes to drinking alcohol. Though people with diabetes can indulge in an occasional evening drink or two, it should be done keeping in mind your blood sugar level.
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Jogging is running in a slow and leisurely pace. It works to increase your fitness while ensuring that there is less stress on the body in comparison to running. The normal injuries associated with running are uncommon in jogging, hence it is considered safer.
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Diary Entry no: 9
Dated: Some past!
Dear Diary,
Even the most unexpected things could have a significant impact.
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Ditch those meager meals and iron pumping work out sessions. Instead, work towards a peaceful slumber to beat the bulge.
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Diary Entry no: 8
Dated: Behold! Another episode.
Dear Diary,
The most frustrating thing about having a depressive episode is to not know the reason for it.
After much contemplation, counseling sessions and therapeutic writing I found myself in the midst of another depressive episode. The ‘sly mood monster’ (as previously established it is absolutely permissible to call it names) has settled without any warning which is frustration on two levels.
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Very soon there will be a blood test available to diagnose and treat breast cancer. Published in The Lancet is an announcement by scientists from Texas that they have discovered a test that can detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood. Study of these will help determine the recurrence of breast cancer.
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Diary entry no 7
Dear Diary,
The difficult part about liking yourself is accepting yourself, ‘warts and all’.
During my 2nd session I had realized that I was waiting to like myself. I wanted to respect and love myself but there were a few things I had to be in order to be loved, even by myself. The term unconditional love seemed non-existent. I was putting off being satisfied and content with who I am because I was hoping to change them. I believed therapy would revamp me into someone whom I could accept and love but on hindsight it seems so unrealistic.
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Diary Entry no: 6
Dear Diary,
My mission to find a burger proved fruitful.
As silly as it may sound, the burger did have its own healing power. An extra serving of fries did not hurt too. As I enjoyed munching on the junk food, I realized that it could be the one! It could be my comfort food.
Now a comfort food is something which you turn to during a period of crisis. A crisis could be anything from a car break down to an episode of depression; at a time like this your comfort food eases out the rocky path, it is a life boat that gets you through the crisis.
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