Okay I have been MIA since quite a while and falling into an easy unhealthy stress trap - I'll need to get off this trap or it's easy for me to balloon up and waste away if I am not careful enough.
Here are some things that have helped me in the past, and I look forward to doing them every day:
1) Exercise regularly
Now that I am in physical therapy after a freak car accident, I miss those days when I used to look forward to every morning's exercise routine which would give me immense energy to last the entire day and I would sleep peacefully at night for a well deserved good night's sleep. As soon as I get off this therapy, I am going to resume my exercise for at least 45 mins every day. If President Obama can find time for his 45 mins exercise every day, I cannot have an excuse to have a busier day than him or filled with more important events than him. Until my therapy, I need to at least walk for 20 mins every day.
2) 10 mins or more meditation
My mind used to respond very well to the AOL's Sudarshan Kriya - 20 mins of breathing exercises followed by 5 mins of silence. I could calm myself down like anything. I need to start them again. If not, then at least sit 10 mins in silence, observing your breath. A calm mind gives you a more peaceful day. To start with, I am going to sit in silence for at least 2 mins.
3) Eating my greens
I have fallen prey to the work day stress and haven't been able to stick to my veggies-proteins and healthy eating habits. I am eating more junk and I know it's bad for me but I am not able to stop myself. I guess all these things just go hand in hand. I need to restart the days of green smoothies and vegetarian experiments in my kitchen.
4) Daily affirmations
I strongly believe Louise Hay's affirmations helped me bag this job in one of the most coveted companies. I miss it, I miss her reassuring voice and the feeling of goodness that it used to give me the next morning. I need to end my day with Louise Hay's affirmations instead of reading about the vicious Presidential debates.
5) Read a book everyday
Reading a good book gives you something to think about other than your day's struggles. A book is a man's best friend and a best friend doesn't deserve to be neglected! I have definitely neglected mine; the thousands of books in my little library are craving to fall into my hands. I will start reading them one page a day.
