{"id":1134,"date":"2017-03-18T16:49:49","date_gmt":"2017-03-18T16:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2017-10-11T09:51:29","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T09:51:29","slug":"simplify-your-life-and-make-it-healthier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/simplify-your-life-and-make-it-healthier\/","title":{"rendered":"Simplify Your Life and Make It Healthier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1140 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-300x165.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-800x439.jpg 800w, https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3-1200x658.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/simplify3.jpg 2423w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>One of the key conditions to achieving stellar health is to simplify life. We must get rid of excess clutter, and prioritize what\u2019s really important so that we can focus and place our energy there.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>However, that\u2019s easier said than done in today\u2019s fast paced modern world that demands so much of us. The reality is, most people have overly complicated lives and don\u2019t even realize that this overly complicated life is the very thing keeping them from <a href=\"http:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/super-size-your-self-control-and-willpower\/\">achieving their heartfelt goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It might be commitments they have made, multiple goals they are reaching for at once, items they hope to buy, or house repairs that need tending. One way or another, they are constantly being pulled in a million different directions mentally and physically at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Life becomes confusing when we don&#8217;t know where to put their attention and the unfortunate end is stress. Most of us are aware of what stress does, it messes with our hormones. Since our hormones control our bodily systems, the end result is illness and disease.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An overly complicated life must divide energy reserves into many channels rather than focusing it into one &#8211; a laser beam of energy that creates. This weakens our energetic efforts. Rather than doing one or two things really well, we end up doing many things in a mediocre way (or even less than). Unfortunately, most times never reaching our goal.<\/p>\n<p>We must realize and accept the fact that any end achieved is the result of how much focus and energy is put into something. Focused energy is the fuel that makes it happen. Weak focus produces weak results while intense focused energy is like a high powered laser beam connecting us with our goals and drawing them closer and closer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/empower-your-health-with-clean-eating\/\">Simplifying your life<\/a> won&#8217;t happen overnight. However, there are key steps that can be taken that will help you to prioritize your life, keep your energy focused onto one or two projects at a time and begin achieving the success you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Simplify<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Learn to say No: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Paramount to success in life is putting yourself first. Quit playing the \u201cmartyr\u201d role. Stop putting yourself in the precarious position of always saying \u201cyes\u201d to everything you are asked to do even though you are fully aware that your calendar is filled to the brim.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are stretched too thin, you\u2019ll begin reacting just like a rubber band that is stretched too thin, you\u2019ll eventually \u201csnap.\u201d Serious stress and burn-out is the result and effects how you feel about everything, including your personal eating habits and workout habits.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Let\u2019s face it, you can\u2019t put too much energy into your workouts if your energy is dispersed among multiple channels. Since <a href=\"http:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/articles\/exercise-and-proper-nutrition-are-key-to-youth-health-and-vitality\/\">stress <\/a>influences your workout recovery time, if you are on the go 24\/7 with little to no down time you\u2019ll never see the results you are after. So, first things first, and that\u2019s YOU \u2013 learn to say \u201cno\u201d when needed and release yourself from time commitments that are not in line with your greatest values or that you don\u2019t love doing.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Clean out your cupboards and wardrobe: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>It\u2019s amazing how ridding your home of clutter can reduce stress the clutter in your mind but it does. Too many possessions complicate our lives, drain our bank accounts (causing more stress), deplete our energy and disrupt our focus and attention. Take time to remove any non-essential items from your life. Less items means less to worry about. Declutter your home, it is your sanctuary.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Rid yourself of negative emotions: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Negative thoughts, emotions, beliefs and perceptions are useless. They have never improved the quality of life for anyone and they never will. Let go of past hurts, heal those wounds and replace those negative thoughts and feelings with positive ones.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Commit silence time to focus on you daily: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Even if you only do it 5 minutes a day. Take time to meditate and focus on your inner world. This exercise keeps you in touch with yourself without the intrusion of the thousands of thoughts that are continually trying to get your attention throughout the day. Give yourself the gift of you minus any judgements as you sit in total loving gratitude.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Remember as you begin simplifying your life, it\u2019s a journey not a destination. The key is to identify what\u2019s most important in your life, what adds value to your life, what you love to do and eliminate everything else.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you ready to tap into the power of your self-healing processes in order to MAXIMIZE your level of health&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/healthyselfhealing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>\u201cActivate The Self Healing Process Within You\u201d<\/strong><\/a> contains \u201csimple Lifestyle Strategies to help resist aging and maintain superior health.\u201d This powerful program, reveals the best natural techniques for preparing your body to defend itself against disease no matter how insidious the threat.<\/p>\n<p>My goal in creating this empowering program is to help align your mind, body, and soul in such a way that motivation to take care of yourself and your loved ones is no longer an issue.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the key conditions to achieving stellar health is to simplify life. We must get rid of excess clutter, and prioritize what\u2019s really important so that we can focus and place our energy there. 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