Stress affects us all at some time or other, and anxiety or stress is a constant factor in our lives. We can learn to peacefully coexist with it or let it ravage our lives. One place where stress is particularly high is in the workplace.

Learn to reduce your stress and enjoy your work life.

Stress at work is a normal occurrence in today’s society. With economic pressures everywhere, no one’s job is safe. Just knowing that you could be laid off creates enough anxiety to impact your productivity and your health. Here are some tips to help reduce stress at work:

Tip No. 1. Prepare yourself before work. It is easy to get caught up in the negative atmosphere in a workplace. Resolve each morning that you will focus on the positive and not indulge in gossip or any other activity that brings down the morale at the office.

Tip No. 2. Get plenty of rest. Sleeping between seven and eight hours a night gives the body time to repair you. Even your inner workings need downtime. Lack of sleep causes jitters, lack of concentration, irritability, and health problems.

Tip No. 3. Leave early in the morning. Traffic jams, accidents, and car problems can turn that easy thirty minute commute into a forty-five minute one. With no time built in for error, you’ll stress out easily. Give yourself an extra fifteen or twenty minutes to make the trip.

Tip No. 4. Keep yourself in shape. Exercise benefits the body and the mind. Stronger muscles and more blood flow to the brain increases clarity and decision making. Stress won’t get you down so easily when you are strong enough to combat it.

Tip No. 5. Eat a healthy diet. Eating the wrong foods can affect your body and your work. Eating a heavy meal for lunch can make you lethargic all afternoon which ruins your focus and productivity. Choose healthier alternatives to keep the body in tiptop condition.

Tip No. 6. Don’t overload your schedule. Keep your workload manageable. There will always be another day at the office to get things done. Leave a fifteen minute window between appointments in case one runs longer than you expected.

Tip No. 7. Delegate duties to others. No one said that you have to get every task done all by yourself. If you work with a team, share the duties to avoid stressing out over each detail.

Tip No. 8. Take breaks throughout the day. It could be as simple as getting up from your desk and taking a walk around the office to clear your mind. On your scheduled breaks, get away from your desk. You are more tempted to work when you stay at your desk and you won’t even feel like you got time away.

Tip No. 9. Learn to communicate effectively. You’d be surprised how many hard feelings come from misunderstandings. If you have a problem with a co-worker or manager, go to them and let them know. Letting the problem fester or spreading bad vibes around the office is one way to get a bad reputation, or worse, fired.

Tip No. 10. Avoid bad habits. Using alcohol or cigarettes to ease stressful times can lead to addictions you’ll have a hard time letting go of. Alcohol is a depressant and nicotine will only heighten your anxiety.

Stress can help you or hinder you. Be more productive and learn to manage it stress in the workplace.

Staying in Shape Over 40 - What You Need to Know
By Megan Hazel

Turning 40 can be a powerful and transient event even though many women believe that everything starts to change or even fall apart at 40. This doesn’t have to be so! Women can stay strong and competitive, healthy and fit well over the age of 40. There may be some changes you need to make, but it is an important time for you to make these changes so that you can continue to stay in shape.

Some basic dietary changes can help you to supplement your workouts and keep you strong. Calcium, for example, has always been important in a woman’s diet, but it is critical to start supplementing calcium now if you haven’t already. Bone density begins to decline and if this gets really bad, it can lead to osteoporosis later in life. Ginseng is an herb that can help to give you energy when you start to feel fatigue, and some people swear it is what helps keep them young. Consuming a lot of fruits and vegetables is crucial to keeping yourself young. Not only is it very healthy for your body, it is quite beneficial for your skin as well. Natural foods, especially fruits and vegetables, are full of antioxidants, and these help keep free radicals from destroying that youthful appearance of your skin. Also good are salmon and other foods such as almonds, flax and fatty fish which provide a strong source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Again, this is good for your heart health but also for your radiant skin.

Staying in shape past 40 also means getting - or staying - physical, of course. You may discover aches and pains that you haven’t noticed prior to turning 40. It’s not because 40 is some magical age, but rather a useful timeline to gauge when women tend to start feeling less energetic, more rigid, or have tighter muscles than they used to. A fun and relaxing antidote to this is yoga. Yoga has been said to be the true fountain of youth! A good, long yoga session a few times a week or a simple practice of ten to twenty minutes daily can relax, tone and lengthen your muscles as well as your spirit. It also helps to de-stress your mind, which has been shown to have an effect on cortisol levels in the body. By reducing cortisol, you can help reduce the belly fat that may be more stubborn to remove these days. Any time of stress-relieving mechanism you use will help keep you young, but yoga is an especially good one.

If yoga isn’t really your speed, pick something that is. Maybe you enjoy spinning, or a step class or kickboxing. Whatever it is, don’t stop now just because you’ve reached that dreaded age. Keeping active now is just as important as it was when you were twenty, if not more so. If your aches and pains feel like they are preventing you from doing what you like to do best, it probably means you need to stretch more. Stretching can be a wonderful tool to keep you young and keep your muscles supple and strong. It can help prevent muscle tears and help you reach new levels of fitness by warming up the muscles and ligaments, but it can also just feel great after a nice, long bout of exercise. If you run or bike, be sure to stretch the calves and quadriceps muscles as well as the hamstrings. If you like to partake in a class at your gym and there is a lot of jumping involved, make sure to stretch the ankles as well. Simply adding ten or fifteen minutes of stretching to your daily routine can make you feel years younger if you are faithful about it.

Staying in shape over 40 doesn’t just mean looking good or staying in good shape on the outside. Once you reach the age of forty, keeping up with regular doctor appointments becomes more important than it was in days past. Make sure to get a mammogram and screen for early detection of breast cancer. Make an appointment with your general practitioner for a complete physical. Consult with a dermatologist, and keep regular full-body skin checkups once or twice a year, which can help screen out skin cancer and suspicious moles that may crop up. If you used to see the eye doctor once every couple of years, cut that in half and see him once annually. Unfortunately, the eyes are quick to deteriorate as you age, and you will want to keep up with these check-ups for safety reasons, to be able to keep reading, and to check for signs of glaucoma and other age-related diseases.

Nobody said getting older was fun, but it does not have to be painful. The age-old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure applies to the aging process very well, and if you take these measures you too can age gracefully.

About The Author
Megan Hazel is a freelance writer who writes about health and fitness topics, similar to what consumers read in http://www.magazines.com/ncom/mag?mid=3026 Oprah Magazine

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By Danette Hibberd

The answer to the question ‘Is meditation time well spent?’ an emphatic YES! as the benefits of meditation are numerous.

Today, we always seem to be on the go. There is always something that needs to be done.

We place so much importance on activity, achievements and results and therefore it is not surprising that more of us are attempting to find or indeed, require a time for silence. A time to find inner peace, and experience a moment of reflection.

Not only does the practice of meditation offer this wonderful quiet time, it also has many psychological, physiological and spiritual benefits for our overall wellbeing.

One of the five principles of yoga, meditation is an important tool to achieve mental clarity, and just some of the benefits are listed below.

Psychological Benefits of Meditation

Increases creativity
Decreases stress and anxiety
Reduces symptoms of depression
Increases brain wave coherence
Reduces irritability
Improves memory and learning capacity
Increases self actualisation
Increases feelings of vitality
Increases happiness
Increases emotional stability
Reduces thoughts of negativity

Physiological Benefits of Meditation

Creates a state of deep rest due to decreased metabolic rate, lower heart rate and reduced the workload of the heart
Reduces stress by lowering levels of the chemicals cortisol and lactate
Reduces levels of free radicals known as unstable oxygen molecules that cause damage to body tissues
Improves the blood pressure levels
Increases skin resistance (lower skin resistance is correlated with higher levels of anxiety
Reduces cholesterol levels (higher levels are associated with cardiovascular disease)
Easier breathing as the flow of air to the lungs improves
Slows down the ageing process

Spiritual Benefits of Meditation

As we meditate, we are taken to the source of happiness which in fact is our own peace of mind. Without such peace, we are constantly assaulted by negative thoughts and pressures from the outside world. Allowing the body and mind to relax during this time rejuvenates our flow of energy enabling us to more effectively face the responsibilities of our demanding life.

As harmony becomes a bigger part of our life and we develop the latent powers of the mind, we gain a greater perspective of life and discover our true purpose of life. We will shift our efforts toward both personal and spiritual growth as we find the answer to ‘Who am i?’. Listening to the mind and ignoring our egoistic perspective we can begin to realise that our true and natural potential is far greater than what we currently believe which then allows us to discover our true creativity and potential.

There are many types of meditation, but if you are a beginner, you may prefer the practice of guided meditation. The calming voice of your leader will guide you through each step of the meditation process. Have a look at or even practice along with the video in this blog to be guided through a meditation. You’ll be glad you did!

Meditation involving visualisation will assist in changing your outlook on life, indeed discovering that there is so much more to learn.

“The most important lesson meditation teaches us is that our home - our beautiful universe - is changeable (impermanent) by its very nature. You will begin to understand, appreciate and make peace with the passing show of this world.” - Anatole

The benefits of meditation …
By Danette Hibberd

By Danette Hibberd

Successful, happy and healthy aging begins with the power of the mind - Positive Thinking!

How to think positive:
Many people wander the earth believing they the lack the strength and power to achieve their goals. Sadly, it is this negative mechanism that holds them back. You can gain motivation and live an increasingly healthier life by simply telling yourself “I can do it.” Anything you put your mind to can be achieved. As is often quoted, Thoughts Become Things. Desire it, Think it and Achieve it.

How to tell yourself “I can do it”:
You have to be in control of your thoughts, actions, behaviours, etc by building your power of the mind. Nevertheless, if you do not put your mind to it and you decide that you do not want to take the necessary actions, then you are only living a life filled with shortcomings. Your negative reflections will defeat the purpose of getting your thoughts in control. Procrastinating or saying I will do it later, is another negative reflection. This procrastination leads to laziness. Laziness leads to weak minds and bodies which may gradually build up to medical problems. Fatigue, boredom, stress can result and we all know the outcome that these symptoms can cause. Simply tell yourself, I want this desire, I can have this desire and I will do what it takes to achieve this desire.

Take control of your thoughts.
If you want something badly enough you will do what you have to do to get where you want to be. You need to make a goal and stick to it. Create plans that help you to reach your goals, and take action each day to achieve. Break your goal into tiny steps and reward yourself each step of the way to maintain your motivation. When you give up, it is a sign that you lack faith in yourself and therefore provides a clear indication of weakness. You need faith to stay strong and to stay on track to achieving your goal. As well, you need positive thinking to strive. Strive for success with positive thoughts and you will succeed.

Good results:
Having a positive attitude will give you a jumpstart to a healthier life. Keep on pushing. Do not stop once you get started, but instead keep going until you finally reach your goal. When times get hard and you don’t think you can go on just remember I –can- do – By affirming with positive affirmations, your head will stay up and your mind and heart will remain open. Don’t dwell on something you can’t change, rather focus on the things you have power to change.

How to continue positive living:
To stay positive you have to admit your feelings and express them. If you feel depressed or frustrated, just say it aloud. But, don’t stay there. Acknowledge your frustrations, accept them as a challenge, but then move forward. Any challenge you encounter can be turned into an opportunity, and is presented to you for you to eventually receive your higher purpose. Stay in control, express what you feel in the moment, thank that feeling for allowing you to find the strength required to overcome the challenge and then move on.

Many books, videos, dvds and messages are available to set your mind and your life in a positive direction. Use these tools if you need mentoring along your journey to instill positive thinking in your world.

Just remember you can achieve whatever you desire and keep your mind set for the good and positive things and not the negative. This will make you feel better and ultimately make you a happier person. If you’re happy, you will have a healthier life. Don’t forget to create a goal. Chunk your goal down into smaller steps and enjoy the rewards along the way.

Positive thinking will allow you to live the life you desire and provide you with absolute health and happiness. What more could you ask for in life?

Continuing with What Causes the Human Body to Age

7. Ignoring Early Warning Signs

How many times do we ignore warning signs because we are too busy or something else seems more important at the time? Remember that mild high blood pressure can almost always be corrected through adjustments in diet, exercise, lifestyle and with natural remedies. This would mean the avoidance of requiring pharmaceuticals, all of which carry a host of unknown adverse effects. Damage to arteries is a result of high blood pressure, so listening to warning signs and making corrections early is vital.

Also, ailments such as depression, low thyroid activity or nutritional deficiencies are known to cause symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Early signs of diabetes such as frequent urination, fatigue and thirst should impel one to seek treatment before damage to the eyes, nerves and circulation occurs.

Detection in the early stages of many problems can enable correction or treatment effectively. Don’t delay if you feel something is not right.

8. Negative Thinking and Spiritual Poverty

Whatever one thinks, one can achieve. A great quotation is
“Whoever has been negligent, but later becomes vigilant,
is like the moon which, freed from the clouds,
lights up the world.” - Dharmapada

Research shows that a belief in your own capacity to organise, take action and take charge to help yourself will improve the outcome of the majority if not all physical problems. We often read about people who, through positive thinking, have had complete malignant tumours just disappear. This may sound profound or unreal to many, but how can we ignore such cases as those reported.

9. Depression and Chronic Tiredness

Professional help may be required to find the cause of these two major risk factors for mortality. There are some natural remedies which may be useful for depression such as St Johns Wart, and it is a fact that exercise stimulates the heart and produces a feel good hormone (serotonin). Counselling is a wonderful treatment for depression, so approach early before deep level depression sets in.

For the final on What Causes the Human Body to Age, check tomorrow.

What Causes the Human Body to Age - Part 4 and Final in this series.

10. Not Coping With Stress

These days, it can be difficult to avoid stress in our lives. Are we trying to do too much in too little time? Are we trying to please everyone else and not ourselves? Is our load too heavy to bear? When we are overloaded with stress, the body secretes cortisol and too much of this disrupts the brain.

For whatever reason we feel stress, we can try to lighten the load. Step back and take a look from the outside. What is important? Prioritise and focus on one thing at a time. When you have a degree of control over your emotions, health, relationships and career, you will find it easier to accommodate levels of stress. Stress will often be offset by adopting a healthier lifestyle including moderate exercise and a healthy diet.

Do not be afraid to seek professional help if stress becomes a burden.

11. Poor Education and Poverty

It is a sad fact that the greatest causes of premature ageing is both a poor education and poverty. This fact has been verified by every major survey done in developed countries. Unfortunately many can not escape the situation at this level, however with personal development, positive thinking and awareness, we can ease the situation.

12. Pharmaceutical Drugs

This is a tricky one. Wherever possible, avoid pharmaceutical drugs - unless a life threatening situation occurs. Unfortunately in Australia, studies have shown that nearly 33% of all patients over the age of 65 were taking one or more medicines deemed inappropriate for elderly patients, and that less than 7% of all drugs prescribed actually cure a disease, and lastly, that 20 - 40% of all drugs taken by patients may no longer be necessary.

I do not doubt that in some circumstances, pharmaceutical drugs are the only treatment that will aid a patient, however if concerned, always seek a second opinion from a medical professional.

There are absolutely many causes of premature ageing and these will be covered over time in various blogs posted here.

Feel free to leave any comments or additions to this post.

Continuing What Causes The Human Body To Age

4. Free Radicals and Insufficient Antioxidants

Free radicals are molecules that are reactive and potentially damaging in the body, and result from body processes and various toxic chemicals. To counteract the damage caused by free radicals, we need antioxidants. Some of these antioxidants are made by the body, however we must supplement these with those from healthy foods notably fruit and vegetables.

As we age, the body produces fewer natural antioxidants and therefore it is necessary to consume a wide variety of foods in as natural a state as possible and supplement with at least a multivitamin and mineral complex daily.

5. Poor Dietary Habits

In today’s time poor society, we consume too many processed foods, ‘junk’ foods and biscuits, chips and quick snacks of poor nutrient components. We will be unlikely to sustain adequate nutrients for both the mind and the body with a diet like this.

Ensure you consume a selection of lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains and low fat dairy products to ensure across the board healthy diet is maintained.

6. Damaging Lifestyle Habits

Habits that promote the human body to age prematurely include cigarette smoking, excess alcohol, insufficient exercise and exposure to chemicals.

Being sedentary could be detrimental to maintaining more youth. Include at least a modest amount of exericse such as two 30 minute brisk walks per week to cut the risk of death by up to 44 percent. Exercise has also been proven to increase response time and body structure, thereby preventing many accidents. The addition of weight training to your exercise regime will give beneficial molecular changes in muscles within 2 to 4 weeks of undertaking such a program. Note that it is not necessary to do weight training to be healthy though, and always begin with lighter weights and slowly increase as your muscles strengthen.

For more on What Causes the Human Body To Age - see Part 3 tomorrow.

What causes the human body to age?

Well, the answer is not as clear cut as one might think, but a combination of a variety of factors. Making changes in one area is a start, but we must look at the holistic approach if we want to have the best results and slow down the ageing process.

One can enjoy life a whole lot more when you are both physically and mentally healthy. Most importantly as we progress in years, it is important to develop good thought patterns and an appropriate philosophy. It is time to nurture your inner self to provide happiness, clarity and peace as well as provide strength and tone in our physical bodies.

We will take various components one at a time now to clearly understand what causes the human body to age.

1. Cell Renewal.

Tiny components within each cell called Mitochondria make energy available for use by the body. When the energy supply is lowered or interrupted, our cells do not work as efficiently. The human body is composed of cells and therefore energy metabolism is critical to good health.

Many factors disrupt mitochondria - ageing, hazardous chemicals and infections.

To prevent this from occurring, try to avoid exposure to chemicals by wearing protective clothing, gloves, mask when using these chemicals such as pesticides, oven cleaners and other chemicals.
Should infection be experienced, try to treat with ‘no harm’ remedies to protect your mitochondrea and improve the quality of life.

2. Insufficient Nutrients and Oxygen

When we age, sadly our digestion, respiration and circulation become weaker and at the same time less oxygen and nutrients are carried to the cells. To provide an increase in the supply of oxygen to these cells, correct breathing and physical activity are vital.

Essential nutrients as well as physical activity are vital to maintain the cells as lively as possible. Research proves that lack of folate (Vitamin B9) causes breaks in the DNA chain, and similar studies show the same for most of the 45 essential nutrients. Not only must we have good absorption of the nutrients, but we need a good intake as well.

3. Breakdown of Collagen

A technical description is that fibroblasts are part of skin collagen, and inside each fibroblast, on the end of each chromosome, is a telomere which is like a timer. When we are over exposed to the sun, the telomeres have to work hard to repair and replace damaged cells. As the telomere function is not everlasting, and damage from the sun runs the timer down, we constantly contribute to the ageing process. The aging process is also accelerated by poor diet and lifestyle as the collagen inside your body has a similar ageing component.

Read tomorrow’s blog to discover more of what causes the human body to age.

By Danette Hibberd

Imagine discovering the secret weapon to fight the ageing process; a weapon that is virtually free, yet priceless; a product that is readily available to the entire population and yet, many don’t even know it.

Do you know what is this anti ageing secret weapon that no-one seems to recognise?

Yes, the answer is water. Plain, old water. The anti-ageing secret exposed is that water is our best friend in the battle to restore or hold on to our youth.

The fact is that without water there would be no life. Water is important for mere survival and is essential for any living thing to survive. When NASA is looking at new planets in our solar system, to determine if life is present, they first look to see if water is present. We know that oxygen is crucial for the survival of the human race, and without it we would perish, however there are known forms of life that don’t require oxygen or are in fact poisoned by it. However, every living thing must have water, be it plant, animal or human.

We know that the human body consists of between 55% to 75% water, depending on a person’s physical build and size and is essential for all of our metabolic processes. Water helps circulate nutrients throughout the body and also eliminates toxins. These substances are dissolved or held in suspension by our bodily fluids that are mostly water, and carried around the body. As well, the importance of water to retain health in body organs such as the colon, kidneys, liver, the brain and just about everything else has been proven.

Can you believe that almost everything we consume contains some water, from all the fluids we drink to even the driest biscuit? However, these fluids are either used up or lost rather quickly, in ways you probably don’t even think about. Obviously we use or lose water each time we go to the bathroom, yet also through evaporation from our skin, perspiration and even in every exhalation. Recall how a mirror steams over when you breathe on it? This occurs as the airborne water in your breath condenses on the colder surface of the mirror. This fluid must constantly be replaced, and the best way to do it is simply by drinking pure water.

Keeping well hydrated by drinking lots of water is particularly beneficial to the skin. In fact, drinking lots of water is more effective in washing toxins from the skin than by showering. Showering only cleans off the perspiration and other substances from the surface of the skin. Ensuring that we are never deficient of water on the inside, however, dilutes and washes away toxins in the pores and at the same time, moisturises the skin, thereby assisting it to look more youthful and even reducing wrinkles.

Research also shows that drinking plenty of water helps in the prevention of many of the diseases that we associate with ageing. Insufficient water consumption can contribute to high blood pressure and high cholesterol which in turn are factors in heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.

Unfortunately, some people become concerned that they may suffer from water retention and bloating if they drink too much water. However, this is not going to happen. A healthy body will expel all the water that it does not need and flush out waste along with it. It is true that water retention is caused by other factors. If you are one that suffers from bloating, you should still drink plenty of water, otherwise there will be a buildup of waste and toxins in your body that will only exacerbate your problems.

The latest recommendation from the US National Research Council is that the average woman should have 2.7 litres of water per day and the average man 3.7 litres. However these figures are dependant on body size, so a larger woman would need more and a small man would require less. Women who are breastfeeding require a larger amount. Those living in hot temperatures or people who are very physically active would also require more water.

An average of 20% of the water that we need is gotten from food, so after subtracting that, the National Research Council’s figures mean that we should drink about 2.1 litres for a woman (9 x 8 oz glasses) or 3 litres for a man (13 x 8 oz glasses).

Do you think that sounds like a lot? Yes, but remember, it’s worth it! If you are not drinking near that amount right now, you are sure to have some health benefits from increasing your consumption of liquids. You will probably also find yourself looking younger, your skin appearing clearer and you would be feeling more energetic as well as being healthier. It is suggested that you spread your intake of water through the day, rather that too much at once.

There are other drinks that will count toward your daily intake, including milk, non-sweetened juices and green tea. Avoid anything containing alcohol as that will contribute to dehydrate the body and sodas or many fizzy drinks are also best avoided due to the usually high sugar content.

So, the anti-ageing secret is out. It’s plain old water that is the purest way to treat your body in the fight against ageing.

Join the anti-ageing war by drinking water. Lots of water.

By Danette Hibberd

Stay young and happy naturally - is this possible?

In today’s youth obsessed society, many women go to extraordinary measures to keep signs of ageing at bay, from swathing the skin in expensive creams and luxurious potions, enduring painful injections such as botox and restylane and even going under the dreaded scalpel and spending so much valuable time recovering from sometimes rather dangerous surgery.

Is that what you want to do? Are you prepared to spend precious time recovering in the dark, wrapped in bandages, sporting black eyes simply to have a few creases flattened or a little extra skin taken out? Well, if you are, good for you, and understand that it is your choice to do so. As for me, yes, I’d love to have a few years taken off my looks however I guess that I simply don’t have the nerve.

So instead, I say to myself that the wonderful lines and creases that dance spiritedly across my face are signs of living the good life, proof of laughing often, and evidence of nurturing my family as they themselves have gone through childhood and grown into amazing adults. These telltale signs are just the road map of my life’s experiences to date, and I aim to have them around for many years to come.

Years already spend on this planet should not factor in the state of happiness. Women can live absolutely fabulous lives, whether in their twenties, thirties and even beyond forty, fifty, sixty and more.

The choice is yours to make your life the best it can possibly be.

Tips to Stay Young and Happy Naturally

1. Throw out unimportant numbers such as age, weight and height. Who cares? It is time to let the doctor worry about them as that is why they are paid.

2. Mix with only cheerful, happy people and avoid keeping friends with grouches who only pull you down.

3. Continue learning and discovering. The world is your oyster so choose to always move forward. Find hobbies that you absolutely love such as computer, crafts, gardening, writing or dancing. Never allow the body or the brain be idle. As the saying goes, “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.” And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s.

4. Take pleasure in the simple things in life. Revel in the dawn of each new day, take time to smell the roses.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until your eyes water and you gasp for breath.

6. The will be times when tears happen. Be sure to endure, grieve, and then move on. The only person who is with you your entire life is yourself. So be alive while you are alive.

7. Find pease and serenity. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it is family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies. Your home is your castle and it is your refuge. Make of it what you want.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, seek help. Know that many problems can be resolved by learning how to control your thoughts and emotions, so always keep a positive mind.

9. Be grateful for what you have and share the kindness. The art of forgiveness may be difficult at times, but learning to forgive and love yourself will enable you to move forward with peace and share your love with the world.

10. Finally, tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

It’s worth remembering that - Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

The importance of following the ten tips above will allow you to let go, be free and enjoy every day on your journey through life. It is time to grow old dis-gracefully - with a smile on your face, a bounce in your step, love in your heart, and with the knowledge that you have not wasted one precious second of your time on this earth. Don’t wait until it’s too late to begin. Coaching is always available should you need a helping hand to take the necessary steps to achieve the life you desire.

Be happy. Make your life successful and abundant. You can discover how to awaken and achieve the Goddess that is in you, regardless of your age.

Stay naturally young women 40 yrs plus, and always be, ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS beyond forty, fifty and for-ever !!!