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Today I've posted an article which was featured in the reader's section of Mother and Baby magazine a few months ago.


7 Quick & Easy Blues Busters
By Joni Leimgruber

Suffering from 3.30itis or battling sleep deprivation? Here are 7 quick and easy Blues Busters that will have you smiling again in no time.

1. Get out your favourite CD, the one that makes you smile, and play it loud - very loud! Dance around the lounge room. Go on, you know you want to. Sing as loud as your lungs can possibly manage.

2. Make a habit of opening all the curtains first thing in the morning. Let all that beautiful morning glow in. You will get a natural shot of Vitamin D (known to increase energy and duration) in the process.

3. Think of 5 things in your life that you’re grateful for. It might be your children or your best friend. It might be something as simple as a sunny morning or the sound of birds chirping outside your window. Now pause, just for a few moments, and let the feeling of gratitude and appreciation soak into your body. You will feel truly uplifted and ready for whatever lies ahead.

4. Every morning (or anytime you’re feeling tired), take 10 slow, deep breaths. You will feel the energy from all that extra, beautiful oxygen seeping through your lungs and into your body. Do this on a daily basis, and getting out of bed will be so much easier.

5. Ring a friend and talk about what makes you smile. Talk about your dreams and aspirations and everything you want to be and do. Share your excitement with someone who will be excited for you. Maybe you’ll inspire them to express their plans and thoughts as well. Excitement is contagious!

6. Write a list of all the quotes and passages that truly inspire and lift you. Keep them nearby on tough days and refer to them whenever you’re feeling that downward pull. To get your list started, visit inspirational-quotations.com

7. Smile! It’s the most sure-fire way to lift your mood.

As featured in Mother and Baby, Oct/Nov 2008