Do you know why people say bottled water is bad source of drinking water?

DO YOU KNOW WHY PEOPLE SAY BOTTLED WATER IS BAD SOURCE OF DRINKING WATER?

I am no saints when it comes to drinking water. But I am working on a better and safer way to drink water without hurting my family and the environment. Drinking water hurts our environment but you can make a difference. You can make one chance to help our planet go green by drinking filtered water.
By drinking filtered water you will reduce the amount of plastic in ourlandfills , reduce the amount of oil used to make plastic, reduce the amount of gas used to distribute water through our nation.

Look at the positive side of drinking filtered water. You will save money, stay healthy and protect our earth .

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Gratitude Lifts The Weight of Anxiety

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Let me tell you why the art of gratitude is such a great tool for ending anxious thoughts.

A lot of people write telling me how their anxiety makes them feel very cut off or removed from the world around them. This sensation can be distressing as people fear that they will never be able to feel normal again.

This feeling is common and in my experience is mainly fueled by a cycle of anxious thinking.

A person with a panic disorder or a generalized anxiety disorder will spend much of their day mentally “checking in”.

Checking in is a term I use to refer to how people with anxiety constantly monitor their mind and body.

“Am I feeling ok?” “How are my thoughts ?”

“Am I feeling secure or on edge right now?”

The reason regular checking in happens is because anxiety has such a powerful effect on the mind and body.

People tell me that they can deal with the anxious bodily sensations but it is the anxious mind that causes them most distress. That is what I want to address today.

Anxiety can often feel like a thick fog has surrounded your mind. Nothing really seems enjoyable as you are always looking out at the world through this haze of anxious thoughts and feelings. This fog steals the joy out of life and can make you feel removed or cut off from the world.

The anxious thoughts act as a barrier to experiencing the world and this sensation of separation then leads to feeling even more upset as you fear losing touch with yourself.

So how do you get this anxious fog to lift from your mind?

When someone is very caught up in anxious thoughts they are top heavy so to speak. The constant mental activity they are engaged in has caused an imbalance where all of their focus is on their mental anxieties.

A powerful way to move out of this anxious mental fog is to switch your focus from your head to your heart.

By simply making a deliberate shift of attention to your heart you will find the anxious thoughts dissipate more easily and the mental fog starts to gradually clear.

You can make this switch by practicing the art of gratitude.

I am sure you have heard of people speaking about the art of gratitude and the benefits it can bring to you.

Did you know that it has now been scientifically proven that regular practice of gratitude can dramatically change your bodies chemistry giving way to a more peaceful body and mind.

The Heart Math Institute has 15 years of scientific research proving that a simple tool like the art of gratitude can dramatically reduce stress and improve performance for individuals and organizations.

Many Fortune 500 companies are now starting to use this technique to reduce work related stress.

I am going to outline the technique briefly in a very straight forward exercise so you can start practicing right now.

When you practice this exercise you will feel a lightness and greater sense of perspective on any matter that has been troubling you. This activation of your heart emotion will lift the sensation that anxious thoughts create.

This is a very simple exercise but it is really powerful. Print it off and try it someplace where you can be alone.

Are you ready?

-Begin by closing your eyes and moving your attention to your heart area.

-Imagine a feeling of warmth emanating from the center of your chest.

If appropriate place your right hand there. If you are around people or driving etc. simply imagine your right hand resting on your heart area.

Imagine this area glowing warmly for one to two minutes.

-Now, begin to focus on something in your life that you feel a genuine sense of appreciation for.

This can be one or more things that you really appreciate having in your life (e.g., family, health, friends, work, your home, a beautiful day etc).

It is important to focus on things that spark a real sense of gratitude and appreciation. If you really appreciate the thing you are thinking about, you will immediately feel a response from that area by way of a light warm sensation in your chest or an involuntary smile (remember those).

It does not really matter what you think about as long as it evokes this feeling of warm appreciation from your heart area.

Don’t struggle with this exercise. Everyone has something they can be grateful for. (Remember, the cemetery is full of people who would love to have your problems!)

Do not worry if you are thinking of your partner/family and you do not feel this. Some days it will be people close to you that will spark the heart feeling, other days it may be gratitude for very simple things like the fresh air you breath. It depends on the mood you are in, -remember it is the feeling you after.

The feeling we are looking to achieve is unmistakable, it is a positive change in your emotional state.

I say it is best to do this exercise alone because you will need to stay with this feeling for as long as you can.

Then, when you feel you have taken it as far as you can, open your eyes.

There is no time frame on this exercise, it can be a few minutes to half an hour. Again it is about establishing a heart/mind connection and getting your awareness out of the anxious thoughts and more into your body.

After a few attempts you can incorporate this into your daily routine.

Do it in the car. Do it sitting at your desk. Do it before you sleep at night.

You have to practice it frequently. Just like a muscle your heart will get more accustomed to this state and you will be able to switch into that feeling in seconds.

With practice you can also use this exercise in the middle of any stressful situation. You will be surprised at the positive outcome in terms of your own stress levels and the change in others around you.

This simple exercise can completely transform the outcome of interacting with other people, be it work or personal relationships.

This is especially true where there is conflict or misunderstanding between you and other people. Try it out, see what happens!

Be creative with it and make it your own daily ritual for yourself.

I am sure you agree that it is a worthwhile exercise to incorporate into your daily life. It is my experience that most people do not have the patience or time to make major lifestyle changes. By using this one simple exercise you can make a dramatic improvement to the quality of your life.

The simplest things in life are free and this is one of those gems.

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Water is a great quencher of anxiety !

Today I want to look at something so simple and yet equally powerful in alleviating the symptoms of general anxiety. This tip also helps reduce the frequency and strength of panic attacks.

Fresh Drinking Water

There is no quicker way to significantly reduce general anxiety than adopting good eating and drinking habits. One of the most easily implemented and effective additions to your diet is fresh water.

Water is a great quencher of thirst but more importantly here -a great quencher of anxiety.

Nearly every function of the body is monitored and pegged to the efficient flow of water through our system. Water transports hormones, chemical messengers, and nutrients to vital organs of the body.

When we don’t keep our bodies well hydrated, they may react with a variety of signals… some of which are symptoms, of anxiety. Here is some interesting information about water

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so
weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism
as much as 3%.

4. One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for
almost all of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

5. Lack of water, is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

Regular fresh drinking water is a vital ingredient to your diet. This is something the medical profession has been telling us for years. When we are dehydrated our cells can feel this at a molecular level and communicate this to the subconscious as an underline subtle anxiety or threat to survival.

The key to rebalancing a deficit of fluids is to drink eight glasses of fresh water daily.
Have you noticed the effects of dehydration on your emotions before? If you have ever suffered from a serious hangover after a night out on the town, you will understand the feeling of dehydration all too well.

Hangovers result from dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. I’m sure many of you are familiar with the “the hangover fear”. This is a heightened sense of anxiety and jumpiness that results from the dehydration of hangover.

The surest way for someone who suffers from high anxiety to experience yet more anxiety, is to drink excessive amounts of alcohol and wait for the hangover to set in the following day.

It is important to be aware that dehydration is a factor that contributes to anxiety and nervousness. The good news is that it is easily remedied by drinking regular fluids. Personally, I have found that not only does regular intake of water ward off any subtle feelings of anxiety, but it is also incredibly useful for building stamina and avoiding fatigue. Give this some real consideration. Simply increasing the amount of fresh water you drink is a very easy step to incorporate into your daily routine. Most of us fall short of consuming the recommended amount.

Always remember that there is a lot of hope for an immediate and successful recovery from all forms of panic attacks and anxiety disorders. You can have the life of your dreams – Anxiety does not have the right to steal that hope from you.

Sometimes taking very small steps can lead to massive improvements. One of my favorite writers wrote about how everyone should approach their problems with the same philosophy as the woodpecker.

Keep chipping away at it and eventually the whole damn tree will collapse


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Do you want to learn a very simple way to help end the fear of PANIC ATTACK?

Do you want to learn a very simple way to help end the fear of a PANIC ATTACK?

I want to share with you something really simple that works.

This is a very good exercise for people who need something
practical to focus their attention on when they feel the pressure
of a panic attack building


Kind Regards
Barry Joe McDonagh




Is Any Of This Experience Familiar To You?
•Maybe you found yourself in the hospital’s ER because you thought you were having a heart attack only to be told later it was anxiety?
•Do you ever fear you might stop breathing because your chest feels tight and your breathing erratic?
•When you drive do you fear the idea of getting stuck in traffic, on a bridge or at red lights?
•Do you ever feel nervous and afraid you might lose control or go insane?
•Have you struggled with anxious thoughts that will not stop?
•Do you ever feel uncomfortable in enclosed spaces such as supermarkets, cinemas, public transport or even sitting at the hair dressers?
•Are you nervous and on edge in normal situations that never bothered you before?
Do You Feel Any Of The Following Bodily Sensations?
•Dizzy spells leading to panic
•Tightness in throat and chest- shortness of breath
•Racing heart with tingle sensations
•Hot flushes followed by waves of anxiety
•Obsessive worries and unwanted thoughts
•Not feeling connected to what is going on around you
•Overwhelming fear that the anxiety will push you over the edge?
These and other similar uncomfortable sensations are all too common but the truth is you do not have to ever suffer from another panic attack or anxiety attack again

I’ll explain why

Most of the people I deal with have been struggling with anxiety disorders for many years and have usually exhausted themselves looking for a solution in every book, course, or treatment program out there. By the time they get to me, they are very skeptical (as is natural) and have little faith in ever getting rid of their condition.

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Technique For Eliminating Anxiety And Panic Attacks
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What was the nicest thing you did for someone today?

I think the nicest thing I did for someone today is keeping my mouth shut , playing cool even if my face is already in blue.

What was the funniest...most suprising that happenend to you today?

The most funniest thing I had today is seeing my hubby walking around nude ... he said his clothes are already wet but forgot to write something on his notebook ...it's not a crime he said .lol.

Chinese Lantern Festival is an exciting event here in Taiwan. It is when you can see many lantern exhibition be it in the hall or at an open park . Where we live you can watch lantern exhibits in the park. The transportation in Taiwan is very convenient and affordable which means you can visit a lot of places for lantern watching. It's the year of the Tiger now, so you will see all sorts of Tiger lanterns as well as raddishes , rabbits , people and many other kinds of lanterns , they are all really huge .
This morning we went to a nearby park called Ren Ai park.The park is decorated with lots of neon lights and many lanterns are displayed side by side.We had a beautiful day so I took the opportunity of taking a lot of pictures of Aziel and Casey while waithing for my husband and my son Chester... they are still playing pingpong at the gym.
There was this huge tiger lantern to which at first Aziel is scared to get near but later on he overcome his fear and pose for a picture with the beast. We stayed at the park the whole morning. It's almost 13:00 when John and Chester came and so we went and had lunch. After lunch we went home to have a rest because tonigth we will go back to see the lanterns being lighted.It's past 21:00 when we got to the park. Tonight there is a live performance band.The place is crowded with people which makes it hard to walk around . Taking pictures is hard because of all the people walking all around. At least we were able to get pictures in the morning but would have like some at night because the lanterns are so beautiful when lit. We did take a funny picture under the huge beast – Tiger.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!!

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS ...

Age is a Funny Thing...

Do you realized that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we are kids?
If you're less than ten years old,you're so excited about aging that you think fractions.
'How old are you?" "I'm four and a half." You're never 36 and a half...you're 4 and 1/2 going on 5! That's the key.
You get into your teens; now they can't hold you back.You jumpto the next number."How old are you?'I'm gonna be 16."You're not 12 but you're gonna be 16. Eventually!
Then the great day of your life; you become 21.Even the words sound lilke ceremony.You BECOME 21...YES!!!
Then you TURNED 30.What happened there?Makes you sound like bad milk.She TURNED; We had to throw her out.What's wrong? What changed?
You BECOME 21; you TURN 30!
Then you're pushimg 40...stay over there! You REACH 50.
You BECOME21; you TURN 30; you're pushing 40; you REACH 50; you MAKE IT 60.
By then you've built up much speed, you HIT 70.
After that , it's a day by day thing; you HIT Wednesday...
You get into your 80;YOU hit LUNCH,YOU hit 4.30.
my grandmother won't even buy green bananas!"Well it's an investment,you know and maybe a bad one." And it doesn't end there...
Into the 90's.you start going backwards.It was JUST 92.Then a strange thing happens;if you make it over 100,you become a little kid again!
I'm 100 and a half.