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What Does It Mean to Be Resilient?

Merriam-Webster defines resilience as a character trait in which a person is “able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens.” If you’ve ever experienced a loss personally or professionally, you know just how hard it is to recover. If you’re not in the best of health physically, mentally or financially, it could prove to be very difficult.

That’s why it’s important to do what you can now, prior to a loss, to become more resilient. This could be something as simple as adding more exercise to your daily routine or choosing to eat fresh fruits and vegetables in place of canned goods. It may involve taking regular breaks to rest and recharge your batteries.

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Highly Successful People Do These Five Things Each Morning

If you want to increase your success, you’ve got approach each day in a truly deliberate way. The most successful people in the world exercise habits that not only benefit them but also the people around them. If you’re not an early riser, give it a try for a week and put your new morning routine to the test. People will notice the pep in your step and want to know what you’re doing differently.

Here are five ways to start your day off on the right foot:

Name five things that you’re grateful for. There’s a lot to be thankful about. Chances are, your list will surpass five things each day. That’s a great way to invite more success into your life. By appreciating what you have, you’ll see opportunities as they present themselves to you.
Take time to stretch and move your body. Exercise, when done in even the smallest increments of time, benefit you mentally and physically. Find something you love to do and make it part of your daily routine. Walk your dog, take a dance class or start a yoga practice. You’ll start the day out feeling great.
Drink a glass of water. A good tall glass of H2O has healing effects. It helps flush out impurities in the body and sends a signal to your kidneys to start working. A glass of water increases energy and fights fatigue, too.
Eat a healthy breakfast. There is a reason why they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skip it and you’re likely to be hungry, tired, and grumpy by lunchtime. Opt instead to eat something light, healthy, and filling so you can perform your best throughout the day.
Take your vitamins and supplements. It doesn’t matter if it’s a multi-vitamin or Moringa that you take. You’ll want to make it a habit to reach for your vitamins and supplements before walking out the door. In addition to diet and exercise, the pills and capsules help you feel exceptionally good.

Plan your schedule out right by allowing yourself time to do the aforementioned five things each morning. You’ll start to gain a better perspective of the world around you and feel the healthiest, happiest, and mentally focused that you’ve felt in years. Best of all, it won’t require a lot of time out of your schedule to make it happen either.

Give Your Brain a Workout by Doing This

Your brain is essentially a muscle that needs a good workout, too. Many people mistakenly exercise their body without giving one of the most important organs that they have much thought. Exercising your brain on a regular basis has its benefits.

For example, brain plasticity research proves that the brain continues to make new neurons throughout a person’s life in response to the mental activity they’re involved in. You can prevent cognitive decline no matter what age you currently are by challenging yourself mentally each day. Even if you were to get dementia as an older person, you’d still be able to delay some of the symptoms even after your brain has physically changed.

Here are some ways to give your brain a good workout:

Get at least 15-30 minutes of physical activity daily. A healthy body often leads to a healthy mind. Exercise helps prevent and manage diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Learn something new. Challenge yourself to think differently. Go the extra mile to learn something that interests you and gives you something to consider.
Stay engaged with family, friends, and members of your community. Keep in contact with the people that are important to you. Write letters, update your social media accounts or start a book club. Find ways to connect and tell your stories.
Be mindful. Be aware of what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. Stop multi-tasking and instead, focus on one thing at a time. Pay close attention to how it feels to pump gas into your vehicle, wash dishes by hand, and truly enjoy each mouthful of food you eat.

Now that you know how to challenge your brain and keep it strong and healthy, you’ll be better equipped to tackle whatever the day throws at you. You’ll be better able to problem solve and come up with solutions to whatever hardships you face. Your life will be fuller, happier, and healthier when you make exercising your brain a priority.