When given a menu at a restaurant, it is often the case the waiter will come around twice before we make up our mind. However, it is interesting to me, when invited to a private home, it is not complicated, what we are having for dinner has been simplified for us. Simplicity is the principle is what I want to discuss in this post. The point is, if we are going to start implementing a new habit, choose one that is so easy that it is laughable. How about saying thank you more often? I think that not expressing our sincere gratitude is something many of us are guilty of, and myself included. Saying thank you is not difficult whatsoever; it is a gesture of showing gratitude. Being grateful will give us and attitude of positivity, in other word, attitude engenders altitude and gratitude.
It is the smaller things in life that bring fulfillment, thus a state of contentment, for it solidifies the human connection. Make a conscious effort to say thank you more often, people will feel more appreciated, and it induces the hormone, oxytocin, the love hormone. I would venture to say that we say sorry more so than thank you, although they are just words, language can affect our perspective and how we feel about ourselves and how others feel. Of course, there is nothing wrong with saying sorry but be careful about saying it inordinately. Putting yourself down unduly, this does not do anything for your emotional well-being. How about reading more often? The act of reading will expand our thinking ability, in the realm of imagination, creates innovative ideas, and will keep us young. I once read a report that reading can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research involved 294 elderly folks in their 80's. They were given stimulating chores, including reading and other literary tasks, after their demise, autopsies revealed that memory ability was significantly improved if not remained stable, compared to those that were not in the study. In the past we have discussed "neuroplasticity" which involves creating new thinking patterns that induces imagination, dreams, and ways that we would not thought about otherwise. Reading provides inspiration and is a real pick up during those moments when we need it. My encouragement to you is to minimize television viewing, for this is allowing something else to do your thinking for you. Our brain contains billions of neurons, and one neuron can be illustrated by looking at your hand. When you read, your neurons, your hand is stretched out, meaning your mind is lit up. When you let something else do your thinking, your neurons are collapsed, your hand is closed, and will experience atrophy. So, for starters, here are two simple and easy habits we can begin to put in practice right away to be effective, and these will extend to additional good behaviors.
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