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How many good habits do you have in your life? It is easy to point all the bad ones we have but we do not always think of good habits we do on a regular basis. We put all our energy in stopping the bad habits and stressing out when we do not succeed.
I always work on adding good habits into my life instead. I recently have been getting into the good habit of flossing. Just like most people out there, I hate flossing but there is so many great benefits for an activity which will take me no more than 5 minutes a day before bed.
My yearly physical and my dentist appointment are coming up so they pushed me into action. When they ask if I floss, I want to be able to say “Yes I do!”
I have been doing very well in the last few weeks and only skipped 2 days! It is becoming a new good habit. I am excited to now look at bringing another good habit into my life. I am going to meditate for at least 15 minutes a day to clear my head and relax.
Meditating also has great health benefits and I so need to learn the skill of having a quiet mind. My brain is always racing full of thoughts even when I am laying in bed. I am hoping this habit won’t only help that but just give me a better feeling of well being.
I bought myself an ocean wave CD and a nice pillow and I am ready to start my new habit this weekend.
I am working on flossing and meditating, what new good habit could you add to your life? Let me know when you start and lets cheer each other on!
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Brad
on 26 Jun 2008 at 8:07 am #
Michael,
I use the Reach Access flosser, I have one in my car so I floss when I come to a red light.
They are extremely convenient since the floss is on what looks like a toothbrush handle. It makes flossing so much easier.
I hope some people might find it handy!
Take Care-
Brad
Michael
on 26 Jun 2008 at 8:16 am #
Brad
That soungs great. I am going to look into that.
Becky
on 26 Jun 2008 at 9:42 am #
I would meditate but I seriously don’t know how. Do you just sit there and try to think of nothing b/c that’s never worked for me. Do you have any instructions? I would totally buy an Ocean Wave Cd and give it a try.
Michael
on 26 Jun 2008 at 3:02 pm #
Becky
It is supposed to be that easy. They say it is important to have a calming sound to force on and you need to sit to be focused and not lay down to sleep.
They say you should focus on a word and only think of that one word, like happiness or calm. If your mind begins to lose focus (which mine does so often) you just go back to the word and try again.
With practice I have no doubt you will be a pro!
Steve
on 26 Jun 2008 at 3:07 pm #
I have this picture hanging in my bathroom as a daily reminder. I’m glad that you’re a Natalie Dee fan!
Michael
on 26 Jun 2008 at 4:14 pm #
Steve,
Yes I love it! My friend Nick introduce me to it. They do great stuff!!