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Healthy Happiness

Healthy Happiness

healthy-happinessEveryone has had those times where they feel sluggish and tired, but don’t know why. If you are getting plenty of sleep and have a proper diet, there is probably a different problem. You are probably simply not getting enough exercise.

Now you might be thinking you do not have enough time to exercise, but that is not true. Exercise can be done in minutes a day through something as simple as a short walk or even a game such as wii fit. Several months ago I started using wii fit and have found that it can be a great way to exercise.  In case you’ve never heard of it, wii fit is an accessory you can buy for the wii game console.   This is a great way to get kids to exercise too, since to them it is basically jumping around and playing video games. However what they don’t realize is their muscles can be getting a great workout at the same time.

Another simple way to exercise is to go for a walk. (For more on walking as a source of happiness read the article, “Walk it off”) This can be a great way to exercise because it does not really feel as though you are exerting yourself, but it does stretch your muscles and get the blood flowing, which can make you feel much better.

Joining a sports team can also be a great way to exercise. This is fun, and can give your body a great workout. You might be just as tired as you would be from running around the block, but I bet you will have had more fun. Sports teams also have the added social aspect and many times people end up becoming good friends with the people on their teams.

These are just some easy and relatively inexpensive ways to exercise. However if you want to put in the time and money there are many other ways to exercise. You could join a fitness club or go to a gym. Some people even buy gym equipment to use in their own home.

Now how does any of this make you happy? Well, exercising can stretch out your body and make it work better.  This all  can lead to you getting sick less, and being an overall healthier person. As we all know, people are much more happy when they are healthy, than when they are sick. Also exercising can help you burn calories, and lose weight. This can lead to better self esteem, which could make you a more confident person. This could even possibly, maybe even lead you to having a better quality of life.

Game Away

Game Away

game-awayEveryone worries, but sometimes you worry too much. This worrying can get so bad, that it feels like it will drive you insane if something doesn’t stop it. Often times you can’t do anything about these things, and you just stress yourself out more by worrying about it. In these situations, what you need is a distraction. There are many things you can do to distract yourself from these everyday nagging worries. However one of the best things I’ve found to do that really distracts your mind is playing games.

Games are a great way to distract yourself from lifes little nagging thoughts, especially if its a really intense game. The more challenging the game, the more concentration it requires, the less you will spend worrying about stupid things. Also if the game is really hard, you will feel proud of yourself when you beat it, and you will come away feeling happier, and much less stressed.

I know not everyone has a video game console, or the money to blow on one. Obviously though you all have a computer, and you can find computer games at your local retail store that sometimes cost less than a plate of food at a resterant. You can even go to flash game sites and find some games that are completely free.

There are many different types of games too. You can find games on everything from saving a world, to creating a world, to cooking, to car racing and war. You can even become a rockstar through a game. I’ve even seen games where you babysit pets. With all these choices and more, you are bound to find some game to help you escape lifes everyday worries.

Now you might be thinking, “oh that’s kids stuff.” However, have you ever noticed how much time kids spend playing games, and how much happier kids seem to be than most adults? Now maybe this is a coincendence, but maybe not. Its worth a shot though, if nothing else you might bring out your inner child, and have a bit of fun as well.

Whether it be gaming or not, the point is to get your mind fully involved in what you are doing and keep those worrisome thoughts away. However, a word of caution. Do not get too dependent on games. Addiction to anything, even games, can become a serious problem. So be careful, don’t take it too seriously, and have some fun.