Learn to laugh, especially at yourself.



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 My Refocus Workshop Journal


Daily Quote: It is not work that kills, but worry. ~ African Proverb

Body: Have a mid-afternoon snack. This will curb your appetite and provide fuel for your after-work walk or workout at the gym. Some great snack ideas include: reduced-fat peanut butter on a multi-grain cracker, a couple of pieces of low-fat string cheese and an apple, cottage cheese with pineapple, or try a low-fat cheese micro waved in a whole-wheat pita.

Mind: Read an article out of your normal scope, then free write a short paragraph.

Spirit: Visit a church, synagogue or mosque, where you are most comfortable, with or without others.

Emotional: Learn to laugh, especially at yourself. Research shows that laughter can boost your immune system, ease pain, relax your body, and reduce stress. It is said that angels can fly because they take themselves lightly.

Day Fact: You can always reset your thinking, your ​​​​​​words, your deeds, your life.

DWP Quote: Make time not excuses.

Keep expectations of yourself and others realistic.

My Refocus Workshop Journal


Daily Quote: In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on. Robert Frost

Body: Walking day 30 min! Eat to fuel your body (which, after all, is the most basic reason to eat), it’s important to keep your actual needs in mind, because when you “over-fuel,” your body stores that energy in reserve as fat

Mind: No television today. Write in your journal.

Spirit: Contemplate the sky for 5 minutes, breath deep. Where do you stand?

Emotional: Keep expectations of yourself and others realistic. Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment and feelings of failure.

Day Fact: The weight of the human brain is about 3 lbs and it uses 20% of the total oxygen in your body.

DWP Quote: "Being an example isn't fast... but it's a lasting lesson."