Pressure on our lives.

    How many Adults relate to this image?

    It seems its close to breaking point.

    Money
    Work
    Kids (especially Teenagers)
    Money
    Relationships

    .....the list goes on





It seems the whole world is in a giant tumbler at the moment. Events across the world beamed on our televisions and economies faltering everywhere. The pressure is building on families as costs just keep rising.

We are at breaking point right now. Before you throw it all away (and often it would be easy to do that) its important to take a step back focus on what really is important in your life.

Yes the world is changing (and I have a theory on that for another time) and change it must. It is taking monumental change to force the issue.We cant hide the fact that this world needs to go back to the basics. The further we have moved away from nature the future we have gotten into trouble.

We are sicker and more unhealthy than before...yet we are spending more money on health care.
Our food is becoming so expensive many cant afford it...yet garden grown food is cheap and healthy.
We work in jobs that many of us dislike...yet our families suffer because we are miserable.

There is a great deal you can do to influence your life.

Are you spending time in the environment that most suits you?

Are you allowing yourself a healthy balance of recreation, exercise and laughter?

Are you building and maintaining close relationships, establishing a sense of control, hope and optimism?

Does your environment, behavior, beliefs and values align with a long and healthy life?

Are you managing both stability and change effectively?

Do you have a good balance between paying attention to yourself and your needs, and giving attention to others and their needs?

What are you doing that is making it harder for your body to serve you well?

What are your good choices? 
Here are Ten signs of good health

  An increased awareness and appreciation of yourself.   
 Taking your own quiet time to think, meditate, relax or pray. 
 An ability to maintain close relationships. 
 The ability to adapt to changing conditions without stress.  
 Enjoyment of physical activity each day.  
 Laughter, pleasure and fun.    
 Hope and optimism. Looking forward to the future   
 An appreciation and love of the environment 
 Personal self-care.    
 Peak experiences. A feeling of living a life of purpose.

Start doing things that cost nothing. 

• Get your physical exercise sorted. This doesn't mean you have to go to the gym. What do you enjoy? Whats your hobbies? There should be a direct link between physical exercise and fun.
• Write a list of the 10 things you most admire and love about your partner and kids.
• Plan 5 things that will make you laugh this week.
• Plant a garden....get the kids to help
• Write down some personal goals.

And finally, have some "me" time (and not feel guilty about it)