As a happiness spreader, I do love this special days created by others who also have a passion of making people feel good and have a reason to smile and laugh despite the challenges or setbacks they may be going though.
International Moment of Laughter Day. is unofficial holiday, created by humorologist Izzy Gesell in 1997. The day encourage us to forget the stresses of daily life and give into the healing and relaxing power of laughter.
Medical studies have shown that laughing reduces stress, increases blood flow, and lowers blood sugar levels. Some studies have found that people who laugh just before going to bed are much more likely to sleep better than those who did not.
Fun fact
Did You Know… …that human laughter has a specific acoustic structure? Laughter can have a ha-ha-ha or ho-ho-ho structure, but it is humanly impossible to have a ha-ho-ha-ho structure to laughter.
3 Fun things you can try
Make somebody’s day, by giving them a reason to smile,
Setting your intentions for the day can be a powerful way to start your day with focus and purpose. Here are some steps to help you set your intentions for the day:
Begin with a clear mind
Take a few deep breaths and clear your mind of any distractions or worries. Find a quiet space where you can focus without any interruptions.
Reflect on your goals
Take a few minutes to reflect on your overall goals in life. Think about what you want to achieve in the long term, and how your daily actions can help you move closer to those goals.
Set your priorities
Identify the most important tasks you need to accomplish today. This could be work-related tasks, personal goals, or anything else that you want to achieve.
Write it down:
Write down your intentions for the day in a journal or on a piece of paper. Be specific about what you want to accomplish and how you plan to do it.
Visualize success
Visualize yourself successfully completing your tasks and achieving your goals. This will help you stay motivated and focused throughout the day.
Take action
Once you have set your intentions, take action to make them a reality. Start with the most important tasks first and work your way down the list
Remember to be flexible and adaptable throughout the day, as unexpected events may arise that require you to adjust your plans. By setting your intentions for the day, you will be better prepared to handle whatever challenges come your way and make progress towards your goals.
If you need any help with any of the above do contact me genny@confidentqueen.co.uk
If you are serious to being fitter, healthier and happier you have to start now by making a plan of how you are going to do this. I find it first to take some time to answer these three questions.
Why do you want to be fitter and healthier?.
What will happen if you are not fitter and healthier?
, What can you see yourself doing now that you are fitter and healthier?
I hope you find answering those questions very useful. Now time to create a simple plan of action
Step 1 – Write down one main goal relating to being fitter and healthier
For example main goal – to loose 281bs starting 1st January and finishing on 30th April so that I can fit comfortable into a size 14 dress which I have already bought to wear to a function in May.
Step 2 – Create a vison board
Create a vison board of the new you looking fitter and heathier. Your vision board can include images, words, and positive affirmations. Once you have created your Vision board, make sure you put it somewhere you can see it everyday and spend a few minutes imaging you have achieved your goal every single day.
Step 3 – Create an action plan based on your vison board – here is an example
Main goal – loose 281bs by 31st May
Actions I am going to take loose 281bs
Smalls steps – I am going to lose 7 lbs each month by:
Exercising at home 3 times a week using videos
Go out for a walk 30 minutes twice a week
Cooking and eat healthier meals each day
Drinking 1 litter of water in the morning, afternoon, and evening
Visualising myself being slimer, fitter and healthier each day
Affirming that I am enjoying my daily exercise and healthy eating which is making me energised, fitter and healthier.
Celebrating with a happy dance and saying woohoo as I achieve my goals
Sign up to the ‘Better2022 facebook accountability group so that I will be encouraged and supported by like minded people as well as share my journey on a monthly. https://www.facebook.com/groups/4846004458792790
Some Affirmations you could say each day:
– I enjoy walking for 45 minutes every day as I discover new places and meet interesting people
– I enjoy eating healthy foods and do have the occasional treats which makes me feel good as I see the results
– I enjoy drinking 2 litres of water each day as it refreshes me and fills me with so much energy
Do contact me if you need help with this- genny@confidentqueen.co.uk
Sometimes we start the year with a new year’s resolution filled with stuff which at the time of writing seems exciting and attainable, but half way through January we realise nothing has really changed. Ditch those New Year’s Resolution and instead spend some time re-evaluating your life as a whole, and start finding real and meaningful reasons to change, not just because it’s a New Year and that magically inspires you with will and determination you didn’t have the year before.
We have to set our intention to start living our lives the best we can, being satisfied with who we are, and if we really aren’t genuinely satisfied with life as it is, we need to have a reason to change, and not because a new calendar has flipped over! So ditch the resolution, set realistic goals and start taking action each day that will help you achieve those goals.
Setting an Action Plan to lose weight and be healthier
Now that you have ditched the new year’s resolution, its time to create an action plan as it will force you to think about what you need to do to achieve your goals and then to take action.
Step 1 – Write down one goal you want to achieve
For example main goal – to loose 281bs starting 1st February and finishing on 30th April 2021 so that I can be healthier and fitter.
Step 2 – Create a vison board
Create a vison board of the new you looking fitter and heathier. Your vision board can include images, words, and positive affirmations. Once you have created your Vision board, make sure you put it somewhere you can see it everyday and spend a few minutes imaging you have achieved your goal every single day.
Step 3 – Create an action plan based on your vison board – here is an example
Main goal – lose 281bs by 30th April 2021
Actions I am going to take loose 281bs
Smalls steps – I am going to lose 7 lbs each month by:
Exercising at home 3 times a week using videos
Go out for a walk 30 minutes twice a week
Cooking and eat healthier meals each day
Drinking 1 litter of water in the morning, afternoon, and evening
Visualising myself being slimer, fitter and healthier each day
Affirming that I am enjoying my daily exercise and healthy eating which is making me energised, fitter and healthier.
Celebrating with a happy dance and saying woohoo as I achieve my goals
Sign up with Gingerbread FitnFity healthy challenge starting in February
Some Affirmations you could say each day:
– I enjoy walking for 45 minutes every day as I discover new places and meet interesting people
– I enjoy eating healthy foods and do have the occasional treats which makes me feel good as I see the results
– I enjoy drinking 2 litres of water each day as it refreshes me and fills me with so much energy
Do contact me if you need help with this- genny@confidentqueen.co.uk
In this world where there are a lot of people suffering, feeling lonely, living on the edge, frustrated and having no purpose, the least we can do is to share a smile – smiling is contagious and when you share it with someone it can change their mood. I love wearing my Tshirt walking down the road, and watch as people read it and most smile back
Smile even when someone does not smile back just because you don’t know what they are going through. This should not stop you from moving on and smiling to to the next person you see.
What you can do-
Design your own Tshirt or badge and walk around and smile at people and watch their reaction too as they read your Tshirt
Upload your photos showing us your smile on social media using #ISmileBack
Do you have at least one dream that you wish will become a reality?
Would you like to learn about steps you can take to make it a reality?
Are you willing to spend a few minutes each day doing something to make your dreams become a reality?…….
Now I want you to believe and have faith that it will happen – so read on
I was just reading my daily word for today and this inspired me to write this short article extracting some of the information i read and I hope you find it useful especially if like me you want to make at least one your dreams become a reality.
DARE TO DREAM – Be a doer not a dreamer
“Your dream is worth only what you’re willing to pay for it. Inspiration without perspiration is just a daydream.
40% of the people you meet have great ideas, but all they do is talk about them.
Another 40% work hard and would be willing to give their all for a great dream – but they don’t have one.
Only the remaining 20% have a dream and the faith to make it come true if you believe and are willing to take daily actions to make your dreams come true and use any challenges you may face as experience to learn from. So go ahead – dare to dream.
What you can do to help you to start achieving your goal
Get a dream book and pen and use your skill of writing to answer the following questions and when you have finished feel free to share with me.
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What is that one dream that you want to make come true?
What do you need to do to achieve your dream?
Who do you know who has achieved your dream? Contact them and learn from them or just use google to search on people who are doing things that are similar to what you want to achieve.
What is going to stop you from achieving your dream?
What can you do about the things that you feel are going to stop you achieving your dream?
Why do you want to achieve each of your dream?
How would you feel when you have achieved each of your dreams?
Now spend a few minutes just imagining in detail that you have achieved that one dream
Hope this has been useful, it is down to you now to have a daily plan of how you are going to achieve that dream o if you need help with all this please contact me and enrol on my Confidence to Achieve my dream programme.
In this world where there are a lot of people suffering, feeling lonely, living on the edge, frustrated and having no purpose, the least we can do is to share a smile – smiling is contagious and when you share it with someone it can change their mood. I love wearing my Tshirt walking down the road, and watch as people read it and most smile back
Smile even when someone does not smile back!
The other day, I went to a very uplifting event in London, and everyone looked happy and smiling, except one lady who just looked miserable. I made eye contact with her a few times, and she just seemed to stare at me as if to say “ oh for goodness sake stop smiling”. This really did bother me. But then I realise that she may be going through stuff and was not in the mood to smile.
Think about it – Do you always smile back at people? If you don’t, then think about it. Chances are you’re thinking about something else, or are distracted or don’t even see them. Same with other people. Remember that most people are friendly by nature, but right at that moment when you smile at someone, you never know what’s really going on in their heads, so don’t think or worry about it.
Continue to smile, continue to say hello, and when someone does not respond in kind, go on and share the smile with someone else.
Confident Queen Genny 