Deni Abbie

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To be successful in all walks of life, it's important to have high self-esteem and self-confidence. Remember, you are unique so, don't compare yourself with others. Think positive about yourself, meditate daily, and visualize yourself happy to keep your mind strong and positive. Be grateful for everything you have, accompany good friends who hold you in high regards, and treat yourself. Stop demeaning yourself, holding back to the past, and trusting social media posts as what you see is not always right. And, pursue your secret desires or do what you always wanted to, to boost your confidence.

When it comes to keeping your brain healthy and real-world strong, a daily dose of aerobic exercise and regularly engaging in intellectually challenging activities (think video gaming, crossword puzzles, learning new words) is totally worth your time. Equally beneficial is sticking to a nutrient-rich diet, staying socially active, and getting a restful good night's sleep.

Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, rhythmic exercise, full body massage, or soaking in a spa or hot tub to help relieve the muscle tension and boost your energy, mood. Surround yourself with positive people and be sure to create "family time" in the calendar as a priority. Eat healthy balanced meals and get enough sleep to allow your body to unwind, replenish.