Step No. 1: Meditate Daily, 5 Small Tweaks, Lots of Big Results

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5 Small Tweaks, Lots of Big Results

These simple steps are easy and fun -- and you won't believe the serious impact they'll have on your life. (Also, chocolate is involved. Enough said.)

December 31, 2012 | 28 COMMENTS

Step No. 1: Meditate Daily

This simple practice can have a huge impact on your life. Researchers at MIT found that regular meditation can help ease stress and even chronic pain, by allowing you to better control what your mind focuses on and mentally "dial down the pain."

Getting started is easy. Just find a quiet spot, sit with your back straight (so you can breathe easily), and try to clear your mind and focus only on your breathing. Start with about 5 minutes a day, and you can increase the time as you go.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Step No. 2: Exercise 3 Times a Week

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love the idea of wine and dark chocolate nights with the girls!

by sportimonki13 Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 03:59PM Report as inappropriate

these are great ideas

by LittleBunny Monday, April 1, 2013 at 05:56PM Report as inappropriate

@storrevillas I totally agree. LUSH all the way. Just take the time to slow down for a second and breathe.

by Squidney Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely want to start meditating and working out three times a week. I love to use LUSH bath bombs and bath melts for my weekly bath!

by storrevillas Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate

Ohmygosh, these are TREMENDOUS tips for a new outlook on life! When I follow them, I feel so energized and renewed. Loved this article!

by TheDivaRose Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 01:42PM Report as inappropriate

I like these ideas. They are small steps and all are possible for me to do even with fibromyalgia. I like knowing I can achieve my goal before I begin.

by Chica181 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate

I like these ideas.

by Zeaundra Monday, February 25, 2013 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate

I think i need to meditate more.

by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 11:42PM Report as inappropriate

I like all of these ideas. I don't really meditate but I love yoga and I've definitely been missing that lately. Doing nice things for others always makes me feel good, I'm gonna make sure to do more of that. Thanks for the tips!

by RoleModel Friday, February 15, 2013 at 04:11PM Report as inappropriate

Love the girls night idea! I definitely want to make time for that in my schedule.

by schien Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 03:03PM Report as inappropriate

Exercise, baths, and pay it forward. :-)

by asiagirl4ever Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 06:18PM Report as inappropriate

This is a great list! I'll be sure to give some of these a try this year.

by NillaButterfly Friday, January 25, 2013 at 06:54PM Report as inappropriate

I already do most of those! Great list. :-)

by tallredamanda Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 02:11PM Report as inappropriate

I totally added weekly, or possibly byweekly, bubble baths to my list!

by kimihavens Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate

love the girls' night idea!

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 08:44PM Report as inappropriate

Meditation and exercise for sure, I don't know about weekly bubble baths though.

by Chantilly Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10:58PM Report as inappropriate

i think i can do all of these except the bubble bath!

by jenstar313 Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10:23AM Report as inappropriate

All of these are really great! I'm definitely going to try to meditate more this year!

by voyager24 Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 09:07AM Report as inappropriate

These are some really great resolutions to go forward with!

by MissXu Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 07:50PM Report as inappropriate

The last one is my resolution. No matter how small you may feel in this world, the process of trying to do something may have different positive results for all involved

by evet Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 04:56PM Report as inappropriate