LIFE TIPS

Straight from the heart of Doc Jay

These are some personal tips that I have used over the years. I share them with you and hopefully, they will be a blessing.

5 WAYS TO START A GREAT DAY

Life can be tough but you can still start your day on a "good foot," regardless as to the situation. So here a five ways to start a great day:

1. Give Thanks

2. Smile

3. Read an inspiring scripture or favorite quite

4. Look at yourself in the mirror and say "It's a great day."

5. Give someone a hug or hug yourself (love changes all things)

While these may seem corny, I do at least two everyday. It helps me to feel grateful and when needed invincible.

DETOX YOUR MIND

The mind is a consuming sponge. It never sleeps. Sometimes we become so overwhelmed and can't seem to process information or function correctly. So what can we do? We can detox our brain.

"Accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative" (pray/meditate). Think positive because your thoughts impact your mind and body.
Exercise regularly (it releases oxygen to the brain which help to keep your brain healthy--healthy brain, healthy thoughts)
Get enough sleep (7-9 hours)
Laugh more often, it reduces stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine and when laughing the brain releases endorphins that can relieve some physical pain.

HEALING THE HURT

We all have experienced hurt. When our heart hurts our life hurts. It's time to stop hurting. Spend time with yourself and with the word of God. It is the best heart fixer:

Philippians 1:6

"He who has begun a good work in you shall complete it until the da of Jesus Christ."

Psalm 73:26

"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."

Psalm 55:22

"Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you."