Tammy’s Common Sense Ways to Live a Better Life: #7

Laugh: They say that laughter really is the best medicine,(http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200504/laughter-the-best-medicine) but I am not a doctor, so I can't claim it is true, though I can say that laughter makes me feel better. In my experience, laughing has always made a bad/sad situation or day feel at least a little bit better. Plus, laughter releases dopamine which is good for brain function and makes you feel good. http://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20031203/funny-thing-about-humor-brain. So come on, try it out.....go rent a funny movie or read a good book that will make you laugh, it won't hurt you to try ;)

Tammy’s Common Sense Ways to Live a Better Life: #6

Be Positive: I will be honest, this one can be difficult to pull off at times. Life is challenging and not always fair. And honestly, some people and experiences can just suck. But the power of postitive thinking has its place in the world and really can benefit you emotionally and physically : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-thinking/SR00009 You may not believe in it, but it really would not hurt to just try it out for a week to see for yourself. Truthfully though, most people would rather be around a person who has a positive attitude than anegative one. So let's try to be better people here and bring out our positivity! http://www.self-improvement-advice.org/power-of-positive-thinking.html

Tammy’s Common Sense Ways to Live a Better Life: #5

Relax and breath: Most people are stressed out and just need to relax and take a deep breath. Simple 5 minute breathing exercises can be done throughout the day and are beneficial in so many ways. Here is a website with and expert on breathing exercises and thier benefits: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00521/three-breathing-exercises.html Try it, you feel the benefits immediatly and if you continue to do them, you should begin to feel much happier. http://www.onepowerfulword.com/2010/10/18-benefits-of-deep-breathing-and-how.html