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A healthy life in Costa Rica. 300x225 Tips for a Healthy Life in 2010   Healthy Living tips “Happiness lies, first of all, in health.” George William Curtis, Lotus-Eating

So what makes for a healthy life?

According to The World Health Organization; “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.” Since sharing tips for a better life in 2008, some commentators have asked “What about 2010?” So here is my list of tips for a healthy life in 2010. I have added my best photos from Costa Rica to the mix. Enjoy and feel free to share this post via email, blogging, or link love.  I would love your thoughts and feedback on my tips for healthy living.  So Drop me a comment below.

Tips for a Healthy Life in 2010 – Healthy Living tips

  1. Surrender to the sweet sound of Silence.  “Silence is Golden” Ari Gold
  2. Live with the 3 P’s — Passion, Positivity, and Purpose.
  3. Get outside every day. Find a favorite outdoor spot and claim it as your private sanctuary. “Fresh air impoverishes the doctor” - Danish Proverb
  4. Get TiVo and only make time to watch the shows you really love. When in doubt – read a book.
  5. Look in the mirror in the morning and say: I love my life because_____________. Adopt Zig Ziglar’s “The attitude of Gratitude”.
  6. Read new authors, buy used books, and find the literature that inspired your favorite writers.
  7. Find “the ‘way’ of art or spiritual insight through beauty. This can be practiced as traditional Zen arts (tea ceremony, painting, flower arranging) or our modern forms of painting, writing, music.” Source: Lost Coin Zen
  8. Find new portals of creativity and inspiration online every day. Start here at the Webby Awards to find the best of the best.Tips for a healthy life in 2010 Running on the beach. Costa Rica 300x225 Tips for a Healthy Life in 2010   Healthy Living tips
  9. Fear nothing, but if you must fear, fear not having lived a life big enough for more than just one person.  Read More→
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kenna crouch backbend 199x300 The Healthy and Inspiring lululemon manifesto“Breathe deeply and appreciate the moment. Living in the moment could be the meaning of life.” lululemon manifesto

This is a special post worthy of your time: It embodies the definition of a healthy and inspiring lifestyle. Vancouver has many treasures to offer: Stanley Park, Yaletown nights, The Art Gallery, Yoga Bums… Wait did I say Yoga Bums? Yes it’s true, the first perfectly engineered and shaped yoga bum was born in Vancouver Kitsilano by a man called Chip. A shape so perfect in every way, I felt the need to investigate further; perhaps even acquire my own Yoga bum Jyoga bums on display 150x150 The Healthy and Inspiring lululemon manifesto

lululemon athletica (@lululemon) is a company both rich in quality and culture. Known for its comfy fit and great symmetry, it has given a healthy boost to the beauty of the buttocks. Yoga butts aside for the moment, the corporate culture of lululemon is enchanting and worthy of praise. Their mission: “creating components for people to live a longer, healthier, more fun life.”

The lululemon manifesto tells all…. (Flickr photos link back to lululemon athetica’s photostream)
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Drink FRESH water and as much water as you can. Water flushes unwanted toxins from your body and keeps your brain sharp.

A daily hit of athletic-induced endorphins gives you the power to make better decisions, helps you be at peace with yourself, and offsets stress.

Do one thing a day that scares you.

Listen, listen, listen, and then ask strategic questions.

Write down your short and long-term GOALS four times a year. Two personal, two business and two health goals for the next 1, 5 and 10 years. Goal setting triggers your subconscious computer. Read More→

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Eyes of beauty

Here are some amazing tips for a better life in 2008. One of my close friends Chris sent this post to me on Facebook. I inquired as to who the author was, but he didn’t know, it was a chain email that was sent to him. Whoever it was, the Tips are amazing…  The photo was taken by Chris (it’s his girlfriend Nadia)

  1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the
    ultimate anti-depressant.
  2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have
    to.
  3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
  4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, ‘My
    purpose is to __________ today.’
  5. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. Read More→
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 Health drinks for the heart and soul 

By changing what you eat, you can enliven your heart and enhance your soul.  I found an amazing post this week containing some delicious healthy drink recipes. The article was so tasty that I left a comment for the writer requesting permission to share his work; luckily he agreed.  The post was written by Jaison, if you’re interested in reading more of his material, you can find his blog at the following address: http://iamjaison.blogspot.com/

untitled 2 Deliciously Healthy Juice Recipes for the Heart and SoulThe Body Cleanser:  Use 3 parts apple 1 part ginger and 3 parts carrot. The main benefits of this juice include revitalization of the body, good for cold and glowing skin. Beauticians usually prescribe this juice because of its extremely good effects on the skin. But the benefits are not limited to the skin. It has a cleansing and boosting effect to the whole body.

The Cholesterol BusterThe Cholesterol Buster:
 A juice made from Apple cucumber and celery is known to fight cancer and reduce cholesterol. It also improves any sort of stomach upset and headache. This juice is a must have once you have crossed your 30′s. If you have this juice every other day, then you will not have to worry about your cholesterol level any more.  Sample proportion – 2 parts apple, 1 part cucumber and 1 part celery
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