Smile

By Rowena Rasquinha

Do you wake up with your mind mentally active? You know, it’s those anxious thoughts about home projects not completed, unresolved business at the office, concerns about people in your life, that swirls in your mind. I’m certain many of us have started a day like this before and perhaps many still do. I guess it’s modern “life”. However, wouldn’t it be nice to turn in at night looking forward to something pleasant when you wake up?

Now take a deep breath and relax, there is a simple solution that works wonders for my morning attitude. SMILE as soon as you wake up. So you won’t forget, write the word smile and put it right next to your bed. Or better yet, put up a ridiculously funny picture or sketch that will catch your attention and make you laugh first thing in the morning.

Smiling is uplifting, warming up the mind and soul to the continuation of life. This may sound morbid however it’s true, some people pass away in their sleep. All the more reason to welcome a new day with a smile on your face! Let the bright morning sunlight enter your bedroom window and remember our time in this great universe is precious for us, our family and friends.

Next, when you begin your work for the day, reason with yourself that there’s no way you will finish off all your work in one shot. so don’t go crazy thinking about it all at once. Deal with each responsibility one-at-a-time, focusing on the most important one first. Just following these steps will enable your mind and body to automatically relax between projects. When you finish off one task take a 5-minute break and gloat to yourself about what a great job you just did. Short intervals of rest, recognizing your accomplishments, and reprioritizing are really important to refresh ones mind and body before starting the next task. Try it. It really works. In conclusion, remember to SMILE and take hold of the day and don’t let the day take hold of you!

Rowena Rasquinha was born and raised in Mumbai, India where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She practices her psychic arts at the Cosmic Corner, located in the Palms Casino, Las Vegas Nevada. www.rowenaangela.com