| "Shipmates,
stand together, don't give up the ship;
Fair or stormy weather, we won't give up, we won't
give up the ship.
"Friends
and pals forever, it's a long, long trip;
If you have to take a lickin,' carry on & quit your
kickin,'
Don't give up the ship!"
(Words:
Al Dublin. Music: Harry Warren. Copyright: 1935 Warner
Bros Music Inc.)
One
of the means I have of remaining focused and in a positive
frame of mind is to sing. I sing even though my voice
is very lacking. Songs such as the one shown above boost
my spirits. Often, I insert my name in appropriate places.
This cheers me up. Actually, all ages and stages of life
have their negative periods. No matter how old or young
we may be, it is imperative that we not allow these temporary
feelings to progress into genuine depression. When this
happens, it may even require medical help to maintain an
even keel. Instead, let us first work with the fifteen
tips below to uplift our lives.
Tips
for not Giving Up
- Smile
continuously; look in the mirror to see the improvement.
- Look
for good and pay sincere compliments.
- Get
outside; take a walk; smell the breeze; enjoy nature.
- Avoid
stimulants which leave us with letdowns.
- Simplify
and purify our lives.
- Count
our blessings.
- Avoid
negative talk, situations, and even complaining people.
- Be
sure to get enough sleep; arise and retire early.
- Drink
8-10 glasses of pure water daily (count them).
- Consume
plenty of fresh produce and whole grains.
- Maintain
healthy regularity and order in all phases of our lives.
- Keep
actively engaged in worthwhile pursuits.
- Use
music to create a happy atmosphere.
- Lift
the lives of others; spread joy around.
- Patiently
wait: 'til the sun shines/'til we feel better/'til
things improve.
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