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Nature Therapy

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It's silly to think that something so simple, which happens every day, can have such an impact on me, but it does. There are plenty of studies linking watching the sunrise/sunset to better mental and physical health.  If you like scientific studies, google can help you find them.  I've always been more of a "I know this is true because I've experienced it" kind of person.   Being in nature always has a positive effect on me.  If you've ever watched the sunrise/sunset, gone for a walk, hike or just sat in the sun, you definitely know what I'm talking about.   Is it easy to get up early?  Not always... In fact, it's very easy to hit the snooze button or push off my nature plans when I am the only one who benefits from them (and when I look at my giant to-do list).  But think about it this way...when you cancel plans with yourself, you are devaluing your word.  And how you do one thing is how you do everything, so, ...
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Setting Intentions

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    You literally have full control over the direction of your life.    It may not always feel this way, but YOU are the author of the book called YOUR LIFE.  Every small decision comes from you.  If some part of your life is not meeting your expectations, then you have some work to do.  Nothing will change if you don't initiate the change.   Intentions = Directions for goals Goals are set in the future, a desired result.  Intentions are how you live every day in order to get closer to those goals.  You intend to wake up at a certain time, get ready for the day, go to the store, go to work, text your friend, exercise, etc.  If you don't know your destination, how are you supposed to come up with the clear directions to get there?  These daily intentions will soon become habits. "Goals direct your future.  Your habits decide it."   Write. Them. Down.   Thinking about your goals and intentions is great, but writing...
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