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How to Start Walking for Exercise

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Walking is a basic movement we use every day, but it can require discipline to walk enough to gain health benefits. It's recommended that you take at least 10,000 steps each day for exercise, which can be easily measured by a pedometer. You can also use fitness watches and smart phone apps. Take time to prepare for your walk, and gradually increase your walking time and difficulty for added benefits. Preparing for Your Walks Find a good place to walk.  Generally, the best locations for walking have a flat terrain, straight path, smooth surface and minimal traffic. The convenient choice would be the neighborhood around your block, but if the road is too steep, curvy or just not what you're looking for, you might want to consider other areas around your town. ·          Ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear. Walking puts a bit of pressure on your feet, which can cause pain if you aren’t wearing well-fitting walking shoes. Also, be sure you are wearing

How to Make a Mind Map

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Planning Your Mind Map Imagine an airplane flying in the sky.  When you visualize or see an airplane in the sky, the airplane is your central focus at that moment. But your brain isn’t done there. It also immediately begins to make references, or associations, to the airplane. These might include the color of the sky, different types of planes, how they fly, pilots, passengers, airports and so forth. Because we think in images, not words, these associations often appear in a visual form in our minds. Visualize a spider or a tree full of branches now.  With a mind map, you take the concept of the airplane and write AIRPLANES in the center (the spider’s body or the trunk of the tree) of a blank piece of paper. Then, radiating out from the airplane, are different colored lines (tree limbs or spider legs). On these you write the associations you had to airplanes, such as PILOTS and AIRPORTS. From each of these are more associations, which you note on individual lines. ·

How to Solve Problems Using Mind Maps

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If you want to solve a problem, it's a good idea to combine ·          mind mapping and ·          problem solving tools (like brainstorming, asking questions, drawing a diagram...). This way, you can profit from the benefits of each approach. Start your mind map with the topic of your problem. ·          Avoid a description of your problem that is too narrow. Use the IDEAL strategy for problem solving. ·          IDEAL stands for ·          I = identify problems and opportunities ·          D = define alternative goals ·          E = explore possible strategies ·          A = anticipate and act ·          L = look and learn. Develop your ideas on each stage. ·          Develop your ideas in subbranches. ·          Use problem solving tools for each stage. ·          You find a collection of problem solving tools in the "Tips" section below. Nest the IDEAL stages if it suits your problem. ·          See the video below fo

How to Solve a Problem

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How you deal with challenges will often determine your success and happiness. If you’re stuck on how to solve a problem, try defining it and breaking it into smaller pieces. Choose whether to approach the problem logically or whether you should think about how the outcome might make you feel. Find ways to creatively approach your problems by working with other people and approaching the problem from a different perspective. Define the problem.  Find the real problem, not just the symptoms that result from the problem. When defining the problem, do not consider things that are extraneous matters, only what the actual problem is. You can consider the other issues later. Become familiar with the problem and understand it fully. ·          For example, if your room is constantly messy, the problem might not be that you’re a messy person. It might be that you lack containers or places to put your items in an organized way. ·          Try to be as clear and thorough a

How to Enrich Yourself with the Benefits of Yoga

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Yoga can be practiced by people of any age. No age is too old or too young for practicing it. Yoga is a great way to revitalize your energy and improve your health. It is the Sanskrit work for “union”, essentially referring to the regime that uses postures and breathing techniques to induce rejuvenation, mental alleviation and empowers our immune system to fight diseases. The health benefits fostered by Yoga surpass every other form of exercises. Today they are even improvised to address different mental and physical conditions. To get full benefits from yoga and naturopathy it must be practiced in a proper way. Invest in important Yoga tools.  If you do not have a yoga sticky mat, purchase one. Budget is not a concern here since there are yoga mats available for every budget and taste. Always keep a mat cleaner around so that it always smells fresh. Having two blocks of strap for modification is equally important and you can also consider getting one yoga blanket. Two

How to Maximize Workout Benefits

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For the untrained individual, almost any exercise is beneficial. Integrating a regular exercise routine into your life can help you lose weight, get stronger, reduce stress, reduce health problems, and boost energy.  However, many people don't know how to make the most out of their workout. Learn how to maximize your workout benefits with good planning, proper nutrition, rest and a positive attitude. Plan your workout.  Before you hit the gym, plan out your workout. Depending on how much time you have available, decide which activities you will focus on. When you know how you’ll spend your time, you won’t waste time hemming and hawing over what to do. ·          Remember to split your workouts up for the week. Some people split their body parts into different workout days. Others simply do full body workouts 2-4x/week. Figure out what works best for you and remember to incorporate rest days. ·          Be sure to build in some time at the beginning of your work