Beauty Tips

5 Small Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Give You Big Results

These simple steps are easy and fun -- and you won't believe the serious impact they'll have on your life

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Step No. 1: Meditate Daily This simple practice can have a huge impact on your life. Researchers at MIT found that regular meditation can help ease stress and even chronic pain, by allowing you to better control what your mind focuses on and mentally "dial down the pain."

Getting started is easy. Just find a quiet spot, sit with your back straight (so you can breathe easily), and try to clear your mind and focus only on your breathing. Start with about 5 minutes a day, and you can increase the time as you go.

SEE NEXT PAGE: Step No. 2: Exercise 3 Times a Week

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love the idea of wine and dark chocolate nights with the girls!

by sportimonki13 Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 03:59PM Report as inappropriate

these are great ideas

by LittleBunny Monday, April 1, 2013 at 05:56PM Report as inappropriate

@storrevillas I totally agree. LUSH all the way. Just take the time to slow down for a second and breathe.

by Squidney Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely want to start meditating and working out three times a week. I love to use LUSH bath bombs and bath melts for my weekly bath!

by storrevillas Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate

Ohmygosh, these are TREMENDOUS tips for a new outlook on life! When I follow them, I feel so energized and renewed. Loved this article!

by GigiSD Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 01:42PM Report as inappropriate

I like these ideas. They are small steps and all are possible for me to do even with fibromyalgia. I like knowing I can achieve my goal before I begin.

by Chica181 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate

I like these ideas.

by Zeaundra Monday, February 25, 2013 at 11:59AM Report as inappropriate

I think i need to meditate more.

by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 11:42PM Report as inappropriate

I like all of these ideas. I don't really meditate but I love yoga and I've definitely been missing that lately. Doing nice things for others always makes me feel good, I'm gonna make sure to do more of that. Thanks for the tips!

by RoleModel Friday, February 15, 2013 at 04:11PM Report as inappropriate

Love the girls night idea! I definitely want to make time for that in my schedule.

by schien Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 03:03PM Report as inappropriate