Isn't it sometimes exhausting to keep up with everyday life? You have all the pressures of your job. You give your time and energy to your kids and have the joy, tears and work that make up your marriage. Then there are the million other responsibilities pulling you in every direction all the time. Life can be challenging when things are going relatively well and it can also seem near impossible when things are not. This is because everyday events affect our emotions and our emotions can have a direct, physical influence on our health. In Latin, the word "emotions" means "to move-out." So we can see that "emotions" are a result of what is going on inside our body and they need "to move-out" of our body one way or the other. Did you know that how you feel about yourself affects your body, mind, and spirit? It also manifests in your parenting, relationships, and career because it influences how you relate to others. We all know the glass trick – half empty or half full! But did you know that according to a Harvard University and Northwestern University study, pessimists have twice as many illnesses than optimists? At the same time, optimists are twice as likely than their counterpart pessimist friends to have ideal heart health. The body’s response to stress is to suppress your immune system. This causes a cycle of problematic challenges within your body. Let’s take a look at how our emotions manifest these challenges – which organs are affected and the following possible results.     Are you taking time to nurture YOU so that you can live a better and fuller life? The more you do so, the more you will notice a shift in your energy and productivity. This might require waking up 15 minutes earlier to take deep breaths, meditate, or exercise. You can also try a few of the following 7 ideas to help you easily maintain your emotional health:   Start your day out with meditations and affirmations. Identify the stressors in your life and find ways to relieve that stress. Eat living, high vibrational, whole foods that support your energy. Get adequate physical activity to increase serotonin and reduce stress. Get enough sleep to honor the circadian rhythm and for your body to recharge and heal. Remain hydrated with plenty of water to keep your body cleansed of toxins. Add Omega 3 fatty acids and B vitamins to support your hormones and adrenal health.   Emotions are not always bad. They tell us that we need to change or fix something. Give these tips a try so that you can handle those job pressures like a pro, enjoy your time with your kids and husband more, and confidently face all those other challenges life is getting ready to throw your way. For optimal health and happier relationships, take those emotions and get them moving out instead of keeping them in and internalizing them. [...]