Over the past few days, I got a nasty clogged throat and was very dizzy.  I am just now recovering from this.  I’ve thought about some of the things that were helpful for me as I was going through this ‘sick’ spell and wanted to share what helps me when I am feeling sick.  After all, when you are sick, everything becomes difficult.  There is taking proper medicine and going to the doctor, but I will talk about willpower, how to present yourself, and seeing the end.

 

Willpower

 

Being sick is never easy.  It makes doing the things we want to the most very difficult.  It puts a damper on trying to achieve purpose and fulfill destiny.  One thing that helps me in times of suffering is to know that I will not cease existing no matter how sick I am.  In that sense, you can ednure anything no matter how painful.

 

Develop an iron will and strengthen your emotional stability.  This will help you as you are experiencing the pain and discomfort of being sick.  Keep your thoughts focused positively and laugh and smile in the midst of not feeling good.  Take this time to be thankful for your health and look forward to being healthy again.

 

How to Present Yourself

 

Recognize you are sick, but do not constantly moan and complain about it.  I know that when you are really sick it sucks and all you want to do is complain and moan about it.  But you will be doing others a big favor by letting them know you are sick, and then leaving it at that.  Tell those around you that you are suffering and ask them to be mindful of it.  Then leave it at that and do what you have to do to cope with it without complaining.

 

With a little effort and willpower, you will be able to handle being sick without complaining.  If it is so bad that you have to moan in agony, I recommend that you go somewhere by yourself to do it.  Just picture someone right now screaming and complaining while you are trying to do whatever it is you are doing.  Even being very sick, still remain considerate of others.

 

Seeing the End

 

Most illnesses are temporary – they will go away after a period of time.  Keep that in mind while going through the sickness.  With a little effort and perseverance, you will see your illness to the end and start feeling better.  You will be more thankful for your health once you are not sick.

 

I know that in some cases, there are illnesses or diseases that are beyond the scope of this article, such as fatal cancers, heart failures, and other problems.  Such an intense topic will have to be an article for another day.

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Every day, I am amazed at how many people say how tired they are.  I’ve come to realize that people being tired is likely a common scenario in the world we live in today.  Being tired makes living throughout the day very difficult.  It blocks thinking, action, and determination.  As such, let me tell you some simple things you can do right now to not be tired.

 

Get Ready For Bed Early

 

Yes, you have been told to get to bed early by many more people than just me.  But what you haven’t been told is that having a meaningful purpose for your life and set goals and plans will further aid you as you make the decision to retire to bed at a reasonable time.  You must do more than just try to get to bed early.  Use my website, drjerm.com, and discover your reason for being alive.  Once you have greater purpose to your life, you will find the choice to retire to bed early a necessity to accomplish all that you have to do.

 

I recognize that special circumstances prevent retiring to bed at a reasonable time.  Perhaps you work 70-80 hours a week or you just have too many commitments.  If you see that you are being prevented from doing something that you know will benefit you, take the time to change your situation so that you can do what you need to.  This means making sacrifices and working to change your situation.

 

Get at Least 8 to 9 Hours of Sleep

 

Getting eight to nine hours of sleep during a night does wonders for the next day.  You will be more energetic, happy, and capable of accomplishing the tasks for the day.  Try getting only four or five hours of sleep.  Most of the time, this makes my eyes sting, makes me dizzy, and it is much more effort to try and get anything done in an effective manner.  Your days will undergo an amazing transformation just from getting at least eight to nine hours of sleep at night!

 

Wake Up a Couple Hours Before Your Work Day Starts

 

Once you start getting the rest your body needs, you can start planning to wake up a couple hours before your day begins.  This gives several advantages:

 

• You can work on any side projects you are doing
• You can meditate and get ready for the day
• When you are set to go to work, your mind and body are active
• You can spend some mornings exercising
• You can spend some alone time with your spouse/significant other
• You have FREE time to do what you want

 

The advantages to starting the day right by having extra time in the morning are numerous.  I know that if you allocate time in the morning and wake up much sooner than you have to arrive at work or school, that you will experience much more positive and productive days.

 

Drink Water, Eat Right, and Stay Active

 

If your normal food routine consists of doughnuts, potato chips, and fast food, you are fighting an uphill battle to have energy and be upbeat.  You must decide for yourself that you are going to have energy and be active and give up some of these unhealthy foods.  Start eating apples, bananas, walnuts, almonds, whole grains, and other fruits and vegetables.  Your eating habits play a big role in the amount of energy you have.

 

Get a big bottle of water and fill it every morning.  I have one by my desk each day and I drink it all before the day is over.  Drinking water will help flush out your system and keep you healthy.  Also look to stay active.  Don’t be so obsessed about parking as close to the building you are driving to as possible.  Park a little bit away and enjoy the walk.  Take time to walk and exercise.  Two to three times a week of running/jogging, or doing weight training will greatly increase your energy.

 

I know that if you take a little bit of time and effort to prioritize your sleeping, eating, and exercising, that you will notice a big change in your energy levels.  You will stop being tired and start being awake.

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