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Exercise is an important factor in happiness, self-confidence, and self-discipline. A good first step to starting an exercise program is decide on three days that ou can dedicate to exercise. Try to space them out evenly throughout the week. Open your calendar and mark these days as "Exercise Day". Whenever this day comes around, force yourself to get up and get in some sort of exercise.  Your daily workout does more than build your muscles. It will help you: 1. feel good about yourself 2. boost your self-esteem 3. be healthier 4. boost your brainpower 5. improve your attention 6. Improve reasoning 7. Improve memory  Eventually, work your way up to a 30-minute workout, 5 days a week.  Your brain will benefit as much as your biceps! Click  here to see how carbs can make you fat .

Tips to feel better Try new things . It can feel great to try one little thing that you would not normally do. It can be anything like making a bowl of pudding. Be silly . Find the time to be a kid. Play a silly game on your phone. It can help release tension. Sleep . Get seven or eight hours of sleep. Click here for sleep tips . Be helpful to others . It can feel good to feel like your're contributing something. Helping someone can make a big difference. Click here for some ideas . Disconnect . Give yourself a break, chill out, and be with yourself. Give your brain a rest. Alerts are great at breaking focus and can be distracting. Try keeping your phone out of sight for a while. If you’re on a deadline, put your phone on “do not disturb,” move your tablet to a desk drawer, and close your email. Optimism . Think positive! Studies show that optimism can reduce stress and make you more productive.  Congratulate Yourself . Pat yourself on the back! Reflect