How to Let Go of That One Love

Hard to let go...

Have you ever had a first love? No, not like the kid who passed you the crayons in kindergarten. But that person that you had fun with and didn't want to let go of. Ever found yourself crying to the Backstreet Boy "Incomplete?" Ever gotten tired of it and tried to let go but couldn’t, because you always wanted them there when no one else was; when it rains, when you were sad, or when you were scared?

Steps

1. Get rid of material things that remind you of that person - everything but your memories (memories can help you laugh when you’re sad).
2. Get closer to family (it's not the kind of love you want but it is the kind you need).
3. Talk about him/her to parents, counselors, or that friend that’s been there for you. They can be trusted and they will always hold you up when you want to fall and cry!
4. Know that you are not alone. It's one of life's hard lessons. Try to learn from it and strengthen yourself for having had the experience. After all, it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.
5. Volunteer. Help others - it'll keep you active and take your mind off things.
6. Study or work harder. Study is a great place to lose yourself and get ahead. And it will focus your thoughts on greater promises for the future.

Tips
• Surround yourself with fun or comforting situation

Warnings
• Watch out for sad love songs and get rid of your bad feelings - it's okay to feel bad but don't let it control you so that you end up wallowing all the time; you'll lose friends that way and spoil things for yourself

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How to live a healthy life

1. Step 1

   1.Drink Alcohol in Moderation: If you choose to drink alcohol, the key to a healthy lifestyle is moderation
   
   -Known the alcohol content of different drinks
   -DO NOT mix alcohol and drugs
   -DO NOT Drink and Drive
   -DO NOT drink if pregnant
   -DO NOT make drinking a habit

2. Step 2

   2. Check Up on Your Health: The key to staying well and living long is catching a problem before they become serious
   
   -Get regular medical checkups
   -Ask about immunization: Women planning pregnancies should review their immunization status before conceiving. If you are over age 65 - you may need to immunization for INFLUENZA and PNEUMONIA.

3. Step 3

   3. Eat Healthfully: A proper diet can help prevent illness
   
   -Select foods with important nutrients
   -Protein: 15% of calories
   -Carbohydrates: 50% of calories
   -Fats: less than 30% of calories
   -Fibers: 25 - 30g daily
   -Vitamins and minerals: A, B6, C, D, calcium, sodium, iron ...
   -Watch calories
   -Eat unprocessed foods
   -Drink plenty of water
   -Watch fat and cholesterol
   -Reduce salts and sugars
   -Get into good eating habits

4. Step 4

   4. Prevent Drug Abuse
   
   -Learn about ANY drug you take!
   -Avoid drug abuse situations
   -Use medication ONLY as directed

5. Step 5

   5. Exercise
   
   -Begin an exercise program
   -Choose a workout that you enjoy
   -Begin gradually
   -Use the right equipment
   -Exercise the entire body
   -Warmup before and cool down after
   -Make working out a habit: write down your workouts and set goals!
   -Find an exercise partner
   -DONT workout every day; break up your workouts with a day off in between

6. Step 6

   6. Stay Safe
   
   -Protect yourself when playing any sport
   -Wear sunblock when outdoors
   -Accident proof your home; CLEAN UP THE CLUTTER!
   -Wear a seat belt
   -Practice safe sex
   -Have a list of emergency phone numbers

7. Step 7

   7. Get Good Sleep
   
   -Exercise and eat right; Just not before you go to sleep
   -Limit caffeine intake
   -STOP smoking
   -Avoid drinking a "nightcap"
   -Make your sleeping environment as quiet and comfortable as possible
   -ROUTINE, ROUTINE, ROUTINE!
   -Put your mind at ease

8. Step 8

   8. Manage Stress
   
   -Identify the problem
   -Practice relaxation techniques
   -Use medications if needed
   -Change the way you behave; think positive not negative

9. Step 9

   9. Avoid Tobacco
   
   -DO NOT start
   -Teach your children
   -Set a quit date and stick to it!
   -Become smoke-free in your home

10. Step 10

    10. Control your weight
    
    -Strike a balance between calories you take in and calories you burn
    -Eat Less
    -Eat small and sensible portions
    -Avoid fats and grease
    -Avoid eating late at night: THIS IS A BIG ONE!
    -Exercise
    -Be patient

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