Just keep moving even playing the Wii ® will help. I think this is fabulous for kids and adults who spend a lot of time playing video games. There is a new Wii game out called Wii Fit. I haven’t tried it yet but I wonder if we actually came up with something to really make exercise fun!! Check out a demo the on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oNVIcMnZh4

Use Active Coping Skills

People who deal with problems by trying to solve them, helping themselves, and taking charge are using active coping. This means that you must first look at the problem honestly. You must be able to evaluate if it is something you can change, or have some control over. If you can’t change it or control it you will need to figure out what to do to keep the stress from the problem at a minimum. If you find something you can do to change it (or perhaps a piece of it) do it! Remember the serenity prayer! God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. --Reinhold Niebuhr

For many people if they can’t fix a problem learning about it and trying to understand it helps. The internet is a valuable tool for finding information about anything. When you do research, check the sources and sites. If you are not sure about a site verify the information in other places.

Those who avoid problems, just wait it out, or look to others for answers and solutions do not usually fare as well. Now of course there are some things that are best to ignore especially if they fit in the "can’t change it" category. As long as you are "actively" ignoring it you are ok. That means that you make the decision to ignore the problem after giving it some thought and deciding this it the best thing to do. You are actively ignoring a problem, not just avoiding it. Can you see the difference?

Try To Find Something Positive In Difficult Situations

Research has shown those who are pessimistic have a higher risk of dying young. Those who are more optimistic have better health, and better immune systems. Although pessimism may not be easy to change, you can tone it down with practice. No one expects or wants you to be a Pollyanna, trying to keep a positive attitude does not mean to tell yourself everything will be ok when you know it won’t.

It does not mean you bury your head in the sand! Rather, it is important to try to decrease negative thoughts and unnecessary pessimism. When you find yourself having such thoughts you must say, "stop" and force yourself to recognize other more positive possible outcomes. When I am upset over a situation I often ask myself "what is the worse that can happen here". Many times you will realize that you can deal with even the worst. Don’t blame yourself when things go wrong. Pessimists think all bad things will last forever and good ones will be gone soon. Optimists think the opposite. Optimists tend to use active coping skills, such as those discussed above.

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