Be consistent. Research has shown that to lose 10 percent of your body weight, and keep it off, you need to exercise for one hour, five days a week. This level of exercise is only required if you are overweight, as you have an accumulated an exercise debt that must be repaid to regain your health.
According to a 2003 study in the the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, gratitude could also boost pro-social behaviors, such as helping other people who have problems or lending emotional support to another person. It helps you sleep better.
Sow the seeds of gratitude every day. Every morning, set your focus on what you have -- not what you don't -- by identifying at least one positive thing in your life. Be careful to avoid anything materialistic. Instead, concentrate on satisfied needs, like aspects of your health and relationships, to increase levels of gratitude and happiness.