Looking Forward

By Author: Cedric Grosjean
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Never underestimate the importance of staying positive. Research suggests that being optimistic and minimising stress can help people to live longer, healthier lives. It seems that there is very little good news - when you watch the bulletins on television or look up the latest headlines on the internet, the vast majority of stories are negative. It can appear that no news is good news, but often the media concentrate on negatives - they attract more attention than happy stories. Recently newspapers have been dominated by stories about the ‘Credit Crunch', swine flu and the MP's expenses scandal. There are loads of ways in which we can try and keep cheerful despite these things, as well as looking on the bright side, partaking in healthy exercise can prove to be a great stress buster.

Now that swine flu has officially been declared a pandemic, many people are concerned that the situation will worsen towards the end of the year as colder weather sets in. Trying to stay healthy is important, of course people cannot prevent themselves from catching the flu, but eating the right amount of the right foods and having ...
... a balanced diet which provides all necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals can supposedly help to keep some bugs at bay. There are loads of websites, TV shows, magazines and books aimed at helping people to achieve a healthy lifestyle, but the techniques outlined often seem dull, and sometimes even torturous! Exercise does not have to be this way - instead of a long jog round the block or endless sit ups, why not try dance?

There are dance classes to suit almost any taste, some are just for fun and exercise, and others can even help you become a professional dancer. These days, a lot of people are drawn to the various styles of jazz dance, learning the Suzie Q and Ball change, among many other moves. Thankfully for these dancers, the internet provides a great deal of choice in dance wear, with what seems like endless variety in jazz shoes and other related accessories. Some dance classes will specify the kinds of jazz shoes and clothes that are needed, those who are more experienced may wish to choose their own favourites from brands such as Sansha, So' Danca and Bloch. As with any kind of footwear, jazz shoes vary a lot in price, so there are kinds available to suit most budgets. The current economic climate means that a lot of people are trying to spend less of non essential items - for a jazz dancer, footwear is absolutely necessary, and there are numerous deals available.

Unfortunately, some people have had to give up their dance lessons temporarily due to the cost, but remember practicing can take place outside of the classroom, as long as the environment used is large enough and safe. Looking forward to restarting favourite hobbies and pastimes can give people a brighter outlook on the future. Not to mention that exercise can boost your mood and help to beat the ‘Credit Crunch' blues!

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