How To Make Money From Facebook In 7 Smart Ways

This thought has always fascinated me…

Apart from sharing selfies and receiving those notifications, you can be get paid to use facebook.

You can how to earn money online from facebook in various ways. One of such ways is to sell a certain number of likes with a price tag.

You can be get paid for selling facebook page likes. But this way you will not always earn the same amount as it is shown here. I have seen people selling 1000 likes in Rs.50. Your earning depends on the demography you are targeting and type of client you can get.

For example, I just saw this ad on facebook,

There are certainly other ways to make money on facebook by which you can earn much better amount. Although some of them require initial investment either monetary or time but you will get a lot of money in return.

#1. Earn Money Through Facebook Page

A facebook page has the potential to earn as much as a billion. The Indian startup Inshort was first started as a facebook page which later became a startup for sharing any news article in 60 words.

To earn money from a facebook fan page, first you must create one. And then follow this small guide.

How to earn money from facebook page

Step-1: Find A Niche

You must be clear from day one that you have to make money from your fb page. For that, you must know the potential of a niche which will help you to earn money and your interest in the topic.

For example, an affiliate marketing fan page will generate a decent earning from websites like amazon.

Earning from a facebook page is not a fortnight work. It is also important that you must have the basic knowledge about the field so that you can create content for your fans and inspire other people to like your page.

Step-2: Publish Content On Your Facebook Page

Start sharing content. Your content should be such that people read/watch and share.

Facebook pages are said to have a low organic reach and people often forget you if you are not consistent.

You must have a pre-written pool of content. Also, you should schedule your posts so that if you are busy somewhere, your page will still keep running.

You can schedule your social media posts with apps like Buffer and HootSuite.

Step-3: Make Relationship

In marketing relationship building is compulsory. You will get your first payment from collaborative promotions or as sponsored posts. Sponsored post means that you get paid to write (and post) about a brand, on your fb page.

Or, you can make money by posting links of other brands.

Step-4: Make More Money

If you have a decent fan base and have developed a name in the town, you can apply to the affiliate programs to earn more money. Few famous affiliate providers are clickbank, cj, shareasale, amazon etc.

#2. Sell Products On Facebook To Make Money

You can use facebook’s make an offer feature to earn money by selling products.

Put the link of your product in the link box and give a coupon code to offer a discount on the product.

You can also use an affiliate link from any e-commerce site and attach a coupon code (not necessary if the company does not offer a discount). Your fans will buy the product from your link and you will earn money through the affiliate.

You can put the paid links on facebook from any of the websites, Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, or whichever provides a commission on their earning.

Earn more on offers by promoting on facebook:

• Give an attractive offer like 10-15% discount or buy one get one free. Your offer should be competitive or better than your competitors.
• Promote this offer with facebook paid ads.
• Or, involve influential facebook pages or people to promote your offer.

#3. Freelance Facebook Marketer Earns Well

You can earn $50 per hour by becoming a freelance facebook marketer.

The skills required to become a freelance facebook marketer are:

• Analyse facebook stats. You must be able to predict with data analysis that, which type of posts work better on which day of the week. Marketing can become successful only if we are able to measure the stats. Like google has their analytics for websites, facebook has its own analytics for pages.
• Ability to make marketing strategies and decisions. A marketing campaign cannot be successful without a strategic planning. An effective marketer knows what will be the results of a campaign at the end of the month.
• Ability to create a facebook friendly content. For example, posts with 40 characters on facebook get 86% more engagement. You must know which type of content works better in a situation.

Other Ways To Make Money On Facebook

#4. Become Influencer

You can also earn money becoming an influencer with your normal profile. If posts on your facebook wall get decent likes and comments, becoming an influencer is a good way to earn money.

Also if you have a fan following and you interact with them through your personal profile, then you can make money by signing up through an influencer account on blogmint.com or fromote.com to start earning.

After signing up, you will be required to fill a form where you will enter your profile information and you can fix price as an influencer. For example, you may charge 5,000 per facebook post giving emphasis to a brand.

#5. Earn Money Through Facebook Apps

You can earn money by becoming a facebook app developer. Or, you can develop a facebook app independently. In your app you can earn money by applying for banner ads or you can sell virtual goods of your own or from some gaming companies like  EA, Zynga, Popcap etc.

#6. Earn Money By Account Selling

You can earn money by selling your old facebook accounts. Earlier it had become a trend to make more than one account. But now marketers are buying those accounts for their promotional purpose as facebook gives more weightage to an old account.

Similarly, you can sell your old facebook group or page with a good number of fan base.

#7. Earn Money From Facebook Group

You can make a facebook group. Try to make a group with more than 10k members and a good engagement in conversation around a niche. Keep the members engaged with relevant questions, blog posts, images, polls etc.

You can earn money on facebook group by,

• Paid surveys
• Sponsored content.
• Selling your own product/book/services.
• Affiliate marketing.

Over To You

Making money from facebook is a little tricky. Facebook does not allow organic promotion to a large number of fans. But the trick here is, if you can keep your audiences engaged, you can win the organic reach to a much larger extent.

You can suggest me more earning methods from facebook here in the comments.

How Much Can You Earn From Digitize India Platform?

How Much Can You Earn From Digitize India Platform And Similar Questions Answered

 December 12, 2016  Zaid Moharkan  Reviews

Hello Friends! Few months back, we published an article on this website regarding Digitze India Platform. In that article we talked about how you can earn money from Digitize India Platform. The article got a good response and soon people started to ask us various questions regarding Digitize India Platfrom like many people asked how much can they earn from digitize India Platform.

After getting such a huge response, we decided to answer all the most asked questions here in this post.

So, starting with the all time favourite, How much can I earn from Digitize India Platform?

How much can you earn using Digitize India Platfrom?

Many people ask the same question this way: How much is 1 point worth in Digitize India Platform?

The answer to both of those question is that there is no direct conversion provided by Digitize India Platfrom official documentations. But let me answer this by my personal experience. While testing this platform, I worked for almost 30-40 minutes. I completed 3000+ snippets with a speed of 35 and an accuracy of 90. When I redeemed those points, I recieved Rs. 60 in my bank account.

If you do a simple maths here you may conclude that 1 point = 2 paise. To put it differently, 2500 points = Rs. 50 (because 2500 is the minimum payout limit).

But again, this may not be same for everyone. As I said I worked with a speed of 35 and accuracy of 90. You may do it with a greater speed or accuracy or you may do it with a lower speed and accuracy. Hence, I personally feel that conversion is based on your speed and accuracy also but you can expect to earn Rs. 50 for every 2500 points. And earning Rs. 50 in 30 minutes isn’t a bad deal either!

Earn From Digitize India Platform: Rewards are not updated on Dashboard?

Many people asked this question that they have worked on the platform for some time but their dashboard still shows zero points. If you are also facing the same problem then let me tell you that it takes a minimum of 12 hours for the points to reflect in the dashboard. Sometimes due to heavy load it may take more than that, but it is completely normal.

How to link Aadhaar Card to bank account?

To earn from Digitize India Platform, you need to register. When registering for Digitize India Platform, they ask for Aadhaar card number. They don’t ask for any bank account number or bank details. When you redeem your points, payment is sent to the bank account that is linked to that aadhaar card. Now, in order to accept payments your aadhaar must be linked to your bank account.

If you have net banking enabled, you can link your aadhaar card to your bank account easily. To know how to link your aadhaar card to your bank account, read this post. If you don’t have net banking enabled, you may need to visit your branch to get your aadhaar linked with your bank account.

How many days does it take to receive payments after points are redeemed on Digitize India Platform?

This is another important question that people ask. Let me answer this question with my personal experience. After redeeming my points on Digitize India Platform, I received the payment after 12 days. So, I suggest you to wait for at least 12-15 days before you receive your payment. Also note that if you redeemed your points any month, you can’t redeem more points during the same month because the payment is made once per month if you have minimum 2500 points.

Snippets Have Exhausted?

[ALSO READ: Snippets Have Exhausted – Digitize India Platform Problem!]

There is a time when you will see this message being displayed, “Snippets have exhausted”. The message is displayed when many people are doing the work and the speed at which new work is uploaded is less than its rate of consumption. When you encounter such situation, there is no other way except to wait till new snippets are uploaded.

These were some top questions that people asked us about earning with Digitize India Platform. Hope these answers help you. If you have any other questions, feel free to comment them below. We will try our best to answer them.

AdSense Responsive Ad Units Showing Blank Space in Blogger - [Fix]

It is almost a year since Google introduced Responsive Ad units for Mobile friendly weblogs and sites. Previously the Ads were synchronous which had a fixed ad size and were slow too in loading but now all responsive Ad units are  asynchronous in nature which means they will render and load seamlessly without effecting other elements from loading on your web page, this immensely reduces your blog load time.  One of the problems linked with Responsive Ad units is that most bloggers found it difficult displaying the async code on their blogspot blogs. For many users the responsive Ad unit shows a blank space or gives an error on browser console.

Many blogspot users contacted us how we managed to show responsive ad units on all our sites So today we will share the solution that will help you display responsive AdSense Ads in Blogger that is the only Fix to avoid the vacant space issue  (no Ad being displayed) and you will also learn how to hide AdSense ads using the display:none property which is now amazingly allowed only for asynchronous ads by Google.

Update : Safely Hide AdSense Ads using "Display:none"

DEMO: All Ads that you see on this blog are Responsive. Due to Low CTR we have reverted back to Synchronous

Tutorial Series

1. Design a Responsive Blogger Template

2. Common Device Breakpoints For a Responsive Blogspot Template

3. Hiding Widgets & Scripts in Mobile Templates [1], [2]

4. Design a Mobile Responsive Drop Down Menu for Blogger

5. Using Mobile Friendly Images in Blogger.

6. Create Mobile Responsive AdSense Ads and Safely Hide AdSense units

7. Make Blog Sections Responsive: Header Widgets, Posts + Sidebar, Footer

View Summary!

Why Should You use Responsive Ad Units?

Just like how a Responsive web design allows you to dynamically control the presentation of your webpage according to the properties of the screen size that it’s being viewed on similarly a responsive ad unit allows you to control the ad size on your page. You can choose which Ad size to display on your iPhone, Samsung, Tablet or iPad. You can also decide when to display ads and when to hide it for small screen devices.

Following are reasons why you should use responsive units

1. Your Ads load asynchronously, thus making your page load faster as opposed to the Old Adsense Code which slows down web page loading.
2. Automatic sizing based on the space available, shows high resolution ads to your visitors thus increasing overall CTR. Your ads will not look chopped or cut from edges on small screens.
3. You can now Hide Ads! Google now allows users to use the display:none CSS property to hide Ad units. This is only allowed for responsive units.
4. Mobilegeddon Penalty punishes sites that are not mobile friendly and which do not load fast. Responsive Ad units makes your ads fluid and flexible and make pages load faster, thus providing the best user interface.

The only drawback is that Adsense responsive Ads do not change size on device orientation unless page is reloaded. So same ad will be displayed in both landscape and portrait view when the user rotates the device without page reloading.

Why Do you See a Blank Space?

If you are seeing a blank space or empty Ad spot with no ad being displayed then you are probably making one of these mistakes:

Popular Reasons

1. The Parent container has no width set: Async Ad code won’t load if you have not mentioned a width to the container where you placed the ad. You must define a class for your Ad code to control its display using CSS Media Queries. 
2. You didn't remove the data-ad-format tag: You will see the following error on your browser console when you forget to mention a width to the Ad container or when you have not removed the smart-sizing tag i.e. data-ad-format="auto" This tag is the major reasons for Ad not being displayed. Google need to work on it to make it work better.
   
   
   
3. If ads are displaying fine on your sidebar widgets but not working inside blogger template then the only reason this is happening could be that you did not encode the HTML code correctly. We will discuss below how to do it.

Less Popular Reason

Your site uses third-party JavaScript: If you are using scripts to hide ads until all page content have loaded then Async Ad code won't load because it will not be able to calculate the required size for the responsive ad unit.

In both these cases, you will see a blank space and no Ad being displayed. We will guide you how to fix the first reason and for the 3rd-Party JavaScript thing, I am sure this does not apply to most users because rarely would anyone use such a script. So lets go straight to the solution!

Create a Responsive Ad Unit

Note: The method described below abides by the Google AdSense Program Policy rules and is safe and tested.

You will Create an ad unit in the usual way:

1. Go To your Adsense Account
2. Click My Ads tab
3. Click "New Ad unit"
4. Choose “Responsive” from the Ad size options
5. Fill other details and click Save and get code.

Your code will look quite similar to this:

<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
<ins class="adsbygoogle"
     style="display:block"
     data-ad-client="ca-pub-5679872456940800"
     data-ad-slot="4890310675"
     data-ad-format="auto"></ins>
<script>
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
</script>

From the above code you just need your data-ad-client alpha-numeric code and your data-ad-slot numeric code as shown bolded in the code above. Copy these two codes from the Adsense code you generated and keep them safe inside a notepad because we will need them later.

Add Responsive Ad Units inside Blogger Widgets

If you wish to add AdSense Content unit inside a widget on your sidebar then follow these steps:

1. Go To Blogger > Layout

2. Click "Add a Gadget"

3. Select "HTML/JavaScript" Widget

4. Paste the following code inside it

<style type="text/css">
.adslot_1 { max-width: 300px; height: auto; margin:10px 0px; }

@media (min-width:100px) { .adslot_1 { width:125px; height:125px; } }
@media (min-width:180px) { .adslot_1 { width:180px; height:150px; } }
@media (min-width:200px) { .adslot_1 { width:200px; height:200px; } }
@media (min-width:250px) { .adslot_1 { width:250px; height:250px; } }
@media (min-width:300px) { .adslot_1 { width:300px; height:600px; } }
@media (min-width:336px) { .adslot_1 { width:336px; height:280px; } }
@media (min-width:468px) { .adslot_1 { width:468px; height:60px; } }
@media (min-width:728px) { .adslot_1 { width:728px; height:90px; } }

</style>

<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
<ins class="adsbygoogle adslot_1"
     style="display:inline-block;"
     data-ad-client="xxxxxxx"
     data-ad-slot="xxxxxx"></ins>
<script>
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
</script>

Make these changes:

• Set 300px equal to your sidebar width. If your sidebar is 400px in size then set width to 400px. Suppose If you want to display ads on Footer or Header where you may even display large Leaderboard ads then you may set the width to 800px.
• Replace xxxxxxx with the alpha-numeric code of Client ID that you saved inside a notepad.
• Replace xxxxxx with the numeric code of your Ad slot that you saved inside a notepad.

5. Save your widget and you are all done!

The code above will display a Half Page Ad, Squares and Rectangles for small, medium and large sizes based on the Mobile Device Screen size.

The above code will display best performing Adsense ads on your sidebar. I have assigned the best performing Larger Ad units to the code above to give a higher CTR. The table below shows how great larger ad units perform compared to smaller units.

The above chart was shared by the AdSense optimization team in an online webinar.

Want to Add more Ad units?

If you want to add another Ad unit on your sidebar then you can use the same code as I shared above with a slight change.

• You will replace adslot_1 with adslot_2 everywhere. To add a third unit replace adslot_1 with adslot_3 and so on..

Add Responsive Ad Units inside Blogger Template

To ad responsive Ads inside the blogger template you need to make a slight modification to the code above. We need to encode the JavaScript code which renders the ads. I have made all changes for you. You just need to use the code below instead:

<style type="text/css">
.adslot_1 { max-width: 300px; height: auto; margin:10px 0px; }

@media (min-width:100px) { .adslot_1 { width:125px; height:125px; } }
@media (min-width:180px) { .adslot_1 { width:180px; height:150px; } }
@media (min-width:200px) { .adslot_1 { width:200px; height:200px; } }
@media (min-width:250px) { .adslot_1 { width:250px; height:250px; } }
@media (min-width:300px) { .adslot_1 { width:300px; height:600px; } }
@media (min-width:336px) { .adslot_1 { width:336px; height:280px; } }
@media (min-width:468px) { .adslot_1 { width:468px; height:60px; } }
@media (min-width:728px) { .adslot_1 { width:728px; height:90px; } }

</style>
&lt;script async src=&quot;//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

<ins class="adsbygoogle adslot_1"
     style="display:inline-block;"
     data-ad-client="xxxxxxx"
     data-ad-slot="xxxxxx"></ins>
<script>
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
</script>

The yellow highlighted region shows the encoded code. You will make same changes to the above code as you did for the sidebar. No extra steps involved here. Simply copy the code, make changes as guided and start enjoying a better Mobile revenue thanks to Google Adsense Responsive Ads!

See them in action!

The ad in the footer of this blog is responsive so I am sharing some screenshots from iPhone devices to show how the ads auto adjusts itself based on device screen size.

Actual size on laptops and Tablets (728 X 90 Ad Size)

iPhone Portrait view  (300 X 250 Ad Size)

iPhone Landscape view (468 x 60 Ad size)

Need Help?

This is the first and only tutorial which guides you properly on how to setup Responsive Ads on blogspot blogs, if you need any help or further assistance then please feel free to let us know by posting your question in the comment box below or by joining our 24/7 Free Help forum. For more Information visit our YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFE-XYXnSw3746t0ivlQxlw

In our next tutorial, we will discuss how to use display:none property to hide Adsense on small screen devices. Till then do experiment with the code above and do let us know your feedback. Peace and blessings buddies! =)

How to Be Healthy

Your health "is" your wealth. This saying does have some truth to it. Read on if you would like to cultivate a rich body!

Key Points

• Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. More ↓
• Eat a healthy breakfast and small, nutritious meals throughout the day. ↓
• Include lean protein, vegetables, fruit, low-fat dairy, and whole grains in your diet. ↓
• Exercise for at least 20 to 30 minutes five days a week. ↓
• Get enough sleep as is recommended for your age. ↓

Part1

Having a Healthy Diet

1. 1
   Drink more water. Adult humans should drink 2-3 litres(or roughly eight 8 oz glasses) of water per day whilst children should drink 1-2 litres ( or roughly five 8 oz glasses.^[1]That is in addition to things like tea and coffee. Water keeps bodies at the correct temperature and removes toxins that are the inevitable result of metabolism and industrial life. You'll be healthier automatically.
   

   • Water also clears your skin, helps your kidneys, helps to control your appetite, and keeps you energized.^[2] If being healthier, more wakeful, and having better skin isn't motivation, what is?
   • It also keeps you from drinking unhealthy beverages like soda and juice, which are high in calories. The body barely registers the intake of these unhealthy drinks and yet you still feel thirsty hundreds of calories later. If you need the taste, splash some lemon, lime, or 100% juice into your water. However, be sure that you eat plenty of calcium-rich foods, such as broccoli, to support healthy bones as you grow older.
2. 2
   Eat breakfast. A light, healthy breakfast is sufficient enough to reap the benefits of eating early. If it's comprised of lean protein and whole grains, then it will keep you from gorging at lunch. Research shows that breakfast-skippers actually eat more! So, to curb your appetite, don't skip the first meal of the day.
   

   • Instead of two chocolate doughnuts and a coffee that's more cream than anything else, opt for eggs, fruit, and for a beverage, skimmed milk, fresh orange juice, or tea. The healthier your breakfast is, the more energized you'll feel throughout the day and the more you won't need to eat later in the day.^[3]
3. 3
   Eat well throughout the day. If half of your plate is vegetables and fruit, you're on the right track.^[4] Add in lean protein, low-fat dairy, and whole grains. Once a steady eating pattern has been established, your body will feel more comfortable. There may be a period of time when your body is wondering where the sugary foods went, but once you're over the hump, you'll feel better than ever.
   

   • Remember that not all fats are bad for you. Good fats can be found in oily fish like salmon and tuna, avocados, nuts, and olive oil. These are essential to a well-balanced diet. Read How to Eat Healthy for more tips.
4. 4
   Eat at the right times. A good time for a healthy, easy-to-digest evening meal is between 17:00 and 20:00; it's best to avoid late night snacks because they fill you with unnecessary calories and can disrupt your sleep. If you do need that midnight snack, stick to unsalted nuts, seeds, fruits, and veggies.
   

   • Snacking isn't bad for you if you do it right. In fact, eating "constantly" can keep you from feeling deprived and going for that third piece of cheesecake when the cart rolls around. Just make sure it's all in moderation.^[5]
5. 5
   Consider going meatless. In case you haven't noticed, meat hasn't played much of a role in what we've talked about so far. Being vegetarian is a good way to reduce your calorie intake and get loads of vitamins and minerals, but that being said, it can be done wrong. While it's not the best idea to go fully vegetarian, most people do eat far too much meat. A good idea is to change the amount and types of meat you eat: swap pork chops for lean chicken; steak for tuna.
   

   • A high-fiber diet is easily had without meat. Fiber has been shown to lower your cholesterol, control your blood-sugar levels, improve your bowel health, and make you less likely to overeat. The recommended fiber intake is 30g a day for men and 21g for women; after the age of 50, this jumps up to 38g for men and 25g for women. Some good sources of fiber include fruits and vegetables (with the skin), whole grains, and legumes.^[6]
6. 6
   Read the labels. Processed foods get a bad rap, and often for good reason. However, you've got to choose your battles. That frozen bag of broccoli isn't nearly as bad as that boxed mac and cheese. In short, avoid processed foods when you can — but if you can't, read the labels and watch for added bad stuff: salt, sugar, and fat.
   

   • Food that stays on the shelves often has added sodium, words that end in -ose, and trans and saturated fats in the ingredient list. If you see these on the label (especially if they're in high amounts), avoid them. You can find a healthier alternative elsewhere. It's not worth it.
     • Just because it says it has no trans fat doesn't actually mean it has no trans fat. Negligible amounts can be legally ignored — so if you see hydrogenated vegetable oil on the list, you've found one of the masked culprits.^[7]

Part2

Having a Healthy Exercise Plan

1. 1
   Get in shape. In addition to helping you lose weight and gain confidence, exercising has a host of other benefits for your body and mind. Having good cardiovascular health has been linked to a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s, just to name one. So hit the pool, the pavement, or the park as often as you can.^[8]
   

   • Exercising boosts your immune system too; even a change as minor as walking briskly for 20-30 minutes a day, five days a week can improve your immune system by increasing both your antibody and T-killer cell response.^[9]
   • Exercising is also one of the absolute best ways to sleep better at night^[10]—which can help you lose weight by keeping you from overeating. Read How to Get Fit for more details.
2. 2
   Maintain a healthy weight. Our physical frames vary in size and weight. An individual with a large frame can carry a little more weight while a person with a light frame will be able to carry less.
   

   • Being underweight isn't a good thing either! Do not use any form of crash diets. There is no magic bullet for weight loss—and even if there were, starving your body of vital nutrients wouldn’t be it. A slow change in your eating habits is much safer and the long-term benefits for your physical health are greater.
   • If you don't want to go on a diet, read How to Lose Weight Just by Exercising. Just remember that only serious athletes are able to burn off enough calories to be able to enjoy massive indulgences—and even so, they tend not to because it’s hard on the body. Even if you do consume more calories than are recommended for you, be sure that they are nutritious; your heart, brain, muscles, bones, organs, and blood can’t run forever on empty calories.
3. 3
   Cross train. Just because you can run 5 miles (8.0 km) without stopping doesn't mean you're healthy—same goes for lifting weights the size of a small car. If you only do one activity, you're only using one set of muscles.^[11] You'll be shocked when you go swimming or do core workouts that you can't keep up!
   

   • What's the answer? Cross training. Not only does doing several different activities work all your muscles (which can help prevent injury), it also keeps you from getting bored. That's the ultimate exercise killer! So include aerobic and strength training workouts to your routine. Your muscles will be glad you did.
4. 4
   Exercise wisely. It should go without saying that there are bad ways to work out. Every time you get moving you put yourself at risk for injury, so make sure you're doing it right!
   

   • First things first, stay hydrated. You should always be sipping water during your workouts. Getting dehydrated can lead to dizziness or headaches during your sweat session (or lack thereof).^[12]
   • Take breaks! It isn't being lazy, it's being healthy. You can't go-go-go forever. After 30 minutes or so of exercise, grab your water bottle and lighten up. Your body needs a second to catch up. You'll be able to go further in the long run.
5. 5
   Take the little opportunities. Being physically active isn't about pounding the pavement or joining a gym—it's a lifestyle that can be had 24/7. ^[13] If you can add extra 10 steps to your day here and there, they add up.
   

   • Don't have any ideas? Park a bit farther away from work, the mall entrance, or the grocery store. Ride a bike to work or school. Take the stairs. Walk the dog every day. Take lunch to the park. Bike to work or the local coffee shop. Little opportunities are everywhere.

Part3

Being Emotionally Healthy

1. 1
   Think positively. It's amazing how much power our minds have over everything in our lives. A simple positive twist on a situation can turn an obstacle into an opportunity. Not only will you have more gusto for life, your immune system can fight off colds and heart disease better!^[14] Harvard wouldn't lie.
   

   • To start this difficult step, focus on gratitude. When you start thinking about the bad thing swirling around you, stop. Cut it out. Think of two things you're grateful for. Eventually, your mind will notice the pattern and stop the negativity before you have to consciously do it.
2. 2
   Be satisfied. This doesn't mean "be content with your life" (well, it does, but give it a sec)—it sort of means "satisfy yourself". If you're on a diet, allow yourself a (small) bit of what you're craving. If watching the Golden Girls for three hours on a Friday night sounds like heaven, do it. Whatever the small things are that make you happy, do them.
   

   • Your happiness is invaluable. If you're not happy, you're not fully healthy. It's when we've got our heads on straight that we can attack everything else. If work, family, friends, a relationship, and money are wearing you down, the choice between that hot pocket and that whole wheat bagel doesn't really matter!
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   Think small. When we concentrate on unattainable goals, we get daunted, frustrated, and lazy. After all, why try to achieve something that will never happen? A healthy mindset has to be in the here and now. It should have concern for the future, sure, but it shouldn't be preoccupied with what hasn't happened yet or won't.
   

   • Being emotionally healthy (and happy) is easier to attain when you focus on the steps of your journey as opposed to the destination. If you want to make it on Broadway, focus on getting your next audition. Then focus on becoming equity, then focus on moving, etc. Now will always come before the future—focus on them in order!
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   Manage stress. This one is huge. When stress takes over our lives, everything else falls apart. Our homes get cluttered, our minds get cluttered, and our relationships get strained. Take yourself aside for five minutes and think about your stress levels—how are you managing it? What could you do to be more calm and relaxed?
   

   • A very healthy way of managing stress is doing yoga. If that doesn't sound appealing, how about meditating? No? Then simply make sure to take ten minutes out of your day to just power down. Sit with yourself and just breathe. Make a point to get centered every day.
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   Choose your friends wisely. We all know those people that seem to drain us, but yet we're friends with them anyway because they have a nice TV or because, well, we get bored. Unfortunately, for our emotional health, they've got to go. They do us no good and we know it — we just ignore it to maintain consistency and avoid awkward situations. Do your mental health a favor and tear off that band-aid. In the long-run, you'll be happier.
   

   • Not sure how to recognize a toxic friend? How to end a toxic friendship? We've got you covered.
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   Be productive. One of the best feelings to easily come by is that feeling of "I got so much done today!" For that moment, you feel virtually unstoppable. Your mom saying "If you put your mind to it, you can do it" is no longer a lie! Now imagine riding that high constantly.
   

   • Start by creating a to-do list. A calendar or planner is a good idea, too. And remember: think small. Attack a few small things to get you going. You'll get on a roll before you even realize it.
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   Take a break. This is similar to the "Be Satisfied" step; you need to do what's right for you sometimes, regardless of what the world seems to be demanding. Without feeling guilty, take that proverbial Kit Kat Bar. Spend a night in. Take a morning off. You'll be twice as energized when you get back to it.
   

   • This goes for exercise too. If you do the same thing over and over, your muscles get used to it, you get bored, and you end up plateauing. So instead of pounding the pavement on Wednesday, go hit the pool. You're not being lazy—you're being logical.
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   Find emotional balance. Even if you master every other aspect of health, it won’t feel complete if you’re suffering from inner turmoil. Everyone needs a pick-me-up sometimes, and there are many small things that you can do to feel better about yourself. If the problem extends deeper, you may need to learn to cope with emotional pain or even depression.
   

   • Once you have worked on yourself, you should work on your approach to interpersonal relationships. Learn how to recognize a manipulative or controlling relationship and, if necessary, deal with emotional abuse so that you can have a healthy relationship.

Part4

Having a Healthy Routine

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   Stop engaging in risky behavior. Taking unnecessary risks is hard on the body and mind. It can also have devastating long-term consequences. Serious or established patterns of risk-taking can also be indicative of deeper psychological problems, in which case you should talk to a healthcare professional who specializes in a relevant field. Start by setting your sights on one or more of the following achievements:
   

   • Have Safer Sex
   • Stop Binge Drinking
   • Quit Drinking without Alcoholics Anonymous
   • Quit Smoking
   • Beat Drug Addiction
   • Things like wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle and wearing your seatbelt when in your car.
     • These things are doable. While they are definitely daunting, they're doable. Often if one of these is accomplished, other things seem much easier and will fall into place.
     • If you already don't engage in risky behavior, congratulations!
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   Exercise several times a week. We've stressed the "get fit" part already, but now we want to make it a little less ignorable. Your daily/weekly routine needs to include exercise. It will increase your metabolic rate, control your weight, and you'll feel fresh the whole week. Triple win!
   

   • Here's something concrete for you: aim for 150 minutes of aerobic activity every week (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity) and strength training twice a week.^[15]Even mowing the lawn counts!
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   Get a good night's rest. When you sleep, your body produces cells that fight infection, inflammation, and stress—which means that getting too little sleep or poor-quality sleep not only makes you more prone to getting sick, but also increases the time you need to recover from illness. If you're not sleeping for you, sleep for your health!^[16]
   

   • On top of that, a study conducted by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrated that men who slept for 4 hours consumed 500 more calories than they did after sleeping for 8 hours.^[17] If you're looking for an easy diet, here it is!
     • Read How to Sleep Better for tips.
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   Learn how to cook. Cooking your own meals is a wonderful experience as you can try out different recipes while saving money at the same time. What's more, you get to control every little thing that goes into your body. That's really the only way to turn your diet around!
   

   • When you cook, avoid using fatty oils and extra add-ons. Stick to olive oil instead of vegetable oil, butter, or margarine and keep the extra salt and cheese to a minimum. If it doesn't taste good without it, try cooking it differently!
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   Maintain your personal hygiene. Wash your hands often, especially after visiting the bathroom at home or using the restrooms in a public place. Germs can spread like wildfire and bring us down in the blink of an eye. And as if it wasn't already clear, taking a shower is a good idea too.
   

   • When it comes to your mouth, floss and brush your teeth and tongue after eating; food particles are often the cause of bad breath and gum disease. Visit your dentist regularly for cleanings and to catch any problems before they become serious. See How to Be Hygienic for more details.
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   Bolster your immune system. Maintaining healthy habits and a high level of energy is difficult for anyone who constantly battles fatigue, colds, infections, or any other effects of a weakened immune system. Read How to Develop a Strong Immune System for more information.
   

   • If you can help it, try to get all your necessary vitamins and minerals from your diet. Supplements should only be used as a secondary measure.^[18] And of course, talk to your doctor before you undergo any significant changes.