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Personal RESPON(D)sibility

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Personal responsibility is important and so is your reaction to things. This is a lesion that I have continued to learn over the last several months.

How do we continually make the best out of our circumstances? We can choose how we respond. In that moment we can react, or we can pause and then respond. We can also determine what we can control and change those things and move on from the rest.

I choose to take responsibility to respond. Can you commit to do that too?

Abundance – A shining light

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If you have been following my posts, you know that my word for the year is abundance.

My focus on abundance has been about joy and positive thoughts as well as how you approach life and not about money or material things.

Shining a light on abundance has been significant for me. The last several months could be classified as some dark times if you choose to do so. And believe me that there have been moments for me that have seemed dark.

Yet through these last several months by bringing my word…abundance…to the forefront, I have come to realize that I can be the candle and/or the mirror based on the situation.

This has been a great reminder to me in each day, and sometimes in each moment. I continue to work on this focus toward abundance. This continues to be a work in progress for me.

My hope for you is to see light in the darkness. My hope is to continue to provide a shining light with inspiration to those that my life and work touch.

May your candle shine bright. May you mirror/reflect light.

Stress Busting Activities

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When stress makes you feel bad, do something that makes you feel good, even if it is only for 10 or 15 minutes. Here is a list of activities. Find one or two that may work for you:

  • Phone a friend.
  • Meet (virtually) a friend for coffee or a meal.
  • Participate in sports activities like golf, tennis, or basketball.
  • Play with your kids or pets – outside is preferable.
  • Listen to music or watch an inspiring performance.
  • Take a walk in nature.
  • Take a bike ride.
  • Take a relaxing bath.
  • Meditate.
  • Journal.
  • Practice yoga or tai chi.
  • Work in the garden.
  • Do a home improvement project.
  • Make art — draw, color, or paint.
  • Do a hobby and/or craft such as sewing, jewelry making or woodworking.
  • Play a musical instrument.
  • Work on a scrapbook or photo album to focus on good memories.
  • Read a book, short story or magazine.

The key is to find something or several things that work for you and to make them a regular practice. Doing “feel good” activities as part of your routine help prevent stress and disrupt the stress cycle. You can have power over stress by being proactive and incorporating nourishing and enjoyable activities in your life.

 

 

 

 

Stress Stoppers

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Stress stoppers are actions to help you defuse stress in the moment. You may need different stress stoppers for different situations, and sometimes it helps to combine them. Here are some ideas:

  • Count to 10 before you speak or react.
  • Take a few slow, deep breaths.
  • Pause and allow your body un-clench a bit.
  • Go for a walk, even if it is just to the restroom and back.
  • Try a quick prayer.
  • Turn on some relaxing music.
  • Pet the dog or cat.
  • Hug a loved one.
  • Have a cup of coffee or tea.

Managing stress is important for your health and implementing one or two quick actions in the moment as your stress level is escalating can help you neutralize it.

 

10 Habits to Adopt

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Adopting daily actions will turn them into our habits.

If you want to have habits that make you happier and more successful, here is a list of 10 things or “Dos” that can have a huge impact for you.

Do: Say “no” to yourself once a day. By saying no to yourself, you will get yourself out of the habit of entitlement. Saying no (to a dessert, something that does not focus on your goal, buying something you do not need) will help you succeed and stick to your current plan.

 Do: Read 15 minutes every day. Read some type of non-fiction, inspirational or self-improvement material daily. This will help you continue to grow as a person and can add motivation and positivity to your day.

Do: cut down on your screen time (TV, phone, etc.) by one hour each day. If you have been challenged with achieving your goals, this hour can be spent on them. [Read more…]