Question for this week: Are you allowing Joy into your life? Welcome to week 3 of Stress Relief tips and audios for the holidays! I just learned a new word this week: Stressmas! I laughed out loud when I saw it on a post from a colleague. Unfortunately, it does seem to fit the season. How can we change that up-even just a bit? I know, it’s a busy time of the year with added on things to do amidst the already full loads most of us carry during our daily lives. Yet, I believe…
Self care is high on my priority list for myself and coaching for my clients. Yet, it still can be especially challenging during the holidays! I find myself getting caught up in the OMG there’s not enough time in the day syndrome. Can you relate? I get all enthused for the many things I want to do during the holidays, yet it can start to feel like it’s all too much, if I don’t take even 5 minutes to mentally and emotionally plan my day. I don’t mean as in a to-do list, but instead…
Thoughts to Share: I’m amazed it’s been 2 years since I published my book: The Stress Relief Toolbox: For Women Who Take Care of Everyone But Themselves! just a little over 2 years ago now! Wow! Sometimes I find it hard to believe it’s already been published that long! At one time, I thought it might never happen! Talk about stress! Boy did I ever have to apply these tools for myself during those times of doubt and deadlines! It did happen and I’ve enjoyed hearing from people who have read it and used it…
The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in sports and business, a higher sense of well-being, and a faster rate of recovery from surgery. But while we may acknowledge gratitude’s many benefits, it still can be difficult to sustain. So many of us are trained to notice what is broken, undone or lacking in our lives. And for gratitude to meet its full healing potential…
I recently attended a family wedding in Florida. It was a lovely wedding and a chance to re-connect with my family in that part of the US. After the wedding, my husband and I spent 2 days right on Clearwater Beach at a beautiful luxurious hotel thanks to a family member who works there and secured us a fabulous room! We walked the beach, took a boat ride to watch dolphins and just relaxed and enjoyed our time away from our normal routines. We really appreciated our special time there! When we…
This article written by a colleague speaks to how vital it is to pay attention to our self talk! I invite you to give extra attention for the next 3 days on what you say either out loud or to yourself AFTER the words “I am.” Then, begin to notice how you feel after using them. No judgements-just be in a place of observation. Enjoy this article by Rita Graving! Find more of Rita Graving’s articles here: https://medium.com/@ritagraving Two Words. Three letters and a space. We unequivocally define ourselves to both our outer and,…