"The human mind is like an umbrella.
It functions best when open." ~Max Gropius
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Another passion that I have embraced over the years is writing. I write articles for Ezine and post some of them on this page. Some of the coaching posts found below come from my free life coaching eNewsletter that I send out to people who are interested in bringing more positivity, awareness and change into their lives. If you would like to start receiving my free eNewsletter, please sign up in the box at the bottom of this page.
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Air out your attitude. If your attitude is closer to "scrooge" from the holidays, then let that negativity blow away with the spring breeze.
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Lighten up your life with more laughter and joy. When was the last time you let your inner child out to have some fun!
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Clean out your emotional closet. Holding on to old emotional baggage does not leave room for you to fully enjoy life in the present moment.
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Rid yourself of resentments. Start out the season with forgiveness and lighten up your spirit.
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Throw out unhealthy or expired relationships. There may be some friendships or other kinds of relationships that you have outgrown and no longer fit you this season.
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Open up the windows of your mind to new and refreshing ideas on living healthier, happier and easier.
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Dust off old dreams to follow and take action towards making them reality.
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We all have a choice on what to focus our time, thoughts and energy on. The same skills used to create limiting beliefs can be used to create empowering beliefs. The same energy used to make excuses can instead be used to take action. Choices are made in every moment, in every word and in every action. Those choices are driven by what you focus on. Focusing on the negative tends to bring us down, depletes energy and taints our outlook and attitude. It is not such a healthy choice. Focusing on the positive lifts our vibrational energy and makes us feel better, more motivated and benefits all areas of our lives. -
Take a moment to write a gratitude list.
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Call a friend/relative and let them know how much they mean to you
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Give someone a heart felt compliment.
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Make eye contact and smile at all of the people you encounter today.
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Turn off the TV, cell phone and computer and spend quality time with your family and/or pets
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Pay the parking meter for a stranger. (Pay it forward!)
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Acknowledge someone of service (cashier, waitress, customer service rep, teacher, fireman, mailman, etc...) Let them know they are appreciated.
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Buy yourself or someone else some flowers.
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Recycle and give back to Mother Earth.
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Live each day to the fullest.
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True Freedom and Enlightened Living
"Non-resistance, non-judgement and non-attachment are the three aspects of true freedom and enlightened living." ~Echart Tolle
What a powerful quote! When I first read this in A New Earth, I had to put the book down because it really struck me. It has been said that we either come from a place of fear or love. When I come from a place of fear, I resist, judge and attach. It is so limiting and dark. Coming from a place of love allows me to open up my heart and see the unlimited possibilities all around. This is where the shift to awareness occurs and creation begins.
Are you coming from a place of love or fear?
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Seven Slow Down Strategies
'Tis the season when some people tend to feel a bit overwhelmed. What a great time to share with you a few helpful tips on how to internally slow down. We all have time to add these Seven Slow Down Strategies into our daily lives.
1. Breath: We have to do it anyway, so just focus on slowing it down. By consciously taking long, slow, soft, deep breaths we can begin to slow down the heart rate and our racing thoughts as well. Control over our breathing is something that is always available to us, no matter what the circumstances might be.
2. Recognize limitations: Be gentle with yourself. Something has to give and sometimes it's your very own expectations that apply the pressure.
3. Schedule time to relax: Make time on your busy calendar for YOU. Do something relaxing like taking a bubble bath, getting a massage, reading, saying affirmations or listening to soothing music.
4. Make a list: Do a brain dump and write down all of the things you have on your mind. Stop the mental clutter and your thoughts will slow down.
5. Connect to your higher power: Take time for a meditative or reflective moment. It is refreshing and invigorating.
6. Avoid too much caffeine: The extra energy you get from the morning cup of java can also make your small anxieties seem much larger. Try ordering a decaf coffee in the afternoon or evening. Cutting back on the energy drinks will help as well.
7. Remain grateful: We all have so many blessings to be grateful for in our lives. The universe is taking care of us all the time. Focusing on gratitude will help you to internally slow down and reconnect with your spirit.
Which slow down strategies will you focus on?
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Let's Talk About Self-Talk
Whether you are aware of it or not, we all have self-talk. You know that little voice inside your head that builds you up or tears you down? I try to listen to the positive self-talk these days. The negative self-talk has no value and is extremely draining. Fear is what fuels the fire which powers the intensity of the negative self-talk flame. You don't have to give power to that fear. Instead, try to focus on and accept the positive self-talk. It might feel awkward at first, but it will get easier. The more you focus on the positive, the more positivity you will create in your life.
Which self-talk are you giving power to today?
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