Brushing our teeth. Taking a shower. Eating the right foods. Drinking enough water. Exercising. Reaching out to friends and family. Giving thanks. Breathing deeply. Reading a few pages. Documenting. Saying yes to things that bring us joy. Saying no to things that drain our energy. These things like many others are easy to do, and… Continue reading Easy to do, easy not to do
Tag: awareness
Make time to be creative
When was the last time you created? Building something out of nothing. Finding a solution to a problem. Doing art, organizing, writing, thinking. Are you living day to day neglecting your creative muscle? Or are you making the time to ponder and build?
How do you deal?
When something bothers you, how do you deal with it? Do you stomp your feet? Do you accept without resistance? Do you pop off at the first sign of opposition? Or do you keep your reactions in line with your values? Growing up, my mom taught me to express myself physically and verbally (the Philly… Continue reading How do you deal?
Daily Powerlist
A list of 5 things to do today that will get you closer to your goals. These to-dos aren't habits, they are additional to your regular routine. And that’s why the powerlist is a great tool to use if you are looking to better your life. Each day you write out 5 things to do… Continue reading Daily Powerlist
Taking a walk
Hearing wind chimes, birds, lawn mowers. Smelling fresh air, the flowers and greenery. Seeing houses, cars, people, stores, streets, animals, plants. Feeling my phone in my hand, champ’s leash on my arm, and socks on my feet. Also feeling grateful, a little hungry, sweaty, and inspired. Tasting peppermint. Thinking about the moment. Grounding myself in… Continue reading Taking a walk
Progress over perfection
Ben Franklin implemented a values chart. On the chart, he listed the habits he’d strive to do on the daily. If he didn't do a habit that day, he would make a small red x. He started to see the habits that were easier than others to implement and adjusted accordingly. The values chart is… Continue reading Progress over perfection
