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?
Tag: healthy lifestyle
Legs on the wall
Hi all! I’m currently writing to you with my legs up on the wall. 🙂 When we sit or stand for long periods of time, it can hurt our blood circulation. Our legs and feet can even become swollen, or worse… So when we put our legs above our heart we are encouraging happy blood… Continue reading Legs on the wall
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
Embrace the day
Where do you find yourself now? Maybe in a park, at home, at work. How are you feeling? Content? Present? Uneasy? Anxious? Is there anything you can do to make the very best of this moment? Like taking a deep breath, showing gratitude, feeling joy, being creative, smiling.
You are everything you need
No matter what you’re going through… You have the power to redirect your thinking. You can think about what you’re grateful for. You can think about peace and love. You can think about ideas and concepts. You can think about your own point of view. When times get tough, let’s look inward and change the… Continue reading You are everything you need
