It could be a little nook in the corner of the house, your bedroom, a writing desk, where ever you feel relaxed and inspired. Fill your space with things that bring you joy… Plants, pillows, a candle, blanket maybe, some good books, incense, a journal. Use your sacred space to set morning intentions, as a… Continue reading Find your sacred spot
Tag: stress management skills
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?
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
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
Breathing Stress Away
Can deep breathing really help ease my stress? Yes! When you find yourself getting worked up in a stressful situation... Taking a few deep breaths is an easy way to calm your mind and nerves. Deep breathing = natural stress reliever Here’s how to utilize deep breathing to help reduce stress: 1. Find somewhere quiet… Continue reading Breathing Stress Away
