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Hello Fall! What are somethings you do around fall? This year I've been working on getting the yard cleaned up and bulbs planted.  Photo by Oliver Hihn on Unsplash Create a new association with fear . . . When fear comes up remind yourself: This feeling and moment will pass. Focus on the positive outcome of the situation rather than the scary in-between.  Photo by Patrick Fore on Unsplash Have you ever noticed when facing a difficult task procrastination shows up? If I let it persist it becomes more challenging to even take the next step. Recently I had one of those. I set a day to do it and put it off a day but I did it. It was way easier than I thought it was going to be and it felt good to get this done.  What gives you a boost of courage and bravery? Watching the music video Brave has given me a boost in the brave and courageous department.  What’s one thing you could choose to do differently this week? Sometimes life gets set in a routine and sometimes this is great and other times it’s an opportunity to shake things up a bit. It doesn’t need to be huge, just something small and see what happens. Who knows, this could open a new path, reconnect more with the now or feel freer, to name a few. Shake up your routine a bit and see what it does in your life.  Photo by Fredrick Suwandi on Unsplash What brings you more peace, joy and love of life?  Photo by Simon Maage on Unsplash Feeling free and having freedom adds joy in life. Jot down some ways you feel freedom. When in need of some choose one and go do it. If you need to fit it in, put it on your calendar or schedule and just do it when it pops up. Freedom is a beautiful sensation to feel and it great way to add joy in life.  To have freedom and to feel free is great! I often feel this when I’m driving alone in my car and I’m reminded of freedom around the 4th of July. What are some experiences when you feel free or something that represents freedom for yourself?  Choose one fun thing to do today and just do it!  Photo by Vicko Mozara on Unsplash This spring my husband and I have had fun going to a few different garden stores. It would feel good to find something to add some visual fun in our yard. Having fun as adults can be gardening, crafting or other activities you enjoy or want to try. Find ways to have some fun and fill your fun bucket often!  Photo by Benjamin Combs on Unsplash Sometimes life is so busy, fun and play get left in the dust. Yes, adults can still play and have fun! One way is joining a game of tag or water balloon fun with kids in the family or other adults. Be open to opportunities, even if it’s a bit outside of your comfort zone. Have some fun and take time to play.  Photo by Jed Villejo on Unsplash When the mind is thinking of future stressful outcomes of some event that hasn’t happened, this stirs up agitated feelings. If you notice the mind wondering to the future remember your future self will take care of what comes. Return to your day and if your mind continues to wonder try one or all of these or use something else that works; pay attention to the scent in the air, feel the fabric of a shirt or the beauty around you. And know, you got this!  Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash On my journey to more peace, I have noticed my mind wonders to past uneasy experiences. It is good to notice it, spend a bit of time acknowledging the feeling and return to the present time. Being present is where peace, joy and well-being are.  Photo by Sylas Boesten on Unsplash This year I am on a mission to have more peace. One thing I did recently was to do some deep breathing while listening to relaxing ocean sounds. If you’re in need of some peace, choose something simple to bring more of it into your life.  Photo by Thomas Rey on Unsplash Recently the sun has been out more. It felt and sounded like spring outside with flowers starting to bloom and birds chirping. Take a moment to notice and enjoy the beauty around you.  Photo by Mink Mingle on Unsplash Do you know the main reason why many people remain stuck in procrastination patterns? Fear. Yes, I said fear! Have you ever noticed after doing something you had put off, when completed it was much easier to do then ever thought of. Plus it was such a relief to have it done. When fear isn’t faced it becomes controlling but when fear is faced the procrastination dials down and confidence powers up.  Photo by Simon Hurry on Unsplash Want a better life? If yes, consider some simple actions to take towards this, even if they’re tiny. Some suggestions. Reflect on what would improve your life. With this information, what small action can you take this week towards it. Just thinking about actions gets the mind thinking.  |
