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Do you wonder where the time goes and why things aren't getting done. Distractions get in the way. If you're catching yourself fascinated by something that moves your focus away from the next important step towards a goal to thrive in your life (a new job or promotion, school, planning your next adventure) these can be distractions that are getting in the way of where you want to go.
When focusing on the next few steps towards the thriving life you want, it keeps the momentum going towards where you want to go.  Photo by Roman Pohorecki from Pexels Has fear held you back when you want to move past it? Answer some simple questions to start moving past fear. Why tapping is helpful is there are many issues, feelings and events tapping reduces or releases the charge, as I like to call it, or emotional hurt or discomfort connected to feelings, issues and events. Listed below are some: Life changes (divorce, work, move and relationship matters to name a few) Stress Grief Moving forward in life and goals Feeling; sad, angry, frustrated, upset, low on joy There are many more. Tapping has been life changing for myself and others. Learn more about it: Gary Craig Tapping & Easy Daily Tapping  When I take the time to relax, I can focus better and have more energy for the tasks needed to get done. At times when I need to relax, “beat up” messages will come up. Here are some tips on dialing down these messages:
Don’t beat yourself up when you need to relax. Listen to your body, take breaks when needed and have better energy and focus to get your to-dos done more efficiently.  Photo by Zach Betten on Unsplash  It’s important to put yourself first at times so you have energy to do all the other things. Take the walk that helps with stress and have energy later to wrap or shop for gifts.
When they pop up don't think about them, just do them. This sets yourself up for great self-care and energy to do the things you want to do. When my body was giving me signals to relax, I had resistance to do this. There were many things on my to-do list to get done. In the end I did both and it felt great! Take time to relax and get things done, you're worth it!  Photo by Hamza Bounaim on Unsplash Over the Thanksgiving weekend I took time to rejuvenate myself. I knew there were many things to get done but my body was letting me know to take time to relax. Here are 3 ideas to get you thinking about relaxing:
When your body is telling you to relax, take time and do it!  Photo by Rob Mulally on Unsplash Change can feel stressful and difficult. Set some time aside to:
When you look at the “big Change” start separating it into smaller ones and smaller ones until it's no brainer doable. This easy practice reduces stress by making change easier.   It’s funny when I’m listening to others about an issue in their lives, many questions come to mind to ask to get them thinking. This is the life coach coming out in me. Although when it’s my issue, they can fade to the back at times. One question that has been helpful is:
If this was a friend’s issue and they were open to a question to get them thinking, what would it be? This often movies me forward. When walking through change, don’t let the “can't do's” get in the way of the "can do's". Be on the look out for can do's and just do them when they come up.   Finishing up the course went a lot quicker then I thought it would. The course is now live!
Title: Divorce Care: Effective Practices To Feel Better course Subtitle: Reduce Fear, Anger, Betrayal and Stress, Unravel Overwhelm, Release Guilt, Find Hope and Start Moving Forward
It's so exciting to see it live on Udemy! Update on Udemy course Creation:
It feels great to see the course coming together.   Tap along with this tapping script on, I am low on the happy in my life. Tap gently on the karate chop point and say out loud 3 times Even though I am low on the happy in my life, I love and accept myself Tap gently on round & other points while saying out loud: Top of the head: This low happy in my life Collar bone point: This low happy in my life Finger points: Thumb: This low happy in my life Index: This low happy in my life Middle: This low happy in my life Pinkie: This low happy in my life Take a few deep breaths in and out, drink some water and tap on round & other points gently while saying out loud: Top of the head: Maybe I can release these feelings and create room for more happy in my life Collar bone point: I'd like to create room for more happy in my life Finger points: Thumb: I can create more room for the happy in my life Index: I choose to release the feelings holding me back from more happy in my life Middle: I am releasing the feelings holding me back from more happy in my life Pinkie, repeat this 3 times: I am creating room for more happy in my life Take a few deep breaths in and out, drink some water and repeat if needed.  When I was going through my divorce, I felt stressed out, devastated, scared and many other feelings. I needed to process some of these to clear space for happiness to start showing up more in my life. There are many ways to start doing this. Here are a few tips:
Make room for more happy, focus on it and let it grow.  Photo by Jonathan Daniels on Unsplash The name of my first Udemy Course, I am creating is (drum roll please, LOL): Divorce Care: Effective Practices To Feel Better   Photo by Melissa Askew on Unsplash Tapping script on, being in the past. Tap gently on the karate chop point and say out loud 3 times Even though I was thinking of an unhappy event in my past, I love and accept myself Tap gently on round & other points while saying out loud: Top of the head: This past event Collar bone point: This past event Under the arm: This past event Finger points: Thumb: This past event Index: This past event Middle: This past event Pinkie: This past event Take a few deep breaths in and out, drink some water and tap on round & other points gently and while saying out loud: Top of the head: I feel better in the present Collar bone point: I feel better in the present Under the arm: I feel better staying in the present Finger points: Thumb: I want to be in the present Index: I choose to be in the present Middle: I am in the present Pinkie, repeat this 3 times: I am staying in the present Take a few deep breaths in and out, drink some water and repeat if needed.  When you catch yourself thinking of an unhappy past event here are some tips to bring yourself out of it: Say “stop” Look at something around you Tap You can put these three tips together and use it as a super tool.  Have you ever noticed feeling nervous or fear coming up and you realize your thinking of what ifs for a future event? When we spend time thinking about unpleasant outcomes of a future event, it brings on nervous or fearful feelings. Find ways to bring yourself back to the present. A few ways are: Tap Focus on your breathing Connect with one of your senses Staying present is a great way to dial down fear and nervousness.  Sometimes solely navigating a project or life event, such as divorce, is easy and other times it feels overwhelming and possibly even scary. Be open to finding and using resources to move forward on projects and life events. This makes projects and life events, like divorce, feel less overwhelming and more doable.  Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash  When fear and stress are up, many other enjoyable feelings and experiences fade to the back. Is your fear and stress up these days? Here’s an easy to read book, to guide you to reduce these: Reducing Fear & Stress In Difficult Times Easy Actionable Ways To Unravel Overwhelm, Reduce Fear, Stress And Loneliness, Understand Your Boundaries, And Restore Your Inner Calm by: Katrina L-A Davis When our fear and stress is lower, happiness, peace, calm and more amazing feelings are more noticeable and grow.  |