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When life starts to feel hard, I look for ways to make it easier. Here are 3 things that make my life easier (at this time) and could possibly make yours easier too:
These make life easier for me and gives more joyful energy for life and possibilities for others too. 
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Having a self-kindness practice can bring more contentment and joy in life.
Take time for self-kindness and have more joy, contentment and energy for other people and things in life.  Contented cat Photo by Borna Bevanda on Unsplash One way to nurture self-kindness is to have a list of kind things to do for yourself. Here are some ideas:
When you notice self-kindness fading to the back, it’s a good time to pick up your self-kindness list and do some of them.  Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash  Sometimes we get in a rut and self-kindness fades to the back. One way to improve self-kindness is to have a list of ways to bring focus back to self-kindness. The list could have somethings to check in on and tap about, such as:
Start redirecting back to self-kindness and watch it grow.   Follow these five easy steps for mantra tapping:
Using mantras and tapping at the same time is a powerful practice to use.  Photo by Johen Redman on Unsplash  Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels Choose a mantra that gives you room to grow Use a favorite one Or Create your own Find one that works for you, in this moment Think about the chosen mantra and write down what comes up
Enjoy what comes from this. If you'd like to see this in video form on YouTube   When adding something new in life, the inner negative Nellie voice can speak up. Here's a practice to quiet the inner nay-sayer:
Having a practice to acknowledge and quiet the inner nay-sayer assists with keeping focus where its wanted.  Photo by Kristina Flour on Unsplash When wanting something new to happen in life, using practices are a way to implement these. For example, focusing on wellbeing.
These simple steps create a practice to build in something new in life.  Practices and tools are step by step processes to walk through, for example addressing an uncomfortable feeling, self-care or something else. There are steps to:
Life is full of practices, some are tried once (aka taken for a test drive) other are done daily, weekly or more.   Photo by Dev Asangbam on Unsplash
When irritating or disappointing events happen, ask yourself: What was optimistic about this event happening? When my finances changed, I needed to find an affordable way to entertain myself and I was introduced to streaming. It fit the bill of affordability and I love it! 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 An old utility trailer was taken from my parent’s house recently. I could have been mad and grumbled about it but what came to mind was: It’s wasn't getting used and now it will be. Look for the optimistic, it makes life feel easier and happier too.  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  Here are some ways to self-care while grieving:
Add tapping or holding a point to any of these to make them become more powerful.  There are ups and downs with grief, sometimes a memory will pop into my head that brings me a smile or laugh and other times tears come. Birthday of the deceased or the day they passed can stir grief up. For myself I look forward to the days when grief has ebbed and I can remember the passed person with joy, laughter and peace. Be kind to yourself and take care when grieving.  Photo by Dương Nhân from Pexels  Photo by Rene Asmussen from Pexels For a long time, I thought grieving was for a passing of a person or fur baby. Since then I’ve learned grieving comes when there’s a loss whether it’s a loss due to a passing or an ending of a friendship or marriage or even a way of life. Be kind and accept yourself as your processing and grieving. Do something cathartic (something you do and lose track of time and is relaxing)
Find something cathartic you can do and enjoy the present.  Photo by Imani on Unsplash Here's a way to bring yourself to the present: Staying or returning to the present by washing dishes by hand.
When you find ways to focus on your senses, it can guide you to the present.  Photo by Catt Liu on Unsplash  Tap gently on the karate chop point and say out loud: Even though I am struggling with staying in the present, I love and accept myself Even though I am struggling with staying in the present, I love and accept myself as I am Even though I am struggling with staying in the present, I love and accept myself as I am Tap gently on round & other points saying this out loud: This struggle with staying in the present Take a few deep breaths in and out, tap on round & other points gently and alternate saying these reminder phrases out loud: This struggle I’d like to stay in the present naturally Take a few deep breaths in and out, tap on round & other points gently and alternate saying these reminder phrases out loud: This struggle I want stay in the present Take a few deep breaths in and out tap gently on each round and other points while saying out loud this reminder phrase: I choose to stay in the present Take a few deep breaths in and out, drink some water and check in with your shocked feelings. If still feel them, repeat.  Photo by rosario janza on Unsplash |