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Portland Oregon metro area, where I live, has some big heat waves at times. When it becomes so hot or you've done a task and are hot here's somethings I do to cool down:
During hot times, take care of yourself and enjoy the cool down.  Photo by Ryan Stone on Unsplash
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Knowing who I am, through my personal values, empowers me to thrive.  Photo by Sarah Cervantes on Unsplash Add some outside delight to your day by:
Getting outside is a great way to add some delight to your day!  When becoming an adult often wonder is put on the back burner or stashed in a drawer. Dust off your wonder meter and start being awed by wonder. Here are some ideas to get you thinking about wonder, they can be any size:
Wake up your wonder meter and focus on some wonder in your day.  It’s good to have a day to slow down, relax and enjoy. Take some slow down time today!   Photo by Nadi Whatisdelirium on Unsplash Things don't' need to be perfect all the time and having a rating for things comes in handy. In some group calls I was a part of: Good, Better, Best rating came up often. This has come in handy for food choices to rating neighborhoods I would live in. If perfect isn't working for something take the Good, Better, Best rating for a trial run and see if it’s a fit for you.  Step-by-step transformation happens; visualize it, choose doable steps and start doing them  Photo by Jimmy Chang 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.  Connection & People Time video is a great way to be inspired to find ways for connection and people time, even during Covid. Enjoy  Does stress get to you at times? Imagine if you:
The Stress Release eBook has practices to dial down stress easily.  Connect with nature in some way this week
Connecting with nature feels good, is enjoyable and relaxing too.  I don't get to Trillium Lake OR much but I do get to see beautiful Mt. Hood Often. Photo by Sean Martin 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  At times I want to be inspired by others mantras. I've been saying this one in the morning out loud during the week with some deep breathing. "I am whole, I am creative, and I am capable of change." Mantra from a post by Aylin Erman: 22 Powerful Daily Mantras to Start Your Morning Right: Reflect, Reboot, and Revitalize  Step-by-step video to walk through how to find the blocks in mantras that catch your eye and tap on these to release what's holding you back from what you're wanting more of in your life. Remember: You are enough, just as you are!  Photo by Sam Manns on Unsplash When I was out walking or taking a drive pre Covid, I’d often smile, wave or greet people. And I realized when out on a walk recently I can smile even with a mask on, greet people and wave from a distance just fine. When needing some community people time, be open to old & new options. Find ways to connect, on a walk or in a video call or other unique ways that work great for you.  Here are 5 tips that have assisted me on getting better sleep
 Living A Life Of Joy is a great book to increase joy with technics and practices to release old hurts, dial down guilt and more on Amazon. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083D5DG5G/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2  |