Having faith is such an important and empowering way to live. Faith grows when you act without knowing the end result. This week, be aware of when you feel the need to know the outcome of something- let it go…. keep the faith... and see what happens...
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The next time you are feeling sad, angry or even anxious .... notice what you are thinking about and ask yourself- "Where would I be without that thought?"
You have the choice ..... use it!
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Instead of being angry or sad about the difficult or annoying people in your life, practice appreciating them...they are teaching you patience, tolerance, and acceptance. Most importantly, they're teaching you who don't want to be!
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This week- stop and notice how much energy you spend on fear and worry. If it actually helps you- great…. If not make a list of your concerns and brainstorm some possible solutions to find a more helpful way to solve your concerns.
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How do you eat an elephant?……
One bite at a time.
I love this old saying - it can be very helpful when you feel overwhelmed - just remember….break the situation down into “bite size” pieces and do ONE THING AT A TIME.
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Happy Monday Everyone,
Thank you so much to those of you that have reached out and said how you've missed the Motivational Mondays.
We are all so inundated with emails and social media posts that I have decided to give you shorter Motivational Mondays that still share deep, thought provoking messages and ways of increasing your confidence, joy and inner peace.
Thank you for being here.
“Joy is the only measure of success” ~ Deepak Chopra
Make sure you are doing things, and being with people that bring you joy!
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For those of you who read my Motivational Monday newsletter last week, I hope you were able to spend at least a few days noticing where you put your attention.
Now let’s look at how you can control where you choose to place your attention, rather than living on auto pilot.
The beauty of this practice is that anyone can do it and the more you practice, the easier it becomes.
The gist of the practice: Say goodbye to multi-tasking! I know what you’re thinking—yes, it’s hard for me too. But, when you stop doing more than one thing at a time, each thing you do becomes more fun (even—believe it or not—doing the dishes). And the benefits of these single-focus actions are actualized not just in that moment, but in many other areas of your life!
So, make a commitment to give attention to what really matters to you, whether it’s your body, your relationships, your family, your career, or your spiritual life. Set your priorities by writing them down and then give some thought to how you can direct your undivided attention.
This week, practice doing one thing at a time and give it your full attention. I promise you will notice feeling more engaged, calmer, and way more present to your life!
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You have probably noticed that many of my Motivational Mondays have a similar theme. They are all related to reducing stress and being more present in your life.
This week my mm is really simple—Just notice. Notice where you put your attention. Is it drama? Is it bad news? Is it negative thinking?
Your attention is your superpower! And it truly has the potential to change your world. When you become the master of your attention and use it purposefully, you can transform your life—inside and out!
So, set a goal for this week and become aware of where you are putting your attention. There are SO MANY distractions these days that we really need to reign in our mental energy so that we can consciously choose what to focus on. Ask yourself a few times each day, “where am I putting my attention right now?”
As I always say, awareness is the first step. Just notice where your attention seems to go this week. Next week I will teach you how to use your newfound awareness!
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Did you know that we have approximately 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day? Of those, however, 80% are negative. That is a lot of negativity—imagine all the ways negativity affects how we experience everything in our lives.
On the positive side, not all negative thoughts are bad. A bit of nervousness and anxiety helps us stay cautious and safe—but most negative thoughts are useless. They only create stress and imaginary drama in our minds.
Make a list of all the negative things you typically say to yourself. Write down your fears, your insecurities, your losses—look for themes. Then for each negative thought you listed, write a positive one. For example: If one of your negative thoughts is something you’re afraid to do because you think you’ll fail, write down a time when you did something difficult and surprised yourself by succeeding, or a time when an outcome wasn’t what you wanted, but you learned from it anyway. If you had a relationship that ended, remember the good times instead of the bad ones. Or if you’re irritated by someone in your life (a family member or colleague), focus on one or two positive qualities about that person.
This shifting of your perspective isn’t easy, but it’s important. We all need to become more aware of when we have repetitive negative thoughts so we can replace them with positive ones.
Give yourself a one-day challenge to practice this. The goal is to make it a habit. You can choose to live positively or negatively. A positive frame of mind is when you feel love, joy, gratitude, awe, playfulness, ease, creativity, drive, caring, growth, curiosity, or appreciation. On the other hand, a negative outlook means you allow yourself to feel stressed out, worried, frustrated, angry, depressed, irritable, overwhelmed, resentful, or fearful.
We have the choice. This is a practice. You need to put in the effort. But… which state would you rather live in?
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Are you usually early, late, or do you just make it in the nick of time?
Since I’ve been studying and practicing mindfulness and meditation, I’ve become much better about being prompt. But there are still situations in which I don’t give myself enough time to be somewhere, and I wind up rushing.
My issue is that I tend to think things will take less time than they actually do. Plus, I love to cross things off my list—and doing so often causes me to do just one more thing… There is a price to be paid for that.
The cost is the ability to be present in the moment and experience a sense of inner peace. When we are in a rush, we miss so much—such as a heartfelt conversation, time to take a deep breath, the opportunity to look at a beautiful sky, or even to hold the door for someone.
Rushing around causes an adrenaline surge which, although it may actually feel good while you’re experiencing it, is not good for our health or mind. It releases cortisol (the stress hormone) and causes unnecessary pressure on our nervous system.
As you know, I’m all about awareness and awareness is the first step toward any kind of change. This week, think about the amount of time it will take you to get somewhere (I will, too), or how long you really need to do something. Schedule in an extra 10 minutes. This will give you the gift of time, possibly a connection with someone, and greater inner peace!
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We all have our down moments, sometimes more often than we’d like, but there is something you can try the next time you are feeling a little cranky or blue.
First, stop (do you notice how I’m always bringing you back to the moment? : ) ) and see if you can identify what is causing your angst. Is it your body (physical discomfort or unhappy with your appearance), your significant other, your friends, your kids, your job?
After you’ve determined what the issue is .... ask yourself, “Is there anything I choose to do about it?” such as exercising and eating healthier, putting some effort into communicating better and nurturing relationships with your partner or friends, letting go of toxic friends, or looking for a job that brings you more satisfaction.
The next step is acceptance—this is not passive resignation but rather it’s choosing to accept the situation the way it is.
Once you’ve done that, find the gratitude. What part of the situation can you be grateful for? Maybe it’s that your body is functioning and gets you from point A to point B. Incorporating a formal gratitude practice into your life is like an insurance policy for joy!
So next time you feel upset about something, remember: acceptance + gratitude = calm and joy!
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Most of us assume we are in control of our mood, but did you know it’s really common for us to mimic the mood of the people we’re with, or to let another person’s mood influence ours?
If you think about it, it’s kind of crazy. Why do we let that happen? I actually think it’s natural. Let’s say your partner comes home from work and is in a bad mood. Your day, however, was great. Chances are the evening will take on their negative vibe—if you let it. Or… maybe your child is upset about something that happened with a friend --- now you’re feeling sad because your child is sad.
I’m not saying to be callous or disinterested in what others are feeling. Far from it. I’m only suggesting that you don’t need to adopt their moods! Communicate, listen, share your thoughts, and offer your love and support. But whatever you do, don’t take on their negativity.
As they say, “you do you.” Consciously hold on to yourself while being as loving and supportive as you can. But the operative words here are, YOU CHOOSE!
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