RE-CONNECT
It happens to the best of us. Somehow, someway we get distracted or lost along the way and before you know it we can get disconnected from ourselves and our surroundings. We can lose sight of taking care of ourselves because we are too busy taking care of others in some form or fashion. So it’s time to take a detour or maybe even make a u-turn and come back home to ourselves…to RE-CONNECT.
For today we will focus on 3 areas: People, Places and Things.
Let’s get started…..
People: First and foremost you need to RE-CONNECT to YOURSELF! You need you like no one else does. Can you find some alone time or some quiet time, even if it’s just a few minutes? Stop and look in the mirror. Give yourself a smile. Acknowledge yourself for something…anything…even if it was just getting out of bed this morning. Start small and build from there. This is an on-going process so you don’t have to rush. Is there someone who you haven’t spoken to or seen for awhile that you miss? A quick “hello” phone call or plan to meet for lunch may just be what you need.
Places: Your immediate environment. Have you looked at your curtains? Can you smile and remember when and where you got them? Do you have some artwork or knick- knacks that bring back fond memories? Go on a mini-treasure hunt and see what you have surrounded yourself with. Maybe you can buy yourself some fresh flowers and enjoy them for a while or a plant that (hopefully) will last a while longer. (…forget the cobwebs for now…we’ll get to that soon enough…this is just a mini-time out…so to speak).
Things: You have your daily routines with different things….lets just take a peek at a few…
Food –Are you eating things that optimize your energy? Have you been wanting to try a new recipe or restaurant? When was the last time you had your favorite food?
Clothing – Do you enjoy what you wear? Do you feel good or even fabulous in the choice of outfits that you put together? When is the last time you wore a new accessory?
Downtime – Do you actually relax…or collapse at the end (or some part) of the day? Do you spend your day(s) off working and doing things FOR others instead of WITH them? What is it that YOU enjoy doing?
Just some things to think about…..
Have a CHEERFUL day!
I just dropped by from the A to Z challenge and I’m so delighted that I found your blog. I feel like I’ve found something I’ve been looking for and didn’t even know it. Reconnecting is something I need to do. Your post resonated with me on so many levels. I’m one of I’m sure many mom’s who collapses into bed at night. Take time for me … what’s that? Are you kidding ? When ? How do I do that into between work, writing, kids, family, and all of the other things that just won’t get done? My closet is overstuffed with clothing I no longer need. My home is unorganized. My home and my mind: full of clutter and chaos. When I get time tomorrow, I’m going to start with letter A so I can follow all of your blog posts and I’m truly excited about this process. Glad to connect with you.
Melissa Sugar
http://melissasugarwrites.com
Hi Melissa. Thank you so much for stopping by. I sure do understand. I am excited for you! I wish you all the best with your process. Remember if you skip or miss a day its not a problem. Little by little you WILL and CAN get it done. Be easy on yourself 🙂 Is there a friend, neighbor or family member who can do it with you? You can keep each other accountable and celebrate together each time you finish a letter, just a thought. You made my day with your post! Have a great day! Thanks again.
I saw your comment on my blog so thought I’d have a look at yours. What you are saying is thought provoking so I will follow it with interest. I find I already do many of the things you suggest and being at the wrong end of mid-life at least have more time to do things just for me. Writing the A to Z Blog is one of those. It is the motivation to start writing that I have been looking for.
Hi Linda, thank you so much for stopping by. I’m so glad that you are participating in the Challenge. Last year was my first year and I had never written a blog before. It was such a wonderful experience to learn and grow. Is there anything in particular that you like doing just for you?