#pep in your step

J is for RE-“JOY”CE

I believe in finding JOY in your life. Who wants to go around day after day in the pits!?

It would be easy to find, focus on and moan about all the things that you don’t agree with or what’s wrong with the world. It wouldn’t take long to have a huge list and poor mindset about everything and everyone around you. Many of us get stuck in that place from time to time. There are so many ‘Negative Nellie’s’ around that it sometimes seems impossible to escape.

Well, what about focusing on what’s right in your world? When was the last time that you thought about that?

I challenge you to find at least 10 things that can and do bring you joy.

Most of them are free yet the value that they have are priceless!

Is there someone that comes to mind that brings an instant smile to your face?

Does thinking of a certain place warm your heart because of its special meaning to you?

Does wearing a certain piece of clothing or accessory really put pep in your step?

Does the company of a certain person or group of people make you eager to be in their presence again? As soon as possible?

It’s time to put as much joy back into your life as possible. You deserve that!

Ready….set….GO!

Until we meet again…..I wish you a JOYFUL day!

E is for RE-ENERGIZE!

So it’s time to put a little pep in your step. I’m not talking Red Bull…I’m talking Pitbull. Put some music on and shake what your momma gave ya!

Get yourself in motion to get the blood flowing. Try something fun…..different. Do you own a hoola hoop? A jump rope? Get creative and GET MOVING! Twist and shout, rock and roll, or do the cupid shuffle. Any which way will do.

There’s a funny new craze happening. Dance-walking. It started out as a silly spoof on jazzing up a dull daily walk. Maybe you can give it a try. Enlist the help of some children if you think you’ll look too silly. It will look like it was their idea and you’re just going along with it. Try it – you just might like it.

If you already have a routine – change it up a bit. Get yourself out of the ho-hum, predictable schedule.

Five minutes a day is the challenge that I present you with. Start with 3 minutes if it’s been awhile sing you’ve moved and grooved. Heck if you’re even so stubborn or sedentary…..try 1 minute. A little goes a long way.

Wishing you an EXCITING day!