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M is for RE-MIND

April 15, 2016 by w0rdpressdonna

M is for RE-MIND

How often do you forget things? Important things? Little things?

It’s easy to do. We seem to have a lot of plates spinning in the air.

Here, there, everywhere.

What we forget most often and who we forget most often is ourselves and what makes our lives so special.

Chances are you’ve been here a few decades and have learned a thing or two, been through various experiences – good, bad or otherwise, and are caught up in the rat-race in some way.

This is a reminder to take a few reminder breaks….just for you.

RE-MIND yourself to Smile: Think of something at least once a day that brings a smile to your face and wear it as long as you can. Life is challenging and we need to tip the scales in our favor every chance that we get. Whatever makes you smile warms your soul. Do it as often as you can. There are way too many situations and circumstances that can try and rob you of your joy. Please don’t let that happen.

RE-MIND yourself to be Grateful: So much in life is taken for granted, especially in this day and age. There are dozens of people who wish they could be in your shoes, literally and figuratively. What 1 thing could you be grateful for today? Remember that as you go throughout your day. You may not have the ‘perfect’ life or one that you brag about from mountain tops, but I bet there are many things that you can be grateful for, even if it’s only for a few minutes.

RE-MIND yourself to Breathe: Take a few deep breaths. Slow down and really be aware of your breaths. Have them be intentional and clearing. Release any stress or frustration. It will only take about a minute or so. You can try this while you’re driving, especially when you’re stopped at a red light, during an entire song or for 1 mile.

I’m here to RE-MIND you to put YOU back in your day, on your list and in your thoughts.

Until we meet again….Have a MARVELOUS day!

K is for RE-KINDLE

April 13, 2016 by w0rdpressdonna

K is for RE-KINDLE

Within the word ‘kindle’ is the word ‘kind.’ Are you…or have you ever really been kind to yourself?

How do you speak TO yourself or ABOUT yourself?

Do you use kind words to describe yourself or is there a constant borage of ‘should-haves,’ ‘shouldn’t haves,’ etc.

It’s time to RE-KINDLE the relationship that you have with yourself.

Are you able to go one whole week without putting yourself down with words or thoughts? How about a day? Can you try for an hour?

Really pay attention and become as aware as you can about how you think about yourself and how you act towards yourself. You might be surprised.

It’s time to be K.I.N.D.

K = Kiss. Give yourself a kiss. When you see yourself in the mirror smile and blow yourself a kiss. If you’re driving, you can kiss the back of your hand and say “You’re the best!” It may seem silly, but it’s great.

I = Incredible Hugs. Give yourself the biggest, tightest hug that you possibly could at least twice a day. Once when you wake up and once before you go to bed. Of course random hugs throughout the day are welcomed too.

N = Nice thoughts and words about yourself. No matter what, no matter where, no matter when!

D = Deeds. Do 1 nice thing for yourself daily. A kind word. A smile in the mirror. Something simple. Have fun with it. See if you can find a different thing to do each day, no repeats for at least a week.

Try it. It may not be easy at first. Build some momentum with it and see how doing this for about a week or so can change your whole perspective. You ROCK!

Until we meet again….Have a KICK-ASS kinda day!

J is for RE-“JOY”CE

April 12, 2016 by w0rdpressdonna

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!

G is for RE-GROUND

April 9, 2016 by w0rdpressdonna

G is for RE-GROUND

There comes a time when you need to return to basics. Life can seem overwhelming and tasks can seem never-ending.

We can get so caught up in all the gossip and negative information that is coming at us from all sides. Wouldn’t it be nice to take a few deep breaths and enjoy something positive? Uplifting?

You need a time out. To RE-GROUND your SELF.

Don’t worry…the tasks will still be there waiting for you. Life will still be busy, however, you’ll feel more centered and less harried.

The challenge for today…or for the next 20 days to be exact is to take specific 5 minute breaks…..awareness breaks. Scatter them throughout your day and your week whenever you can wherever you are.

This activity will require a small journal or pieces of paper. Get as creative and colorful as you dare.

Start off by thinking about what it is that makes you SMILE.

It could be a person, place, thing, event, trip, memory, idea…anything and everything.

Each day for 20 days write down 5 things that make you smile. The trick is…no repeats. Each day has to have 5 new and different things than you wrote down yesterday.

By the end of the 20 days you will have 100 things that make you smile in some form or fashion.

You can write a single word or whole paragraph for each entry. Whatever floats your boat.

Acknowledge the parts of you that make you happy. Celebrate them. Cherish them.

Until we meet again…have a GRATIFYING day!