Does the holiday season fill you with joy, delight and ANXIETY? So much to do, so little time. Everyone feels it. You know what I mean – that sense of sparkly magic coupled with sheer panic. Rush to this, rush to that.
Instead of rushing through the season and skidding in January wiped out, why not consider some mindfulness techniques that ensure holiday merriment.
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Do you know the Perfect Solution for getting rid of worrisome and negative thoughts? Using Positive Affirmations that take us off “autopilot” and put us exactly where we want to be.
You can easily create your own affirmations to use on a regular basis. Being mindful of our thoughts versus staying on autopilot allows us to change them, and in turn change how we are feeling. Let me show you how it works.
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Does the holiday week cause you to feel rushed or relaxed? Unfortunately, for many of us it’s rushed by a shortened work week, preparation for house guests, traveling or cooking. How can you become more present and mindful? Try the 3 Ws – waiting, working and walking.
Curious? Check out the 3 W exercises below.
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Do you enjoy spending time alone? The answer for me is yes. But I also believe that at our core, we have an innate desire to be connected to one another. According to the definition below for mindfulness, alone time and being connected may go hand in hand.
It seems funny to say that we need time alone in order to realize our connectedness, but it’s true. Time spent in mindful reflection or meditation brings us to a stillness that cultivates a deeper awareness and understanding of ourselves. In turn, this enhances our ability to connect with others.
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Did you know that the Universe is always working on our behalf? This is true even on days when it seems that everything is going wrong. You know what I mean, the morning that you spill your coffee, can’t find your car keys, and forget your wallet.
My latest moment of “mindlessness”… Exhibit A: This vitamin supplement bottle that came crashing to the floor just as I was reaching for it on a top shelf, while juggling a host of other things in my opposite arm – including my non-negotiable laptop. I know, bad move, but I’m being honest here.
We’ve all had these days. But now I look at these situations just a little differently…
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