This week look out for negative thoughts, and when you notice them (probably all too frequently), FLIP the SCRIPT.
“This weekend relax… let go of whatever story you have conceived about yourself, it’s only a story. Don’t take it all so seriously. Don’t fool yourself into believing that what really is only a thought, is the truth.” David Michie, The Power of Meow.
This week, be kind to yourself first and foremost, let go of the harsh inner critic. Give yourself a break from the negative cycle. How do you do this? Every time you notice the negative self chatter, breath in deeply via the nose, all the way to your toes, hold for a few seconds and […]
“The mind transcends thoughts” Reflect on this statement over the weekend, if you will. Use it as a meditation theme… I will explore further on Monday. Namaste.
“The mind is the forerunner of all action. All deeds are led by mind, created by mind. If one speaks or acts with a serene mind, happiness follows, As surely as one’s shadow.” Buddha, The Dhammapada
Weekends are for fun, freedom and MWE which essentially means ME and WE… time for ourselves and others to enjoy life and just being rather than doing doing doing all the time.
Sometimes we invest too much time and effort into work… If we understand the difference between needs, desires, and luxuries then we can work to fulfill our needs and save some time and energy for life outside work to get the work/life balance right.
Cultivate Gratitude this weekend. Begin to notice at least 3 small things each day that bring you pleasure. Write them down each day going forward. Over time, this small exercise will help us become more “glass half full” people rather than “glass half empty” individuals. Plus, on our bad days we can look back on […]
A reaction is automatic. A response is mindful. Let’s be Mindful as we go through our busy week. Breath deeply in 1 2 3 4 5 and out 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and respond in the present moment.
“The problem is that we get stuck in our comfort zone, even when it isn’t very comfortable anymore. Clinging to the familiar, to things that used to give us happiness but don’t anymore.” David Michie The Art of Purring.