“Remember, success is a journey not a destination. Have faith in your ability. You will do just fine.”
~ Bruce Lee
Month: January 2021
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Stressed? Write Things Down on Paper
Writing Things Down Quiets the Mind
Putting your concerns on paper allows you to return to them later. You don’t have to dismiss them entirely, and you can feel comfortable knowing you will revisit the concern. Also, the act of writing engages your mind and reduces the power of racing thoughts. When thoughts are in your mind, they feel chaotic. Putting them on paper organizes them. Use a notebook or a designated computer document. Once you’ve taken a few minutes to organize your thoughts on paper or onscreen, your mind should be calmer. If you want, set aside a time limit for thinking about them before taking a break and coming back to them later.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Trust the Journey
“Whatever happens, believe that the journey is worth taking, and then you will reach its end.”
~ Susan Cooper
🤗 A Better Life ~ Kind Words Build Bridges
I can return a product to a vender and get a refund. I can’t retract words I’ve spoken. Hurtful, disrespectful, painful words take root and last a lifetime. A kind word builds a bridge where two people can meet in the middle.
💡 Something to Think About
Two questions to ponder:
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- What matters?
- Who matters?
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How one answers these questions has a lot to do with the happiness he/she finds.
Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “I’m worried about my son, he thinks he is a hen.”
Pete: “Are you going to take him to a psychologist?”
Joe: “No way. We need the eggs.”
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ The Source of a Writer’s Inspiration
“All that writers can do is keep trying to say what is deepest in their hearts.”
~ Lloyd Alexander
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Want to Slow Down a Racing Mind?
A Mantra Works
A mantra is just a simple phrase or word that you repeat to calm your mind. Research has shown that repeating a mantra reduces activity in the part of your brain that is responsible for self-judgment and reflection. This is the part of the brain that spends so much time rehashing the past and worrying about the future. You can use any word, sound, or saying you want. You could try something like, “Om,” “Life is good,” or “Everything is OK.” Repeat your phrase over and over, focusing your thoughts only on your mantra. If your mind wanders, return to your mantra. You can practice this almost anytime, even going around the supermarket or on your commute home from work.
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ Does Worry Fill Your Gas Tank?
Worry never fills a gas tank, doesn’t allow a good night’s sleep, and doesn’t offer any solution. If you enjoy worrying, set aside a time (30 minutes, an hour) and use it to worry. Spend the rest of the time taking small steps to make something good happen.
💡 Something to Think About
I’m in a grateful mood today.
I have a warm south Texas sun and blue sky.
My daughters stay in touch and care about me.
I have great neighbors and friends.
I’m half way home with the COVID-19 vaccine (received my first shot).
I’m blessed with believing today is good and tomorrow will be even better.
I’m smiling as I write this post. Grateful works wonders.
