 Are you stressed out? Unfortunately, I think most people are feeling {at minimum} a low level stress, especially with the unprecedented circumstances that are occurring. Part of Intentional Living is acknowledging that there will be times of stress… but still having some kind of healthy coping mechanism in place to combat it.
Sometimes the harder we hold onto something that’s no longer serving us the more stressed we become. This can be applied in many ways, but for today’s example think of it from this perspective:
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 An island of calm... ohhhh... how lovely does that sound? Do you instantly create a vision of what that looks like? I do. I imagine bright blue skies over an expanse of powdery sand that meets warm turquoise water... there’s a salty breeze that carries the distinct smell of the ocean, and a rhythmic sound of waves softly lapping on the shore. {Sit with that a moment}
Then boom! Flashback to reality, let me share with you the chaos I’m *actually* sitting in: outside it’s dark, dreary, and the threat of rain has forced us inside, the living room floor is littered with an overabundance of brightly colored toys making sounds and music atop my kids’ giggles and tromping noises (with an occasional fuss and argument thrown in for good measure), and the scent... well, that’s still distinct, but not quite like the ocean... it’s the scent of my oil diffuser being overtaken by a new dirty diaper. #MomLife Where’s that island again? Curious yet, why I’m having you swoon over an island dream when I know that’s clearly not most of our realities? {It’s definitely not mine} Because I want you to feel that relaxed calm feeling at some point in your day. I don’t want it to be all noise and dirty diapers (or whatever your chaos is), and I know you don’t either. You deserve to relax. {Say that with me and breathe it in “I deserve to relax”} That leads us to the question, how can we get more of those good feels in the middle of our real life moments? How do we create our own version of an island of calm amidst the chaos?  What happens when you’re out of alignment in life and how in the world do you fix it?” Great question! I’m going to shed light on that today! This concept can certainly apply to both your body and your life. Today I’m feeling it in my body, do you know the feeling? When you’re just knocked a bit out of sorts. I may have played too hard trying to keep up with the kiddos, and I’m paying for it now! {Hello 40}
But, the kink in my neck and ache in my back led me to the idea of how alignment also applies to my life. When your thoughts, beliefs, and actions all line up with your purpose it is an amazing feeling (like when your body is in perfect working order, and you don’t even really think about the wonder of it all). You go about your day in a flow and feeling unstoppable. {Man, I love those days!} But what happens when the opposite is true - when there’s a disconnect in what you believe, what you want, and what you do? The day doesn’t go as smooth, your vibe is off, and your emotions are more negative than positive. {Bleh} So what’s a gal to do?  What are you focused on?
What could your focus be instead? (Lots of things, I know… that’s what makes it so hard.) But you have goals and purpose, right? Look to them. Yet, it’s easy to get distracted. Maybe you find yourself fluttering from one task to another? Giving time and attention to things that aren’t in alignment with those goals & your higher purpose. Check, check, and double-check… I’ve been there! Here’s how I overcome it…  🤷🏼♀️ How the heck are you? I mean really? Are you just about over this quarantine thing? 🙄 Are you one of the lucky ones who’s not still “in the red” as we are here in my neck of the woods! 👏🏻 Are you settling into being a homebody or stressing out at the thought of staying home for one more day? 🤦🏼♀️ Perhaps you’re wondering how to transition from this new homeschooling experience into a summer staycation? 🤔
✅ Whatever your situation, I’m going to bet you could benefit from stressing a little less and finding joy a little more. 🎬 That’s exactly why I created today’s video! I know you need this right now, well geesh… don’t we all really?! 👩🏼🤝👩🏽 🍿 Pop on over and watch this short, simple but effective tip you can start today to make your life (and home) run smoothly 🏠 and fill your cup until it overflows. ☀️  Let's get real for a minute... Do you find yourself saying YES too much? You know, when your gut is screaming I DON'T WANT TO... but the guilt overrides it and says WELL OK, I GUESS or SURE, COUNT ME IN. I've been there too... I think we all have from time to time.
BUT, when you find yourself spending your precious time on other people's priorities on the regular, perhaps it's time for a change. So here's this week's one small change that you can make to free up time and feed your soul {which we totally need more of, do we not?!}.  👏🏻 OMG are you ready for some transformation?!?! Let’s get it girl!
I’m excited to share this week’s Habit Change tips with you! You’re just one click away from knowing the SMALL CHANGE that will make a BIG DIFFERENCE! It's completely doable amidst your busy life and it's necessary to live your best. ✔️ Check out this week’s video and then let me know what “camp” you fall into… you’ll know just what I’m talking about once you’ve watched it. Watch it - Learn it - Live it 💚 And if you have questions or comments I’m always here to help… e-mail me and let’s chat! Bonus: Want accountability? {Yes you do, it’s crucial} Share this with a friend to take this series with you! We all could use a little habit change help! #ChangeYourHabitsChangeYourLife  Last week I introduced the Habit Change Series, and we talked about how making small changes is the secret to making lasting habit change! If you can make achievable changes, consistently over time, I promise they will add up to big results!
This week we’re going to get into our first “Small Change”. Have you thought about what change you’d like to make? Bring that to mind and think of it as you apply this first change to your situation. Ready for this week’s Small Change?? {Of course you are!} It’s Perspective Shift! What? Yep… that’s it. Perspective Shift simply means looking at your situation differently. Here’s how it plays out…  Today I’m kicking off a NEW Habit Change Series! A 4-part series that will open your mind, space, and time for old habits to be shifted into new. {Happy Dance}
Habits run deep, and we could get carried away learning all about them… but let’s simplify it for today and just know this: Who you are right now began with your programming (which was put into you at a young age). -> This programming in turn created your identity and beliefs. -> Those directly impact the decisions you make, the behavior you have, the actions you carry out, and therefore the results you are experiencing. WOW, told you it was deep (and that’s just the surface of it)! {Geeeez} All this to say, it’s easy to see how it can be difficult to make a change in your life, isn’t it?! Not to worry though - today I’m going to let you in on a big ol’ habit changing secret! {Celebrate} Are you ready? {Of course you are!} The secret to habit change is simply this -  My front window is forever smudged with fingerprints because the kids *love* looking out at the squirrels and birds playing in our yard, the cars (broom-brooms) driving by, and at the farm across the road (trust me, when you’re 1, the cows are highly entertaining).
I clean it (occasionally; have I mentioned the 3 kids?)… but it never stays clean for long. Even though the “circumstances” aren’t perfect I still enjoy looking through it… and appreciating the view outside (like this beautiful sunrise). What a missed opportunity it would be to only see the smudges (and yes, I know there are a lot of them). Today, I invite you to look past your circumstances to appreciate the beauty around you - whatever that looks like for you… your family, friends, health, anything, even your actual view. Leave me a comment & share what you’re grateful for, even if there is a *smudge*… maybe more importantly, because there IS a smudge - all the more reason to find the beauty. |
AuthorBobbie Dull is The Simplifying Specialist! Using her background as a Professional Organizer, Time & Home Management Consultant, and Certified Life & Health Coach she works with women who feel stuck, stressed and depleted by the daily monotony of life {especially mom-life}. Don't Miss It
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