 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?  🤷🏼♀️ 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. ☀️  Could you use more happiness in your life? Abundance? Positivity? Gratitude? I’m guessing you said yes, because really, couldn’t we all? Here’s a little secret… where your thoughts go your energy flows. This means, whatever you focus on, you get more of. That can be a good or a bad thing, depending on where you’re focusing your attention.
There’s one simple question that you can ask yourself to come into a state of positivity… that question is: “What’s Going Well?” Sounds easy, doesn’t it? It really is. But just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s not powerful! I break it down for you more in today’s video and give you some ideas on how to stay in this state to increase your happiness, creativity, and ability to learn & grow!  As I mentioned way back in the Intentional Living Series intro, one of the ways I live my life with intention is starting each morning with prayer and devotions. It’s such a powerful way to set the tone of your day!
First, know that there are many ways to connect to God, and they are unique to you. Think of the things that bring you contentment, joy, appreciation, awe, gratitude, fulfillment, delight, connection, belonging, or love. In those moments you are connecting to God. |
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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