26/4/2020 1 Comment Setting an IntentionOver the next 30 days, I will share some practices that can help you build daily habits that contribute to happiness & well-being. Pulled by the demands of everyday life and the needs of others, it can be really easy to slip into a "just getting by" state of being. We, however, have committed to living beyond "just getting by;" our intention is to thrive, and to do that, we will need to be intentional about how we go through our days. Here are a few key practices that I invite you to "try on" while we go through the challenge.
Keep a Journal The act of writing can be a very healing and cathartic process that helps you to process what you are feeling, record your hopes and dreams, and feel anchored to what inspires you. As we go through this journey, consider keeping a journal where you can reflect, set intentions, record gratitude, and take notes. Each day, I will provide a prompt for reflection. You can respond to that prompt in your journal, in a sketchbook, on your computer, in your phone's voice memo notes, or simply as a point of consideration while exercising. You may already have a solid journaling practice that you would like to keep going as is; if you would like to share what works for you, please do! If you don't already keep a journal, I encourage you to try on this new daily habit. Find a journaling tool that feels great to you; anything will work. Over the years, I have used everything from mead notebooks that I create a cover for to beautiful high quality Moleskin journals, and a lot of variations in between. For my journaling, I love to keep a jar of colored pens and nice thin tip gel pens that feel great in my hand as I write. Design a Schedule TIME can be the biggest obstacle to self care. The only way around this is to set a schedule that you are willing to commit to, and stick with it. I have made a promise to myself that I will get up by 05:30 every day so that I have time for my morning rituals before my son wakes up. I am fully aware that this is going to be a challenge for me, so I am setting things up in a backward planning sort of way to ensure I can make that early morning wake up happen. Set Yourself Up for Success In this time of sheltering at home, there are so many easy distractions and obstacles that could keep us from thriving, one of which is our mindset. Think about your obstacles and create a simple plan to overcome them so that you may feel set up for success. Little things like creating a menu for healthy eating and schedule, having healthy snacks prepared in advance, and having a pitcher of water with fruit can help you to feel prepared for the day ahead. We will soon talk about having our resources planned in advance- this can be little things that you keep around you for inspiration, to having an accountability buddy or inspiration station at home. Please do not beat yourself up when you have a rough day, or when motivation is hard to find. It is important to find the balance and be gentle with yourself, and remember that there is grace in this 30 day challenge. I am here for you on the challenging days. I am also here to celebrate the great ones with you. Hold an Intention: What will success look like for you at the end of this 30 day challenge? For me, I most want to bring yoga and a gratitude practice back into my life. If I can get the balance of using my mornings intentionally to achieve this, I will have succeeded. I want to prove to myself that I can be better balanced and take care of myself. I also really want to explore supporting others in this journey, so ensuring that I am providing the resources and creating content for you over the next 30 days will be a success. Your feedback will be really valuable throughout this process! To help me achieve this, I have created a schedule, set the reminder alarms, and I put a post-it note on my desk as a reminder to prioritize my own well-being. This blog is also one tool for me to achieve these goals. Your first writing assignment: Set an intention. What do you most want to achieve? What will you put in place to ensure you can do that? I followed an If then... writing practice. Example: If I want to feel and look better, then I have to take better care of myself. If I want to take care of myself, then I have to make the time. Then I have to get up early every day when there aren't distractions. Then I have to go to bed on time to ensure I get enough sleep. Then I have to ensure that I am not working too many hours in a day, so I will finish by.... You get the idea. Welcome to our 30 day challenge! Erin
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Beth Thewlfall
26/4/2020 16:51:48
Looking forward to this and thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to guide is on this jour way.
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