Today’s hurried world puts relaxing and quality mealtimes at the bottom of many people’s life. Most families have two working adults so time is limited and kids are scheduled with all sorts of after-school activities. Technology keeps us busy responding 24/7 to outside stimuli. What about the adult that lives alone…they may not be motivated to make meals special as there is no one to share the bounty.
Category: Self-Care & Daily Well-Being
Nurture your mind, body, and spirit with gentle, realistic self-care practices. This category explores daily well-being, energy balance, rest, rituals, micro-moments of calm, and ways to take care of yourself while supporting others. These small yet meaningful practices help you feel grounded, replenished, and more connected to yourself each day.
There are people who are smart TV watchers. These individuals usually focus more on educational programs. When the show is done, they shut off the TV. They are the minority. A significant percentage of people who watch TV are more like me…sucked into viewing endless shows with nothing to show for it.
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The first thing to do in eliminating tiredness is erasing all reference to the word ‘should.’ That word saps so much energy from our body because we carry a large laundry list of what we should be doing in our heads. Instead, replace ‘should’ with ‘want.’ As soon as you state to yourself “I want to do this,” your energy level changes.
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How does this sound? Open up your calendar, schedule some quiet time with yourself. Indulge in your favorite drink and start writing out your list of 101 Simple Pleasures. Post the list in several places to remind yourself to indulge in at least one simple pleasure a day.
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The four basics aren’t new. I’ve packaged them together because if we keep a plan in front of us, we are can take charge of our wellbeing. In this complex world, where there are tons of avenues to find information, we continue to struggle with the wellbeing of our body, mind, and spirit. Simplicity allows us to trust we are moving in the right direction
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I love how life offers you want you need – a nudge in the right direction. Anyway, in January of this year, I saw the EFT book on my shelf, thought about it, but it stayed there. Shortly after, a friend came to dinner and we were busy talking about all the details in our lives. She mentioned that she was at another friend’s home sharing a concern she had and the guest there told her about EFT. This person also mentioned Carol Look (see her book below) and told her to check it out. I quickly lent the book to my friend.
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