Creating a "feel good" Day!
/Hello Friends,
Sending a smile and a hug your way!
As we continue to navigate these challenging, transformational times I find it so important to intentionally practice coming back to a sense of joy and peace--with a smattering of letting all feelings be felt too!
I have found it super helpful to sprinkle in some playful and mindful moments in my days.
Actually put them on my calendar or on a post-it and check them off as I go.
I notice at the end of these days I have so much more to be grateful for!
Here is my list for today:
Started off the morning before I got out of bed with a gratitude practice. Naming and sensing the moments I appreciated yesterday!
I usually take a walk and meditate before I start my work day but do whatever you have time for!
8:30 am:Do the scientific seven minute workout. It actually takes 9.5 minutes.
9:50 am--Hum along to amazing grace for two minutes of this version. (benefits of humming)
11:30 am---This video has never failed to make me laugh and dance! (find some that rock your world)
1:45 pm---If it's not too smoky. Go down to the meadow with my hula hoop and book. Get barefoot and hoop and read for 10 minutes. If it is smoky, dance inside instead.
3:45 pm Sit at my altar and follow my breath for 2 full minutes.
5 pm pm: Play one song on my ukulele.
That’s today's list.
I mix and match and add and grow my practices.
I forget and then I remember to commit to a list again.
I have done this long enough to see the benefits on the days I create something like this for myself!
I remind myself it isn’t a race or being perfect, or getting it all done!
This isn’t a productivity assignment.
It’s about dipping into the magic of joy and playfulness to add to who I can be in more moments of each day.
Much love,
Carol
P.S. Please feel free to share with me any practices or videos or music that brings you joy!