Recharge Your Battery

Good Day Everyone. They say that Monday is one thing but Tuesday is just as bad. Today was that day for me.  I mean, everything that could go wrong did. Low energy, crazy weather, looming surgery, anxiety and socially distant relationships. I smiled through it all though I was exhausted. I mean beyond tired. Beyond weary. I have trouble sleeping at night so I doze off during the day. It hard to do the adulting thing. You just want to scream, stomp your feet, and throw a tantrum. But you can't. And you shouldn't. Take some time to recharge your battery. Reevaluate your situation. Is there an upside? Have you weighed all the options? Can you find your way out? Can you make the adjustments to improve things? Or will you crack under pressure? You only get one chance at life. People have died wishing they had the opportunity you do. People are hospitalized clinging to hope, praying to survive. Sometimes, people need a little help to make it through the day. Don't take it personal when things don't go your way. We are doing our best during this extended pandemic. Be gentle with yourself. Extend grace to those you haven't heard from. Everyone has issues with what's happening right now. If someone is on your mind... reach out. You may discover that God put them on your heart purposely. Find little reasons to keep going to help make it through the day. Realize this is part of the refinement. When it's all said and done, you'll come forth as pure gold. Royalty. Purple life goals. Join me in this journey as we strive toward the mark of the high calling. Please  share your comments below. Thank you for reading this article and supporting this blogspace. Stay  safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Motivate Your Monday

Happy Monday? Really? The mood is truly "meh". Just "blah". This week is just starting with tons to do. Sometimes you have to ask yorself...  is this normal? Three little words that pack a multitude of concern and emotion. I've seen these words used as an attention grabber for those seeking clarity. I've also seen it used by concerned adults with a vested interest. Others use it as a control mechanism to manipulate others. This phrase is a gateway to further deeper and difficult conversations. During the pandemic, many cities have sponsored and updated wellbeing checks to ensure residents are cared for. Social media has taken the stigma from asking for virtual hugs, kind words, or motivational quotes. Mondays are typically rough as we start the work week. So how do we stay motivated to move forward? Here are some tips to elevate your Monday mood:

1. Set a morning routine.
2. Purge email.
3. Call a friend.
4. Start a new professional relationship.
5. Take one additional personal risk.
6. Make a “grateful list.”
7. Do something kind for someone.
8. Eat right.

Incorporate these tips into your Monday routine and see how things improve. Be sure to bring your self care routine into your week as well. Recently, an archived news clip surfaced of an 11 year old Prince. The "purple love" flowed from the newscasters to the historians to those who knew him as "Skipper". The response was overwhelming. Special shout out to all Prince fans. The Purple Family sent every angle, photo, purple hearts and music clips all day long. This brightened my day. Although I couldn't speak to why I felt a way about it but the positive vibrations lifted my mood and energized my spirit. My upcoming surgery is top of mind. My friends and family checked in to lend an ear, ease my anxiety and soothe my soul. So I ask you now...are you ok? Who is in your corner? Does your circle lift you up? How are your emotional tanks full or empty? Know that I care and am concerned about you. Please share your comments below.  Thank you for reading this article and supporting this blogspace.  Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Spring Self Care

Happy Sunday Everyone. Its Grammy night and I am super stoked. Music is life to an Aquarius, and it fits right into my self care routine. Sundays always prove to be interesting. You really want to just stop the clock and enjoy the moment. But the moments are passing us by. The pandemic ripped our blinders off and rocked the entire world. Life is taken us in a completely different direction than where we thought we'd be. The thought of looking back can overwhelm the desire to move forward. Unlike Lot's wife, we're not turning into pillars of salt. Reminiscing about the days gone by as we're trying to reach for that feeling again. We really want to come back to the center. We want to renew our minds and return to the place where we belong. We want to just maintain who we are and who we have been. How do we get that back? How do we maintain some level of normalcy? Spring is the time of growth and renewal. We can tap into that by practicing some simple self care tips. It's good to go back and revisit some common sense things that we did pre-pandemic. I found this very interesting list, and they suggested doing the following:

-Slow mornings 

-Homemade coffee

-Reflection time

-Day planning

-Fun hobbies

-Clean space

-Self check-ins

-Nature walks

-Early nights

This list is not exhaustive, but easy to follow. When you do these things, you want to take your time. Sometimes the memories are the good things that we hold on to. However, we must spring forward. Sometimes it's the best way to find your happy. It's good to have a weekend activity to interrupt those voices in your head, so you can really map out a clear path. Clarity is one of the best things you could possibly have, and obedience is the next. You want to stay the course that you're charting for yourself. It's amazing how one simple act can change the energy of your whole thought process. So please take that into consideration and dive in. Don't fall out. Dive in. Please share your thoughts below. Thank you for supporting this blog space, and reading this article. Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Spring Into Happiness🌞🌞🌞

Happy Saturday Everyone. Well we've made it to yet another weekend. This week has been filled with sadness, mayhem, and mass confusion. Today was especially wild with the springtime snow in Chicago. The pressure to adapt is mounting on us all. People are reaching out just to stir up an interaction. So many rites of Spring have come and gone with so many cancelled events still. The call to return to normal is getting louder now that we have vaccines, boosters and perceived immunity. However, it's still not safe due to mutations, variants and misinformation. But who has a "normal" life anymore. Have you adapted to sheltering in place? Do you have a new daily routine? Are you taking care of yourself? What I have found is that people focus so hard on work that they don't rest. Self care falls off our full plates until a diagnosis adjusts our perspective. In doing my research, I've found these ten separate principles to spring into happiness:

1. I Dream, I Believe, I Receive.

2. A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset.

3. I believe in the person I am becoming.

4. Visualize your highest self and start showing up as that.

5. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.

6. My income is constantly increasing and I am wealthy beyond my wildest dreams.

7. I am limitless and anything is possible.

8. I wake up each morning feeling confident and empowered.

9. Be the best version of you.

10. Great things never came from comfort zones.

People often tell me that they rather have better health versus their current situation. There's nothing like hearing the woulda, coulda, shoulda regrets of life on heavy rotation. But seeing all the lives cut short before coming to maturity truly hurts the heart. I truly want you to be happy... even in a pandemic. I write these blogs as a cautionary tale. God said that we will live and not die. We are to take care of our bodies like the temples that they are. We need to practice these simple principles to enhance our wellbeing. This list is purposely short to aid in incorporating these techniques into our daily routine. We must look to examples of overcoming to inspire us. The time is now to rise above this base to reach higher heights. I truly believe the best is yet to come and we must keep moving forward. Don't stop. Don't quit. Dont get stuck in a rut. Don't rest on your laurels. And most certainly don't throw in the towel. Give these happiness principles a try and let me know how you feel. What things have you found that invigorate you and elevate your mood? Please  share your comments below. Thanks for reading this article and supporting this blogspace. Stay safe, warm, masked and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!