Recharge!

Okay beautiful ladies ~ all that ON THE GO stuff can wear you down and suck the life right out of you.

Don’t forget to fill yourself back up!

Take care of yourself body, mind, soul and spirit.

~The body~

We all know the whole eat right thing…we know it…we just need to do it!

Bodies are created to move.

I know I know….I can almost hear you through the screen….”Lalena, I’m moving all the time! I’m pooped!”

Mom’s taxi service although busy, just doesn’t give your body the space it needs, but take cheerleading at the soccer game…that works great!

You know its coming…I’m talking about that dreaded word “Exercise”. Its what our bodies crave.

Walking just 20 minutes a day can refresh your body and stir up those endorphins and propel you through the rest of the afternoon.

Bodies also need air.

It may sound simple but when we’re stressed our bodies become tense and our breathing can become shallow. Take just a few minutes a day, walk outside, close your eyes and slowly take a few deep breaths. This will also help with refreshing the mind.

~The mind~

When we get into a rut our brains go stagnant. Fill back up with a few minutes of reading or a crossword puzzle and SUDOKU. (I love that game!) It will help clear out some of that fog between our ears.

Also, remember to smile. I don’t know about you, but my mind races all the time and for some reason the expression on my face looks angry or upset even if I’m not. Remembering to smile will not only stimulate your mind, it also helps the people around you relax!

~The soul~

Surrounding your world with beauty can calm a weary soul.

For some this may require changing your atmosphere, such as letting go of draining relationships or just a trip to the local thrift store with the clutter from that back closet.

As women our tendency is to put ourselves last and I believe our souls take the hardest hit. Something as simple as buying yourself flowers each week can spark you soul and help restore a little joy in your day to day.

Our souls also need to live in the current moment. The mind tends to replay the past or plan the future. Take the time to enjoy right where you happen to land.

Breathe in ~ Breathe out ~ Rest

Your soul will thank you.

~The Spirit~

Personally I find when my faith wanders or I haven’t’ given freely of myself in some sort of service, my spirit grows weary.

People may disagree on religious issues but deep within in all of us, our spirit desires something bigger than ourselves: a knowing, a purpose and a reason for living.

So stop running on empty!

Remembering to fill up isn’t selfish it’s necessary.

We cant give something we don’t have, plain and simple.

~written by Lalena

Keys to Succeed

Know who you are

On your life journey you will enjoy mountain views, trek through dark valleys and at times become extremely nauseous with the continual twists and turns of your destined path. It’s easy to become lost and overwhelmed while the heart and brain play tug-of-war with your unfulfilled dreams. But when you know who you are, you will walk confidently wherever your path may lead.

Set a goal

Without a focus the human psyche begins to wander. Sometimes it can be refreshing to meander through life, but if you do it to long, depression can sneak in and rob the fullness of life you are meant to enjoy. It’s good to have an overall plan. Just set a general direction and start walking.

Create your own reality

If you’re not happy with your present circumstances…change them. It may sound simplistic but it’s true. If you don’t like your weight ~ pick a great diet and stick to it! If your health is suffering, get help. If you’re in a bad relationship ~ get out. If you want to go back to school ~ do it!!! The only thing holding you back is you! Turn all those excuses into action!

Play the part

Sometimes the only way to get through something is to “Fake it til you make it!” There is absolutely nothing wrong with pretending. Repetition will become habit and practice makes perfect. Before you know it you’ll be walking strong and achieving your dreams.

One thing is certain, we all have the ability to do anything we set our mind too…
we just need to set it!!

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A lesson in spontaneity for perpetual planners!

I am a planner by nature.

I don't do much without thinking it through and checking my calendar.

Living this way, life becomes rigid, and spontaneous moments never seem to happen without a day planner to dictate them.

My mom recently passed away and there is so much to do when it comes to closing the chapter to someone's life. I was feeling tired and ready for a change from the sadness of grief, so I did something new to me. Today, in the middle of phone calls, faxing death certificates, etc...etc... I did something I have never done before.

I did something spontaneously.

I didn't plan it a week in advance. I didn't run errands first, or think through all the ramifications of leaving my many tasks undone...

I just stopped everything.

And, in the middle of the day, all by myself, I went to the movies!

I bought popcorn and a soda, and sat by myself right where I wanted.

I watched a movie I've been anxious to see, but had never found the time to find a sitter, or plan for it. I watched 3 hours of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" with only 8 other people in the theater!

And you know what? It was OK that I left my tasks undone. It was OK that the laundry sat, and that the dishes were left dirty in the sink. It was OK that the floor didn't get swept, and that I didn't get the closet cleaned that I intended.

There were decisions to be made, and phone calls to make, and e-mails to answer, and none of that got done. I let myself do something fun without feeling guilty that I wasn't grieving, or being productive, or doing something worthwhile with my time. I was just spontaneous, without a reason. And, it was OK. No, it was better than OK, it was good!

Today I lived fully. I savored the moment. And, I am glad! I hope YOU will find time to do the same...today!

Thought for the day

Finding peace with who we are and where we are at this given moment brings contentment. Tomorrow is a different day and will have challenges of its own. But today we are here and here is where our full attention should be. ~Lalena @ Finding Freedom