4 days left to Christmas: can you get there stress free?
OK: Make a 5 list for reducing stress.
Photos by Mary MacIntyre Take time to relax.
DOUBT IT! This crazy time of the year makes it a challenge to live stress free. However as conscious humanbeings we can do a lot to shift our mindset and MAKE TIME to love ourselves and others. What makes you relax and smile. Insert quick photo images or feeling recordings into your mind. Call upon them frequently. If you are Christian, Think: Jesus, thank you and smile. Bring love into every act. Try it for the next 4 days.
Sing. Listen to music that makes you feel good. Light candles. Stop whatver you are doing and feeling and be present for 30 seconds. If there is a child in the room, stop, ask for a hug. Or say something positive to the child. Even if they are driving you crazy! Step outside and breathe.
Parties used to be fun. If you are going to attend a festive gathering, bring a fun recipe. This may be tough, but think of what it would take for you to be yourself and aprreciate those around you. Give yourself a list of clues and use them for fun.
If you are giving a party call upon whoever to help you. Let the kids be a major contributor. If they are old enough: hire them to serve food replace stuff running out and help with set-up. Yes HIRE THEM. Their dedicated work help will ease your grief. Last year my 79 yr old friend was hirerd to help keep food refilled and to serve drinks and a few other tasks. She made over $100 at a very fancy party plus the cost of transportation and food she got to eat and a present that the hostess gave her. The hostess could enjoy her event.
remember why we are having a holi day and let your spirit splurg on short breaks. Bring the spirit to the foreground and be glad that you have the freedom to do so. Be glad that you can do whatever you can. Be glad that you are alive.
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www.about-tulsaok.com
www.euromusictalk.com
www.earthlygarden.com
December 21st, 2007 at 11:27 am
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