Words to Live By – 8/10/22
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Words to Live By – 7/25/2022
Lately, I have been working on connecting with my spirit guides and ascended masters through automatic writing, which I love and you should definitely try.
Through my “discussions” with these higher wisdoms, I have been encouraged to share some of what comes through in these messages.
The title of this and future posts, “Words to Live By” comes directly from their guidance and inspiration.
Think of them as social media fortune cookies and use them in whatever way serves your happiness and highest good.
Enjoy!
Kindness Challenge – Week 3
Compliments, we love to get them. But all too often we fail to give them to others.
This week resolve to give at least 2 compliments every day. You can compliment a family member, a friend, an employee, a coworker, or a stranger. The who doesn’t matter. As far as the what, make it honest and heartfelt, don’t just toss out a half-ass compliment because I told you to, do it to show kindness and appreciation. Your kind words will make someone’s day just a bit brighter.
Don’t forget to make some notes in your journal about how this activity made YOU feel.
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Practice Gratitude for More than “Things”
If you have followed this blog for very long you probably noticed that I post a lot about taking note of things you are grateful for.
But often we forget that being grateful is about more than being thankful for material things, gratitude is also about experiences that you’ve had, people you have met, or other non-material things that you have received.
For example, have you ever been thankful that you drove all the way to work and had all green lights?
Have you ever thank the Universe for a complement you received?
Today, make it your goal to make a list of non-material things you’re thankful for:
“I am grateful I had the opportunity to shovel snow from my elderly neighbor’s driveway so she could go to church.”
“I am grateful a colleague made me realize what a terrific job I have.”
“I am grateful I had an amazing time learning to surf on vacation.”
“I am grateful I have a loving family.”
“I am grateful I found an inspirational book to listen to in my commute.”
“I am grateful my grandmother taught me how to make her delicious fried chicken.”
Expressing gratitude is a great way to put a positive spin on your day and your life. And, if you say, “Thank You”, to someone else it can make their life better as well.
If you liked this post or found it helpful, please share it with friends and family. Together we can make the world a happier more positive place, one “thank you” at a time.
With Gratitude,
Rachel
Have a Great Week
3 Things to Stay Positive
Last week I encouraged you to make a list of 10 positive things that occurred in your day prior to going to bed each night in order to focus your pre-sleep mind on happy peaceful thoughts, read Think Positive, Sleep Positive for a review.
That exercise is a great way to prepare your mind for restful sleep and help you wake up the next morning in a positive frame of mind. It is also a terrific exercise for promoting a positive mindset throughout your day. Let’s face it, no matter how good your intentions are to maintain a positive outlook during your day, sometimes things come up that knock you off of your game: unexpected traffic, a difficult client, an argument with your spouse, or even missing your morning coffee. When this happens it is essential that you get back into a positive mindset as quickly as possible to prevent the rest of your day from spiraling downward into frustration, anger, or an inability to think clearly and solve problems.
No matter where you are in your mindset right now, take a few moments to do the following activity:
If you are in a good mood, this exercise can reinforce and stimulate more positive thoughts. If you are feeling irritated, overwhelmed, or stressed it can serve as a reset for your day, getting you back on track to positive thoughts and positive results.
If you have let yourself get too far into the negative thought process it may be difficult to think of anything good that day, but remember you’re not looking for bright shiny miracles, you are simply looking for a few good things. For example:
- You woke up on time
- Traffic was lighter than usual
- You heard your favorite song on the radio
- The barista made your latte perfectly
- A stranger smiled and said, “Good morning”
- A coworker complimented your work on a project
- You had a good idea
Taking a few minutes during your day to list the good things that have happened will reduce your stress levels, spark new ideas, heighten productivity, and help you flow through your day with ease. It is a small investment of time that yields tremendous returns!
Give it a try. I guarantee you will be glad you did.
Until next time, have a happy healthy day!
Think Positive, Sleep Positive
How many times has this happened to you, you get settled into to bed hoping for a good nights’ sleep only to lie awake thinking of your “to do” list, problems, and worries? “Monkey mind”, as it is often called, can wreck a nights’ sleep.
Luckily, there is a way to stop monkey mind before it starts. Before bed, take a few moments to list the good things that you experienced during your day. Making this list allows you to focus your mind on positive thoughts. Focusing on the positive redirects your monkey mind away from your sleep stealing thoughts and puts you in a more relaxed state of mind. These peaceful happy thoughts can lead to better more restful sleep. In addition, focusing on the positive before bedtime ensures you wake up with a more positive mindset the following morning leading to a better more productive day.
Tonight before going to bed:
Your list could include things like:
- Traffic was lighter than normal
- Your kids did the dishes without being told
- Your work meeting was productive
- You received a compliment about your beautiful smile
- You heard your favorite song on the radio
- You achieved a personal best at the gym
- The sun was shining
- You saw someone do something kind for another person
Or anything else you can think of that makes you feel good today.
Give it a try for the next week and see how you feel.
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On Your Mark, Get Set, It’s Monday
You can write down goals like:
I am going to go to the gym 3x this week.
I am going to eat vegetables with each meal.
I am going to spend 10 minutes mediating every day.
OR
They can be things you want to manifest, such as:
I am receiving $1500 unexpected income this week.
I am going to get hired at my dream job.
I am going to receive a cup of coffee from a stranger.
For example,
I am so proud of myself for going to the gym 3x this week. I feel strong and confident. I am thrilled that got hired at my dream job. I am excited to be starting in 2 weeks.
You get the idea.
Spend a few moments truly feeling the emotions behind your desires. Then put the list away until Saturday.
If you recall your list during the week, take a minute or two to focus on the emotions of achieving your desire.
If you accomplish/receive before Saturday say, “Thank You”.
Otherwise, just go along in your week, be as happy and productive as you can.
On Saturday, take the list out and see how you did.
Leave your comments below to inspire others.
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Have a happy, healthy day!!!
Get Happy
Last Monday, I suggested you spend a few minutes of your day doing something that makes you happy ( Do Something…). Don’t worry if you missed it, because this week you are going to have the opportunity to do it again AND even more!
This week I encourage you to:
Here are some tips:
- Try playing with your dog, going for a run, taking a nature walk, playing a game with your kids, reading a book, doing tai chi, meditating, baking cookies, or even sitting on your back porch listening to the birds sing.
- Feel free to do the same activity every day or change it up from day-to-day, whatever feels good to you.
- Don’t stress out! Do your best to get 15 minutes in each day. If you have a day where you simply cannot spend the full 15 minutes, try for 5-6 minutes instead.
- Take notice of how you feel and how your week progresses.
Do Something that Makes You Happy
Take a walk, play with your kids, pet your cat, sing, dance, read a book, watch a movie, write a poem, meditate, or cook a nice dinner for yourself.
Whatever it is, spend at least 10 minutes today doing something that brings you joy!
No guilt, no judgement, just have fun!!!!
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