Put Yourself on the List!
Sparkling Reader:
“Put myself on the list??”
She halted abruptly, her yoga block hovering in midair over the stack, her face incredulous as the meaning of the statement sank into her mind.
“You mean actually put myself on my to do list?” she questioned.
We had just finished our meditation class. I had been encouraging the class members to find some time each day to practice meditation. One of the participants commented that if she didn’t write it down on her daily list of tasks, she never seemed to get around to practicing.
“Wow!” she exclaimed, setting her yoga block on the stack. “I can’t believe I have never thought of writing myself on the list!”
What about you? Have you thought of putting yourself on your to do list? I know you have probably heard this advice before and I am going to say it again because the more it gets repeated, the more likely it is that you will finally hear it and act on it!
PUT YOURSELF ON THE LIST!
One of my other meditators commented on how much the meditation classes had been helping her. She said that she got more things done when she meditated first and that she was more focused on what she was doing.
You don’t have to meditate (although I would love it if you did!!), just find something that nourishes you and gives you a break from the constant stream of stress that I know is flowing through your body at this time of year.
Since you have already taken a few moments to read this newsletter (thank you!), let’s take a few more moments to reduce some stress. Here’s a short meditation practice that you can insert into your day anytime you have a chance.
Close your eyes (it’s okay, no one is watching)
Let your shoulders drop down and get heavy.
Take five slow, deep breaths into your belly.
When you are ready, open your eyes.
There. That is the simplest way that you can put yourself on the list. Make your list and check it twice! What are some ways you can make sure that you are on the list?
Love,
Want another way to put yourself on the list? Or perhaps a gift idea for yourself and a friend? Registration is now open for…
The Way of the Happy Woman Winter Self-Care Retreat!
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When we women slow down and attune to our bodies (and the cycles of nature), we become more vital, creative, and powerful. If you’re longing to learn how to put yourself on the list, please join me for a very special one day self-care retreat for women!
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It’s happening in Lorette, Manitoba at Light of the Prairies Retreat Centre on January 27, 2018. And when you register by January 5, 2018 there’s a sweet discount.
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Saturday January 27, 2018
9:30 am – 5:15 pm
Light of the Prairies Retreat Center