Ivy Keating's Blog - Posts Tagged "holidays"
Positive Energy
Holidays are coming and this is the perfect time to look after yourself. The fact is, we're not at our best when we feel overwhelmed. The more confident we are, the more productive we can be. So how can we get back to having positive energy, when so many things are demanding our attention?
The best trick for making everything stop, is to practice being mindful. Mindful is being in the moment. It's when you only think about what is happening right in front of you. If you're at work, be in the moment at work. If you're writing a naughty or nice list--write the list. Give yourself the comfort of being submerged in one thing. And if you need a distraction from your daily responsibilites, be mindful in an enjoyable activity--preferably one that requires concentration.
Next, give yourself a list. I usually do not like lists, but if you find things are more chaotic than usual--put the have-tos in writing. Then you can get the satisfaction of checking off your accomplishments.
And finally, give yourself self affirmations. You do not need to wait for others to tell you what a great job you're doing. You're opinion of yourself is what counts. Saying to yourself, "Great job!" or "Proud of you!" can give you the boost you need.
For those who are celebrating, I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
The best trick for making everything stop, is to practice being mindful. Mindful is being in the moment. It's when you only think about what is happening right in front of you. If you're at work, be in the moment at work. If you're writing a naughty or nice list--write the list. Give yourself the comfort of being submerged in one thing. And if you need a distraction from your daily responsibilites, be mindful in an enjoyable activity--preferably one that requires concentration.
Next, give yourself a list. I usually do not like lists, but if you find things are more chaotic than usual--put the have-tos in writing. Then you can get the satisfaction of checking off your accomplishments.
And finally, give yourself self affirmations. You do not need to wait for others to tell you what a great job you're doing. You're opinion of yourself is what counts. Saying to yourself, "Great job!" or "Proud of you!" can give you the boost you need.
For those who are celebrating, I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
