Taking Time for YOU!

I want to thank everyone for either leaving comments on the Love Yourself – It Matters blog or sending me emails with inspirational messages. Your messages have helped lift my writer’s block.

What helped the most is letting me know that you are reading the blog and been making changes in your life. We are all on this journey together and by supporting each other it makes life exciting and easier.

Looking out the window the sun is shinning, the birds are sitting in the trees and the squirrels are running around the backyard. Taking the time to enjoy my surroundings is such a special gift.

Are you taking the time to slow down for a couple of seconds and enjoy either a conversation or take the time to relax? We are all programmed to live life in the fast lane and see how much we can accomplish.

I was having a conversation this morning with a client on this topic. Patti, name changed, did not consider the time she spent relaxing during the day as being productive. Her day was spent on meeting deadlines and things she had to do. Then when 9:00pm rolled around she got into bed and watched television to relax.

I asked her if she had a spare minute in the morning, afternoon and evening to just relax. Her answer was a loud, “YES”. What could she do in those 3 minutes a day? Patti thought about it for a few seconds and said, “I could take a deep breath and close my eyes.”

Patti tried her new mini-vacation by closing her eyes and taking a few deep breathes. She instantly felt relaxed and her voice was softer. Patti made a commitment to practice this exercise at least three times a day.

Now it is your turn to take three minutes a day to relax, or have a fun conversation or enjoy your surroundings. Why not take that minute right NOW and see what happens.

Please share your experiences with the Love Yourself – It Matters Community and together we will enjoy life’s journey.

I am looking forward to hearing from you. Helen