Juneteenth. A bitter-sweet holiday that commemorates the end of enslavement and serves as a reminder of a long, hard struggle for civil rights.
Don’t just celebrate this day without some serious discussion.
Our children need to be aware of and continue to pass down this history.
What is not discussed is forgotten!
Don’t know about Juneteenth? Scroll below to learn more.
Did you set intentions that have now become stale?
Quarter 2 is here and now is a good time to review and clarify the Goals and Intentions you set for yourself this year.
Reexamine if the intentions you set were the right ones for you during this time:
Have you allowed yourself quality time to work on the goals you set?
Are the goals documented/written down in places that are visible reminders?
If this speaks to you, you are not alone!
Take some time to think through what barriers prevented you from starting or from continuing to move forward.
What or who were the distractions?
Is the goal even still relevant?
What Can You Do to Get Back on Track?
Know that taking time to examine what is working and what is not working is a good first step. Focus on your priorities and take small actionable steps to move forward.
Ask yourself, what is something that I can do immediately to get back on track?
What is a small positive action that I can build upon to develop into a routine?
If you have heard me speak, you know that I suggest dedicating at least 15 minutes daily to give yourself time to think and clear your mind to focus on your priorities.
Take time to review and plan ahead and refresh your plan as needed.
Share your plan with someone who can help and hold you accountable
Determine some daily, weekly or monthly check points
Track your challenges and your wins.
I keep an accomplishment/affirmation journal to help me stay motivated.
I also review my “to do” list each evening and highlight any “must dos” for the next day. I then review them again in the morning before reviewing emails or social media.
Share any ideas you have to help stay motivated and keep you on track. Let’s learn from one another.
If I can help you move forward with purpose, let’s talk!
Happy Spring!
YOU ARE THE CEO
Running your life is like running a business…you must focus in order to stay on track and in order to stay focused, you should have a plan.
You cannot see whether you are on track with your goals if you have not yet defined them.
As Q1 draws closer, take some quality time to review your goals and tweak your game plan as needed.
Don’t beat yourself up or give up if things have gotten a little off track: but do set or reset your priorities to adjust your time for major tasks and for minor to dos.
DON’T MAJOR IN MINOR THINGS
Now is a good time to review if you are spending too much time on things that don’t really count and too little time on things that will move you forward.
Yes, I am sure you’ve been busy, but don’t mistake busy for productive. Instead, evaluate what takes up your time and how you might make adjustments
LITTLE ADJUSTMENTS OVER TIME CAN
YIELD BIG RESULTS
Consistency matters. Don’t let procrastination keep you from pursuing your personal and professional goals.
If I can help you move forward with purpose, let’s talk!
We have all experienced some emotional ups and downs over recent years and changes, challenges and surprises continue to affect us.
Personal, professional, financial, spiritual as well as our attitude, beliefs and actions have all come into question and should be assessed in this new year.
When is the last time you evaluated your life?
Are your emotions in line with your goals?
There is no better time to assess what you want and how best to Move Forward with Purpose.
A self-assessment means deciding who you are.
Take some quality time for reflection. Think about your accomplishments big and small, your skills, your enjoyments and your habits. Decide what you want, what you’ve learned about yourself and what you may want or need to do differently.
I like to reflect on what I should keep doing, stop doing, start doing or do differently and document my answers to hold myself accountable.
What do you do to hold yourself accountable?
Rather than think of this as a New Year’s resolution, I consider this assessment exercise as one of my success routines. It is a way for me to give myself credit!
I think that if I can’t be grateful for what I’ve done, I can be real thankful for what I’ve avoided!
Self-knowledge helps align your actions with your purpose and enhances your success and your happiness and I think we should all work toward that goal.
Learning about yourself takes time, but, trust me, it is so worth it!
Contact me if I can help you with this so you can Move Forward with Purpose.
Happy New Year!
Checking to make sure the kids have done their homework, checking on family and friends, checking to make sure we have fed our pets and watered the plants before heading out the door, in addition to checking in to see if we have a response to that very important work-related email – sound familiar?
More often than not, we are checking on everyone else but are we checking in with ourselves?
In a world where we are constantly inundated with so much distraction from work, family, and numerous other commitments, it can be so easy to forget to take care of ourselves.
Next time you are on an airplane, pay close attention to the safety presentation, particularly the part where they instruct passengers to “place the mask over your own mouth and nose before assisting others”.
We must be whole and well by taking care of ourselves first before we are able to take care of others.
Self-care is essential to our overall mental, physical and even spiritual well-being… but what does self-care really mean?
I like to think of self-care as the practice of preserving self through kindness, understanding, and doing things for ourselves that in turn will change the way we think, feel, and behave. When you practice self-care, you are tapping into your inner self by connecting with your thoughts, feelings and emotions and by truly acknowledging your reality.
Don’t wait until you are “burnt out” or stressed to take proactive steps to take care of yourself. Instead, make time for yourself and put yourself on your “to do” list!
Of course, self-care can include different things for different people. What is pleasurable and relaxing to one, may not necessarily be that for another. Self-care can be as simple as taking a walk, or as grand as going away for a weekend or longer to relax and pamper yourself.
Self-care is about doing what makes you whole and happy not anxious and stressed. It should be an intentional mindset that makes your overall health a priority.
Let’s look at a few reasons self-care can be beneficial:
Improves Self-Compassion
Improves Self-Esteem
Improves Energy Levels
Improves Physical Health
Improves Mental and Emotional Health
A Few Examples of self-care activities:
Reading or listening to a Book of choice
Exercising, Hydrating and Getting more sleep
Getting a Massage, manicure, pedicure or facial
Listen to Music or a podcast that Motivates and Inspires
Joining a Club
Painting, Coloring, Doodling
Going on a trip
Turning off your Phone
Going to the Beach
Meditating
Starting a Gratitude Journal
Setting short quiet times in your day
Reciting Positive Affirmations in the Mirror
In this fast- paced world, it is so important to slow down and take time to check in with yourself.
As you can see, there are various things that we can do that won’t take much time or may not cost much money that would be beneficial to our overall well-being. Not sure where to begin? The great thing is there are so many resources out there available to help get us started!
Check out some of these Self Care Apps and let me know what you think
Self-Care Apps & Websites:
https://reflectly.app/
Reflectly is a journal utilizing artificial intelligence to help you structure and reflect upon your daily thoughts and problems. Your personal mental health companion.
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https://www.tenpercent.com/
With the Ten Percent Happier app, you’ll discover guided meditations and practical teachings you can carry anywhere.
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https://productiveapp.io/
Free and easy to use, Productive helps you set personal goals, build new habits and create momentum in your life!
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https://mymoodpath.com/en/
If you are struggling with emotional problems or simply want to be more aware of your mood and wellbeing, MindDoc accompanies you with daily questions.
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https://tinybuddha.com/
Tiny Buddha is about reflecting on simple wisdom and learning new ways to apply it to our complex lives—complete with responsibilities, struggles, dreams, and relationships.
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https://www.thefabulous.co/
Fabulous uses behavioral science to help people make smart changes and build healthy habits.
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https://thedoneapp.com/
Done helps you build good habits and quit bad habits. Improve yourself, one color at a time.
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https://aloebud.com/
Aloe Bud is an all-in-one companion that helps remind you of daily self-care activities and checks in on your well-being.
Remember, you cannot pour from an empty cup. Taking time for yourself makes you feel better and your loved ones will appreciate the “new you” as well!
What are you doing to keep your cup Full?
Treat yourself like you would treat a precious commodity.
There is only one YOU!