What's the Best Part of Your Day?

When's your favourite time, the best part of your day? When so many of us live full-on, busy lives, reaching our favourite, best part of the day can be akin to arriving at an oasis in the middle of the desert. It causes us to smile, breathe deeply and let go of all the stresses of the day.

At the start of lockdown I began taking a daily walk along the towpath near where I live. At first it was a sort of personal diary, taking photographs of the sunrise, beautiful scenery, the birds, wild flowers and then posting them onto social media. Over the weeks it's become a treasured, best part of the day for me. And others seem to enjoy it too.

Going out early morning means there are usually very few walkers, runners and cyclists around. It's lovely to sometimes exchange pleasantries with familiar faces or at other times have the towpath all to myself. And an early walk means I can manage the timing to avoid really wet weather, but also fit in with the other demands in my life. My walk is the motivation to get up and have some personal time, before I start the day well.

- Early risers often enthuse about going to bed early so they can get up and have time to meditate or get some fresh air before they start the day properly. For them, early mornings are the best time of the day. An early morning run, bike ride or visit to the gym gets their circulation moving, sets them up for the day and gives them personal time in order to start the day in a positive way.

- Equally, breaks throughout the day can be special times, providing the incentive to work and earn that reward. Going outside for a drink, maybe a catchup with friends or colleagues can give a welcome interlude during the day. It's good to be able to look forward to some time when you're able to reconnect with others or enjoy some quiet me time.

- In the midst of a difficult, complex or stressful time knowing you're due a breather can be a relief, provide respite and be the best part of the day. At those times you're able to pause, relax, ground yourself, maybe with some food or drink, or take a walk outside. That cup of tea, piece of fruit, few minutes with your eyes closed as you listen to music could offer an opportunity to reflect, clear your mind and then return feeling refreshed, stronger and ready to resume what you've set out to do.

- Is lunch looked forward to as a meaningful half-day marker, a time to sit, take a proper break and eat something tasty and nutritious? Maybe include time to read, have a short walk and enjoy doing something for yourself rather than hardly pausing as you race round town shopping and doing errands.

- For others, early evening is the best part of their day. There's the satisfaction of knowing that the day's tasks are finished for now. The journey home can be used as an opportunity to wind down, reflect on the evening ahead and look forward to seeing family, friends or maybe simply having relaxing alone time.

- Spending evenings with the children, being there for bathtime or reading them a bedtime story is often precious, much treasured time. The evening meal, cooking, walking the dog and feeling relaxed and satisfied as a busy day draws to a close is easily the best part of the day for many. All contributing to an 'end of day gathering' experience.

- Busy people often relax and enjoy the time when their children are tucked up in bed, when they're able to settle down with a drink, TV or have down time with their partner or friends. The prospect of an evening drink, conversation, leisurely bath as they close the door, kick off their shoes and wind down is understandably the best part of their day

For many of us there will be elements of each of these different times that intermittently cause us to relax, smile and feel that life is good. They can easily contribute to being viewed as the best part of the day. Which is your favourite?

Susan Leigh, counsellor, hypnotherapist, relationship counsellor, writer & media contributor offers help with relationship issues, stress management, assertiveness and confidence. She works with individual clients, couples and provides corporate workshops and support.

She's author of 3 books, 'Dealing with Stress, Managing its Impact', '101 Days of Inspiration #tipoftheday' and 'Dealing with Death, Coping with the Pain', all on Amazon & with easy to read sections, tips and ideas to help you feel more positive about your life.

To order a copy or for more information, help and free articles visit http://www.lifestyletherapy.net

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How to Build a New Habit That ACTUALLY Sticks: 9 Steps to Form a Good Habit

 

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Here's some great advice about building and maintaining new habits

How Do You Do So Much?

I'm sure we've all had occasions when we've looked on in awe and wondered, perhaps out loud, how someone's able to fit in as much as they do. While we're still pondering tonight's dinner menu they may well have been to the gym, organised the food shop, made several important calls, volunteered at a local charity and completed an important piece of work.

How do they do so much?

- Being organised is the key to getting things done. Without organisation things can become too random, dipping in and out of tasks with very little focus or planning. Lists can be an efficient way of introducing order and method, so enabling things to be sorted by degree of urgency.

- Some things are too big or complicated to tackle in one go. Input or a contribution may be required from a third-party, so being efficient is about passing things on quickly so that each person can tackle their part. Keep an eye on what's going on and where individual tasks are up to.

- Delegating is a valuable tool in a busy life. Being precious and insisting on doing everything yourself may feel like an important position to protect, but not everything needs to be jealously guarded. Let others help, share in the story and maybe come up with new, even better ideas. It motivates everyone when they're included as part of the team.

- Don't wait for everything to be perfect before you start. There's no need to practice-run every possible scenario or set of circumstances in advance. Often things come together well enough once you begin. Allow your mindset to be flexible and receptive to different possibilities and enjoy where it takes you, unless it's one of those times when it's essential to follow very specific criteria.

- Double up. Some social arrangements could, under normal circumstances, potentially be combined. Eating out, seeing a show or concert and catching up with friends may successfully maximise your time and create almost a party atmosphere. Equally business networking combined with a game of golf pulls together two areas of life, as does exercising or enjoying a hobby with family or friends.

- Hire help. Certain routine or mundane tasks like ironing, cleaning and gardening may be worth outsourcing. It may be worth paying good money to free up your time for other things. Equally, tasks outside your area of expertise may be better done by someone else, rather than having you spend hours agonising over your accounts, admin or design work.

- Learn to say 'no' appropriately. When we work for ourselves or are new to a location, are keen to fit in and be accepted it can be tempting to say 'yes' and agree to everything. Sometimes we need to review what we're already committed to, or we may run ourselves ragged, trying to accommodate everything and everybody.

- Take regular breaks and recharge. A twenty-minute break gives enough time to eat a healthy snack, hydrate, maybe get outside for some fresh air. Often people find that they then return to work with a clearer mind and renewed enthusiasm for the job in hand.

- Remember to give yourself credit for each achievement. Rather than systematically working your way through your list, instead pause to appreciate each stage of the journey, every task completed.

And sometimes might it be relevant to ask yourself why you do so much, why you allow your time to be so fully occupied. Some people are constantly busy because they need to be in control and are loathe to pass on work to others for fear it may result in them being cut out of the loop, it may allow others to be seen to do a better job or have their mistakes and shortcomings discovered.

FOMO, fear of missing out, having something to prove, trying to be indispensable, not wanting to let go of the reins and filling every second with meaningful activity can all create their own stress.

But then, there are those people who are eager to try everything that's on the menu, can't wait to sample every option that's on offer. Whilst not wanting to dampen their enthusiasm too much, it's also important to take time to rest, savour, rehearse and make the best choices for you. Enjoy doing one thing at a time. You can always return another day and try a different delicacy.

Susan Leigh, counsellor, hypnotherapist, relationship counsellor, writer & media contributor offers help with relationship issues, stress management, assertiveness and confidence. She works with individual clients, couples and provides corporate workshops and support.

She's author of 3 books, 'Dealing with Stress, Managing its Impact', '101 Days of Inspiration #tipoftheday' and 'Dealing with Death, Coping with the Pain', all on Amazon & with easy to read sections, tips and ideas to help you feel more positive about your life.

To order a copy or for more information, help and free articles visit http://www.lifestyletherapy.net

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Jim Rohn - FOCUS ON ONE THING (Jim Rohn Motivation)

 

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Here's some great advice from Jim Rohn

Awaken The Sloth - Tips to Build Momentum and Motivation

I'll admit it. Sometimes I feel as slow as a sloth. Sometimes I move as slow as a sloth. It's been hot this summer, humid, and sticky too. Add to that the drag of Covid, and the seemingly endless barrage of distressing news. All of this was a seductive invitation for me to step back, slow down, and sit quietly for a while to process. Not knowing quite what to do, not knowing quite what to say. I surrendered to stillness. So, apart from the daily necessities, along with my work with clients, I've been somewhat off the grid.

Now, as Autumn approaches, a refreshing breeze reaches beyond the gathering inertia of my mind. And I'm clear.

It's time to awaken the sloth.

What I know, is that even when it feels impossible to move forward, there are things we can do get the proverbial ball rolling again.

What I've noticed with myself, and my clients, is that getting stuck often starts with resistance. Resistance to change. Resistance to uncertainty. Resistance to discomfort. And the longer we stay in resistance, the more likely we will lapse into inertia. We can get used to it, it's comfortable. And, after a while, it's easy to forget what we're resisting in the first place.

Resistance is like a big fat bundle of thoughts that scares us into staying stuck. A thought bundle that gets bigger and more forceful as time goes on. Because this thought bundle seems so big and unwieldy, it feels too hard to tackle. So, it's much easier to just to stay stuck. And then to wait, and wait, and wait... for motivation.

And, more times than I'd like to admit, I realize that motivation rarely, if ever, drops into my lap. In fact, waiting for motivation usually creates far more frustration than actual motivation.

This said, motivation is actually not incredibly difficult to find. That's because it's often found on the other side of action. Sometimes just one step will help build the momentum of yet another, and another step. This momentum leads to the motivation to keep on going. These steps can include anything from a plan of action, a paragraph on a page, the outline of a project, or a preliminary sketch. The goal here, is to start something, even when you don't feel motivated, to gradually build momentum, and motivation.

This might not be new news. But sometimes we (I) need to hear it again, and again.

Here are some tips to build momentum, and motivation. During times like this, I like to keep this list handy:

Change up hypnotic routines. Include new, or rarely eaten, foods in your diet. Take a walk in a completely different direction. Add ritual and variety to your evening routines. Make a new social connection. By doing new things, you will help reduce resistance to uncertainty and unfamiliarity. In addition, this will help activate your brain, making it easier to generate new ideas.

Awaken hidden talents. Engage in enjoyable activities which will awaken aspects of yourself that may have fallen asleep. Think back to what you loved to do as a child, and would love to do again. Begin with small, manageable actions to access this place within you. Experiment with activities within music, art, literature, physical pursuits, or spirituality to spark your creative flow. Awakening your hidden talents, with patience, and acceptance, will help you feel more alive, eager, and motivated to move forward.

Break goals into very small tasks, and write them down. This will help you break out of built-up resistance to big, impossible-feeling goals. Enjoy a sense of accomplishment as you check things off your list. This sense of accomplishment will help you build momentum and motivation to do more.

Get comfortable with discomfort. Moving out of your comfort zone simply means you'll feel uncomfortable. And that's okay. We can all handle discomfort. It's temporary. Plus, moving through to the other side of discomfort feels GREAT!

Acknowledge your accomplishments, no matter how 'small.' When we only celebrate our biggest accomplishments, we devalue what it takes to get there. Stay motivated by acknowledging your progress, step by step, along your way to reaching your goal. When we're aware of our progress, our goals feel much more accessible.

Give yourself enough structure. Structure will help you contain and focus your efforts. Finding the right structure, especially if you're resistant to structure, is essential. This might mean a schedule that fits your style, or some type of creative set-up for your workspace. Organization and structure will help you clarify what works, and what you want. And, clarity feeds motivation.

Show up. Have faith in your own creative process to help bring you forward. The creative process requires your commitment to take action, and show up, again, and again and again.

Though I didn't include it on the list, EFT Tapping is a powerful way to release the fear and resistance that keeps us stuck. In addition, tapping facilitates effective brain function, improved mood, and enhanced creative flow. All of these, of course, are essential for forward movement.

Wishing You Peace and Wellbeing,

Marian

Hello! Thank you for reading my article. I'm Marian Buck-Murray, EFT Tapping and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner. I specialize in helping sensitive people boost courage, confidence and success. For more information about my services, and for helpful EFT Tapping videos, visit me at https://marianbuckmurray.com/.

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This Is How Powerful Your Words Are - Be Careful What You Speak Into Your Life

 

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Here's some inspirational advice from Fearless Soul

How to Use the A to Z in the Pursuit of Being Happy

Do find yourself caught in a vicious cycle of a lack of satisfaction, at time a sense of helplessness, hopelessness and worthlessness?

Do you at time feel anxious, worries and depressed of not being good enough?

You can change all of that by thinking and acting out some of these awesome ideas. Here are 26 simple ideas arranged alphabetically from A to Z in the pursuit of discovering happiness. When practiced with gratitude and hope, overtime you would be on the path of exploring happiness from within.

Avoid Negative & Respond Positively - As you get into the habit of ignoring the negative, you will have more time to focus on the positive.

Breaking Old Habits by Forming New Habits - Rather than focus on breaking "old" or "bad" habits, one should put more energy into creating new habits and practices that are beneficial as well as nourishing.

Choose friends wisely - If one wishes to be truly happy, it is best to choose to associate yourself with those that encourage and support you.

Dare to Dream - Live the Life That You Want. Keep the motivation to live your dream by focusing on the positives in your life.

Enthusiasm is Vital - By being passionate, grateful, positive, proud, creative, proactive, reasonable, patient, enlightened, and evolving, you will be able to accumulate an incredible amount of enthusiasm in your personal life.

Family and Friends are forever - Be grateful to those that have helped you get to where you are today as well as who you have become.

Giving and Receiving - There is always a time to give and a time to receive. While giving to those that we care about is a way of expressing our feelings towards them, it is also highly important to honor one's own needs and desires as well.

Happiness within us - By accepting who you are as well as letting go of your expectations, inner struggles and frustrations, you will be well on your way to finding personal happiness and inner peace.

Inspire Yourself & Inspire Others to Be Their Best - By being true to yourself, sticking with what you love, expressing your enthusiasm, and excelling at what you do best, you will find yourself surrounded by those you influence.

Just do it - Accomplish What You First Set Out To Do. Set small goals for yourself and take one step at a time.

Keep on moving - Get It Together & Never Give Up. One of the most important skills that an individual can have is perseverance.

Love Yourself and Be Loved in Return - Celebrate your past, indulge in your desires, let go of your mistakes, and embrace your future.

Make Things Happen for Yourself - You are responsible for what happens in your life and it is up to you to take the first step.

No to procrastination - Stop Thinking. Start Doing. Important to plan accordingly and take small steps towards completing your goal

Opportunity is Everywhere - Make Your Own Future. Recognizing an opportunity is the first step towards success.

Practice Makes Perfect - Although it may not always be an enjoyable experience, deliberate practice makes perfect.

"Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit" - Before you even think about quitting, you must ask yourself a few questions. Have you put enough effort and time towards completing your goal? Have you done everything possible to complete your goal? Set a goal for yourself as well as take steps in order to achieve that goal.

Reach Your Target - Time is your most precious asset when it comes to goal setting so be sure to plan accordingly; make your time frame for completing that goal realistic.

Smile From the Heart - By being in close proximity to individuals that are more positive than others, the exposure to positive energy and bright smiles will be most certainly contagious.

Take Chances to Live a Better Life - Take your chances today; go after your dream job, escape from your toxic relationships and strive for what you really desire in life!

Understand & Respect Others Around You - By being able to understand what others need, we will better understand others and work towards being at peace with one another.

Value adding - As you begin to take those steps to contribute to those around you, you will certainly notice how it makes you feel about yourself.

Willing to reach your goals - Always strive for what you want in life, fight for what you truly want and stay positive, regardless of what obstacles life may throw at you.

X-(ac)celerating in Life and Moving Forward - Driven individuals are continuously striving to do at least one key task better and by doing so, you may have a history of doing what you do very well.

You make a Positive Change Every Single Day - You have the power to control your attitude, how to behave, what to say and when to say it. Use this power to your advantage and make a difference in your life today.

Zero In & Focus on What is Most Important - Important to know when to stop and focus on what is most significant.

Santhanaram Jayaram is a Business Communication Coach & speaker with an MBA in International Business who strongly believes in his mission of H.O.P.E, Helping Other People Effectively. Author of "Ram Up Your Laughter"

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A Professional Member at the Asia Professional Speakers Singapore.

Ram is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and appeared in National TV, Radio and Print.

Ram is a Master Neuro-Linguistic Psychology (MNLP) Practitioner, as awarded by the American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology. Ram has also qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table in 2005, 2006 & 2007.

Visit: http://www.santhanaram.com

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