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If you’ve been feeling a little stuck, anxious or on edge, this is the group for you.
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We’ve all had those days where it feels like nothing goes our way.
You know, those days where we forgot to set our alarm clock, or accidentally sent an important email with typos…
When something goes wrong, sometimes it can feel like you took a step back.
But you know what? It doesn’t have to feel that way. You have it in you to turn a bad day into a great one.Â
Take Away The Power
The truth is bad days will come.
But they will also go.Â
You don’t have to let a bad day weigh on your mind for days.Â
Reminding yourself that these days don’t last forever can take that power away.Â
Living in the present and taking each situation head-on can help you see that those bad days have some good in them too.
Escape ExpectationsÂ
High expectations and running into tough challenges are not exactly a winning combination.Â
Meaning that a mistake or setback can feel even worse if you went into the day hoping for it to be perfect.Â
Try reframing your expectations instead, and you will see that there isn’t an obstacle you can’t overcome.Â
Accept that you are human, and there will be times when you fall.Â
But you know what? You can still get right back up afterwards.Â
Set your expectations around the phrase “I tried my best” and cut yourself some slack.Â
Just be proud of knowing that you gave the day your all.Â
Enjoy The DetourÂ
Each day is a new beginning that allows you to grow further into the person you are.Â
So, think about a bad day more like a mini detour on your path to success rather than a roadblock.
Even if you don’t get to your destination today, you can still take time to enjoy the view.Â
It’s when you look at the bigger picture that you start to take joy in the detours.Â
Every bad day comes along with a life lesson and can help you appreciate the good days even more.Â
There is strength in every struggle!
Hello and welcome to Movement and Mindfulness for all ages with Jen Champion.
We hope you enjoy today’s practice.
Hello and welcome to Movement and Mindfulness with Jen Champion. Our practice today is going to focus on posture points.
Have you ever felt uncomfortable or put off asking for help when you needed it?
Our days aren’t always smooth sailing, and we all need a helping hand from time to time. None of us know everything – in fact, life would be pretty boring if we did.
If you are ready to change the way you view asking for help, keep on reading.
Accept The Struggle
There is no such thing as perfection – but there is such a thing as progress.
Even when you feel confident completing a task solo, there is nothing wrong with wanting to learn more and/or seeking another point of view.
After all, there is always more than one way to do something.
Even though your method may be working well right now, that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved upon.
It takes strength and courage to accept that we don’t know everything.
There is No I in TeamÂ
Now, on one hand, it’s important to be independent and make an effort to figure things out. But at the same time, there is value in teamwork!
Not everything in life can be read about in a book or found on the internet. Some tasks require another set of hands and eyes to tackle. Just because you can do something alone doesn’t always mean you should!
“Asking for help isn’t weak, it’s a great example of how to take care of yourself.” – Charlie Brown
Motivation doesn’t always show up when we want it to.
Waiting until you get that burst of energy to start or finish a project isn’t exactly ideal, especially when time is of the essence.Â
When motivation doesn’t strike, don’t give up! Try out healthy habits instead.
Begin With The End in Mind
Take time to reflect on what is important to you and begin with the end in mind.
Just imagine how proud and accomplished you’ll feel when that task gets checked off your list.Â
Thinking about how complicated or scary a task at hand may be certainly won’t make the process any easier.
In fact, it can bring on anxiety and stress.Â
And you know what? Once you actually get started, the task may be easier than you originally anticipated.Â
Start Small & Work Your Way Up
Ease into your new habits slowly and start small.Â
What sounds easier….
Doing 100 pushups a day for a week?
or,
Doing one pushup today, two pushups tomorrow, three pushups the next day etc.?
Yes, it will take you a bit longer to get to the 100 pushup goal – but the overall process will be much less overwhelming, and you can work at your own pace.Â
The more you practice committing your time and energy to something, the more you get used to doing it – even if you don’t love it.Â
Link Habits To Your Routine
Establishing a new habit can be a lot easier if you link it to an existing one.
Here’s an example.Â
Let’s say you’d love to start reading every day but feel like you don’t have the time. You work long hours, and by the time you get home, all you want to do is spend time with family and go to sleep.
A great hack is to pick just one daily habit you already have and combine the two – such as drinking coffee on the porch.Â
All you’ll have to do is bring a book out a book when you drink your coffee so that you can do both at the same time.
If you keep at it long enough, before you know it, that activity will likely become second nature.Â
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” -Jim Ryun
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Mistakes are not a bad thing. In fact, they are one of the best ways to learn.Â
Not all life lessons can be learned in a book. Some of the best lessons take place via trial and error.
Don’t be afraid to look back and reflect upon past mistakes from time to time.
In fact, you would not be the person you are today without all of your experiences both positive and negative.Â
Accept The Past
Nothing we do can change the past, and no one knows for sure what tomorrow has in store. All we can do is embrace and appreciate the here and the now.
There Are No Instructions
Now, there is no ultimate secret instruction book for life. If there were, we’d all be following it.
Yes, we can go into situations with good intentions and a solid plan, but that doesn’t guarantee that everything will turn out exactly as anticipated.Â
We may not be able to control events that happen in our lives, but we can control our attitude.
A bump or two in the road doesn’t need to stop you from moving ahead.
Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
It’s not about forgetting that the past ever happened – it’s about turning lemons into lemonade.Â
Be grateful for all the twists and turns that have brought you here.Â
There are many paths you could have taken – but this is the one you’re in now.Â
Just because something feels a little difficult right now doesn’t mean you’ll feel this way forever. Every day is a new day.Â
“Don’t live your life regretting yesterday. Live your life so tomorrow you won’t regret today.” – Catherine Pulsifer“
With the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding time for others isn’t always easy.Â
Cherishing that connection with the people in our lives is so important.Â
If you feel like you’ve been putting your relationships on the back burner lately, now is the time to check back in!
Not sure where to begin? Keep on reading to learn more.Â
Schedule Check-In TimeÂ
We get it. At the end of a long work or school day, sometimes all you want to do is eat dinner and go to sleep. We all have those evenings once in a while, and that’s completely okay.Â
But here’s the deal – when you do something so often, it can easily become a habit.Â
If you feel like you don’t have the time to reach out to friends and family, go ahead and set regular reminders for yourself.Â
When that reminder goes off, all you need to do is call or text one friend to check in and say hi.
Create a RoutineÂ
Solo spontaneous outings and adventures can be a lot of fun – but so can routine.
Having a set weekly or even bi-weekly get-together scheduled in your calendar will eliminate the need to text back and forth to figure out logistics.
It may take some planning at first, but it will be worth it.Â
Work Towards Common Goals
Goals are very personal and should be done for you and only you.
You should never feel pressured to do something you don’t want to do because you feel like it’ll make your friend happy.
However, if you and a friend share the same goal, you can definitely work towards it together.Â
That way, you can experience the journey together and even bounce ideas off one another.
Let’s say you and a friend both want to become fluent in French. Quizzing one another or watching French movies together can help make the overall process a little more fun and even deepen your relationship.Â
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Have you ever had one of those days where you came home feeling completely drained and all you wanted to go to bed?
We all have those days where we feel overtired – but too much of anything isn’t healthy. If you constantly feel drained or experience a lack of energy, you may be experiencing burnout.
If you’re ready to say goodbye to those feelings, keep on reading…
Let Your Body Rest
The next time you catch your motivation and energy levels declining, don’t ignore it! The longer you ignore those feelings the more intense they will become.Â
Instead, check in with your body.Â
Ask yourself what you think your body needs at that moment and respect that.Â
Don’t be afraid to put yourself first – even if that means skipping an event or going to bed a few hours early.Â
Pinpoint the Problems
It’s so important to be honest with yourself (even if it’s hard).Â
If you feel like a certain activity is too much or not working for you, it’s completely okay to walk away or ask for help.Â
Here’s an example. Let’s say you volunteered to take on an extra project at your job because you thought you could handle it.
But after a few days, you realized you underestimated the scope of work.
All of that extra work and pressure can lead to burnout and unnecessary stress.
In those situations, the best thing you can do is be honest with yourself and your team. The sooner you let them know how you feel, the sooner you can come up with a solution together.Â
“Remember to take care of yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.” – Unknown