TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
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There is a quiet fire within you that glows even when life feels dark. It has carried you through moments you thought would break you completely. Stoke that fire by choosing trust, again and again… Continue Reading
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Forest Bathing: How to Relieve Stress in Nurturing Nature
We've just gotten past arguably the most hectic time of year (And sometimes, the most stressful!).
It's not uncommon to be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or searching for a little chunk of inner peace. If this sounds like you, then we suggest the restful practice of forest bathing, a Japanese concept that involves immersing yourself in natural surroundings to help you relax and enjoy more inner peace.
This isn't just a simple walk in the woods; it's a mindful and intentional experience that allows you to connect with nature on a deeper level.
By engaging all your senses and taking in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the forest, you can:
experience a sense of tranquility and rejuvenation
reduce stress levels
boost your mood
and improve overall well-being
Let's take a look…
Repetitive Thoughts: 7 Quick Techniques to Help You Stop Overthinking!
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a loop of thoughts that just won't quit?
You know, those moments when your mind feels like a hamster wheel, endlessly spinning over the same worries or conversations?
It happens to the best of us. I definitely know the feeling.
There have been many times when I've found myself trapped in that cycle, unable to break free from the grip of my own thoughts. But through trial and error, I've discovered a few strategies that have helped me regain control and find peace of mind.
Let's dive into seven simple techniques to help you conquer those repetitive thoughts and reclaim your peace of mind…
One Positive Action
Choose Enough
It's easy to get stuck in the feeling that you should always be doing more. We're constantly trying to work harder, give more, improve something about ourselves. You finish one thing and immediately move to the next. Rest becomes something you earn instead of something you deserve. That constant striving might feel normal, but it slowly wears you down until even the things you love start to feel like work.
We've been trained to believe that our value comes from how much we accomplish, so we keep pushing, telling ourselves we'll relax once we finish this one last thing, but there's always another thing after that. Here's what happens when you never let yourself be enough: you burn out. You lose touch with what actually matters, your body stays tense, your mind stays busy. You forget how to just be without constantly measuring yourself.
Today’s Positive Action focuses on giving yourself one full day to rest in the idea that you don't have to add or fix anything. It's all about recognizing that your worth isn't tied to how much you get done. When you stop measuring yourself by output, you give your body and mind a chance to reset. You stop living in that exhausting tension between what is and what should be.
For one day this week, decide that you've done enough. Pick a day and commit to it. If the urge to do more shows up, acknowledge it and let it pass. Let yourself rest fully, without justification. You are allowed to pause, and who you are right now is already enough.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
I am trusting more in life’s timing.
I choose to move forward learning, and staying open.
I embrace a calm detachment from outcomes… Continue Reading