Live The Vibrant Life
1. Pause before reacting to gather your thoughts.
2. Remember actions often reflect others’ issues, not yours.
3. Differentiate between facts and assumptions.
When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened. ~ Winston Churchill
When you find yourself thinking negative thoughts, reframe your mind and remind yourself of the BIKE Affirmation
Remember that five minutes of daily exercise is infinitely better than zero minutes.
Simply clenching one’s fists helps boost memory. US psychologists say clenching the right hand for 90 seconds aids in memory creation, whereas doing the same with the left hand enhances memory recall.
Spend a few minutes thinking about those special places that are individually so special to each of us and make us who we are. Because humans have an extraordinary relationship with their surroundings
Naps 101
10-20 min boosts energy and increases alertness.
30 min leaves you lethargic and groggy.
60 min improves recall of details like facts, faces, and names.
90 min improves creativity and helps emotional/procedural memory.
When I feel myself reaching for my favorite armor (perfectionism, anger, being the knower, trying to control, emotional intensity, getting critical) I try to remember that the antidote to armoring up is staying curious. ~ Brené Brown
I wandered lonely as a Cloud
That floats on high o’er Vales and Hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden Daffodils…
Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome. ~ N.R. Walker