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Grace Notes May 2007
In March I was fortunate enough to get away to Myrtle Beach S.C. and really enjoyed walking on the beach. The weather was beautiful and the water even warm enough that I could stick my toes in and not freeze. I walked every day – two times a day when I could. When I arrived – I was very shocked to see how extremely tired and worn out I was. I had been meditating every morning, going to bed early, and trying to slow down. But in hindsight – I had too much on my plate, too many things to thinks about, and my mind was racing. It took three days before I really was able to relax and calm down. So much for a plan that would keep me unstressed!!!!!!!!! I’m sharing all this with you because I want you to see that even though I teach stress management, I am far from perfect at managing my own all the time. You will be too! But if you can pay attention, see when you are out of sorts and then get yourself back on track – you will still be much better off. As any good vacationer would – I came back resolved to do better, and I have! I have already pushed several big things off my plate and there are a couple more to come. I have taken on several new projects that are really things I love and that is always fun. At home we just keep moving forward regardless of what else is going on in our lives.
Tip for the month: Some reminders about how to reduce your stress: Dance as if no one is watching (sing and yell too). Dig in your garden on these beautiful days. Listen to your favorite music – whatever that is for the day. Swing in a hammock. Look at the bright side of things and focus on the positives in your life. Be a child again and PLAY at life!
And above all- Never give up!
Wishing you grace, love and patience. Dr. Grace
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