There are days that are still down right tough and lacking motivation or movement…. These are real! It’s important to recognize what is behind the tough. Recognize, Acknowledge and Honor. However, we don’t have to live there… We live moment to moment… When it’s time for a new moment, we have choices. Intentionally shift or continue contemplation or just go back to bed? Believe me, I know this well and I’m sure you do too.
An intentional shift is a healthy option. A mental and emotional reset can do enough to switch gears. It can be the difference between awareness of a tough part of your day or grief and an emotionally exhausting miserable day. I reference a list of things that I know I am able to accomplish… Simple things… Then, I know I’ve done something. It can be a mental shift changer.
Today, you are going to make a list of 25 things “I CAN DO… “Anything that is a healthy coping strategy of what I am able to do for just 5 to 10 minutes. This is enough time to sit in grief, regroup or reset a mindset. I include simple things like:
- pet my dog
- make and drink tea
- sketch
- look at photos
- breathe
- smell pepermint/lavendar essential oils
- massage hands and feet
- go through a short meditation
- scribble with a crayon
- go for a walk with the dog
- take a shower
- watch the birds
- sit with weighted blanket
You get the picture. It’s important to include things that feel good to you, avoiding TO DO LIST items. You can start at the top of the list and go down the list until you feel better… Sometimes, this can be helpful. If all the other ideas through this program are not helping, this CAN DO list may just be the help you seek.
Take a few minutes to reflect or journal:
How do you reset?