Believe me, life has not been all sunshine and roses, but these 5 things have kept me balanced and grounded. They have helped me to focus on what I can control in a world where there are so many uncertainties...
1. Setting a daily intention
Before I jump out of bed, I state intentions in my mind. They keep me grounded throughout the day. I can get easily distracted with a toddler in the house, so I always take a breath before switching activities and remind myself of what my intentions were. Our mind is the strongest muscle in our bodies.
Here are some examples: May today be simple and easy…May I be in each moment…May I spend quality time with my daughter…I am in perfect health…May I be blessed by quality time with my family and friends…May I be productive with my goals…I have all of the energy I need! I have all of the time I need. I love my life!
2. Starting my day with yoga
Yin yoga is my favorite with long holding postures. I play the Pandora stations Spirit of Reiki or Chakra Healing Music Academy, light a candle, and focus on my breath and how I want my day to go.
3. Being present with my family
Quality time is my love language! I feel blessed to have this time in history to truly just be with my family! Having a toddler in the house can be daunting, but it definitely keeps me grounded in the present moment. A few activities that we do regularly are: daily walks/tricycle rides to check the mail, playing games such as Jenga and memory, reading (our library allows us to place books on hold and pick them up), daily meditating (my husband signed up for a virtual meditation challenge), and creating art (coloring, painting, stamping, Playdoh). We use most of the art that we create to write and mail notes to our loved ones. It’s a win-win!! Sparking joy in others is so fun!!
4. Scheduling Zoom and phone dates with my friends and family
I like scheduling time, so I can be fully present when I’m talking to my people. My newest favorite thing to do is to Zoom with a friend and craft at the same time. I love the company, the ability to be productive, and fostering my creativity! It has been a blessing to reconnect with near and far! We are all connected.
5. Virtual Reiki and Hypnotherapy sessions
Trying to juggle the household responsibilities, raising a toddler, maintaining relationships, and working from home has been a lot! So, I schedule regular Reiki (a healing technique to restore mental and physical health) and hypnotherapy (personal guided meditations led by a hypnotherapist) sessions to reduce anxiety and stress. This has helped me tremendously! Having this on my schedule makes me happy knowing that I will have sacred time with a coach that will focus just on me! I have let go of stress and anxiety and been more motivated to do something for myself (meal prep, exercising, crafting, Zoom dates with my friends, reading, and building my life coaching business) every day!
If you’re looking for more clarity in your life, I’d love to help!!! Contact me at lifecoachjuliegale@gmail.com
Big virtual hug!!
