March
2008
Lime Life Stress Relief
Recently I had over-promised myself WAY too much. I could feel my brain working in ten different directions at the same time, and a couple days ago, I just threw up my metaphorical hands and said, “That’s enough. I’m rebelling. I’m not. Going. To do. Anything.” Very passive aggressive.
And I didn’t. I spent an evening of doing crosswords and reading a book that I’d been meaning to catch up on. Sometimes you just need your moments of stillness - of unproductive-ness - of whatever it is that YOU want to do.
Simplify. Remove the distractions. Just… be.
If you’re needing a time-treat, here’s a lime-life list of suggestions for motivation.
1. Be outside. Commune with the greenness in your environment. Practice yoga in your lawn. Grab your enormous Zune or tiny iPod, go for a walk, and forget all the rest of your priorities for however long you can get away with it.
2. Pamper your body with natural treats. Check out these Fresh Home Spa Recipes from Gilden Tree. Honey, Lime & Cucumber Scrub… Strawberry Salt Scrub with real strawberries? Chocolate Milk Bath with Kisses? Are you kidding me???
3. I grabbed this from April’s issue of Body & Soul mag - meditate before bed. Take 5 to 10 minutes and repeat a positive mantra to yourself. They suggest, “I am safe and whole.” I suggest, “I am a blogging goddess.”
4. Hang out with your friends - the ones who leave you feeling refreshed. You know who they are. Demand their time, because most friends will love to know that they’re needed.
5. Journal about your goals. First, buy a super sweet recycled-paper journal from Pulp. Then find a comfortable place and let your imagination take its own little vacation. Maybe you’d like to visit Italy - maybe you’d like to move to Napa Valley - maybe you’d like to start your own little knitting club at the local coffee shop every week. Making a list of your goals - realistic or silly - can prove to be the best motivation to tackle whatever task necessary.
What are your favorite stress relievers? Take five and DO TELL.
