13th June 2018
Listen to the silence, it has so much to say.
Today’s challenge is simple, well it might be difficult if
you’re a believer and member of the “I haven’t got time” club! Your challenge today is to make a cuppa and
then sit and sip it slowly, whilst doing nothing else. That’s how I’ve just started my day, usually
I jump straight on in and blog but after being woken by mom slamming her bedroom
window whilst shouting at the pigeons, I decided to start my day slowly. You might choose to drink yours on your break
or at lunchtime at work to remind yourself there’s more to life than work,
work, work. It’s a great way to wind
down at any point of the day to calm down.
At the end of your day it’s a way of calming the stresses of the day,
rather than standing in the kitchen looking for something to snack on. You could try a herbal tea, that might help
you relax before bed, whilst drinking it you could review your day and think of
3 things you’re grateful for or that have made you smile.
I enjoyed my day yesterday, great meetings as always, busy,
busy, busy for the time of the year which is awesome and means people are
realising getting healthy is a year round project not seasonal and that makes
me and them happy.
Food wise, I made the most simple, delicious dinner, sliced potatoes
and onions (I sometimes using sliced carrots too) layered and chicken oxo cubes
and hot water poured on top, then roasted in the oven for a couple of hours on
low, taking the lid off towards to the end to brown, so simple yet so delicious. I also do this with chicken legs and then it’s
immense but they’re pointed and chicken breast isn’t so I’d but chunks of
chicken breast underneath, next time I’d cook the chicken separately as it was
a little tough. Definitely a to do again
soon recipe.
I have to make sure I don’t have a loaf in the house when I
make it though or I eat loads of bread and spread with it.
Back to the stopping to sip your cuppa, why not prolong it a
little and ask yourself the questions, because I’m sat here trying to remember
what happened yesterday and it’s already disappearing from my memory. Thankfully I have Facebook as a reminder and
messenger!
3 moments I’d like to remember;
One of the day’s triumphs, large or small.
One of the day’s challenges, large or small.
One thing you’ve learned (or been reminded of) from your
triumph or challenge.
An event or news story that caught your attention.
An idea from today that you’d like to explore further &
your initial thoughts.
Of course you can make your own questions to ponder, it
doesn’t have to be those, but it is good to reflect on our day rather than just
keep going continually.
Here’s another way you could do it;
Saw:
Heard:
Tasted:
Felt:
Indulged in:
Appreciated:
Worked on:
Thought about:
Decided to:
I like that option a lot.
10 minutes a day, you’d be amazed at how it will help especially if you
struggle with stress. I hold my stress
in my body, it’s one of the reasons I suffer with back problems, my aches and
pains are always worse when I’m stressed.
Meditation is excellent but some struggle with that, so this is a great
alternative.
Another option
Today, one thing that occupied my
Time
Mind
Heart
You can’t beat journaling.
Right I’m off, I need another cuppa and you know what, I’m
going to sip it again and just stare into space. Catch ya tomorrow BeYOUtiful. Let’s focus on
the healthy & happy, I’m with you, together we will do this!
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