Grateful For Me

Write a list of 5 traits I like about myself in my gratitude journal.

Life's Memories

When I was at the beach on a summer vacation with my family, I picked up a small, smooth, unusual shell. On days I need to be reminded that life is a joy, I carry that shell in my pocket. When my hand touches that shell, it picks up my mood and gives me renewed energy. My memory of that special, family time puts a smile on my face and reminds me of how much I have to be grateful for.

Tomorrow, I'll carry one of my memories or a special picture in my pocket to help me stay positive.

Update: I love this activity. Every time I touched my shell, it brought back a great vacation with my family. Feelings of love, comfort, warmth and pure bliss would fill me. Collecting other memories of special times, is now a high priority item for me. Touching my shell was a great way for me to keep putting my life in perspective today.

Give Myself A Break

Carve out at least 10 minutes for myself. Even if I have to sit in the bathroom for 10 minutes and read, draw, or write, then that is what I'll do.

Take Time To Smell The Roses

When did my life become so complicated that I won't make time for the simple joys in life? I was given this battery operated toothbrush that is supposed to clean teeth really well about 3 months ago. It has not come out of the packaging yet, because I couldn't find the time to set it up. This is really sad to me that I haven't made the time for something as simple as this. I am going to slow it down, savor a cup of tea, sit outside and smell the blossoms, feel the sunshine on my face and listen to the sounds of children playing, laughing and shrieking in the neighborhood.

That toothbrush is going to be used tonight.

Using Affirmations

Write an affirmation. Write it on an index card that I'll put in my pocket and read throughout my day. Put a copy of it on the mirror and put a copy of it on the refrigerator reading it each time I see or feel it.

Using Rose Colored Glasses

Focus on the positive rather than the negative. I am not saying to ignore the bad in life, but rather to celebrate and build on the good.

Update:Looking at life through rose colored glassed worked for me this weekend.

Be In The Moment

If in a conversation, then converse rather than looking around or worse yet, at your watch. If playing with my children, then be there in the game with them rather than checking my email. Give people my undivided attention.