Five days away from Christmas! Can you believe it? Today, I wanted to take the time to focus on YOU since I know you are focusing on everyone else around you.
It's so easy to get lost DAILY in our grind of normal everyday life, add holidays to the mix and all the extras, it can make it feel impossible to" work on us". When I say "work on us," this goes soooo far past a workout. I'm also talking about our own mental strength we have and how we operate individually as humans. For example, do you know your own love language on how you like to receive love from others? Do you know what brings you joy, sadness or heartache? Do you have that thing you can do that helps you escape and gain clarity on your own life? Do you know what makes you feel rejuvenated to take on another day?
Thinking of these questions, I wanted to share my top 3 things that have helped me gain more mental strength:
1. Reading The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Understanding how you "receive" love from others is a game changer when it comes to ALL relationships in our life. It also helps us better understand not only ourselves, but the ones we love most. This book was a huge eye opener for me.
2. Podcast/Audiobooks - Listening to anything uplifting and encouraging can really help set the tone for your day. In a world where the negatives gets GLAMafied it can be extra hard to find the positives OR focus on things that are in our control instead of complaining. It's true what they say "You are like the top 5 people you hang around/listen to most." Fill your brain with positive brain fuel and start priming your brain to see the good. When you focus on the good more will come your way.
Tip: audible is a free app you can get and your first book is free. I have a list of recommendations, if you'd like to have them just respond to this email.
3. Spend time alone with your thoughts - TRUST ME...I get it! This one is the hardest one for me too. But, have you ever noticed when you get alone time, even if it is only for 5 minutes, we spend our time scrolling or web browsing instead of allowing our own thoughts to enter in our brain to reflect on our day. What did you learn from today? What made you feel better about yourself? What made you feel not so great. Thinking of these questions can help you become more intentional with the next day we are blessed with. Taking the time to reflect on your day can all together bring so much more clarity to your life.