Mar 28 2009
Stressed Out? Life is S.I.M.P.L.E.
Okay, so the truth is…my life has been crazy hectic for the past 2 weeks! I haven’t blogged. I haven’t followed up with potential clients. And I’ve even left some friends hanging. Ouch!
One of the up-sides of being so busy is that it’s forced me to get clear about my intentions and priorities. It’s also triggered some parts of me that get to go on snooze when everythings running smoothly and these parts definitely needed some time, love, and attention. Yes, they might feel uncomfortable and I’d rather have them on snooze, but I’m better off when all parts of me are cared for and nurtured.
Okay, I had no idea I was going to share that with you when I sat down to write. What I do want to share with you is something that’s really helped me process the stress. It is the perspective that life is S.IM.P.L.E. and when you stop to think about it…life truly is simple. It’s what we do with it that gets complicated. So here’s a handy dandy acronym to help you out whenever you get stressed out:
S.tep One ~ the next step is only one step
I.magine ~ pretend that everything you need to do is already done: how did you do it all and how does it feel?
M.atters most ~ ask yourself what matters most and give yourself permission to focus on it
P.ause and pray ~ or meditate, center yourself, do nothing for 10 minutes, you get the picture
L.et go ~ release the pressure, it doesn’t help and the world will not come to an end if you don’t do everything on your to-do list – in fact, no one else might not even notice!
E.xpress gratitude ~ consistently choose to look through the eyes of thankfulness, wonder, and appreciation ESPECIALLY when it feels like your world is falling apart
