Tomorrow is the first day of winter and already the desire to hibernate has kicked in. It would be so easy to give in to the need for extra sleep that comes with less sunlight and winter food is a warm and comforting reason to let yourself just shut down. The idea of spending the next few months in a semi-stupor in front of the television becomes a whole lot more appealing than giving it your all in the gym. All in all, wintertime is a time where your physical energy seems most depleted and your personal creativity gets sidelined.
It is normal to move slower in the winter. Our bodies need the time of restoration. It is part of everyone's normal cycle. However, when we move through winter without something to motivate and keep our creativity flowing it is really easy to become sluggish and depressed - and who says winter needs to be depressing?
I say this is a great time to revisit what makes you personally tick. This is a perfect time to grab hold of all the things you keep pushing off to the side because you don't have the time to invest in them. Plan one hour a week and get INTO your comfort zone. Pick up one thing that you love to do and let the excitement of something that stimulates your intellect and passion give you the needed boost to energize your week. Let this winter be the most fun you have ever had and then tell me what made it so fun for you!
Here's to the creativity in us all!
Pauline
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Something to think about...
I love quotes; they are a wonderful way to think about things in a different way.
Thought for today...
"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it." W. Somerset Maugham
Accept nothing less!
Make it a great day ~
Pauline
Thought for today...
"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it." W. Somerset Maugham
Accept nothing less!
Make it a great day ~
Pauline
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Blue Monday
The start of a new week. What does that look like to you?
We have all been there. Monday begins and everyone is negative, nothing seems to flow right, the week looks like an eternity and the weekend just wasn't enough to do everything you wanted to do. We find ourselves saying "It's a Monday" with a sigh and resign ourselves to "Monday Blues."
Here's the thing: blue is a terrific color. I look at the intense blue October sky and feel rejuvenated. I look at the blue of the Caribbean Ocean and I feel tranquil. The blue in my husband's eyes lets me know that love is real and powerful. So how is it that we translate the color blue to depressing moments?
It is all about the perspective. We have been conditioned all our lives to equate the color blue to feelings of depression or sadness. We have related to it in such a way that we automatically link the color to the feeling and let it become reality - even though it really isn't truth.
I want to challenge you this week. Instead of starting your day with "the blues" I would like you to focus on one thing that makes the day special. For everything that seems bad about the beginning of the week, take a minute to find the opportunity in that situation. Then post a comment - I can't wait to see how amazing your blues become!
We have all been there. Monday begins and everyone is negative, nothing seems to flow right, the week looks like an eternity and the weekend just wasn't enough to do everything you wanted to do. We find ourselves saying "It's a Monday" with a sigh and resign ourselves to "Monday Blues."
Here's the thing: blue is a terrific color. I look at the intense blue October sky and feel rejuvenated. I look at the blue of the Caribbean Ocean and I feel tranquil. The blue in my husband's eyes lets me know that love is real and powerful. So how is it that we translate the color blue to depressing moments?
It is all about the perspective. We have been conditioned all our lives to equate the color blue to feelings of depression or sadness. We have related to it in such a way that we automatically link the color to the feeling and let it become reality - even though it really isn't truth.
I want to challenge you this week. Instead of starting your day with "the blues" I would like you to focus on one thing that makes the day special. For everything that seems bad about the beginning of the week, take a minute to find the opportunity in that situation. Then post a comment - I can't wait to see how amazing your blues become!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Your choice
As a mom of three boys I have had some interesting conversations as to why we do the things we do in our home. My philosophy as a mom has always focused on teaching my kids how to be great adults. To do that I have focused on teaching them what it means to make choices based on using what they know and thinking through what the possible end result might be.
As my kids have grown we have moved from simple choices (usually choosing between two options or having to deal with consequence) into choices that have bigger ramifications. However, because my kids learned early to assess what options are available to them and what consequences they may be faced with they have learned critical thinking skills and how to have an open mind. What has been really fun for me throughout this process is watching and understanding a whole new level of how our choices open up to us.
Life can throw us a lot of options. We have so many choices that can overwhelm and numb us to what is so important to a successful life. Sorting that out can be challenging but it is absolutely attainable. A great tool that I have found to simplify our choices is a great DVD that has just been released called "Know For Yourself." I invite you check it out by clicking on Know For Yourself to discover ways to simplify your choices and open up your options. As a bonus, enter promotion code 131608 for a $5.00 off of retail price.
Happy choosing!
Pauline
As my kids have grown we have moved from simple choices (usually choosing between two options or having to deal with consequence) into choices that have bigger ramifications. However, because my kids learned early to assess what options are available to them and what consequences they may be faced with they have learned critical thinking skills and how to have an open mind. What has been really fun for me throughout this process is watching and understanding a whole new level of how our choices open up to us.
Life can throw us a lot of options. We have so many choices that can overwhelm and numb us to what is so important to a successful life. Sorting that out can be challenging but it is absolutely attainable. A great tool that I have found to simplify our choices is a great DVD that has just been released called "Know For Yourself." I invite you check it out by clicking on Know For Yourself to discover ways to simplify your choices and open up your options. As a bonus, enter promotion code 131608 for a $5.00 off of retail price.
Happy choosing!
Pauline
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Welcome to a new adventure
Hey there!
Life has taken me on some interesting twists and turns. Along the way I have had the privilege of meeting some of the coolest people who have taught me so much. This blog is all about sharing what I have learned and what I continue to learn everyday.
Are you ready?
Life has taken me on some interesting twists and turns. Along the way I have had the privilege of meeting some of the coolest people who have taught me so much. This blog is all about sharing what I have learned and what I continue to learn everyday.
Are you ready?
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