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Keep Calm. Carry On.

04/05/2016

Sometimes . . . 

life just gets overwhelming.

Deadlines.

Life stresses.

Background noise.

Seemingly unfixable problems.

Here's what I do  . . . to calm myself down. . .

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  1. Meditate.  (I am a firm believer in the power of meditation and mindfulness practice.) 
  2. Take a deep breath.
  3. Then . . . another.
  4. Repeat a mantra.  ("I am enough" . . . )
  5. Stretch. (Go deep into some Warrior poses.)
  6. Work out.  (There is much restorative power in a good, hard workout.)
  7. Journal.  (Write. It. Out.)
  8. Get outside.  (Walk.  Breathe.  Pull a weed.  Or two.)
  9. Move your hands.  (Knit.  Stitch.  Paint.)
  10. Play with your dog.  (Or your cat.  Just . . . touch it.)

Feel better?  I sure do!  How do you keep yourself calm?

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Find out what everyone else has to say!

 

Posted at 08:41 AM in Ten on Tuesdays | | Comments (9)

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AsKatKnits

The common theme to calm seems to be hidden in creativity. I love your list - and Sherman does too!

Posted by: AsKatKnits | 04/05/2016 at 09:34 AM

Donna

Writing is a good one that I forgot. I think just getting outside and breathing in fresh air works great too. You have some good suggestions on your list!

Posted by: Donna | 04/05/2016 at 09:39 AM

Bonny

I'm new to meditation, but you and Carole have gotten me to give it a real try. It works (as long as I actually do it)! I also like your "altar" photo; I think it would calm me down a bit to put together something lovely like that.

Posted by: Bonny | 04/05/2016 at 09:46 AM

Vicki

That's a great list! I need to give myself some time to try meditation...

Posted by: Vicki | 04/05/2016 at 10:48 AM

Jo

This is a thoughtful list. I am very interested in how you got started with meditation. You and Carole definitely seem to have found it beneficial.

Posted by: Jo | 04/05/2016 at 10:49 AM

Carole

Excellent. I'm so grateful for the changes meditation has brought to my life.

Posted by: Carole | 04/05/2016 at 02:16 PM

Mary

ahhh...calm.... the lists are simple, but some days achieving calm is just.plain.hard!

Posted by: Mary | 04/05/2016 at 03:00 PM

margene

One thing I know for sure, since we lost Moxie my anxiety has increased. As soon as we can a dog will be added to the family.

Posted by: margene | 04/05/2016 at 03:59 PM

Sandy

Thank you! I really needed this post today because sometimes life just gets in the way.

Posted by: Sandy | 04/05/2016 at 04:41 PM

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