Honor what you have done with your life. Honor what was given to you and what you have done with it. It is so easy to take our gifts for granted.
Step into your greatness. You have gathered so much wisdom and knowledge in your life. You have developed skills and abilities that make you uniquely who you are.
Think of the values shared by your family – service, excellence, kindness. These are like the water you swim in. You don’t notice them because they are so familiar. Yet you can feel grateful for the solid foundation they create, contributing to the person you have become.
Appreciate the things you have learned – how to fix a car, how to help others reach their potential, how to program a computer. Recognize the hard work that went into that learning and the value that knowledge has for yourself and for others.
Consider the wisdom you have developed over the years – patience, compassion, acceptance. Celebrate how you have let your rough edges become smoothed by experience.
It is so easy to take for granted the gift that you are and the gifts that you have to offer. Take the time to value those gifts and share them with others. Doing this will help you to make your good life better.
When you seek help, whether from a coach or a therapist, remember that you are the authority for your life. Any helper may offer you interesting and useful information and suggestions, but no one knows you or your life better than you do.
Taking a vacation of at least a few days, preferably a week or more, enables you to unhook completely. You can slide into a relaxed rhythm enabling you to thoroughly recharge.
Regular physical activity – running or biking – helps keep you in shape while producing endorphins, those neurotransmitters which provide a natural high. Engaging in team sports such as volleyball or softball adds the advantage of social interaction to the benefit of exercise as a stress management tool.
When good things happen to you during the day, sharing them with someone close to you enhances your satisfaction. When bad things occur, another’s concern and support make you feel better. When you spend time in meaningful communication with your partner you strengthen the relationship and benefit yourself.
