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Month: June 2023

Make Time to Enjoy Life

Posted on by M Miller

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    It is extremely important to make time to enjoy life.  If you are like most people, it has been a busy year.  For those of us who have families with children we have finished the school year. It is officially summer break.   There seems to be a never-ending hustle and bustle to the next activity or project.

Time Waits for No One to Enjoy Life

     You may say but I don’t have the time to enjoy life or how can I enjoy life when there is so much happening that is getting in the way of me enjoying life. Let me tell you that time waits for no one just like my recent post Reaching the Half-Way Mark of the Year. We are now in the second half of the year.  If you are not careful to make time to enjoy life, we will be rounding out another year while you say, next year I will do it.  Well, there was a saying that tomorrow is not promised. Today is here and so you can and should make the most of it.

     The summer is the best time to do just that.  There are scheduled vacation times, and the kids are home from school.  It also lends itself to a more relaxed time in the household in terms of tight schedules.  Now don’t get me wrong there is still things to be done.  There is just a little more flexibility.

Enjoying Life

     Enjoying life does not need to be something you have to plan out or make special plans for.  It is an act of gratitude.  Simply put it, is seeing each and every day as a gift and an opportunity to make the most of the twenty-four hours that you have been given. You get to choose what you will and won’t spend your energy on.  You also get to choose who you will allow or give access to you.  That is something that you have control over.

     While you have to work with or come in contact with people you would rather choose to not engage with: Try and make a conscious decision to not give away your power to them.  Do whatever task or work that you need to perform with them and then leave them and their negative/exhausting energy behind.

Begin by Practicing

     Enjoying your life takes practice.  We live with a lot of distractions, and they are not all positive but if you make the effort to do your part in enjoying your life it can happen.  It begins with a step and just seeing things through a simple lens.  

     It means that you are able to enjoy simple everyday moments regardless of what is happening around you.  Your happiness is not based on your business, money or education.  It can be summed up by simply having a good day or having a conversation with an old friend.  That walk around the lake or listening to your favorite song can work wonders.

     So, as you make the time to enjoy life, remember life is a journey and how you navigate this journey is up to you.  Until next time my readers remember to continue to …...live your dreams out loud 

Reaching the Half-Way Mark of the Year

Posted on by M Miller

     Well, it is June already! We are reaching the half-way mark of the year.  Where did the time go?  It seems like we came into January with so much anticipation. We set goals marked for the path that we intend to follow for the year.

     It is a great reminder that time does not stand still. We are moving and shifting constantly. That brings me to the subject of this blog post.  As we are reaching the half-way mark of the year, how are you feeling?  Are you happy, sad, tired, motivated or you just don’t know.

Reviewing Progress

     Now is a great time to take inventory of your progress to date.  Is the year going in the direction that you would like it to go?  If yes, then you should feel happy about the progress you have made.  I tend to be an organized person so when I look at things, I break them down into categories.  For example, if you are a parent with school age children, you may want to look at the school year and schedule of the children, school, activities and chores. Examine how your weeks were spent.

Changing Plans

Then I would look at how things worked over the school year and begin to plan out the next year and how you can build from this year.  You can begin by discussing and setting up more effective, less stressful ways of bringing together school, chores and activities that work better for the changes ahead in the next school year.

     If you are looking at how you personally navigated the first half of the year you may want to look at the personal goals that you set back in January and check off what you have accomplished thus far.  How to Set Personal Goals If you choose, you can update your personal goals to reflect any changes in your current situation.  Remember, change is not bad, it can actually be a good thing. 

     For those who have a business or side hustle, reaching the halfway mark of the year is a great time to access your business dynamics.

Are you seeing success in your current format?

Do you need to switch gears? Are you devoting enough time and attention to your business?

These are just a few questions you can ask yourself as you examine the year so far.

     June is a great month to reflect on all of what I have mentioned in this blog post.  It is also a time to just slow down enough to be thankful for all you have navigated in six months and reflect and recharge for the the second half of the year. 

Moving On

Be excited over the progress no matter how small.  It can be that you have learned to be more patient, you have been drinking more water or taking your vitamins on a regular basis.  There is always something that you can see as progress and as we are reaching the half-way mark of the year, take the time to pause and reflect on those things.

     After you have taken the time to pause and reflect on the first half of the year, continue moving forward enjoying the journey.  Anticipating great things for the second half of the year and as you journey through my readers remember to continue….

Living your Dreams out Loud

Why the Need for Self-Care

Posted on by M Miller

Why Self Care is Important

     The need for self-care is important because it helps us withstand the pressures we encounter on a daily basis.  If we are not rendering care to ourselves, we are not able to manage our lives and businesses in the best possible way.  In essence at the heart of self-care is you and quite simply you deserve self-care.

What is Self-Care

  What is self-care you might ask.? It is simply taking the time to make sure you are taking care of yourself in the best possible way.  It is taking the time to nurture yourself- mind, body and spirit.  You are ministering to the whole body.  Some may think that exercise alone is self-care but that is part of it.  That takes care of some of the physical components of self-care. 

Stress is all around us and it can take a mental toll on us.  It is important to take the time to find healthy ways to manage stress.  For me that is where prayer comes in. It is a way to direct your thoughts and energy to a more peaceful and calming place. 

There are also many soothing music and background noises that can serve to assist in ushering in calm from the stresses of the day.  I recently attended a yoga class and found some useful breathing techniques. I enjoyed them so much that I have begun to use some of them throughout the day.

The Personal Benefits of Self-Care

     The personal benefit of self-care is that you become more in tune with your body.  You are able to be more fully present in your daily activities.  Your productivity increases because you have more energy, and this hopefully should impact your concentration.  This is great for those of us who operate our business because creativity is at the heart of focusing and growing our brand. The Value of a Positive Attitude

Setting up a Self-Care Routine

    Like most routines it begins with the first step.  Think about what you currently are doing to render selfcare and then plan out the steps necessarily go about making selfcare a priority.  Then set a realistic goal and how you plan to go about engaging in self-care on a regular basis.  

     Take the time to revisit how well you are doing with managing your selfcare goals.  

Don’t make it too heavy, try and keep it fun and reward yourself with special treats and pats on the back just as you would a friend.

      The importance of self-care is to in my opinion is to be good to yourself.  Many times, we can be better to others than we are to ourselves.  This should not be the case. Make sure the love and care you extend to others you extend to yourself.  This is self-care and self-love in action which is at the heart of selfcare.  It is love of self.  This is not to be confused with being selfish or self-centered but a healthy respect and honor for yourself.  

     As you renew your commitment to self care, indulge in what you enjoy that adds happiness and relaxation to your life.  Connect with family and friends that make you feel special and valued and hopefully emerge with the added benefits of what real self-care can bring to your life.  Until next week my readers continue…. Living your Dreams out Loud