I live in New Jersey. If you have listened to the news or any other media source you will be well aware of the blizzard that we just experienced here on the East Coast of the US. I thought you might like to see what just a few months of time will do to a piece of property. I am blessed to live in a space that is truly beautiful and tranquil 12 months out of the year. Enjoy!
The Front Fountain in February
The Front Fountain in May
The Front Fountain in Late Summer
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How do I "Create" energy in my daily life? This is another one of those things in life where Y-O-U have to put Y-O-U first. Wait, just a minute now. It is possible to do this and not to be overt about it and if you slide these things into your life over the next month; you will feel very energized!
Here's what you can do:
1. Do the one thing in your life that makes you happy and puts a smile on your face. What is that?
OK, get out your planner and schedule that thing for next week sometime and call or make the appointment.
OK, get out your planner again and now make that appointment or call for the next week, and the next week and the next week.
2. Do you see that stack of dusty magazines you get every month over there on the coffee table? Go over there and choose three that you really love to read or look at. Take them to your bathroom and lock the door.
Run a nice tub of bubble bath and crawl in and read and don't get out until you have read all three.
3. What kind of music do you love and when you hear it you want to get up and dance? Great, this Saturday night, turn off the TV and turn on your tunes. Who ever is around teach them to dance with you and have fun. Don't take NO for an answer. Do it anyway.
4. Who would you love to chat with or have lunch with that you haven't seen in several months? OK….pick up the phone and call them right now. You are probably waiting someplace for something anyway, or pick up the phone and schedule a coffee, lunch or dinner with them.
5. Where is you closet public park? Have you ever been there? OK….put everyone in the car and go. Let the kids play and you walk around the play yard there and breath deeply. Feel free to get on the swing and swing yourself.
In life we have four things literally "ROB" us:
People Robbers: Who are these people? I don't need to explain this to you, you already know. Limit your exposure to these folks and if you can eliminate them from your life.
Work Robbers: What is it at work that robs your energy? You probably know this already, so how can you improve the process? What skill do you need to turn this from a negative to a positive?
Home Robbers: What is robbing you of your energy at home? You know what or who this is. Stand up and take charge. Delegate and let go of the need to have it perfect everyday.
Energy Robbers (in general): Make a list of those things that you know are robbing the life, vitality and happiness right out of your life. Now make a real effort to eliminate them from your daily life. This may be painful, but in the long run, you will be so much happier and full of energy!
Next time we will explore: What do I eat that robs me of my energy and causes "Fatigue".
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This is third in a series of blog posts about Women In Business and Fatigue. I know anytime I ask a woman, how she is, the answer is almost always: "I'm dead tired", or " I'm beat", or "I'm exhausted". Those are the usual responses and I am guilty myself of answering the same way when I have felt totally drained.
Our question today is: "How do I "Conserve" my daily energy?" I can just hear you now…."How can I conserve when I don't have enough to work with in the first place?" Now isn't that a great question?!
Are you ready to take some simple questions and by doing just the opposite you will increase you energy immediately? "….that sounds too easy….what's the catch?" The catch is you are attached deeply to these things and to give them up means you have to give up something – The stress and The fatigue that they cause.
1. Who drains the life right out of you the moment you encounter them?
2. When do I eat a healthy meal when I am hungry?
3. What night(s) during the week do I work late or go to an activity that is not of my choosing?
4. How often do I just "suck it up" and not say something when I am hurt or taken advantage of?
5. How many nights in the past week did I get in bed by 10 pm and get a full 8?
OK, I know you had immediate answers to all 5 questions!
So how can you "CONSERVE" your daily energy?
1. Avoid interaction with this person. You will automatically get a boost of energy.
2. Stop and eat when you are hungry. Have something nutritious with you at all times. These items are already all around you. Toss them in your purse, car or brief case. When you go to do the grocery shopping this week, make a new column and title it "My Energy Foods" and start listing away. This will conserve your daily energy.
3. This one is a clear indication of having "no boundaries". The occasional working late for something is expected, but not every night or every week. Also here, I am including all those mindless after school activities that we parents think our children have to have in order to be "up to speed" with the other kids in order to take full advantage of……?what? You family and your family's schedule is not a democracy. ONE is enough. If you've got a prodigy then let me know and I will give you some great advice otherwise let me tell you what this leads to….Left unchecked this leads to a child who grows up and is always looking to be in a constant state of being on, entertained, busy and does not know how to entertain him/herself, feels restless etc. Freeing up your night time schedule conserves your energy.
4. This is one place where you do need to be in the "Boxing Ring" and stand up for yourself! Open you mouth and speak up. Yes, there may be consequences but you do not need that relationship if that is all you get. If it is a boss or co-worker you may need to go to HR and follow channels, but do not sit in silence and suffer. You will be amazed at how big and tall you feel when you speak up for yourself.
5. Go to bed at 10 pm. No ifs, ands, or buts…….the unfinished wash will still be there, the dishes will still be in the sink, the floor will still need vacuuming, it doesn't matter, you do! You do not need to stay up to listen to the news….it already happened and they will repeat it all over again in the morning and tomorrow night at dinner again, you can get it online. You do not need to know what the weather is going to be anyway….it will happen whether you know what it is or not. When you get up: look out the window and you'll know! It is more important for you to get to sleep and allow your body to repair.
Next time we will explore: How Do I Create Energy In My Life.
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