Tuesday Tools

Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!

As we get close to the holiday I want to share a tool to help you combat stress. It is laughter.

Laughing is an excellent way to reduce stress in our lives, and can help you to cope with and survive a stressful lifestyle.

Laughter provides a full-scale workout for your muscles and unleashes a rush of stress-busting endorphins. Since our bodies cannot distinguish between real and fake laughter, anything that makes you giggle will have a positive impact.  You do not need to be happy or have a sense of humour to benefit from a good laugh.
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. - Proverbs 17:22

Take time to laugh. Find people that will make you laugh.

Tuesday Transformation

Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!

As we transform our minds and hearts we must set boundaries to ensure we stay whole and happy. The holidays are times that boundaries become even more important because others can and will demand your time if you don't set boundaries. It is not rude to say that you can't attend an event if you are feeling overwhelmed. It is not rude for you to refuse to go to events that have alcohol if you are in recovery. It is not rude to say you cannot come if your children are not welcome. It is likewise not rude for you not to invite children to your event, you are the one paying for it.
You must decide what is important for you and your life. Don't allow others to force you into doing what they want while you are miserable to whole time.
Remember, setting boundaries is not always easy but it is necessary.

And as always remember to...live Blessed!

Thursday Thoughts

Good Thursday Morning,
There are only a few shopping days until Christmas but I don't want you to allow that you make you anxious. There can be great pressure attached to the holiday but my sistah I want to give you permission to sit down and breath. Don't allow the holiday hustle and bustle get to you. Gift cards are great gifts and at the end of the day, we all like cash. A new thing to think about is buying stock in a particular company. Your child has 100 pairs of tennis shoes why not invest in the company in a way that will start to pay you money.  If the shopping thing is too overwhelming, stop and go a different direction. The holiday is supposed to be fun family time. Maybe it's time to rethink the traditions that we have. Don't allow the media or anything else dictate how you celebrate with your family. Relax and enjoy time together. You never know how much of you will have.
If you can't be with them; call, skype, facetime, or something.  Come together and share the love.

And as always remember to...live Blessed