Yesterday was (this hemisphere's) Spring Equinox.
As you sit in the sun (or at least begin to imagine it as a more distinct possibility than even a few days ago), instead of just thinking that your lawn, if you have one, needs mowing, think about the other things you're growing.
How can you grow more of what you love?
Who are the friends and family who make you feel like the best version of yourself?
What books / magazines / films / TV shows and so on bring out the best in you?
Which hobbies do you lose yourself in most easily, emerging feeling creative, energised and refreshed?
Weeds can be as beautiful as cultivated flowers (more so, often) but if you feel that your life is over-run, think of ways to cut back.
Focus your energy on the new projects you want to get off the ground this spring. Think about the sunshine and water equivalents (support wise) you can provide to help yourself grow...
Monday 22 March 2010
Friday 19 March 2010
How's your communication with the people you love?
You can read Cathy's AOL blog (including some of my tips) at http://www.lemondrop.co.uk/2010/03/17/the-a-z-of-love-c-is-for-communication
Monday 15 March 2010
Why (if you do) do you wear make-up?
Is it a bit of fun or an effort to hide behind it?
You can read Cathy Winston's aol blog (with some tips from me) here - http://uk.stylelist.com/2010/03/15/are-you-caught-in-the-cosmetics-trap/
You can read Cathy Winston's aol blog (with some tips from me) here - http://uk.stylelist.com/2010/03/15/are-you-caught-in-the-cosmetics-trap/
Wednesday 10 March 2010
"Today, if you become frightened, instead become inspired"
I always love Grey's Anatomy. I can't think of any other programme I've ever seen where such drive and ambition, even from women, is shown as a good thing.
Last week's episode (Give Peace a Chance) was, I think, my all time favourite. We got away from all the bickering of the past few weeks and everyone was focused on an impossible (banned by the Chief) surgery on an inoperable tumour.
Don't want to give anything away for people who plan to see it but I loved the sentiment of turning fear into inspiration.
The patient coaxed the doctor (McDreamy / Derek Shepherd - aka "the world's foremost neurosurgeon") into doing the surgery in a very calm but certain way (hard to pull off when you've been told you're going to die or end up paralysed): "Today, if you become frightened, instead become inspired".
When you think of your own life, is there a situation that leaps out at you as one which has or could inspire you but instead often frightens you into avoiding the risk?
What support do you need as you take this leap?
McDreamy needed support to get through the extremely long surgery and although he'd "gone rogue", had dozens of interns keen to help. The difference between the talks with the surgeons who were inspired and amazed and the risk-averse few was obvious.
Thinking back to your own life, have you spoken about the situation to people close to you?
How can you keep it from those who pour cold water on your dreams and instead get the support from people who truly want to see you succeed (and maybe even be a part of it themselves)?
What can you do differently, from today, to turn your fears into inspiration?
Last week's episode (Give Peace a Chance) was, I think, my all time favourite. We got away from all the bickering of the past few weeks and everyone was focused on an impossible (banned by the Chief) surgery on an inoperable tumour.
Don't want to give anything away for people who plan to see it but I loved the sentiment of turning fear into inspiration.
The patient coaxed the doctor (McDreamy / Derek Shepherd - aka "the world's foremost neurosurgeon") into doing the surgery in a very calm but certain way (hard to pull off when you've been told you're going to die or end up paralysed): "Today, if you become frightened, instead become inspired".
When you think of your own life, is there a situation that leaps out at you as one which has or could inspire you but instead often frightens you into avoiding the risk?
What support do you need as you take this leap?
McDreamy needed support to get through the extremely long surgery and although he'd "gone rogue", had dozens of interns keen to help. The difference between the talks with the surgeons who were inspired and amazed and the risk-averse few was obvious.
Thinking back to your own life, have you spoken about the situation to people close to you?
How can you keep it from those who pour cold water on your dreams and instead get the support from people who truly want to see you succeed (and maybe even be a part of it themselves)?
What can you do differently, from today, to turn your fears into inspiration?
Monday 1 March 2010
What have you been putting off?
Martha Beck has an amusing saying: "Never put off 'til tomorrow what you can cancel altogether."
If you're feeling overwhelmed, take another look at your schedule / To Do list.
What can be cancelled?
What can someone else do?
What will you feel better for doing yourself?
If you don't already have a scheduling or To Do list system that works for you, free your brain now and write everything you can think of down.
I'd find it hard to function without my page to a day diary (I'm one of those people who loves ticking things off when completed). Some people like electronic planners, others, wall planners and some keep long lists which they add to and manage even though it may look chaotic from the outside. Some people write things down on their hands.
PostIt notes can help you get organised. If you know certain things have to be done but you're not yet sure when they need to be done or who by, PostIts can help you be more flexible with them without worrying about losing track.
You know yourself best. Experiment and hone your system so it supports you.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, take another look at your schedule / To Do list.
What can be cancelled?
What can someone else do?
What will you feel better for doing yourself?
If you don't already have a scheduling or To Do list system that works for you, free your brain now and write everything you can think of down.
I'd find it hard to function without my page to a day diary (I'm one of those people who loves ticking things off when completed). Some people like electronic planners, others, wall planners and some keep long lists which they add to and manage even though it may look chaotic from the outside. Some people write things down on their hands.
PostIt notes can help you get organised. If you know certain things have to be done but you're not yet sure when they need to be done or who by, PostIts can help you be more flexible with them without worrying about losing track.
You know yourself best. Experiment and hone your system so it supports you.
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