FIVE TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE SPRING By Tracy Flaherty
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hen you think of spring, you may think of spring cleaning your home and your property. But have you ever thought about starting within your own mind? It’s a wonderful feeling to de-clutter your home and start to beautify your surroundings but take it a step further and “spring clean” your mind first. It’s time to freshen our mind, body and soul and look forward to the sweeter and brighter days of this beautiful season. Follow my tips below and try the meditation at the end. Incorporating a meditation practice is key to de-clutterring your mind. CLEAR AWAY THE DISTRACTIONS We are distracted and bombarded with email, social media, texts and phone calls all day long. Turn your phone off one hour before bedtime and do not turn it back on until after taking a few moments to breathe in the morning. Unsubscribe to email that is not serving your highest good and that you really don’t need. Limit your time on social media and apps. Make a to-do list in the morning to keep you focused on what really matters and needs to get done.
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PRACTICE GRATITUDE The benefits of practicing gratitude are miraculous. People who regularly practice gratitude by taking time to notice and reflect on what they are thankful for experience more positivity in their life and experience more compassion and kindness towards others and, most importantly, towards themselves. A simple and effective way of doing this is by keeping a gratitude journal. Taking the time each morning or evening to write a few brief reflections on the moments we are thankful for and the people we are thankful for can magically increase our well-being and transform our lives for the better. Gratitude brings on happiness, joy, balance and satisfaction. A grateful heart brings even more abundance.
