Posts Tagged ‘lifestyle’

I love ‘to do lists’. I always have one on the go and I get a huge buzz out of ticking stuff off. Some things on my list are really really important and some are just things I want to do or am interested in doing.

I write a ’to do’ every Monday starting with the stuff I didn’t get done the week before. Some things are transferred across for many weeks before they either get done or left off completely because I’ve either lost interest or time has run out on it like buying concert tickets or something like that. I don’t get stressed about not ticking things off, it’s my to do list and I’ll get through it how and when I like. I include work and personal things so there’s always a good variety of things to do throughout the week. Anything which must be done that week gets an asterisk and all asterisked items get done on Monday/Tuesday so I’m free to float through the rest of the list as I please. 

My health and wellbeing are my #1 priority so I always have stuff to do in that area, for instance this week I have listed ’enjoy a long bath with sandalwood oil’ and it’s my intention to do that tonight right after I’ve vacuumed! Just in case you struggle to come up with good ideas for your health and well being I’ve made a fine list of 7 things to consider popping on your list this week which I believe will make you feel extra good. 

1. Do at least 20 mins of brisk walking everyday and appreciate how enlivening it is.

2. Watch an old film and appreciate how far cinema has come.

3. Buy a new book which will stimulate you in a new way and appreciate the fresh ideas it brings.

4. Make a HUGE pot of bolognaise sauce (or vegetarian equivalent) and appreciate what really goes in to good food (love!) 

5. Buy a neighbour flowers or if money is tight give them some of your bolognaise sauce.

6. Stretch and mobilise your body according to what it tells you it needs and appreciate how intelligent it is (it will tell you if you listen)

7. Sit quietly for 5 minutes in your favourite chair, eyes closed and just breath. Appreciate the calm it brings in the moment and the clarity it brings afterwards.

Have a super smiley feel good week.

Love,  

Smiler

Who’s looking after you my friend?
You I hope.
I hope you are looking after yourself because it is your responsibility.

It’s up to you to make sure you exercise regularly. Yes, I know your spouse never gets home in time and/or your job keeps sabotaging your ‘me time’ but it doesn’t make it their fault that you’re not active. Get committed. Where there’s a will…

It’s up to you to make sure you eat well. Yes, I know time is tight and there are tempting and convenient fast food options everywhere but is that really going to provide you with the energy and stamina you need to complete your ‘to do list’ each day? Get organised in the morning and fill a cool pack with all the food you need for the day. It will save you hundreds of dollars and tens of thousands of calories!

It is only you who can think good things about yourself and your life. It’s up to you to turn a negative in to a positive, to find opportunity in adveristy, to seek the good in everyone and to take steps to reach your pot of gold. Be proactive not reactive.

In a nutshell: Exercise, eat well, think good things – the mantra of self care. Live by it daily and you’ll always be smiling.