Self care journey. December 19th.

It is time to step back a bit and to look at what we managed to put in place these last weeks. I know that, as far as I am concerned, I really succeeded to avoid being overwhelmed by stress or tensions, not like I used to be at this time of the year. I managed to acknowledge times when I started to be caught by it, and step aside as quick as possible. I managed to overcome, and to make choices in order to take care of my well being, and not to satisfy so called obligations that are actually just illusions. I also managed to turn a page of my life, and find myself in the excitement of new beginnings. I took action to materialize them and I feel in harmony with myself. I really took care of myself, in a simple way. If sometimes I could do the daily prompt, I didn’t put the blame on myself, I just decided it wasn’t the good time, that I could do it later. If I didn’t have the strength or the time to start a new project, should it be professional or personal, I went full creative and found solution that suited me better, without anger, without, frustration. And I could say no, or yes, without justifying myself. So yes, I do feel good, And that was my goal to reach.

Today, look at what you accomplished these last weeks, without judging yourself, but as objectively as possible. You can do it, and this change of perspective will open your eyes on something you may have not expected.

I wish you a soft day.

Self care journey. December 9th

We often focus on what derails from the path we built. And what goes as plan keeps unnoticed, because there is nothing to adjust, to fix. Nothing alarms us. But those little things are those our reality is made of.

Today, be aware of what is still in the shadows, by its discreet evolution. Because there is always something that goes good, that goes without problem. It’s up to you to give it the attention it deserves.

Have fun noticing everything that goes well today!

Self care journey. December 8th

Just for fun mean without pressuring yourself, just going with the flow of creativity. When I am at the end of a tough day (and lately, I had more than my share of them), I grab a pen, a pencil, or my drawing board and I draw, write, doodle, or take my tin whistle to let music soothe me… or dance like no one is watching (my plants weirdly don’t care… but I may have a new roommate pretty soon, and poor thing will have to watch me go crazy). I only intent to let go of what doesn’t belong to me, and claim my inner space back.

Last time, this is what I did:

And I decided to give it away for those of you who think they don’t have any creativity (you do, you just have to discover it…). No excuses now, you can at least color!! enjoy!

Have fun, go with the flow and let it go!!!

Self care journey. December 7th.

We are oftentimes far too rough with ourselves, judgmental, and we accept from ourselves far more than we would from others. Today, we will focus on our thoughts, and work on rewire all those « I should », « I have to » that are bugging us. Is it really useful? Is it really mandatory? What if I took another path? What if I refused to do it? Is it something I put on myself, or does it come from others? Is it about my own expectations or about what others expect from me? Let’s use our discernment and stop abusing ourselves.

Today, be soft with yourself. Because you deserve it.

Self care journey. December 6th

Today, we focus on our breath. I really love this exercise. When I inhale, I imagine that a purifying and clearing air fills me. When I exhale, I imagine that I free everything I don’t need anymore. At the end of the day, I feel good, peaceful, and I managed to go through it without loosing too much of my energy in worthless things. Just because I decided to breathe mindfully each hour!

So today, center on your breath and on what really matters.

I wish you a beautiful day.