We’ve got a little #mondaymotivation coming your way. For today, allow normal “To Do” lists to take a backseat. There is no MUST that needs to govern the day. Instead, take a few minutes to complete this mindful “To Do” and let us know how well your day goes.
Make time to BREATHE
In a world where our current circumstances feel that they are both whirling out of control and inching forward painfully slowly, making time to breathe is especially important. Without noticing, it is easy to be caught holding your breath, waiting for the other shoe to drop, trying to prepare for the next catastrophe, or even subconsciously clinging to what we used to define as “normal”. Take a few deep, slow, cleansing breaths. All you need to do is take today one minute at a time.
Give yourself some GRACE
The noise that surrounds us often equates “grace” with a lack of drive. The world would have you believe that giving yourself grace is really a fancy way of saying you were unprepared or ill-equipped and need a moment to get your act together. There is truth and there are lies in this world, and this lie can hurt us immensely. Giving yourself grace means nothing more than letting go of the illusion of perfection and allowing steps – whether forward or backward and however small – to be worthy of noticing, appreciating, and growing from.
Prioritize CONNECTION
Weekends must have always been incredible, I’m convinced. There is something special about Friday evening through Sunday that has the aura of awesome surrounding it. A part of this comes from the opportunity to participate in community with people who and in places that bring us joy. Mondays, however, tend to feel very Mondayish as we all crawl back to our separate worlds where Friday evening seems so far away. But to prioritize connection – to send a quick text or e-mail, to make time for a phone call or video chat, to take 5 minutes and choose someone who brings you joy and be totally present with them – is to steal back the weekend, even for a short period of time.
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Happily in Progress 