“Easy Does It” in Your Daily Business and Personal Life
Once in a while I find myself in panic mode, usually when there are many changes in my life and none of them initiated by me. I have to say that is the story of my life now! It goes like this:
My Mom is not doing too well. In fact, she is fading. Thank goodness for my sister in Pa. who visits her every day at dinnertime in the nursing home. They have a lot of fun together like playing Mack the Knife, Mom’s favorite dance song. She dances in bed moving her shoulders, arms high, legs and feet keeping the beat. There is some singing along with this as well. I am in charge of speaking to the Doctors setting appointments and being proactive with my communication. And Mother and I laugh a lot and sing “Peter Piper picked a peck of picked peppers etc. on the phone. I am also getting on a plane more often to visit.
The comforting part of all this is to know “I am not alone”. We all go through this in the 2nd half of life and sometimes earlier. I really am not in charge of any of this so I do my best to stay in the moment and use a process I call Let Go and Flow. The Let Go part allows me to hand this over to a Higher Power and again affirms that I am not alone. The Flow part really keeps me present. That’s pretty much the sad news.
The happy news is that one of my daughters is engaged, getting married and having a baby at 36! Just like that. This news was presented to my husband and me all in one week! I must say I never thought I was going to be a Grandma and it appears that I will be. Thanks for listening to my New Life Story.
So when life throws you a curveball or a New Life Story here are:
10 “Easy Does It”
Tools to Maintain Ease and Grace in your Daily Business and Personal Life:
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The Breathing Technique- Take a break, wherever and whenever. Inhale through the nose with the mouth closed – hold the breath for a few seconds in the upper chest – exhale through the mouth as if you are blowing a candle out. The chest is soft and the ribs are easy. If it’s comfortable to do 2-4 breaths do so, if not perhaps one is best for you. You decide. Say the words almost at the end of the exhale “Easy Does It”.
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The Visualization Technique- Set your day up by seeing how you want your day to go. If you visualize your priority results you get your priority results. This is a calming and centering technique as well.
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Be Prepared Motto- Have your ducks in line for any surprises during the day. Affirm flexibility and “Easy Does It”.
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Flow by Letting Go- This has been the one I’m working with most in Mid-Life. I’m letting go of my adult children who are in charge of their own lives. I allow them to grow and I get to Let Go and Flow! Of course, when asked I do give loving advice.
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Motivational Music- Create your own CD or listen to your favorite music to set up your “Easy Does It” day. Expand your listening skills by choosing new kinds of music.
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To Do List on Paper- Whatever the reason is, putting things on paper allows for a peaceful day. Try it you’ll like it!
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Focus on the Task at Hand- Whether it’s having an unpredictable day with kids, dogs, cars, or your cell phone falling in the toilet, focus on one day at a time, one hour at a time and finally one moment at a time. In other words, Be in the Now.
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Quiet Down Technique- Shut off all cell phones after 6 or 7pm.
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Sleep More-Think Less- Focus on getting your 8 hour rest rather than deadlines after 7 or 8pm.
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Alone Time-Friend time-Laughter Time- Some people require more alone time versus friend time and vice versa. Set an appointed time and allow for spontaneity as well. Practice having a barrel of laughs daily!
Some of you may be going through the Tools and saying “Oh I do this one and that one too”. Good for you! Give yourself a hug! May I challenge you to add one or two more tools in your “Easy Does It” toolbox? I will be challenging myself too! If this concept is new to you I congratulate you on challenging yourself “To Begin” one or two on the list.
I’d love to hear what tools you are using as you expand your consciousness of “Easy Does It” in your daily business and personal life. Any questions or comments? Contact me at andrea@alignmentwithlife.com.
I will be taking a few months off from writing my monthly Ezine- Newsletters due to my New Life Story. Enjoy the ezine archives below and I thank you for your understanding. I am available for one on one coaching and small group coaching via telephone. Click Here. I look forward to hearing from you for your complimentary consultation or sample coaching session.
“Knowing That All Is Well”
Coach Andrea
“Thanks to My Expansive Audience”
