Inhale, Exhale, Repeat

My brain hurts sometimes!

Does this ever happen to you in December?

 My to do list is full, the commitment load is maxed out and my mind starts the swirling thoughts of how I haven’t started my holiday shopping!  Now Add in everyday normal items like cleaning, cooking, & kid transporting! 

I often catch myself throughout the day holding my breath, shoulders hunched and jaw tense!

Back in the day (when I wasn’t soo focused on my evolving), the first thing to let slide would have been my workouts and meditation! 

Now I know better! 

I now know that signing up for every volunteer list will not serve me.

I now know that responding yes to every invitation will fill my calendar to the brim, but I need down time.

I now know that my kids don’t need a zillion presents to make their Christmas special, so I no longer spend hours at malls overspending.

I now know that I need to honor myself,so, I sign up for the exercise class and I get my meditations done! I pay attention to what I need to keep me calm, centered and happy!

I choose to be aware of things that haven’t worked in Christmases past and make the necessary changes 

As we enter into the season of busyness, it’s more important than ever to make room for the activities that bring you some chill and zen! 

It’s more important than ever to be able to take deep breaths, drop those shoulders away from your ears,  and unclench that jaw! 

Nobody’s gonna give this time for you- you’re going to have to take it! 

Where are you choosing to put your focus and attention?

Remember, we always have a choice

What are you choosing for this holiday season? 

Where can you cut back, slow down and realign with your needs?

If you’re feeling a little off your game, if you are soo scattered you’re not sure where to start, 

Let’s start simple!

Just start with a basic

 INHALE /EXHALE 

Then, REPEAT

spend just a few minutes with deep focused breathing to bring some holiday zen in.