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I Get To

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I get to…

I get to be a mom

I get to become a mom again

I get to be a wife

I get to be an entrepreneur

I get to choose

I get to become the person I want

I feel so grateful because I get to do all of these things and more. It’s easy to get caught up in life and obligations. It’s easy to get frustrated when the days are so busy and sometimes nothing seems to go my way. SO I have to remind myself that I get to do all of these things and then I feel so lucky for this life. In gratitude, I feel more happy and positive. More able to do the hard things and more able to become the person I want to become.

So if you are feeling stuck, make a list of all the things you get to do and you will be reminded of all the blessings in your life. There is always something to be grateful for even in the hardest seasons of life.

XOXO

Gratitude

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Expressing gratitude for what you have or desire is really important.  It creates an abundant mindset over a mindset of lack which is easy to fall into. Being grateful for what you have attracts more of what you want in life. Expressing gratitude for what you desire will help it come to fruition sooner, that doesn’t mean that things fall into your lap by any means. What does happen is your brain starts to think of ways to make this option a possibility and then thinks of ways to take action. The key is to allow your brain these pro-active thoughts and take action!

For me, I find the best way to express gratitude is to write in a notebook in the quiet time I have in the morning which means waking up before everyone else in the house. This doesn’t happen every day, sometimes I skip a day or write in my notebook a little while later. I write what I’m grateful for in the moment, the health and well being of my family. I’m also writing lately gratitude for this happy, healthy baby in my belly that she is born full term and delivered in a natural and empowering birth. Her birth is a few months away but I’m setting up my mindset for a positive birthing experience and for her to be born full term and healthy. Our first daughter was born a month early to our surprise and thankfully was very healthy just a little bit small but she was mighty from the start.

What are you grateful for?

Do you keep a journal and write it down daily?

Guide To Thanksgiving Freedom

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Happy Thanksgiving this week!

A time for gathering with family, perhaps traveling a bit, tons of food, maybe a little drama. If you’re worried about eating too much, saying the wrong thing, or not being enough, check out these tips:

  • Just breathe – take a brisk walk in the morning or jog if you’re a runner. Even for only 15 minutes, take deep breathes getting air down to the base of your lungs. Deep breathing delivers more oxygen to our muscles, tissues, and especially our brain. We can think more clearly and feel happier when our brain gets tons of fresh oxygen.
  • Enjoy a light breakfast with some tea. My raspberry pumpkin muffins are festive and filling. (subscribe to my newsletter to get recipe now). I made a batch this weekend and put them in the freezer so they are ready to bring to Tampa to share, but you know I’ll be enjoying one before we hit the road Thanksgiving morning 😉
  • Stay hydrated throughout the day, drinking in between meals helps nourish our bodies and also distracts us from getting into too many goodies before meal time. With so much food around it’s easy to pick all day and end up feeling full before the main meal then end up eating until we’re really stuffed.
  • Approach the day with gratitude and forgiveness. Appreciate everyone who gathers with you on this special holiday, we are all together to give thanks after all. Think of 3 things you love about each person and tell them at least one of those things. You will make their day and possibly their year!
  • Dress up in something that makes you feel comfortable and attractive. Do this for yourself, it will make you smile more and if anything comes up that bothers you for the day, it’s less likely to stick because you are feeling so great about yourself.
  • At the Thanksgiving meal, chew your food really really well. Engage in conversation. Focus on enjoying the company. Appreciate each bite of delicious food. Put your fork down between bites.
  • Eat dessert, you heard me right! If you love dessert, go ahead and have a slice of pie or cookie. Enjoy that dessert fully. Have it with a lovely cup of tea. Thank yourself for a joyous meal with dessert then relax about it. Take an evening walk to get more fresh air and give gratitude for all the blessings in your life.

What are your best holiday tips? Please share in the comments below.

Happy Thanksgiving to you!! XOXO