Practice Gratitude
Each day practice gratitude.
Acknowledge what brings you joy.
In all things give thanks.
Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
In Ohio we are going into week 3 of our state's "Stay At Home" initiative. It hits me today that my regular routine of beginning my days have been so off. Early this morning I saw a video by Eric Thomas that talked about getting up and going about your day in the manner that you normally would.
As I sat and watched the video, I realized that I have not even touched my makeup bag in almost three weeks. Like many moms I'm juggling several things all at one time. After watching the video I awoke with a renewed mindset to do those tasks that I'd become accustomed to every morning. I reached for my bag and applied a simple nude eye and some Fenty Gloss Bomb. Can I mention this on a site that discusses ministry? Yep! Nearly all of my saved girlfriends wear makeup, so it's ok.
Though this isn't simply about makeup. This is about continuing to be ourselves and doing those things that we routinely do, even when we don't feel like it. Over the course of the day we are teaching, cooking, praying, watching the news and checking in on love ones.
Sis, don't forget about yourself. Think about your daily routine. Are you sticking with it? Have you let some things go, while you hold the fort together? Take those moments to take care of you too.
Hope You Had A Fab Friday!!!!!
In All Things Give Thanks
It's a Thankful Thursday!!! What are you thankful for today? Even in trying times and difficult circumstances it's so important to find something to be grateful for. It helps you to see the good and not focus on all of the negative things.
Just take a moment and jot down three things, or more, that you're grateful for. Make this a daily habit. I love looking back through my gratitude journal and seeing all of the things that I have been grateful for over the past days, weeks, and months.
Remember, in all things give thanks.
Werk It!!!
In my bedroom I have the cutest pink and purple weights. It is a set of 3lbs and 5lbs and they have gone unused for years. At least until last week. Last week, I signed up for a 6-week online fitness course with Denise Bryers. I have admired Denise's ability to assist people on their journey to becoming more fit via social media. I saw the videos of her Boot Camps and the many testimonials and was always so excited for her growing business.
When she offered the online class, I knew this was an opportunity for me to experience her as a trainer and to get some work in. I haven't worked out with anyone in well over a year and I was kinda elated and I'm an introvert, so this really works for me.
In the beginning, I got off to a slow start. After a class or two I was exhausted and though I wasn't going to give up, I wasn't excited about how tired I was either. Recently after a workout she told us that since we couldn't leave our homes this was a time for us to work out twice a day, focus on our meals and focus on ourselves. She also told us, "You signed up for this!" "You signed for two workouts a day Monday thru Thursday and one on Saturday." I felt that energy coming through my screen. I translated it as, "Sis, you paid your money to commit to this. It's time to see it through."
That message sat with me and on this morning, for the first time ever in my life I was up for a 7:15 a.m. workout and I was ready at 6:15 p.m. for the next one. Look at God!!! Am I sore? Yes. Am I exhausted? Yes. Will I be up at 7:00 in the morning? Yes, I have work to do.
And those cute weights are no longer neatly placed under by bed. They are strategically placed in my workout area.
For more information about Denise Bryers visit herFacebook Page.
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