Hi everyone and happy Tuesday!
I hope you all had a great weekend and Monday. I have been dealing with a sick kid at home for the last almost week, who is finally better (yay!), so I am a bit behind with everything.
I don’t know about you, but right about this time of year, when the daylight gets shorter and shorter, along with the addition of more external stressors, I tend to lose a bit of energy and motivation. I’ve been looking into different ways to combat the seasonal slump that seems to creep in right after the sun and fun of summer, and the quote below stood out to me.
Could it really be as simple as just *choosing* what to think about? Well…yes and no. I know that realizing when we are choosing to dwell on destructive thoughts is much easier said than done. But, with mindfulness, we can develop the ability to redirect ourselves when we get caught up in exaggerated thinking of things that we ultimately don’t have any control over. Instead of letting our attention be consistently drawn to one or two things that we fear or dread, we can bring our attention to the resources and support we have available to us to deal with any challenges or events that may come our way. And with that, move along.
Now, and in the coming weeks, I hope you are able to catch your thoughts and choose one that is most beneficial to you and to those around you. It will help with your energy and your overall well-being. When you notice stress, instead of reacting, remember these are just moments that will come and go and what is important is how you show up.
Have a great week!
Kate Genord 