What better way to start off a Monday morning than finding ways to make our busy schedule better. Within our daily capsule-of-time we need joy in our lives to prevent that end-of-the-day fatigue.
Our days should not always be about work, work, and more work. There should be some pleasure or, as some might say, "mini vacations" inserted into the day. We actually rob ourselves when we lose unique mini opportunities to find pleasure and time to "just breathe" along life's way.
We can actually rejuvenate our souls by practicing a few simple breath taking moments. Think of it like giving a 10% tithe of time to yourself.
Here are 10 examples:
1. Before rising from bed say Psalms 118:24, "This is the day the Lord has made; We (I) will rejoice and be glad in it."
2. Thank of a friend's name or even a co-worker's name and say a prayer for them.
3. As you open the door, look up and thank God for the beautiful sunny day.
4. Observe a flower and acknowledge that just as God cares for them, He will care of you today as well, and thank Him.
5. Send someone a "Good Morning" text and wish them a good day.
6. Look in the mirror and tell your reflection, "I love you."
7. Stop in the middle of a stressful work assignment, think of 3 things you like about yourself and thank God for them.
9. Choose a word you want applied to your life, like: joy, love, peace, sharing. Put that one word into action; practice it in your life for this one day.
9. Recognize something good someone has done and thank them for it.
10. Be silly! Hug a tree!
There are countless and simple things or "mini vacations" which can be taken to relieve the work stress and to grab enjoyment during the daily capsule-of-time which so quickly passes, leaving us with an over-whelming feeling of "how to get it all done."
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