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50 ways to find serenity (when serenity is the last thing on your mind!)

by Maria Marsala

Summary: Manageable steps to turn "overwhelm" and "stressed-out" into calm.

  • Ask yourself.  "Am I being too hard on myself?"

  • Ask yourself.  "What do I have in my life that I can enjoy at this moment?"

  • Ask yourself   "How important is it?"

  • Ask yourself.  "What is my gut telling me?"

  • Ask yourself.  "Are my goals or expectations realistic?"

  • Ask yourself.  "Am I considering all my options?"

  • Ask yourself.  "What is it about this situation that I can do something about?"

  • Ask yourself.  "Who in my family or support circle can help me now?"

  • Ask yourself.  "What is it about this situation that I can manage?"

  • Ask yourself.  "What can I change about my attitude?"

  • Ask yourself.  "Do I really want to be doing this?"

  • Ask yourself.  "What needs to be done first?"

  • Ask supportive family members for support.

  • Trust that you know what's best for you.

  • How's your integrity? Are your thoughts, feelings and actions matching? If not, what can you do about it?

  • Forgive yourself...being angry hurts your soul.

  • Buy yourself...some flowers or send yourself a card!

  • Forgive someone...being angry uses lots of energy.

  • Happiness is...enjoying what you have.

  • Change negative self-talk into positive affirmations...I am ____________.

  • Tell someone who cares about you what is bothering you.

  • Call a friend to talk or go out for ________________.

  • Call someone...to let them know that you are thinking about them.

  • Call someone...Go out to lunch, for coffee or for a walk.

  • Breath...take 3 deep breaths. Hold it to the count of 3. Slowly exhale. Do this 2 times or until you calm down.

  • Go to the movies, concert or play.

  • Call a friend for support.

  • Find a quiet place to read a book.

  • Get a ...massage, manicure or pedicure.

  • Connect...Join a club or organization. Volunteer in some way.

  • Make a list of the 10 things you're tolerating.

  • Read a book for 30-minutes.

  • Write a list of the things you are grateful for.

  • Learn how to say NO! (without feeling guilty!)

  • Do absolutely nothing!

  • Sit down. Possibly listen to some enjoyable music with a cup of your favourite beverage.

  • Rent a movie that makes you laugh.

  • Speed up or slow down. Only you know which you need to do!

  • Get enough sleep...take a nap if you need to.

  • Exercise...go for a walk by yourself or with someone you love. Do whatever type of exercise you're willing to do.

  • Spend 30 minutes doing something you really, really enjoy.

  • Purchase something...that you can afford and want.

  • Do something on your "To Complete" list... or start a list.

  • Find a quiet place...go into the bathroom and lock the door if you must! Close your eyes for a few moments and think about something positive.

  • Do something special for someone else...and don't tell them what you did!

  • Draw or colour. Remember that your children's books belong to them so ask permission!

  • Meditate and pray... By yourself or as part of a group.

  • Remember...what my life purpose is.

  • Remember...that no one is perfect.

  • Saying "no" to others often means saying "yes" to you!

© 2000-2002 Maria Marsala, Business and Life Coach-Consultant

www.coachmaria.com

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