Summer!!

      HAVE A GREAT SUMMER VACATION!       

June 17 - 21

Things Money Can't Buy:

- work-life balance
- respect
- love
- time
- manners
- common sense
- trust
- friendship
- health
- patience
- luck
- natural beauty
- a worry free day
- family
- a good idea
- good karma
- piece of mind
- youth
- class
- perspective
- talent
- quality time
- wisdom
- a good reputation
- happiness
- a second chance
- a positive attitude
- sunshine
- time to relax
- happy memories
- a long life
- an open mind
- a new beginning
- selflessness
- peace
- common sense

June 10 - 14

Self Care

By definition self care is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being & happiness, particularly during periods of stress. It encompasses physical, emotional, mental & spiritual aspects of our lives.

Awareness:
- identify your own history of stress or trauma
- do you sleep enough?
- do you eat a balanced diet
- do you allow yourself down time?
- do you excrete regularly?

Balance:
- maintain clear personal boundaries at work & in relationships
- develop & use time management skills
- try out new leisure activities
- set realistic goals 
- allow yourself permission to feel all of your emotions (don't bottle them up)
- develop & use positive coping strategies 

Connection:
- listen to feedback with an open mind
- avoid isolating yourself personally or professionally
- create & maintain a support network
- take training / workshops to improve your work skills
- reflect & debrief when difficulties arise 

June 3 - 7

Creating Happiness

"The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance.

The wise man grows it under his feet."

~ Oppenheim

Happiness is a choice. Being content is not something that is given to us but rather a result of how we choose to respond to what life hands us. Focusing on what you have and being grateful for even small things builds one's sense of happiness.

"I call gratitude the sweetest way to embrace happiness.

We can cut through all the misery by turning our attention to being grateful."

~Kaufman

Being mindful of the present moment, rather then living in the past or worrying about the future enhances happiness. Taking each moment one at a time, each breath one at a time and noticing what is around us allows us to appreciate everything more fully. What we see in the world depends on the perspective we take and is impacted by our feelings and what we focus on.

"Touch the ground of the present moment deeply, and you will touch real peace and joy."

~ Thich Nhat Hanh

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"The way we choose to see the world creates the world we see."

~B. Neil

Some times bad things will happen. Problems can arise & what feels like chaos can overwhelm us. Accepting that that's the way it is, but knowing we can handle it is the starting point for overcoming adversity.

"Acceptance is the first law of personal growth. It is not a state of passivity or inaction. If you don't fully accept a situation precisely the way it is, you will have difficulty changing it."

~McWilliams

There is no recipe or magic wand that creates happiness in our lives. Happiness is a result of our beliefs, attitude and how we choose to see the world or what we choose to focus on.