If you haven’t already tried it, give affirmations a chance and reap the benefits they can bring.  An affirmation, or a positive short phrase or sentence that we say to ourselves and then repeat throughout the day as needed, is reassuring. It provides reassurance to us that we have some control over our realities and that by repeating the affirmation, we can affect a very real outcome.

Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation for all of earth. Not only the trees, plants and nature, but us as well. We feel the miracle of spiritual transformation even if we do nothing, the simple fact that it is spring gives our souls nourishment and renews us. We can help the process along by taking some simple actions.

The festive season is such a busy time of year. Now when there are only a few days left until Christmas, I thought I’d share with you 5 Ways to Take Exquisite Care of Yourself During the Holiday Season. 

Creating an inspiring workspace is about creating a space for yourself. For yourself! You will be prioritizing your needs and putting yourself first. Create a magical place that brings out your inner artist and speaks to your core, or a calm place that helps you to calculate numbers and access your inner accountant, or both. Whatever you need, just create it. It is so important to accomplishing your goals and getting your work done.  

Today is a new day with new opportunities. Practice cultivating a sense of gratitude for that. Be grateful that we have these new opportunities that come our way each day. By starting with a sense of gratitude, we are more likely to be open to these opportunities.

Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation for all of earth. Not only the trees plants and nature but us as well. We feel the miracle of spiritual transformation even if we do nothing, the simple fact that it is spring gives our souls nourishment and renews us. We can help the process along by taking some simple actions.

Sometimes our fear of failure goes hand in hand with our own deep down fear of success. We are afraid to acknowledge our unique talents and gifts and what we could become. Acknowledging our magical abilities and qualities would suggest that we need to then take action, make choices, set goals and achieve results. Sometimes it is easier to just turn our backs on all these things and continue in our middling way. Afraid to fail at somethings on a certain level, but also afraid to succeed.

I think we could all write a thank you letter to our bodies. I know that I feel I ought to thank mine. A letter to thank it for all that it has endured, supported, and maintained me, for all that it does for me, through sometimes less than ideal conditions. And some of these conditions are our own choices which are not the best choices for our bodies.

Finding our sense of balance and connecting with our inner essence can help us to find our voice. If we take the time to balance and connect with ourselves before we begin writing or public speaking, we will attune to our authentic selves, express ourselves more easily, and be more readily prepared for our challenge.