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16 Ways to Decompress, Recharge and Renew This Summer

July 11, 2018 by Nancy Alexander 2 Comments

By Nancy Alexander, PT

 

About a month ago, I slowed down my pace a bit. Earlier this year I was working part time, growing my business, planning a major fundraising event, writing a book, yada yada yada. You get the picture. I couldn’t think straight. I put off so many things. And I couldn’t get to things I really wanted to do. My house was a mess. I was spread too thin. Time for a change… or really a major overhaul. I loved what I was doing but I wanted to focus more on where my heart was.  I want to do a few things well , not a lot of things mediocre.

 

Today, I’ve downsized to growing my business and publishing my first book. I’m also taking more time for me. I think summertime is the perfect time to do this. So here we go…

 

16 ways to decompress, recharge and renew

  1. Clean – I mean really clean, top to bottom. Target a room and have at it. So maybe I’m just a little late with my spring cleaning. Still feels great.
  2. Declutter – my home office featured a white folding table which was completely covered with stacks of file folders on it. Bookshelves were crammed with items I couldn’t find a home for. I could not see the top of my desk. This was also covered with folders, with additional loose pieces of paper and Post-it notes. Oh, the Post-it notes. The number of Post-it notes stuck everywhere is directly proportional to the clutter in my head. Not any more. Files not needed are now stored neatly in bins under the table or in a storage closet. Ones I do need frequently are more organized together in two bins on the table. I reach into these daily. I have more space to work now and my head doesn’t feel so cluttered now either.
  3. Morning coffee on the deck – or back patio depending on the heat. The only noise I hear are the birds and I’m learning what kind they are by their song.
  4. Sit outside and read – I do this later in the day in my comfy chair under the deck and out of the hot sun. I enjoy a cool drink and travel to wherever my book takes me.
  5. Exercise – I have a stationary bike and a treadmill.  I do some cardio, core work and stretch every day.  Stretching is like dessert – a treat I give myself.
  6. Play golf – a great way to be outside while exercising.  Still looking for my first birdie this year.
  7. Meet a friend for lunch – love catching up with friends to see what they are up to.  I do this about once a week.  It’s one of my new favorite things.
  8. Have fun in the kitchen – meal prep for the week. I like to try new recipes. Fun, fun.
  9. Use herbs and tomatoes – from my deck garden to make healthier meals.
  10. Journal – I imagineer my dreams every single morning.
  11. Write – my book or my blog. Just write.  Writing helps me make sense of my life.
  12. Pull weeds – very therapeutic. I have several perennial gardens and love to get out there and pull the weeds or prune back old flowers. Pruning trees is one of my favorite things to do.
  13. Ride my bike – my dad used to say when I was a kid I rode my bike all the time… everywhere. I’m getting back on it.
  14. Fire pit – I love sitting by the fire pit with my husband after dark on a cool summer night. Listening to music. Looking up at the stars and identifying them.
  15. Travel – get out of dodge so to say. Even for a day… a change of scenery does wonders for the mind.
  16. Meditate – Just be… enjoy the moment. Be more mindful. Create a grateful heart in just minutes.

There you go…  16 ways to renewal.  What are some of your ways?

Make it a great summer!!

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Independence Day

July 4, 2018 by Nancy Alexander Leave a Comment

By Nancy Alexander

Doesn’t that sound awesome?!  Independence Day… now this is a day worth celebrating.  Is there anything more empowering?  Is there anything more meaningful?  Is there anything more important than this?  No, I don’t think so.

Today is July 4th, otherwise known as Independence Day.  Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.  It represents the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. Thank you to all in our armed forces who fought and are fighting for our freedom.  I do not take your efforts lightly.

 

 

 

 

 

On a personal note, I am grateful for my independence.

I am grateful to have a choice as to how I live my life.

I am grateful for being an American.

I am grateful for being a woman.

I am grateful for Title IX.

I am grateful for making it into my 50’s.

I am grateful for my family.

I am grateful for my friends.

I am grateful for my health.

I am grateful for my ability to dream.

I am grateful for my dreams for the future.

I recently left a salaried position at an awesome organization to make my living in my own business.  I recently wrote a book and I am about to publish it to share my story with the world.  With my story, I hope it helps others who are going through some challenging times to see that their path is worth it.  I am thankful beyond measure.

I hope you can see the value of living with a grateful heart.  Even if it’s just a small part of your life.  See it, feel it, focus on it.  It will grow if you do.

I hope you can see the value of dreaming.  Go ahead, dream!  There are no limits – only the limits we place on ourselves.  Free yourself and dream.

We all have these choices, every day.  Every day is Independence Day, if you let it be.

Happy Independence Day!

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