[Alternatively titled, A Few Ways To Reduce White Knuckling. (See also: “Instead”)]
* Put on a sweater and slippers AND turn on the heat
* Get my meal plan for the week organized AND plan to order take-out
* Schedule therapy AND increase my meds
* Get fresh air despite the cold and/or rain AND book flights to California for more sun
* Do my work AND light a candle and play my favorite music
* Fix that fancy autumnal salad that looks good but seems like it involves way too much chopping (or… not) AND enjoy a delightful non-water beverage if it sounds good to me
* Follow my routine AND recite the mantra, “I am allowing this moment to be easy.”
It's a'coming....these have been mine:
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*Always carry around lotion and chapstick: stock them at work, at bedside, in bathroom, etc.
*Take a mile long walk during lunch break as often as possible
*Get into bed by 9PM to read for half an hour, and wake up by 5:15 AM to read for half an hour.
*Get sweaty as often as possible: cardio, weights, raking leaves.
*Declutter, and then declutter again.
*Always wear slippers around the house, and gloves outside
YES! Thank you for sharing! And so good to hear from you :)
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