Last week’s look up topic was Accept yourself, forgive yourself. It was all about giving yourself a break and saying “it’s okay not to be perfect”. I did my best to do that this past week and as some of my personal issues are getting resolved (very slowly) I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel. My goal now is to plan my way all the way out of the tunnel (check list time!!) This week’s topic is going to help me in getting my plans in order and hopefully achieve less stress, a better quality of life and continued creativity. So let’s get to it, shall we:

Breathe.

Whenever I get upset my first remedy is to remind myself to breathe. Sounds simple right? Gosh, you must be thinking I’m some kind of coma patient “I forget to eat.” “I forget to breathe”. But seriously, I’ll give you an example: I’m a very unattractive crier, I hiccup and hyperventilate. I just stop breathing. Even if I’m not to the point of tears, my muscles tighten and I know I’m probably not breathing. So if I can just take a few moments every day this week to remind myself to breathe, to be calm and to know that these struggles I am having are temporary, I think that would be a huge help. I’m going to continue to work on my shop and be calm. I know that things will continue to improve. (sigh)-feelin’ better already.

[artwork © Aimee Elizabeth McEwen]