Know Yourself and Be True to Yourself

Sometimes we don't give ourselves enough credit.  And, other times we let ourselves off the hook too easily.  When we were children, our parents, teachers and coaches probably called us out on these things more often than not.  They did this because they wanted the best for us.  They wanted us to succeed.  They wanted us to learn from our mistakes.  

Fast forward to adulthood.  Things have changed.  We might not have that voice of authority looking out for us. We might not have that coach cheering us on.  We are left to our own devices, and that's not always the best arrangement.

Creating space and time every day to simply consider what you'd like to have happen, i..e. how you'd like the day to go can become a small habit that yields big returns. It's like a happiness scaffold to hang your activities, to-do's, goals, intentions on.  The more intentional you can become with your moments and activities, the more likely they are to happen.  You return to your true self and what you really want instead of letting the day run away.  This can start with the alarm on the phone, checking emails and other media and then getting sucked into something you may not even care about.  

We live in a time with too much excess.  Too much information overload.  Too much accessibility.  Too much noise.  It is distracting, and it robs us of stillness and presence.  This is a jagged path to scattered, frustrated energy. This will make us unhappy and unproductive.

Especially this busy time of year, refocus on yourself.  Put special, heart-felt energy behind a "me time" habit whereby you start the day off right.  You adhere to a new habit of considering what you'd like to achieve.  This can be personal and professional.  To be a healthy person means we integrate all facets of our daily lives.  

Build the habit of starting the day gradually and quietly.  Set the tone before you even leave the house.  See what happens.