I totally believe that words have power. It might sound cheesy to some, but one thing I find helpful is to choose words or phrases at the start of the week that motivate me in some way.
This week, I have two words: calm and positive.
Calm and positive
What do I do with them? Well, just about anything!
I write them down on a Post-it and look at them whenever I need a break.
I also say them to myself, like a mantra, when I’m in a zone where my mind can wander, like when I’m walking or riding a bike or washing dishes.
Sometimes, I write the words down in a notebook and doodle whatever comes to mind.
In a way, it’s kinda like informal meditation.
Anywho, if you wanna try it (and I highly recommend doing so), feel free to borrow my words for the week.
If calm and positive don’t resonate with you, then let me know… I can help brainstorm some good words. I have a lot of them!
Thank you
Thank you, by the way, for asking about how the interviews went last week.
One of them, the one I am really excited about, seems to be on track to happening. I’m waiting for an official start, so I’ll continue to think calm and positive thoughts (there go my words again) until then.
If it comes through, then dagnabbit, I’m celebrating!
The in-between place
It’s a weird place to be, though, the “in-between” space. I like to think that I’m holding it together pretty well, but then all the feelings rush out suddenly in the most unexpected ways.
This morning, for example, I did an epic spin class on my stationary bike, and when I finished, I felt really good (ahh, those endorphins), but then I got super emo and cried like a baby.
Part 1 of the epic spin class I did this morning.
And here’s Part 2!
Have you ever bawled after a tough workout? It happens to me sometimes, especially if I’m doing cardio and I’m pushing hard.
Apparently it’s totally normal and happens to a lot of people, and it has to do with the release of endorphins and hormones.
Anywho, that’s what’s been going on here on this side of the keyboard. What’s new with you?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Fingers crossed that everything pans out with your new job and, more importantly, that you like it! I’m on day 2 of my new gig and it’s going well! I think I’m going to like it! I’m way behind on exercising so I hope this summer I can at least do long walks with the girls.
I’m happy to hear that things are going well for you so far at your new gig! Soon enough you’ll know all you need to know.
Regarding walks — I’m going to try to do more of them, too. Maybe I’ll even sneak one in today.
I’m hoping it will be third time lucky on selling our house and we get to live to the country…So far so good but buyers can duck out at any time…My current mantra is ‘The past does not predict the future.’
Good luck! The right buyer will find you soon enough. 🙂
Sending calm, positive energy from the peninsula your way. 🤞
Clearly I don’t have enough aerobic capacity because even though I’ve worked out so hard (for me) that I feel like I’m gonna hurl, I’ve never cried. Well except out of pain from twisting, pulling or hurting something.