Anais Nin Encouragement
Category: Motivation
Have You Tried-
Now is the time to fulfill your dreams and take an online class. My husband and I like to take online classes from MasterClass, which is a subscription.
Do you have any online class sources that you like? Leave them in the comments.
What has been your favorite online class?
Investigate. Learn. Enjoy. Sonja
And the day came-
Get Going Today
Today is the day to start. Start what? Whatever you desire. It’s the day to stop being limited by your thoughts, your personal demons, your own negative ideas–basically, whatever is making you doubt yourself.
Today is the day to think you CAN!
You CAN make that change, think differently, go against what you’re told. Because you are amazing. You are capable. You are YOU!
Don’t let what other think you can do hold you back. They don’t know what lives inside of you.
Don’t let what you were told hold you back. Think about those things differently. A new perspective can help make changes.
Don’t let your ‘life’s lessons’ make you doubt your capabilities. Use those experiences to make yourself better, not bully you into submission.
You are able.
I was just listening to a book by Jen Sincero and it is very motivating for me. Find what motivates you. Sonja
True Happiness
Unboxing the books!
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One of the most fun things is to get a box of books in the mail. From the covers to the pages, I love getting books.
These days, it takes a long time to get stuff shipped–since the shipping sources have been affected, as well as the supply lines. Order what you want and have the patience to wait. The people working to get it to you are battling a lot of negativity and unhappiness from the scarcity of several things as well.
Make sure you thank your delivery drivers–and wave when they drive by. It’s a good way to bridge the gap of social distancing!
I was out walking Guinness the Therapy Dog and waited for the Fed Ex truck to pass by before we crossed a side street. It wasn’t a big deal for me or Guinness, but it meant a lot to the driver and he called out a thank you. It was nice to show caring in such a simple way.
Tell me your ideas for bridging the social distancing gap! Sonja
Hey, It’s April First!
And that’s no joke!
Why is April 1st the day to pull pranks? This worldwide ‘holiday’ is enjoyed by individuals and corporate entities alike. You can find news sources, magazines, and newspapers publishing prank stories.
But why????
It could be traced back to Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’ in 1392, but there’s some dispute about that. Maybe it’s because of French poet Eloy d’Amerval in 1508.
The Netherlands attribute the day to a victory over Spain in 1572. And the British origin goes way back to 1698 when people were tricked to “see the Lions washed” at the Tower of London.
In some countries, particularly those associated with the United Kingdom, the jokes end at noon.
Since ‘laughter is the best medicine’ and a good laugh can boost your health, it’s a good time to laugh at yourself and those around you.
Just make sure the joke is funny to everyone. Sonja
The Good Thing Is…
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There are a lot of things about this pandemic that can make you sad. Now’s the time to look for what makes you happy. For me, it’s spending a lot of time with my dogs.
Guinness the Therapy Dog usually lays nearby while I work on my laptop at the dining table.
Lucy the Anxious One is typically in her crate that is within arm’s reach.
So, looking for the silver lining of sheltering-in-place or self-isolation is that I get to spend time with my dogs and my family-maybe not in that order. Family first! And I get to binge my favorite shows while I work. Yay!
It can be difficult to focus on the good and not on the bad, but it’s worth the effort.
Keep your eyes on the prize! Sonja
