My husband's work shut down so he is laid off for awhile. Next week should be interesting with me working from home and him being home. We haven't been going anywhere except hikes. It's a great way to get out of the house.

 

I love reading the stories of people being kind like one local girl scout made a note and dropped cookies off that the hospital. And innovators like the sewers to make masks and re-purposing factories. I hope you are all staying well. Needing extra support? Join us at the Facebook group.

 

Those of you whose life has shut down somewhat, have you noticed that the way you were living may have been out of whack? Was there rushing, feeling never enough and being frazzled? Realization is the first step. If you want to change your relationship to time, I would love for you to join my April time class: https://www.mysimplerlife.com/time-class

 

If you don't have time to do all 7 tips, pick the one or two that are calling to you. Put them on your calendar or to do list.

1. Check in with an older relative.
2. If you sew, consider making face masks.
3. Send care packages to kids you know that are stuck at home.
4. Read my post on getting through difficult times.
5. Do art at home,drawing classes, tour gardens, free college courses, watch the penguin cam, 
6. What skill or hobby do you want to play with if you have extra time?
7. Notice if you are mainly criticizing and blaming when you post online. Let's try to be supportive and helpful right now instead.

10 Reasons You’re Going to Want This Class

1. “I just don’t have enough time,” will no longer be your mantra.

2. You’ll find rushing isn’t a necessity.

3. You will get through your to do’s with more focus. Taking action is good. Feeling scattered is not.

4. You will discover how to feel like you and what you do is enough.

5. To do lists are yours that won’t seize you up as soon as you look at them.

6. Find out how to plan instead of always putting out fires. Yet, let go of over-planning.

7. You will get clear on what is important to you. You’ll get in touch with your soul and see what is best for you and your family.

8. You will make friends that “get you.” I always love how supportive the classes are with one another. As someone recently said, “Now I know I am not alone.”

9. You will learn to soothe yourself with self-compassion.

10. You will play with the fear and ego that keeps you in panic mode.

I’ve learned so much throughout the years, most of all that what I think is the problem is usually not the problem. Time doesn’t have to be the problem.

After my class I want you to be able to say, “I am living life more gently, with self-compassion. I am letting my inner wisdom guide me instead of pressure from myself and others. I feel freer, less worried and more joyful.”

https://www.mysimplerlife.com/time-class

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