Weekly Simplicity Tips and easing political tension
Published: Mon, 10/26/20
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Welcome to this week's tips
The last week of October is here. I finally got a couple really short walks in with my toe this week. (Pix by Brea Dargis)
I also turned 50 on the 24th with low key walking, music, reading and connecting with friends by phone.
Political tensions are also high here in the U.S. A good rule of thumb is if you can't say a person's position in a way they would agree with, you aren't understanding. It's easy to argue against some caricatured version of the "opposition" you are sure is true, then have conversations with people that are probably a lot closer in thought than you think - with the idea of understanding instead of winning an argument.
Remember the goal of media and politicians is to divide you by showing you the extremes as if that is every day people.
If you are getting anxious, turn off the news and talk to your friends. Volunteer. Take a walk in nature. (See my blog post from last election - be awake, be kind.)
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Weekly Simplicity Tips
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.
Ask yourself, What’s next?" instead of passively getting stuck in email or social media.
Notice how many fears and worries you have this week & at the end of the week notice how many did not come true.
What can you be grateful about for a difficult circumstance?
What is one way you can be kind to yourself this week?
What is one way you can be kind to another person this week?
Let go of a negative story about yourself or someone else.
Finish a book you have been wanting to for awhile.
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Ask yourself: when was the last time I took time alone?
Have you been stuffing down feelings trying to keep it all together?
Do you want to escape your life for a little while? Does everyone seem to annoy you?
Do you feel hollowed out mentally, spiritually or physically?
Are you in the midst of transition and change? Or have a decision you need to make?
Perhaps you have felt you have lost yourself under stacks of to do lists and other people’s expectations?
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