Welcome to week 9 of this alphabet inspired newsletter.
How was your week last week? Mine was a little full on with challenges particular to my circumstances here in France, which have a habit of hijacking the intentions I had originally set myself for the week. To overcome this I am getting back into a routine of meditating and journaling each morning. Yes this means getting up a little earlier to make the time, but for me this is what inspires me and allows my creativity a little bit of wriggle room. I often do my best work, or get clear and focussed on my intentions for that day just by following this simple process. I prefer a guided meditation and usually find a quick search on You Tube leads me to something important for me at that moment. So here are my thoughts on indecision and intentions to share a little inspiration with you.
How was your week last week? Mine was a little full on with challenges particular to my circumstances here in France, which have a habit of hijacking the intentions I had originally set myself for the week. To overcome this I am getting back into a routine of meditating and journaling each morning. Yes this means getting up a little earlier to make the time, but for me this is what inspires me and allows my creativity a little bit of wriggle room. I often do my best work, or get clear and focussed on my intentions for that day just by following this simple process. I prefer a guided meditation and usually find a quick search on You Tube leads me to something important for me at that moment. So here are my thoughts on indecision and intentions to share a little inspiration with you.
Indecision - Last week I talked about decisions being heart based or head based. Whatever kind of decision is before you it is so important to actually decide on something. Even a ‘wrong’ decision is still better than indecision. A ‘wrong’ decision helps you clarify why it wasn't right for you and you can learn from it. Staying at the point of indecision gives the power to decide away to others. When uncertainty or self doubt strikes it can often be about giving ourselves permission to do something, even if that is to take more time to decide. How many times have you dilly dallied about a purchase you know you really love. Only to find when you do finally decide and return to make the purchase it’s sold out! When indecision strikes, ask these questions to get clear?
By when do I need to decide?
How much more time will I allocate to this?
What is stopping me from making a decision?
What am I afraid of and is this real?
How will I feel if this option is no longer available to me?
If you are still undecided, grant yourself just one wish as if you had a magic wand that you could use in respect of this decision. What would this enable you to do?
By when do I need to decide?
How much more time will I allocate to this?
What is stopping me from making a decision?
What am I afraid of and is this real?
How will I feel if this option is no longer available to me?
If you are still undecided, grant yourself just one wish as if you had a magic wand that you could use in respect of this decision. What would this enable you to do?
Inspiration -I love to be inspired by books, films, long walks by the river, staring at the ocean and often other people and their successes. But most of all I want to inspire others. There is nothing quite so uplifting and rewarding as hearing someone say; Because of you I didn’t give up; Because of you I found the strength to carry on; Because of you I knew it really would be possible. You might be thinking this ability to inspire is for other people and not you. I would like to remind each of you that you will be an inspiration to someone. Never underestimate who you are and the things you do in your life that perhaps you take for granted. You will be inspiring someone. I would also like to ask that when you feel inspired by someone share that with the person, as they may well need reminding just how extraordinary they are. If you read or watch something inspirational share it with others. If it inspired you, it will help someone else too. By simply being who you are and doing what you love, you too have that ability to inspire others. Simply share what you love, learn and discover. Inspire someone today it really is what we are here to do.
Intentions - On a retreat in 2011 I learnt the power of meditating, journaling and setting intentions for the day. This simple process puts me in charge of my thoughts and feelings for the rest of the day. It is in periods of indecision or overwhelm that I am reminded to make time for this daily practice again. On waking I start by asking myself how do I feel today? Really taking the time to tap into what my first thought was on waking. I then ask myself how I want to feel. I take a minute or two to acknowledge any differences and let it go. I then set an intention for that day, something I really want to excel at or achieve. After this I spend 5 to 10 minutes in an appropriate guided meditation. YouTube always has something that seems just perfect. Click here for an example of a 10 minute guided morning meditation to kick start your day. . After meditating I journal my thoughts and shape my intention into action points. As a result of this process I get really clear on something that I have been indecisive over. All of a sudden the steps I need to take unfold on the paper before me when previously I had just been stuck. I always benefit from taking the time to fit this process into my day.
Professional Bio
Janine Wood is a woman who thrives on her sense of adventure and her capabilities at giving anything a go. She left her 6 figure corporate income to live her rural dream life in France with the love of her life Tony and their two rescue dogs Junior and Benjy. Janine is inspired by interior design, creation, music, art, dance, fun and personal growth and she lives each day with love, laughter and inspiration. Her role now is to inspire other people who know that they can take more out of life and supporting them as they too discover how to live every day like it was their best.
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Janine Wood is a woman who thrives on her sense of adventure and her capabilities at giving anything a go. She left her 6 figure corporate income to live her rural dream life in France with the love of her life Tony and their two rescue dogs Junior and Benjy. Janine is inspired by interior design, creation, music, art, dance, fun and personal growth and she lives each day with love, laughter and inspiration. Her role now is to inspire other people who know that they can take more out of life and supporting them as they too discover how to live every day like it was their best.
Subscribe to this Let Go and Love Life Newsletter here.
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