Vision Board Friday: No Act of Kindness is Ever Wasted
/"No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted." -Aesop
"No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted." -Aesop
"Wherever you are, be all there" - Jim Elliot
Perception is everything, right? Choose to see the good in the world and people around you.
"Live simply. Expect little. Give much. Love extravagantly." This seemed appropriate as I'm working on simplifying my life this week and thinking about long term goals. Focus on the things that really matter.
At the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, we learned about the practice of "crowding out." Instead of making a lot of huge changes at once and making foods off limits, try slowly adding in healthier options like fruits, vegetables and more water.
The produce and water will start filling you up and you won't have as much room for the unhealthier options. Soon enough, you'll even start craving the good stuff! Plus, putting restrictions on your diet can backfire.
Remember, you're creating a lifestyle change, not a temporary diet change.
Don't forget that you're in control. Take a few deep breaths and choose to be calm.
Don't be afraid to deviate from the path you were taught as a child. High school, college, corporate job, marriage, family.
If that path doesn't feel right to you and bring you joy, make your own. There are unlimited ways to live you life. You only get one, so make it what you want.
"Be the very best version of you." Self-improvement is great, but it's even better when you remain true to yourself! Make sure your goals are your own.
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Stop waiting to get started. You have enough and you are enough.
I came across this last year and love it! No explanation necessary. Elements of Glow:
"Be a Light to the World." When you experience a positive, uplifting person, don't you feel amazing? You can be that person too. Trade positive energy.
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theadore Roosevelt
Fall in love with yourself. You'll be surprised what else starts to fall into place.
Collecting moments and memories instead of material possessions will make you more fulfilled.
"You don't have to be better than everybody else. You should strive to be better than you ever thought you could be."
"Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants." - Michael Pollan It's really that simple.
Here's a little reminder to keep your priorities in order!
"What a treacherous thing to believe that a person is more than a person." -John Green When you feel intimidated, inferior or shy, remember that we're all just people made of the same material.
This past weekend I streamed the IIN conference live, and Arianna Huffington said something similar. "My mother had no sense of hierarchy. We're all human beings."
What's stopping you from achieving your goals?Often, our own thoughts stop us from getting what we want. We're afraid to fail, convince ourselves we're not worthy or get nervous about the amount of work involved. What can you do today to get out of your own way?
Always a good reminder!
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