Hit the Reset Button

Hi Sequins!  I know I'm not the only one who gets completely involved in work and other people and completely sets my self care aside.  When I do this, I get really off track in being aware of what I need.  I get irritable, easily flustered, and just plain exhausted.  In order to maximize my sparkle, I'm trying to be more aware of where I'm at internally so that externally I can present my best self.

I've put together a list of resets - things that help me focus on ME and get back to neutral when I've been going a million miles a minute and am out of whack.  I'm sure a lot of these are already in your wheelhouse but maybe you forget to use them.  I'm here to remind you - sometimes you gotta DO YOU!

1. Fitness

I've grown up an athlete.  When I take a moment to go for a run, take a yoga class, or lift weights, my mind slips back into that role and I'm at peace.  Bonus?  It's good for the body too and often helps me sleep at night.

2. Naps

Ya'll I am the QUEEN of naps.  When I'm overwhelmed or exhausted, catch me in bed hitting the reset button.  I prefer hours but if I can only get 30 minutes in, I'll nap.  Sometimes my body just needs to completely shut down and reboot and sleep is the best way to achieve this.

3. Books

I read every single night.  Books are an escape for me.  I tend to lean towards a good mystery novel because I love the excitement of the puzzle.  Books help my mind shut out everything else and focus on whatever world I'm placed into.  

4. Puppies

I have a dog who is my child.  Spending time playing with him, walking him, or simply  snuggling with him makes my whole heart smile.  He reminds me there are more important things in life and that he's always there excited to see me.  Rescue a dog if you have not already because it is them who will rescue you!

5. Nails

Get your nails did!  When you look right, you feel right!  I love escaping the world and taking my headphones to the nail salon to get a good mani/pedi.  It looks good, helps you feel good, and you get a minute to escape from the real world.

6. Journal

Journaling is the best way to get out everything you're thinking and feeling and reflect on it.  It's also alone time to just digest everything going on and figure out where you're at.  Super important to be able to recognize where your feelings come from so that you are better able to handle them moving forward.  

Those 6 things are my favorite way to reset and refocus.  I know some people like to be around friends or family but for me resetting myself is more about alone time.  Without me time, I would go insane!  How do you best reset yourself?

#SparkleOn

SANTA IS COMING! 2 DAYS!

I WILL NOT CALM DOWN!  I get it.  He's kind of scary.  He breaks into your house, eats your cookies, drinks your milk, calls everyone a ho and then leaves footprints on the floor.  That's kiiiind of rude right?  But listen - HE LEAVES YOU PRESENTS.

As I already did a piece on Christmas and what it means to me, I'm utilizing this blog as a bit of a challenge to my readers (Seriously, are any of you still following my blog or is it just my family?  Thank God I have a large family...). 

Christmas is for magic and kindness and miracles and so my challenge to you is to take time this week to believe in the impossible.  Let go of your stresses and insecurities, commit to believing you can achieve anything and that the thing you think can't happen - WILL. 

Set aside your work, put down your gadgets and be present.  Listen to the people around you, smile at strangers, engage in meaningful relationships.  Reset your mind and your spiritual space and just be in the moment

I challenge you to gain perspective, to consider things from another point of view, to commit a random act of kindness.  Be 5 again, believe in magic, pretend the world hasn't made you hard, and take in the enchantment that is the Holiday season. 

If you allow yourself to utilize these days for a larger purpose - I promise you will come out happier, healthier, and ready to rock 2017. 

#SparkleOn