Since I work alone the past 27 years, I hafta be the one who motivates myself. I developed a 3 step system that works for me. 1. At end of each work day, I make a To Do List for the next day. On the left, I write everything I have to do that day. On the right, I list everything else I have to do. 2. Before I go to bed, I read over the things I have to do the next day. I spend a few moments seeing myself breeze through getting it done. 3. When I wake up, I bring to mind the day’s tasks and again run it through my head for a few minutes. By doing these 3 steps, I’m not only psyching myself up for the work, I’m pre-paving a fast and easy job.
I’ve been doing a lot of yard work as the weather gets cooler, and really loving it. The west woods was cleared of palmettoes and underbrush I’ve been digging up and moving a dozen plants and trees a day over there from elsewhere in the east yard. By the time I’m done, I’m SORE AND ACHEY and ready for bed. I thought I’d share My Magical Healing Bed Process since that’s when I remind the cells of my body what we’re there for. My process is to Self Talk Myself Into Healing using helpful phrases. Here’s the script I use, try it for yourself. You’ll find comfort and relief. Continue reading