Lord I neeeeeeeed you.
Tatum has had some ROUGH days and PLUS she is going through some heavy emotions (welcome to puberty). So, I told her, these are Mommy’s rules for staying cheerful DESPITE life curveballs (which are going to happen ALL THE TIME. BUT, Hay’s Happen, right!? They make good choices.
1. I start my day with God.
- I thank Him for another day.
- I pray for others first and then for myself
- I ask Him to guide my attitude and my words
2. I stay busy with things…accomplish
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Crossing off tiny tasks
3. I shift focus off myself and think of someone else
- A text to encourage someone
- Doing a small chore for someone
- Preparing something thoughtful for Doug or Tatum (like cook!..or postit/email)
- Praying for a friend who needs it
4. I do something creative
- Draw (not as much L)
- Write
- Plan/make something fun…It’s USUALLY SMALL!
5. I move my body
- A short walk (around the house!..for me it’s little)
- A stretch (gym if I can)
- A quick tidy-up that gets me moving
6. I speak truth to myself…not feelings (or pray!)
- “This moment won’t last forever.”
- “My feelings aren’t facts.”
- “I can choose a different direction.”
- “God is with me right now.”
7. I choose a small win; and be happy about that!
Just one.
It could be:
- I finished my work..
- I drank my water today..
- I emailed a friend..
Momentum follows.
8. I get outside for a MINUTE even
Even two minutes of sun changes my whole mood
9. I limit spiraling (too much screen time)
- I put my phone down
- I take a break from overthinking
10. I remind myself of who I want to be
Not “perfect,” just: (As Jesus would want)
- Calm
- Kind
- Steady
- Loving
- Present
LORD WILLING!!! I put my hope/trust/faith in HIM.
This pulls me back to center. AMEN!