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7. Say No and Mean It
This is another trick that calm people use and they use it effectively. Learn to say NO and mean it! If you start with the “Well, I wish I could but I really have to say no….” You will be cut off with pleading and begging or demands and chances are that you will cave in. It’s OK to say no. It is not selfish; it is not stingy. When you are already overtaxed, simply say “No, I can’t, but thanks for asking. Maybe next time.”
8. Remind Yourself about What Motivates You
When you feel tired or down, it’s easy to just want to pitch everything in the garbage, sit back with Netflix, and eat garbage all night long. On those days, keep in mind whatever it is that keeps you going. This is different for different people. Some people remember their children, their siblings, or their spouses. Others remind themselves that if they don’t show up and do it, who will? Keep in mind that everyone has bad days and this too will pass. Try to remind yourself about these things each time life gets rough, and see if this has an impact on your life.
9. Keep It Moving
Daily movement, even something as simple as an after dinner walk, is important for both mind and body. There have been numerous studies showing that sitting is detrimental to both mind and body. You don’t need to hit the gym or run a marathon, but anything that gets you up and around is good. Try talking to your best friend on the phone while you walk around the block a few times, dance with your kids in the kitchen, walk on the treadmill while you watch your favorite tv show. Doesn’t matter what you do, to coin a phrase, just do it!
10. Meditate
You probably read “meditate” on every list there is: You read that meditation will reduce stress, increase concentration, improve your mood and increase production, but this doesn’t make it any less true. Our minds are unbridled, untrained, racing horses and unless we learn to control them, they will control us. You won’t believe the difference that mediating for just 10 can make in your life until you try it!
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Of course, there is more to life than being organized and having things together, but life is certainly more fun when you feel that you are in control and things are going smoothly. You can have those feelings much more often than you think simply by taking a few minutes to take care of business.
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