Relax, Enjoy Life, And Smell the Roses!!

Live with enjoyment

Enjoyment is not something you take. It is something you give.
Enjoyment is not a function of your circumstances. Enjoyment is a choice you can make, regardless of the circumstances.
When you choose to enjoy where you are, it opens your eyes to the positive possibilities. When you decide to enjoy what you’re doing, your effectiveness skyrockets.
Enjoy your day, and you add joy not only to your own life but also to all of life around you. Enjoy who you are, and from who you are will flow great and meaningful value.
Give the gift of your own genuine enjoyment. Demonstrate your gratitude and immense respect for life by truly enjoying each precious moment.
Instead of reacting to life with frustration or disappointment or anger, make the choice to enjoy what life brings your way. Live with enjoyment, and give the best of who you are.
— Ralph Marston

     Hello and yes its been a minute since I last posted!! The title of this post is Relax, Enjoy Life, and Smell the Roses and that's exactly what I have been doing the past 3 months!! Doing what I Love to do!! I took a step back and learned how to stop and relax. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life and activities, it's easy to become overwhelmed, stressed out and anxious.  In order to live a happier, healthier life, we do need to slow down and learn to live in the moment. Take time to relax, and learn how to stop and smell the roses. Only then can you recharge your batteries and appreciate what life has to offer.
     I took the time to relax, and learn how to stop and smell the roses. I then recharged my batteries and appreciated what life had to offer. I took time from my professional career to spend with my newborn (April), took the kids to a couple of places for fun, and enjoyed spending quality time with my loved-ones. I am a go strong person and when I see something I like or want to accomplish, I don't stop until that goal has been accomplished.

Until recently, I learned not to ponder on the small things and I learned that its okay if you don't hit a certain goal in a time period that you set for yourself. It's okay!! You can pick up where you left and continue on!!

So here are some thought provoking tips that can prepare you to Stop and Smell the Roses!!

1. Make a list of all that you do have that makes you happy. Some of these items may not b everything you want them to be, but include them anyway. Some examples could be:

• Your car: it may not be the model you wish you had but it still gets you from point a to point b.

 

• Your job: it may not be the job you envisioned yourself in but it is your job.Remind yourself that many people don't have one.

 

• Your spouse and children: they may not be perfect but they are a part of your life. Go tell them you love them. Watch their eyes light up.

 

• Your home: it may not be that big mansion you dreamed of when you were a child but it is yours; even if you are renting. You do have a home.

2. Take some time out to do something special just for yourself. This could be anything from a bubble bath to a gourmet dinner. Do something special for yourself at least once a day even if it is just eating a piece of chocolate. Savor the moment.3. Do something special for a loved one without expecting anything in return, including a thank you. Just watch their face, see their enjoyment and know only you could do it for them. 4. Keep a journal. Write down everything good that has happened to you this day. Before long, you will begin to see the good as it happens and you will be in the moment as it does.5. Find the humor in any situation. Laughter is and has always been the best medicine. By learning to laugh, you learn to enjoy everything life throws at you.Living in the moment is not hard, but it is a skill to be learned. Start small and learn to take each day as it comes. You will begin to understand that each day, each moment is precious.

Start living those moments.
Sheyrl Colclough
http://SlimWithSheyrl.SBCPower.com