To my dear readers, 

Hope you are keeping well –  I have delayed my input into  my blog as I took some time away to cherish the company  of one of my adult sons….. I also came home to a rather bizarre and unsettling  scene of a huge tree that fell into my lawn as a result of a storm…. Grateful that the tree fell like a gentle giant- causing no harm to anyone ….. 

On that note …. I choose the topic for today`s writing- training our mind and body in the face of unplanned occurrences.  

1. Having an internal anchor that guides us forth through choppy waters help – our values act as internal anchors – for example – when you feel frustrated about what’s happening around you – just go back and choose patience and make a conscious choice of using trust that aligns with a positivebelief system that things will come right …..  
2. When things feel chaotic, take a few steps back and write down your thoughts – of where you are now and where you would like to be ….. always allow for time and space –to quiet  your racing mind.  
3. Be mindful that how you choose to respond to any of the events in your life influences brain health and body health – 
4. Honour yourself – by taking time for yourself in one task – it can be related to movement , art or breathwork – rituals can help too – it can be making a meal, lighting a lamp, making time for a ten minute  breathwork  
5. Most of all choose to make peace with the situation and / or circumstances that seems challenging for you – choose what still allows you to wear a smile – engage in writing – writing that is honest – but choose words that deeply affirm your strengths – and find the kindest and gentlest spot within you to say thank you to what still remains …..
   
   Tips on improving focus  

• Choose ten minutes for an activity from your list – art, exercise, meal making , tidying, reading  
• Set a timer and focus on the chosen task or activity.  
• Engage in the task or activity until the timer rings. 
• Take a short break – stretch, walk down the hallway or have some water 
• Reset your timer for another new task.  
• Then focus on this new task until the timer rings.  
• Repeat this twice or thrice a day and make sure to  
• Give kudos to yourself for working through each task !!!