Deal with things that are weighing
you down
They say that an unfinished task is one of the
most exhausting things there is, because the
longer you put it off the more it drains you of
energy. Rather tackle those tasks and enjoy the
satisfaction that comes with it. The same applies to relationships
that have gone sour. If you have had a fall out with someone
and are no longer on speaking terms, but you'd really like to be,
just brave it and try to clear the air. Life's too short; just do it and
you'll feel a million times lighter afterwards.
Declutter your work space and your home
Sounds like work, doesn't it? But it's well worth the
effort because clearing out the spaces around
you can be so uplifting. Feng Shui fans will tell you
that the items around you store the energy of things that have
happened in the past, and by having a clear out you can make a
fresh start. Whatever your beliefs maybe, having a good clean
out will help you clear your head. Be pretty ruthless with what
you're going to get rid of, and in South Africa there is always
someone who can use what you no longer need. Take anything
worthwhile to a charity and give yourself some brownie points.
Learn to say no
Many of us languish under the belief that we have
to say yes to be nice. What often happens is that
life gets busier and busier and you are left with no
time to treat yourself, nourish your soul and reboot
your body. If something will put you in a time crunch and under
pressure, politely say no and try to keep your life simple. If your
lifestyle is simple your thoughts will be too.
Give your head a break
Is your head crammed with things you have to
remember to do and appointments you mustn't
forget. Write them down in a diary or on a calendar
and ease up the space on your mental hard-drive.
Don't worry, be happy
Worrying is exhausting – and we so often worry
about things that don't ever actually come to
pass. Which makes worrying pretty pointless.
It also makes you miss out on the good moments in the present. So stop worrying about the things you can't control and enjoy your life today.
