Becoming More Self Aware
I have been dealing with excess pressure, tension and stress over the the last year! I never thought to look at myself as the culprit, but I quickly learned that I was and should not have been all that amazed as to what I was doing to myself. I decided to become more self aware in order to clear my mind of the clutter and clean my emotional house! I lost that reliance of self by sabatoging my own self as well as my health and well being. Think about that, can you imagine that happening!
I now know why I was edgy and anxious and certainly not myself! I was either holding myself stuck in the past or fast forwarding to the what is next, what is in my future. I was not even in the present! I knew I needed to STOP the crazyness and busyness. I needed to find my way back to being in the present moment again!
I very much needed to take responsibility of my own state of mind and my own state of being and not let it fall into the wrong hands ever again! I had to find reliance in my self, be proactive with my whole being and believe and trust in myself. I really needed to start taking care of myself from the inside out as well as stay active and engaged. I needed to make myself priority number 1!
I discovered in becoming more self aware I was able to be more open! To the possibilities and opportunities. To embracing and accepting change. To being able to cope better when things do not go my way. To keeping it simple. To learning, growing and gaining. To be one with myself and find the quiet. To relax, recharge, and reenergize. So many things to be open to when you are creating the life you want!
(Photos by RSheridan)
I am learning to slow down, be in the present moment and really listen to myself and my needs! I am starting and starting small and will continue to take baby steps every day.
January 20th, 2014 at 7:09 AM
Great post! Do you do yoga? I started practicing a few months ago and it has changed my life and really helped me live in the present and at peace. :)
January 20th, 2014 at 8:41 AM
Thanks! I use to do yoga, but have been sidelined for now. I am glad to hear yoga has been really great for you and your whole being:)
January 21st, 2014 at 8:09 AM
Thanks Renee. It has helped me immensely as my dad has been fighting cancer and yoga has been the only spiritual thing that has helped. It has made me focus more on the present and relax a bit. :) I love my center too as they do a lot of restorative and mediative yoga which is really what helps ease your mind, body and soul. :)
January 21st, 2014 at 8:28 AM
I am sorry to hear about your dad and hope he wins his battle. I am glad to hear you found yoga to help you deal too:)
Take Care – Renee
January 27th, 2014 at 9:20 AM
Thanks Renee. I am very close to my dad and we travel together all the time. He is very strong so I’m feeling confident. Yes life can sure be a bear sometimes but there is also so much wonderful stuff too. Please keep inspiring me with your wonderful posts! :)
January 27th, 2014 at 11:49 AM
Happy to Inspire:) Love that you have an adventure partner in life. Be Blessed!
Happy Week – Renee
January 20th, 2014 at 8:08 AM
Add this advice to support of family and friends and a big helping of faith, and you’re on your way to inner peace.
January 20th, 2014 at 8:42 AM
Loving your comment:)
January 21st, 2014 at 8:48 AM
I love how you mentioned you were hardly in the present because you were either focused on the past or future. That is so important to enjoy the moment we’re in–good and bad. Each experience in our life can help us grow if we take the time to truly live and savor the journey.
January 21st, 2014 at 9:16 AM
Char –
Loving your comment:) Here’s to living in the PRESENT!!!
Happy Week – Renee
January 22nd, 2014 at 9:14 AM
It’s true that we’re the ones who put most of the pressure on ourselves, even if it seems like it’s coming from others. It sounds like you’ll have a much better year this year!
January 22nd, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Loving your comment Sheila:) It has been a great journey of self so far and going to be even better in 2014!!!
Take Care – Renee