Every day or so, I am posting a Connection Question over on my Facebook business page. Sometimes they are coaching questions, sometimes mindset or positive psychology-related questions, and sometimes just-for-fun questions. My hope is that these prompts help you connect with your own wisdom and purpose, as well as with others in our outstanding and purposeful community. Feel free to join the conversation!
Today’s question: What brings you a sense of inner calm?
If you feel a bit wonky these days, you are not alone. This is a beautiful time to continue – or perhaps start – some practices that serve you well. Below you’ll find over 3 dozen ideas to consider:
Start a Positivity, Gratitude, and/or Success Journal
Stretch
Help empower someone
Read something inspirational
Visualize
Meditate (Insight Timer can be a great place to start!)
Meaningfully connect with someone
Smile for 30 seconds
Exercise
Clean up your space (desk or reading nook, for example)
Set a daily intention
Pray
Create (ie, paint, write a song, bake bread)
Record 3 gratitudes
Remember and focus on what you can influence
Take an action toward (or set) a goal
Sing
Organize something (a bookshelf, for example)
Pet a dog or cat
Write and/or recite affirmations
Mindfully take in your surroundings
Ask ‘How might I help someone today?’
Go for a walk (outdoors if possible)
Take some fun or clever photos
Do a power pose
Talk with an uplifting friend
Draw / doodle
Be a conscious consumer
Share ridiculous jokes with a friend or family member
Dance
Write in a journal
Listen to an uplifting audiobook, podcast, or affirmation reading
Tend your plants
Make a list of joyful and/or calming activities
State a mantra
Declutter
Take deep intentional breaths
Write (or read) a poem
Laugh
Take a bath
Choose a healthy new habit to start
Reach your arms to the sky for a few moments
Savor a beverage or food item
Put your hands on your heart
Review your vision statement, purpose statement, values
Ask yourself, “What do I need in this moment?”
Which one resonates most with you? Which one would you add? Share your thoughts on Facebook! And know that I am cheering for you, supporting you, and wishing you a day and a life filled with meaning and purpose.
Christi Hegstad, PhD, PCC is the Certified Executive + Personal Coach for difference-making achievers! Clarify your vision, free up time, and confidently reach bold goals with meaning and purpose! Contact us today for coaching, speaking, and Mastermind opportunities, or click here and fill in the blue box to join our email community.