Make time to play.
Today is the first day of summer and the longest day of the year.
WHAT IS THE SUMMER SOLSTICE?
Today is the longest day and shortest night of the year. The Northern Hemisphere receives sunlight at the most direct angle of the year. The sun reaches both its highest and northernmost points in the sky.
MOVE A MUSCLE, CHANGE A THOUGHT.
Play is an essential source of relaxation and stimulation. It relieves stress, boosts creativity, and keeps you feeling energetic.
DO THIS.
Release the old (dark)
~Thoughts that hold your back
• “If I take time for myself, I’m letting other people down.”
• “I have too much to do today. There’s not enough time to ________.”
• “My needs and wants are not that important.”
Welcome in the new (light)
~ Empowering beliefs that support you to celebrate life and a good harvest
- Stop and smell flowers – literally.
- Notice what is around you. Is there a breeze? Are birds chirping
- Say, “Successful women take time to rest and play, and I’m a successful woman.”
Play is a process that is fun and pleasurable. If the word play bothers you, try “unstructured time.”
What are the benefits of unstructured time?
- Builds relationships
- Connects disparate ideas to generate new ones
- Integrates new information
- Re-energizes your strategic thinking
- Improves your problem-solving skills
- Releases tension, reduces stress, and promotes joy
Today is a perfect day to integrate this belief with actions.