FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: THE ‘F’ WORDS

Hi Guys,

TGIF! There is something about Friday that I absolutely love. Maybe it’s because it’s a Venus day, and Venus is the Goddess of all that is pleasant and beautiful. Hey! It’s also an ‘F’ word! lol! When I worked in a conventional 9-5 job, Friday was always fun. It was pub night, casual-dress-day, bring-in-a-cake-day. Happy Day! And you had all the weekend ahead to play and relax.

I still love Fridays, even though with COVID-19, I sometimes have to ask myself ‘What day is it today?’ — you know what I mean! This Friday morning, even though it was bleak and raining outside, I lay in my cozy bed, yummy coffee in hand, and planned my day. I thought about how very important the ‘F’ words are to me. How those ‘F’ words really rein me in, and help me stay happy and motivated to take on the challenges of each day. Yes, the ‘F’ word is indeed loaded lol! These are my favourite ‘F’ words!

FAITH: I start and end each day with a prayer — without it, I’d be lost.

FITNESS: I still struggle with that, however, a daily walk works wonders!

FOOD: Whenever I ‘scribble what I nibble’ I end up more disciplined!

FINANCES: Living ‘within my means’ has proved to be a good thing!

FAMILY & FRIENDS:   But of course!!

I follow a fabulous YouTube blogger, Dominique Sachse, whom I would highly recommend to you. Yesterday, she had a Psychologist on her show giving advice on how to take care of yourself in these pandemic times. Followers of Dominique were very stressed, anxious, depressed, and needed HELP bigtime. It was an S.O.S. of sorts. The bottom line, and what I really took from the show, was the supreme importance of being good to yourself. You really cannot be of any help to others, unless you take good care of yourself first. Simple, but so true! So how do you take care of yourself? Are you a good parent to yourself? I truly hope so! What are your ‘F’ words? I also love the word ‘Freedom’. Freedom from stress and worry.

My two bedside books are JOY in every moment written by Tzivia Gover which is lovely to glance at first thing in the morning to inspire me for the day, and last thing at night to put my mind in cruise control for a peaceful night’s sleep. Here is where I bring in one of my ‘F’ words — Food! If you want a peaceful night’s sleep, DO NOT go to bed on a full stomach — been there, done that, and a restless night’s sleep ensues!

The other book I have beside me is my Five-Minute Journal. I cannot believe just how powerful this little book is! I write in 3 things I am grateful for each day. Simple. Last thing at night I do a quick re-cap of the day. Naturally, I just want to be able to relay good stuff! It really does help me to stay positive! Again, I would highly recommend you get one. The above image is a typical page from my FMJ! When asked ‘ What would make today great?’ here is where my ‘F’ words come in!

I hope you do something special for yourself this weekend! Remember, the happiness buck begins with you! You are the Captain of your ship. The Master of your soul!

Peace & Love!

Patricia xxx