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Mindful Living Week 1 (Friday)


 The First Step is Always the Hardest- Day 5


Happy Friday!!


We have made it through the first week of blog posts! As well as accomplished another week of living! I don’t know about you, but I am definitely ready for the weekend. But there is still work to be done. 


I hope you all have found the time to follow along this week as we have been cleaning our living spaces. If not, I hope you find the time to start this process this weekend. It may take a while, so remember to be patient, progress takes time. But by doing this, we are encouraging ourselves to build habits with a fresh start. 


Today’s Tasks


Today’s tasks may seem tedious, but if you need to spread them over the course of the weekend, please do so. We are finalizing the touches on giving a deep cleaning in our homes. I want to remind you all that I know every living situation is different, so some may have other spaces to organize and clean than what we have talked about. 


  • Organize and declutter the living room. 

  • Sweep, mop, vacuum floors, carpets, and couches. 

  • Dust fixtures and surfaces throughout the house. 

  • Do the same in your bedroom. 

  • Finish any laundry that has built up since the beginning of the week. 

  • Reorganize any spaces that may have gotten cluttered since your initial cleaning. 

  • Look for any other space that may need to be organized and cleaned.


And that’s it!! You have done it. This may take longer for some than others, but that is okay. I hope you all can feel proud of what you have accomplished and share it with those you love!!


Using Mindfulness

 

If you are able, over the weekend I would like you to go out, and find yourself a “handy, dandy” daily journal. I will be encouraging you to use this journal to make daily entries. I am not going to tell you what to write, but I encourage you to write out any emotions, stressors, or anxieties you may have that day. Or simply reflect on the day before,  or the day you had if you write at night. 


Many people find writing as a great way to explore their feelings, and some may find that over time they may become great writers. I myself love to think of myself as a writer but I enjoy sitting down and creating poetry. If you enjoy the same, use your journal for poetry, or any other genre of writing you enjoy!1


Resources


The idea for having a daily journal comes from the article (link provided below) “50 Tips for Practicing Mindfulness “. In this article Rochemartin gives great examples and practices of mindfulness that are accessible to a majority of individuals. Take a look at the article and see if you can incorporate any of these practices in your everyday life. 


https://www.rochemartin.com/blog/50-tips-practising-mindfulness/ 


Congratulations!!


This is the first step, and I do not doubt how hard it could’ve been. But this is all pushing towards building better habits. Share your progress and your accomplishments in the comments, or with those you love. 


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