Renewing of your mind

Good morning dear one,
            It’s Monday morning.  What kind of attitude did you wake with?  Here are several tips to help you achieve a glorious week—a joyous life.  It takes practice.   Developing a new mindset takes practice.  Romans 12:2 tells us to “be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”    And never, ever give up hope.  Joy is waiting just around the corner. 

1.  Savor pleasure:  If there is nothing on your agenda today that sounds like fun, add some.  Make time (even five minutes) for somethings that makes you feel special.
2. Practice gratitude:  At the end of each day before bed, please list five things you are grateful for.  Quit grumbling!!!! 
3. Cultivate mindfulness:  Train your mind to focus on the present moment only.  No rehashing regrets from the past.  No crazy predications about the future.  Just enjoy each and every precious moment.
4. Retain a sense of purpose:  Find a reason to get up in the morning. Volunteer.  Help a neighbor.  Call a friend a day.  Stay in touch, don’t hibernate.
5. Emphasize the positive:  Focusing on the positive aspects of a situation are key factors in acquiring resilience—the ability to bounce back from bad times—that will help you weather the losses that may occur in the years ahead.

Focus your mind on hope, gratitude, joy, and calmness.    Let’s enjoy our lives, each and every day.
                                                                                                   Linda