on lightening up...

Ever feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders? Ever feel like the world is cheerfully buzzing around you, however, you are the only person who is stressed out? Ever feel like you have a monkey on your back, or stress in your neck that is so strong you feel like your body is going to collapse? If you were able to answer "yes" to any of the above questions, then guess what?...You need to "lighten-up-baby"! For the past several weeks/months I have been feeling so stressed out. Ive been feeling overwhelmed by life, and at work, well often times I feel like I am the only person working and everyone else is having fun. Then I realized that everyone else is having fun, and I am not! I catch myself not laughing or smiling, and not feeling like part of the team. I go to bed angry and exhausted, and I wake up exhausted and not looking forward to the day. It was at that time that I decided I needed to lighten up. I needed to take a step back and not get so stressed about everything going on in the world. Since 2008,  we have been overworked and underpaid. The world seemed to take a tailspin, but guess what?...we are all in this togetther. For me, I know I give my all in life; 100% at work, 100% at school, and 100% in my personal life. So, I asked myself...if I am doing my best, why am I so stressed out? Im doing my best!
If I am doing my best, then why arent I having any fun? So, Ive been making a real effort to lighten up. Im still doing my best each and every day, but Im trying to lighten up and have more fun. Im losing the weight off of my shoulders, and the frown on my face. Im making a real effort to smile and laugh more, and to be present in the moment. And guess what?...Ive been going to sleep happy, finding myself thankful for my day, and Ive been waking up feeling well rested, and thankful for my day!!!

Today's activity: lighten up

Today I want you to lighten up. To try and actively make good choices throughout your day, and do it with a smile. To not get bogged down my the little things that may cross your path, and to overcome obstacles with ease. Again, Im not saying to be a slacker, or lazy, Im merely saying to not allow the little things in life get you down. The economy is on the upswing, and we have the gift of this day. We will all get through this together. You can make the choice of frowning, or you can turn that frown upside down, and LIGHTEN UP!