Lana's Little Things #194 -The POWER of Encouragement !🤝🫂💛🌻
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Welcome back, friend!
My FIRST "LIVE" for 2025!😊
Just 18 days into this New Year - are you feeling inspired? Or already overwhelmed at the sheer volume of things to do?
Encouragement basically comes from a root word meaning "calling to one's side" (To inspire with courage, spirit, or hope.”) and we can all do with those in our lives who lift us up!💛🫂💯
We all battle moments of self-doubt, insecurity, and discouragement; moments where we can feel like giving up rather than going on. And we ALL need even a little encouragement to continue, whether just navigating daily life , but especially when going through tough times or moments when we are just tired and feel like giving up.
Our words have POWER : to either encourage or discourage – there is NO middle ground.
And this is NOT difficult, but it doesn't always come naturally, so can we work , for this week , one week at a time to do one of these 4 things:
💛🫂1/ SMILE- to your spouse, children even random strangers (it WORKS even in the supermarket!)
💛🫂2/ WRITE: send someone a physical card, or a GIF just to say: "Thinking of you; keep going! "Don't give up!"
💛🫂3/ SPEAK: just a few words- call a friend you know who is having a hard time right now; or , yes again , someone you see everyday on your route to work- a simple: "Have a good day!" can make all the difference . We just don't know what people are going through in their lives .
💛🫂4/THINK encouraging thoughts- yes we can ...encourage OURSELVES! - remind ourselves that we are worthy, we have a purpose, we have value, WE MATTER. Start th eday with a prayer , requesting that our intention and our kindness to OURSELVES will set the vibes for the rest of the day , for us and all we meet!
Remember: Brain scans have shown that we get and give "good vibes " when we encourage others as well.💛🫂
So whether a random stranger or your closest friend, encouragement is LIFE GIVING!
Cherish those in your life who encourage you !
Good vibes!💗
From my heart to yours ALWAYS💗
Dr. Lana
Your 21-day Family Caregiver's Challenge:Thrive into 2025!🎉Day 12: "Mental Health For A New Year"
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2025 is here!!! 💃🏽💃🏽🎆🎆🎆💥
Whether you were eagerly anticipating , or dreading the New Year, the beginning of a year does bring a sense of "a new start".
To be honest, for many 2024 was "hard"; all encompassingly faith challenging and more.
So what's a good way to start?
Take a "Mental Health Day!"💯🙏🏽😤
Just the chance to breathe, go to the beach, go for a walk, get a massage.. whatever is your preference; take a day (or half a day ) to "declutter" your brain , calm your heart, relax your spirit and soothe your emotions.
(I took a walk this morning- a New "air" for a New Year)
Remember, if you are not healthy, you can't really take good care of anyone else (Oxygen mask).
More and more, the stressors of life can come all at once, and thankfully health experts and many corporate entities recognise that productivity and customer relations improve when employees are allowed to have a day from obligations.
So..... take time to declutter and emerge empowered, and refreshed!!💥💥💥💥💥💥🙂🙂
From my heart to yours💗
Dr. Lana
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