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
💃🏽 Lessons learned - Your 21-day Family Caregiver's Challenge: Thrive into 2025!🎉Thank you!
#newyear2025 #newyeargoals #challengeyourself #familycaregiver #familycaregiving
What does the word "challenge" mean to you?🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽🧗🏽
Initially, for me it simply meant a task to be completed- with a few hurdles and learning along the way- but I learned something so much more valuable along the way! (while it is still the 11th of January lol).
I was focusing and praying since late October last year about how I could give daily inspiration/challenges to you, my people, my "tribe"- Family Caregivers- to have a daily empowerment challenge for thriving with self-care (oxygen mask principle💯).
The feedback and response was so encouraging and uplifting and thank you all for your support!
What did I gain?📚
1/ insight into my own feelings as many days the challenge felt like just what I needed and I felt it resonate so strongly!
2/ proof that PERSISTENCE always has its rewards- if I can do that, I can scale an even greater impact and become better along the way💯💝. The value of HABITS!
3/ the great feeling that people who feel as if they were at the end of their tether could find a daily "pick me up".
We NEVER know the impact our words can have on others. In addition, persisting, moving with heart, and facing each day with love, is LIFE-CHANGING!🫂🫂🫂🌟🌟🌟💝😁
Keep striving, and never give up!💯💯⭐⭐🌟🌟
The good energy we send out, comes back in so many, many ways! And the discipline has increased my confidence level in a wonderful way!
Keep making an impact! Always ready to serve with all heart!
From my heart to yours always💗
Dr. Lana
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Your 21-day Family Caregiver's Challenge: Thrive into 2025!🎉 Day 21-"LOVE Thyself!"🥰💗💗💗
#newyear2025 #2025goals #selfcare #loveyourlife #habits #familycaregiver #lanaslittlethings
It's the last day of 21 Thrive Challenge!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💗💗
Thank you for joining me in this amazing journey!💯🥇
Day 21- Love yourself!! 💗💗💗💗
Family Caregivers: you are heroes! You do the job that few can/will do and you deserve all the best for YOURSELF that life can offer!💝😊🫂
Take time to recognise this, love the wonderful person you are!💃🏽💃🏽💝
Yes we are all works in progress, and you have shown the best love of all
- UNCONDITIONAL
-IRREVERSIBLE
-UNCONTESTABLE, true love for your loved ones!
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From my heart to yours as a fellow Caregiver:
Thank you!😊😊😊😊😊😊🫂🫂💃🏽
The new challenge for us all--- remember these tips; choose your favourite! Dance! Sing! Delegate!
Make and stick to your self-care Habits!
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From my heart of hearts to yours!💗
Dr. Lana
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Fellow Family Caregivers!
Join me through the a 21 day journey into 2025 with a special “21 Thrive Tips to 2025!”
Every day from December 21st 2024, until January 11th 2025, join me as we dive into 21 daily quick “thrive tips” to help you get through these busy, hectic last days of 2024 and enter 2025 feeling "like a boss"!🔅🙏👍💯💖💃🏽💥💥
