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Overwhelmed? Try these quick remedies
You know the feeling–everything needs to be done at the same time; there aren’t enough hours in the day; the avalanche of demands is so enormous that you get paralyzed and can’t take action. When that awful feeling of overwhelm … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Ease, Mental Ease
Tagged action, anxiety, meditation, nature, overwhelm, perspective, priority, silence, walk, worry
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Clarity creates ease
Clarity facilitates ease in work and in life. Just think about what happens when you’re not clear: When we’re uncertain about the purpose of work or the parameters of the task, we aren’t efficient with our use of time. If … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Ease
Tagged aimlessness, bewilderment, change, clarity, Clearness Committee, confusion, discernment, ease, energy, focus person, goals, happiness, job search, life transition, problem, project management, Quakers, resistance, satisfaction, solution, time, uncertainty, understanding, work
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What would Doris say?
Grappling with a question; turning it over in my mind. Then a small airplane flies overhead — an opportunity to remember my mom, who was a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) during World War II and an Alaskan bush pilot … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Ease
Tagged adviser, Alaskan bush pilot, challenge, comparison, compassion, competition, ease, integrity, trust, WASP, wisdom, World War II
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What’s bugging you?
What’s bugging you? Perhaps the answer to this question comes to you quickly: missed deadline at work, quarrel with your teenager, lack of sleep, worry about… Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Ease, Mental Ease
Tagged action, deadline, empowerment, feeling, freedom, ill at ease, problem-solving, quarrel, stress, worry
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No hurry, no worry, Part 2
In the last post, we explored the idea of “no hurry, no worry.” Now it’s your turn to experience this practice. → Try this. You might want to experiment with this technique–perhaps not for a whole day, but for an … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Ease, Stress Management, Taking it Easy with Time
Tagged calmness, deep breathing, fear, finances, health, hurry, journaling, meditation, resistance, rushing, worry, yoga
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No hurry, no worry, Part 1
A friend told me about her Sabbath practice of “no hurry, no worry,” so I decided to give it a try. On Sundays, I attempt to live a full day without rushing and without fretting. By doing this, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Letting Go of Fear, Mental Ease, Taking it Easy with Time
Tagged afraid, anxiety, behaviors, calm, consciousness, contentment, ease, emotions, fear, hurry, past, perfectionism, practice, present, relaxation, Sabbath, stress, worry
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