Since the above route is no longer an option (given my solid commitment to ease), what shall I do?

• Pause, meditate, reset.
• Create a tangible to-do list (I still haven't done that!).
• Pace myself.
• Eat light and nutritionally.
• Do things that regularly reset my nervous system:  Cranial Sacral Therapy, meditation, yoga, hypnosis, floating in the ocean, walking, reading for pleasure, playing with Frank and Orange, getting hugs from husband, laughing with friends.
• Fail to procrastinate.
• Stay in the moment.

I like this plan.  Now off to make that to-do list….

Today I am grateful for a full day of work, a good night's sleep, staying on top of my to-dos, Kristen's exciting news, that energy seems to be moving for people, surging them forward, all I am learning from Buddy, NLP, peanut butter and nutella, my commitment to ease, my sister who not only loves me but likes me and cares, having many caring friends in my life, doing my best work yesterday, knowing I have what it takes to thrive in the challenges ahead.

• The Universe supports my mission
• My energy draws those interested in yoga therapy
• All the right students come together for this magnificent program
• When I am writing the program I have focus and clarity to bring out the best in the students.
• I trust the Universe to bring it all together

• I have plenty of support in my life.
• I speak my truth as soon as I am aware of it.
• I nourish and nurture my well-being.
• I do work that challenges me, that I believe in, and that I enjoy.
• I am always learning new things.
• I know I am good at what I do.
• I am the captain of my own ship.
• I enjoy financial success.
• I surround myself with competent help.
• I attract positive, funny, fun, supportive people into my life.
• I balance work and play through effective time-managment and prioritization.
• I take care of things as soon as I am aware of them.
• I honor my inner truth.
• I support others' success and rejoice when they move forward in life.
• I believe in myself.

Today I am grateful for Sally's yoga class last night, the fun group at the stress class, my new hypno client, that Rosie enjoyed her CST, a full day of work today, that I have been getting things done when I think of them instead of procrastinating, inquiries about the teacher training program, getting 3/4 of my todos completed, that we are nearly done with Frank's medication, money in the bank.

• I eat small amounts of healthy foods which keep my body and mind running well.
• I am efficient with my time without over-multitasking
• I prioritize the most important tasks to complete and the most important tasks to keep on my schedule
• I go to bed by 10:30 which gives me a great night of sleep
• My mind is crystal clear allowing me to make great decisions and stay on top of tasks.
• I take my days off to do things completely non-job related – this refreshes me and allows me greater and greater clarity.
• I have supportive friends in my life who energize me and refill my cup.
• I know how to access the most powerful and positive aspects of my mind.
• I use my skills in healing, business, and time-management to their fullest.
• I keep myself grounded through the spiritual and healing practices I know and love.
• I let go of perfectionism, which is impossible, especially during hectic times.
• I release my obsessive compulsive tendencies of getting people to follow up with me and simply let go.

• I feel healthier and more energetic.
• I eat more nutritiously.
• Because I can easily set healthy boundaries with men who give me inappropriate attention.
• Because I like it and want to be.
• It is so nice to know that everything in my closet fits me.
• It allows me the energy I need to move through the upcoming challenges.

This image and the feeling of it remains with me as I move into a new season and phase in my business life.  As fall approaches I feel the pressure of the additional responsibilities – CEU classes I am teaching, teacher training weekend in two weeks, marketing and preparing for the advanced teacher training beginning in January.   I move into these responsibilities with more consistent confidence and positive belief than ever due to consistent spiritual work – including hypnosis, yoga, my daily Gratitude, Intention, AfFORMation and Awareness practice, great healers and teachers in my life, eating nutritionally, and getting enough sleep.  These elements will help me return to ease again and again throughout the challenges of the next year.  So to these challenges I say, "Bring it.  I am ready."

• I know how to prioritize the most important tasks, including self-care
• I do all I choose to do out of exuberance, passion, and inspiration (NEVER out of fear, guilt, or pure obligation)
• I get plenty of sleep
• Eating healthy and light keeps me feeling balanced physically and mentally
• My spiritual practices keep me rooted and grounded in the present,
• I keep my body strong, balanced, and flexible
• I balance time with friends with time by myself to refill my cup.
• I take care of the tasks that are least easy first , which is energizing.
• I let go of perfectionism and tasks that are least important
• I maintain complete control over how I spend my time and energy
• I am truly the captain of my ship and I steer it exactly where I want to go
• I handle everything that comes up in order of importance and impact and with confidence, clarity, and competence
• I make grounded clear decisions
• I refrain from impulsive decisions based on fear
• I know how to get clear and balanced when details begin to overwhelm me

What will help this be so? 

• Continue with my morning Gratitude, Intention, AfFORMation, and Awareness practice to maintain clear vision
• Write priority lists
• Go to bed at a decent time and get plenty of sleep
• Make time for the beach and friends.

Here we go!

• We respect and support each other.
• We are affectionate to each other.
• We make time for fun.
• We give each other space when needed.
• We communicate easily when things feel out of sinc.
• I know how to communicate with Greg so that he can hear me.
• Greg feels safe to commumicate his true feelings to me.
• We agree on how to spend our money.

• I have a good marriage.
• I have plenty of friends who are supportive, generous, caring, and fun.
• My business is thriving.
• I thoroughly enjoy my work in yoga, teacher training, hypnosis, CST, jewelry making, and writing.
• I successfully balancw work and play with ease.

• I get paid well for the work I do.
• I have plenty of clients for all the services I provide.
• My clients are reliable motivated people who are happy to pay me.
• I use my time cost-efficiently.
• I make good business decisions.

• I know how to prioritize so that the most important tasks get done.
• I prioritize my peace of mind.
• I take care of situations that steal my energy right away.
• I only agree to tasks that I really want to do (as much as possible)
• I make decisions to commit my time out of love or inspiration only (never fear or guilt)

• I love all the aspects of my work which shows in the quality of it.
• Because I do good work people are happy to pay me for it.
• The road to receiving my good is open and roadblock free.
• I send lots of good energy out in the form of my work, my kindness, my friendliness and it comes back to me 10 fold in the form of money, laughter, kindness, friendliness, support and generosity.
• I remember what it is like to have plenty of money and I carry that state within every cell of my body.
• I am so grateful for being able to do the work I love and make more money than when I worked full time for the hospital.
• I am a good steward of my money using it to support my own growth and positive energy in order to help others more effectively.