Be aware of burnout!

You are amazing, you are awesome, you are on the right track. However, be careful of burnout. Take a break from studying and get outside, connect with friends, enjoy music as you take nature walks. Enjoy a slice of cake. Look in the mirror and smile. It's your time, use it wisely.

To Be Kind Is Human

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain

As October comes to an end, let's consider others in a kind such of way.

Practice the art of kindness daily. It can be a challenge but the more you engage in acts of kindness, the easiler it becomes.

I am reposting a list of acts of kindness by Silvia Mordin, 2021. I thought this list was great as we have chooses of expressions. Take a look at the list and choose to show kindness.

1. Smile and make someone’s day a little sweeter.

2. Look for ways you can promote peace.

3. Just listen.

4. Offer a hug or embrace.

5. Invite someone new into your friend tribe.

6. Send out a kind email or card.

7. Give someone a genuine compliment.

8. Help clean up, without being asked, help someone out in a practical way.

9. Hold open the door for the person behind you.

10. Encourage a friend or family member when they are uncertain or
 unmotivated.

11. Make peace with someone that has hurt you.

12. Strike up a conversation with a stranger.

13. Let someone into your lane while driving.

14. Pay for the person behind you in line.

15. Give your time to a friend or someone who needs it.

16. Say Thank You and Please everyday without fail.

17. Meditate on loving kindness: “May you be happy, healthy, peaceful, and free from suffering, and may my actions in some way contribute to the happiness, health, peace, and freedom for all.

18. Say “I love you” a little more often to your family and friends.

19. Pause before you speak, and choose words with positive intention.

20. Help someone get some rest (watch their kids, run an errand, bring them dinner, etc).

21. Pick up litter you see thrown about even if its not yours.

22. Remove complaints and curses for one week.

23. Gift something meaningful to someone: loan a book, bring flowers, drop off cookies, whatever suits your fancy.

24. Make a donation.

25. Give up your seat, or for that matter, move your yoga mat in class, with positive intent.

The Path to Empowerment.

As Domestic Violence Prevention Month concludes, I hope that women were empowered by information, resources, and support from advocates that can assist them. #release#rejoice#reflect.