Preparing for Spring

Spring is almost here.  Before everything is in bloom, have you pruned the plants that needed it? And in your life, have you pruned those relationships that sap you of energy? What  are you doing to feed those relationships that nourish your soul and let you grow and evolve?

Last night I had dinner with a wonderful friend.  We talked about creating space in our lives for those friends that really nourish us.  Our energy is limited and we are human beings with needs and desires. We are also generous.  The most efficient use of our lives is to fill them with those people who allow us to grow by nourishing our souls.  Real friends let us soar to new heights. 

So this week I invite you to reflects on those friendships.  Will you blog about what friendship means in your life? I would love to know!

Life is Amazing! Live Well.

Anna

www.lifeinbalancecoach.com

Smiling at yourself!

So how did if feel to give compliments to others yesterday? Some of you may have found it natural, others had to try a little harder.  I hope it was a satisfying experiment.

I read in several magazines that there is research showing the benefits of smiling.  I think we can believe that.  So what would happen if today we just tried the experiment for ourselves.  As you are at work or around your friends or family or even strangers, can you try to put a smile on your face? How does it feel? What reactions are you getting? Does it help look at your day in a new light?  What if the woman in the mirror was smiling?

Here is a poem to think about looking at yourself in the mirror(Anonymous)

The Woman in the Glass

When you get what you want as you struggle for self
And the world makes you queen for a day,
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself,
And see what that woman has to say. For it isn’t your father or mother or husband
Who’s judgement upon you must pass;
The person whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass. She’s the person to please, never mind all the rest,
For she’s with you clear up to the end.
And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the woman in the glass if your friend.

You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life,
And get pats on your back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartache and tears
If you’ve cheated the woman in the glass.

So smile away!

Life is Amazing! Live Well,

Anna

www.lifeinbalancecoach.com

A smiling exercise

What impact can a compliment make? My mom, who recently spent 25 days in the hospital, this morning looked at my blog for the first time! (Thanks mom!)  She then sent me an email saying that I am like an injection, no even better, like an intravenous IV, of good humour and hope! Well, I had not thought of myself as a medicine before–and it is a unique compliment, but it most certainly put a smile on my face. 

So, will you try it on someone today? Nice shoes, lovely bag, what a great smile, like your haircut, you look lovely…it does not have to be difficult or as ingenious as the one my mom crafted!  I’d love to hear how your experiment goes and if it puts a smile on your face.

Life is Amazing! Live Well,

Anna

www.lifeinbalance.com