Based on her number one value, Nicole made some simple rules for herself:
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Plan her day by her values first, not what the list demanded.
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Multitask only if it helped her feel more productive and more present. She knew trying to carve herself up often led to clutter, chaos, and confusion.
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Spend money only if it contributed to a sense of connection with loved ones and would not create debt stress.
- Let go, delegate, or outsource projects that kept her from living her number one value: to create a sense of connection with others.
To climb into her BMW mind she practiced some easy tools:
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Micro smile. She’d let a tiny smile come to her lips and noticed a wave of well being flow into her body.
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Breathe. She did the 7-11 breath: seven seconds in, 11 seconds out, and pause.
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She made a SoulCollage® card for her family and placed it remind her of her number one value (to learn more about a SoulCollage visit www.counseling-portlandoregon.com/SoulCollage.html.)
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Used a special light for her SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
More: 5 Steps to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder
Your Recipe for the Holidays
Perhaps you want to avoid Mt. Stress this year. To create a memorable, enjoyable holiday, make use of your value compass. Let it chart your course as you sit behind the driver’s wheel. Let speed work for you.
More: 3 Tips to Achieve Your New Year's Resolution
Reduce stress in a yoga class.
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