Posted on Thursday, 21st January 2010 by Catherine

This is one of my favorite topics when it comes to needing a pick-me up.  When you want to make small changes in your life consider your “ING” shoes.  Yes, it implies action but not always in the form of exercise.  I, of course believe that movement is key both for your body and mind.  If you recall, keeping your passion and interest shoes close in your life is a very important means to helping you retain who you are especially amidst chaos of life.

Do you have enough “ING” in your life?  Do your “ING” shoes get shoved way back in the closet of life?  My first grader is learning about what happens to a word when “ING” is added.  In a very basic, non-gramatical sense, adding “ing” implies action.  So we will pretend we are a bunch of first graders wanting to make as many “ing” words and put them into action in our life. Bottom line, action breeds good feelings, accomplishment, enjoyment, self-confidence and desire.

All of which are good and necessary  during challenging times.  So if you are struggling with something that you can’t change immediately consider what you are doING about it.  I have come to learn that I am not able to change certain situations in life but my response and perspective about them helps keep me in a positive place.  I find perspective by thinkING about things I am blessed with, about things I am thankful for and about others who have a much worse struggle in life compared to mine.  MakING that mental effort goes a long way.

Perspective probably won’t be enough to sustain you through the everyday stresses of life and certainly not the big whammy stress when it hits. When you add more “ING” to life you find peace, strength and comfort.  Three things that are a slam dunk to staying near a more positive coping mechanism instead of the unhealthy. Here are some ideas to get you back into your “ING” shoes.  Remember whatever you do make sure it makes YOU feel vital, dynamic and victorious~ These are suppose to be for you not for others (which can be a tough battle internally).

Praying

Biking

Cooking

Running

Smiling

Dancing

Shopping

Singing

Reading

Sharing

Writing

Swimming

Hugging

Hiking

Snuggling

Painting

Traveling

Soon you won’t want to take off your  ”ING” shoes.  Which means you are livING instead of letting life pass you by!

I love to hear what “ING” you plan to do more of!

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