Greetings all!
Here is the September-2020 calendar from CALM: lots of wonderful suggestions and ideas for self-reflection and self-care. I love the September 20 reminder!
Take a moment to think what makes you present, patient, and resilient. And remember to breathe!
September 1 - When you need to make a decision, take a break from thinking and sit in meditation to let the answer arise naturally.
September 2- Welcome whatever emotions are coming up for you, let go of resistance and notice what’s possible when you accept what arises.
September 3 - Slow down and bring full awareness to the pleasure of whatever you find yourself doing, whether folding a t-shirt or watching a sunset.
September 4 - When you notice yourself critiquing yourself, pause, take a deep breath and say to yourself, what if I didn’t judge myself right now?
September 5 - Instead of trying to force things you can’t change, focus on what you can shift and influence.
September 6 - Let thoughts pass like clouds floating by in the big blue sky. Notice how working with this analogy makes you feel.
September 7 - Instead of seeing a past mistake as a blunder, recognize it as a step along your journey. Let it be a source of wisdom and growth.
September 8 - “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” Reflect on an unexpected teacher in your life.
September 9 - What needs tending in your life? Invest 15 minutes of your time and attention to something that you’ve been neglecting.
September 10 - Write a list of what’s important to you and put it on your fridge. Write from your heart.
September 11 - Each time you turn to your breath, you are creating a more peaceful environment for your thoughts and emotions.
September 12 - As you move through the world, practice beginners-mind by approaching life with wonder, innocence, and curiosity.
September 13 - Give yourself space to feel, time to breathe, and become your own source of soothing comfort.
September 14 - Make room for your emotions without judgment. Allow them to pass through you, evolve into something else, or just dissolve.
September 15 - Remember that you’re not just your mind. Walk through the world connected to your body and heart and honor them in your choices today.
September 16 - Make time for silence today. Think of it as a gift to your mind.
September 17 - Do your meditation somewhere out of the ordinary today. Maybe outside or on the bus! Notice how you meet new distractions.
September 18 - Be. Here. Now. Say this to yourself at least 10 times today.
September 19 - “There is no need for a different, better moment.” Meet each moment fully and work with what you have available to you at this time.
September 20 - Your heart is beating. Your body is breathing. You are here. Receive today as a gift.
September 21 - Look for the humanity within yourself and others. Let there be love.
September 22 - Reflect on something that you’d like to let go of and use your exhales to support your process.
September 23 - Talk about your shame with someone you trust. Shame can’t survive when it is met with empathy and understanding.
September 24 - Find a quiet place and hang out in the spaces in between your thoughts.
September 25 - When negativity arises, practice gratitude to shift your perspective.
September 26 - Surrender to change as a way to find your flow.
September 27 - When you notice yourself being reactive, impatient, or aggressive, stop and ask yourself how you want to act. This is a moment of choice.
September 28 - Explore the details of a familiar space to see it anew. Share what you noticed with the hashtag #DailyCalm.
September 29 - “Obstacles do not block the path, they are the path.” What in your life seems like an obstacle but is actually helping you to grow?
September 30 - Do something to strengthen your resiliency.
Good article! But what about your own thoughts?? without any internet's sources
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your question! I love it when my readers comment on my posts.
DeleteWhat has worked for me is slowing down, breathing/meditating, and reminding myself to let go – especially of things that are out of my control. It is a wonder of what 5 minutes of deep breathing can do! But sometimes I still find it incredible hard to let go of worrying thoughts, especially in these uncertain times! If I worry about things within my control (e.g., work deadlines), then I make a list of all the steps that I CAN take – somehow seeing this list on paper in front of me reduces the worry because now I have a plan. Things outside of my control are a bit more difficult. Sometimes a quick meditation or a walk helps, sometimes chatting with a friend will bring a different perspective, and sometimes books/blog/apps/internet come to a rescue to help me reframe my outlook or share another person’s experience or provide an unexpected idea. And let’s be honest - videos with cute and funny animals bring lots of laughter and joy!
I think when it comes to self-care, as well as other things, what works for one person might not work for another, and internet or other resources provide us all with so many ideas and tips that hopefully there is something for everyone especially when one is unsure what to do.
What works for you?