by Gayle | Dec 7, 2011 | 5-Minute Try It
Note: this Try It is inspired by one of my MoneyMoves® cards: Ready to Spend. Practice this before you go out holiday shopping (or shopping anytime) and put it to use when you are in the moment of spending. Minute one: With item in hand, in basket or in shopping cart,...
by Gayle | Nov 1, 2011 | 5-Minute Try It
Minute one: Center your body and locate your feet. Begin to massage your feet with your hands and give gratitude. How have your feet served you? Keeping the answers in mind, attend to your feet with kindness and care. Minute two: Now locate your hands. Give your hands...
by Gayle | Oct 12, 2011 | 5-Minute Try It
Heads-Up … this month’s try-it may take you to the edge of comfort. And that is the point, isn’t it!? Try it, experiment, practice – to your level of comfort or slight discomfort. Find your edge, then try-it. Minute one: Breathe. While sitting,...
by Gayle | Sep 1, 2011 | 5-Minute Try It
Minute one: Sitting or standing comfortably, bring to mind a situation that causes you distress. Mentally intensify the situation. Minute two: Quickly determine what primary emotion arises when you bring to mind this situation. Holding this emotion lightly, take your...
by Gayle | Aug 1, 2011 | 5-Minute Try It
Minute one: Locate yourself either sitting, standing or lying down. Feel the part of your body touching the floor, chair or earth. Breathe into your belly. Minute two: Begin to scan your body from your feet to your head. Begin by putting all of your attention on your...
by Gayle | Jul 1, 2011 | 5-Minute Try It
Minute one: Find an area in your environment that is cluttered (i.e. desk, car, drawer) that you want to organize. Select one area (pile or shelf) to clear. Check in with your body (thoughts, feelings and sensations) when you observe the clutter. Minute two: Get a...
