Six Tips to Get You Going

Six Tips To Get You Going

Often when we are feeling stuck, our INNER CRITIC is gumming up the works with
comments like, “I’ve already tried that.” or “I’m not good/smart/talented enough.” How to
get the upper hand with this demon? Name it and draw a picture of it. Bringing it to a
conscious level, you’re more likely to catch its sneaky, seductive voice and hush it up.

Get out the popcorn and select a movie on whatever it is you’re obsessing about.
CINEMA THERAPY helps release your emotions. Let’s say you’re fed up with your
supervisor; The Devil Wears Prada could be just what the doctor ordered. Getting
emotionally involved in a movie creates more energy. Can action be far behind?

TONGLEN, a form of meditation, can be done in just a minute or two. Here’s how it
works. Say you’re feeling confused; you breathe in confusion and breathe out clarity.
You have the ability to take in the negative thought/emotion and transform it into a
positive. With practice, the effects can be both calming and empowering.

Perhaps a certain person is sapping your energy. Try converting those feelings of
anger, envy or revenge into COMPASSION. Create an altar with whatever lightens your
spirit and nurtures your soul: shells, beads, feathers, icons. Place a picture or symbol
of the person causing you pain on the altar. As you light a candle, set your intention to
take the higher road and open your heart.

Shifting to a more intuitive, right brain activity can sometimes clear the log jam. Try
COLLAGE JOURNALING. Begin by tearing pictures out of magazines—don’t think, just
tear. Then select images to cut & paste (glue stick) into your journal. To deepen the
experience, do some writing in response to the images.

Have you played some FUNKY MUSIC and danced in front of the mirror lately? I highly
recommend it. Where are those CD’s you can count on to get you moving--James Brown
anyone? Now, get down with your bad self, let those endorphins lift your spirits and…

Go Girl!