By: Lavene Gass

Time!

We are living in interesting times right now due to COVID-19. While everything is shutting down and we are being urged to stay indoors, what will you do with your time?

One thing that I will gingerly urge you NOT to do is panic. As a meditation instructor, I have encouraged my students, friends and family to use this time to go inward. Find time to tune into yourself.

Are there projects around your house/apartment that you’ve been putting off?
Declutter.
Reorganize.

Are there areas in your personal life that you haven’t been tending to?
Balance your finances.
Monitor what you’re eating.
Are you consuming too much junk food?
Are you consuming too much television?
Are you getting enough rest?

Are there entrepreneurial goals that you’ve been putting off? If so, start it.
Write the book.
Start the podcast.
Write the business plan.
Create marketing strategies.
If you’re a creator – create.

Let your mind run free. Use your limitless capabilities to fulfill your wildest dreams.

Each day, especially under these grave circumstances, step away from everything and find your personal oasis and simply go within yourself via prayer, meditation, yoga or simply getting lost in a good book.

As the adage states, This Too Shall Pass. We will get through this, but don’t let precious time pass YOU by.

Take a moment each day to find time for yourself:

· Pay close attention to your stress level(s)

· Pray

· Meditate

· Do yoga

· Drink a warm cup of tea.

· Color – Yes, color (it’s a great way to destress).

· Place your hands over your heart. Notice the rhythm of your heartbeat and tap into gratitude.

· Journal

· Balance Chakras

· Pay close attention to self-talk.

· Be kind to yourself.

· Relax

· Rest

· Focus on self-love.