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Variety is the Spice of Life – Pour it On!

Variety is the spice of life so sprinkle it on. In fact, why not take the cap off and let it pour! As you head into another season, Mother Nature presents us with delightful new sights, sounds, and that “fever” and sense of renewal coupled with spectacular, often sporadic bursts of energy. If this hits you unexpectedly and has no outlet for a positive release, you may experience frustration or anxiety that can lead to illness.

Why not harness that power and put it to work! Simple adjustments in your “routine” can bring a wishing well of treasures to your world and a felling of invigoration, intrigue, and inspiration. An effective and simple tactic – ACTION.

1. Summer Clean. Toss out the old and make room for the new. Trash it, give it away, say goodbye, simplify, wear as few clothing items as possible and let your skin and your spirit breathe!

2. Get away. Physically remove yourself from the familiar. Take that road never traveled… explore your own backyard, visit a place you’ve never been – the library or café around the corner will do nicely.

3. Spend time with someone outside your circle. Ask questions of someone you see every day and know nothing about. Open your mind and your heart.

4. Try a new hobby or activity. Drop one that clutters your calendar and sucks your energy.

5. Call old friends and colleagues and leave a message just to say hello. Let your light be infectious.

6. Write down 1 goal and make it happen. By the very nature of writing it down, you’ve put the wheels in motion to make it materialize. It will also simply grate on your nerves until you do something about it!

These simple activities can be wonderfully consuming and incredibly revealing as to what floats your boat and what parts of you may have been tucked away and that you really miss. Set your course to head off course now and then and sail through the Summer on an exciting adventure!

As you start to toss aside conventions and clear the cobwebs, resist the temptation to go overboard and sink into frustration, anxiety, illness. Step back, relax, reflect, enjoy and wait for the next wave to carry you away!

Money Matters: Yes, money does matter but how much is enough? What do you really need and how much do you spend? If your income was cut in half, what would you do? If it doubled, what would that mean to you? What does your money represent – freedom, control, power, status, choice, comfort? Do you allocate spending based on your values and priorities or those of society? Think it out, write it out . . . act.