Hello there,

Certain times of year (and certain times of life) are busier than others, have you noticed? Sometimes it feels as if you have too much to do and too little time to get it done. And you start to feel stressed.

But hey, Friend, stress only produces more stress, remember?

And lets face it; this is your life we are talking about. Why live it with stress? Why go unconscious? Why not enjoy every single second?

I know from experience there IS a way out of the stress cycle. What is it?

STOP.

You’ve got to stop, Friend. Take a breath, take a break—stop doing what you’ve been doing (running like crazy)—and just BE.

You could accomplish this a number of ways:

• Meditation – Quiet your mind and lift your light body to the realm of your unseen friends. Sit with them and let them love you.

• Time out – Just sit and listen to music, or stare out the window, forgetting the world for 15 minutes.

• Exercise – Move your body and slow your mind. Let the movement melt the stress and re-energize your being.

• Nature – Allow the earth herself re-set your mind, body and spirit. Get outside and remember your connection to all that is.

And once you have stopped the stress cycle:

1.  Make a plan for what you need to get done:
If you write down your goals for the day and prioritize the top three, you are less likely to feel overwhelmed and stressed out.

2.  Set your intentions:
“I intend to feel peaceful, calm, clear and focused. I intend to set realistic goals and have fun doing all that I do.”

3.  Add a mantra:
“All I accomplish is exactly what I need to accomplish. Tomorrow is another day.”

4.  Ask for help:
“Higher self, please help me to stay solidly in the present moment, and to complete all I do with grace, ease, elegance and love. Thank you.”

You can live without stress Friend. I know because I’ve done it. But it won’t happen by itself.

You have to create it happening.

With so much love for you,

Your (stress-free) Future Self