Your Morning Java Rather than starting your morning with the
television on, listening to more bad news, then rushing
to get to work on time, rise just 30 minutes earlier than usual and
do something that feeds your soul—write poetry, listen to an
inspirational CD, create a craft item as a gift, or bake cookies to take
to the office. And remember to eat a healthy breakfast. How you choose
to spend
your morning will set the tone for the rest of the day.
Recipe for a Joyful DayIngredientsCup of
coffee or tea
Comfortable chair
Current issue of
Java JournalGratitude journal
Oatmeal
with fruit and a drizzle of honey
DirectionsPrepare your coffee or
tea in your favorite mug. Sit, relax, read
Java Journal, then spend 10 minutes writing in your
gratitude journal. Finish with a hot bowl of oatmeal.
Prepare to
arrive at work 15 minutes early—it may surprise you to know that
arriving just 15 minutes early can significantly reduce your stress
level and set up your day for success!
Your Evening Java
If you find yourself getting to
bed too late, night after night, pay attention to what's preventing you
from going to bed. If it's your computer, turn it off. If it's the
television, limit yourself to one hour at night. Sometimes, having a
wonderful evening is as simple as changing gears from a working mode to a
relaxing mode. Here's a recipe to help you enjoy your evenings.
Recipe for a Peaceful EveningIngredientsDecaf
coffee or tea
Soothing music
Warm bath
No-starch dinner
Meditation
Inspirational
reading
Directions As soon as you arrive home in the
evening, turn off your cell phone, put on some comfortable clothing,
listen to soothing music (perhaps native American music), make yourself a
cup of decaf, then take a warm bath.
If you're concerned that the kids
are hungry and need your attention, set out a plate of raw vegetables
and dip—they'll survive while you soak in a warm tub for a few
minutes. In fact, giving yourself a little attention while you and the
kids listen to soothing music will set the tone for a happy evening
together.
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Java Journal
Fortune Cookies
February 2012
1) Your capacity for love is greater than you think, so let it grow.
2) Let change be informed by your best qualities brought to life.
3) Keep your eye on the ball! Your focused attention and good feelings will bring your desires to fruition.
4) Remember to be FOR GIVING, for giving, itself, is the gift.
5) Don’t just horse around. Unbridle your enthusiasm and let it spur you on.
6) Welcome laughter in your life, and let your tears be tears of joy.
7)
At any moment, you can choose to focus your attention on that which
feels good or that which is feels bad. Which will you choose?
8) Be the person you were born to be and disregard the peanut gallery.
9) There is no situation that cannot be seen with a new perspective, and then quickly transformed.
10) Be good to yourself. Make time for things you enjoy!