Today is the first, of what I hope I can commit to, {giggle}, "Motivational Monday" Posts. I have always tried to stay positive and surround myself with people, books, poems, movies and environments that were positive and inspirational.
Now that I'm homeschooling, I find this to be a great life "lesson" to teach my boys. Leading by example is always good, but I wanted to talk about it with them too. This years' move to homeschooling was necessary; but, it has also been stressful. This is my first year after all; but, I'm already planning next year and feeling more confident. Teaching them how to self soothe, calm themselves and to allow themselves a mental "break", is important to me.
Having positive, sayings, poetry, reading material, and friends & family around, has been invaluable. For my children, my husband and me, this year has been a huge lesson in "Everything happens for a reason", "There is no such thing as coincidences" and "Patience is a virtue". Ok....I know, "cheeeeeeesey"! But, admit it...you have those same quotes going through your head at times of need too!
I realized how much positive thoughts and phrases affected me and how I wanted to implement motivational tips, ideas, concepts and literature to my children's lives too. We all need that little boost of inspiration, motivation, and good thoughts coming our way. Life is busy and sometimes we forget what's really important and what really matters. When life gets tough, or what we perceive as tough, it sure is nice to read or hear positive thoughts.
When someone reads to us a quote, sends us an uplifting story or note; somehow, that reboots our inner self. The voice that keeps telling you your priorities, or that life will go on and eventully get better. When we reboot that inner self or voice, it's like a reset button. There is nothing better than getting a do-over, for your state of mind and attitude.
So, Motivational Monday's will be the tip or design idea that made my life easier, the saying I just had to Pin on Pinterest, or the story I just HAD to repeat.
I hope you join me and tell me what motivates, inspires and reboots you.
Here is the First Inspiration Post~
This quote by Abigail Adams, inspired me to get the chalkboard I made this last Fall, out of leftover plywood, hung up & finally useful. I am now using the board for words of the week from the SAT vocabulary flash cards, monthly facts and our current "class book".
I thought this way, when I read off the facts, words, etc, I could still be inspired by Abigail Adams and hopefully my children will be too!
What inspires you & keeps you going?
Happy Monday and Happy Decorating!
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