Top 50 Ways to Find Serenity

© Ask yourself…"Am I being too hard on myself?"
© Ask yourself…"What do I have in my life that I can enjoy at this moment?"
© Ask yourself …"How important is it?"
© Ask yourself…"What is my gut telling me?"
© Ask yourself…"Are my goals or expectations realistic?"
© Ask yourself…"Am I considering all my options?"
© Ask yourself…"What is it about this situation that I can do something about?"
© Ask yourself…"Who in my family or support circle can help me now?"
© Ask yourself…"What is it about this situation that I can manage?"
© Ask yourself…"What can I change about my attitude?"
© Ask yourself…"Do I really want to be doing this?"
© Ask yourself…"What needs to be done first?"
© Ask supportive family members for support.
© Trust that you know what's best for you.
© How's your integrity? Are your thoughts, feelings and actions matching? If not, what can you do about it?
© Forgive yourself...being angry hurts your soul.
© Buy yourself...some flowers or send yourself a card!
© Forgive someone...being angry uses lots of energy.
© Happiness is...enjoying what you have.
© Change negative self-talk into positive affirmations...I am ____________.
© Tell someone who cares about you what is bothering you.
© Call a friend…to talk or go out for ________________.
© Call someone...to let them know that you are thinking about them.
© Call someone...Go out to lunch, for coffee or for a walk.
© Breath...take 3 deep breaths. Hold it to the count of 3. Slowly exhale. Do this 2 times or until you calm down
© Go to the movies, concert or play.
© Call a friend for support.
© Find a quiet place to read a book.
© Get a ...massage, manicure or pedicure.
© Connect...Join a club or organization. Volunteer in some way.
© Make a list of the 10 things you're tolerating.
© Read a book for 30-minutes.
© Write a list of the things you are grateful for.
© Learn how to say NO! (without feeling guilty!)
© Do absolutely nothing!
© Sit down. Possibly listen to some enjoyable music with a cup of your favorite beverage.
© Rent a movie that makes you laugh.
© Speed up or slow down. Only you know which you need to do!
© Get enough sleep...take a nap if you need to.
© Exercise...go for a walk by yourself or with someone you love. Do whatever type of exercise you're willing to do.
© Spend 30 minutes doing something you really, really enjoy.
© Purchase something...that you can afford and want.
© Do something on your "To Complete" list... or start a list.
© Find a quiet place...go into the bathroom and lock the door if you must! Close your eyes for a few moments and think about something positive.
© Do something special for someone else...and don't tell them what you did!
© Draw or color. Remember that your children's books belong to them so ask permission!
© Meditate and pray... By yourself or as part of a group.
© Remember...what my life purpose is.
© Remember...that no one is perfect.
© Saying "no" to others often means saying "yes" to you!

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