By: Lisa Ware, E-RYT500, Reiki Master Teacher
Executive Director, Yoga 4 Love Advanced Training Programs Online
200/300 Hour

Let’s admit it, we all love a top 10 list, we take quizzes, BFF tests,
boyfriend/hubby questionnaires, so why not have one that is really
meaningful? Here we go!
For the Mind:
•    Make a place on your daily schedule to be still. Every single day.
Whether you choose to add any other practices to your sitting time, that
is up to you. Start with a 1 minute timer and work up to 5 minutes.
•    Pick a regular time each day to sit.
•    Hold yourself accountable and do not cancel on yourself. We sometimes,
especially with women, do not add value to the Self time we place on our
calendar, and we let others run into that time. Make your Self time as
important as a day with your BFF.
For the Body:
•    Start with one simple change at a time. Implement this one thing this
month! Stick to this one thing until it is a part of your life.
•    Whether this is regarding working out, yoga practice, eating clean,
making dinner at home or whatever it is, stay with it and do not
overwhelm yourself with trying to do too many things at once.
•    Choose your movement activity and aim to get moving at least 3-4 times
a week for 20 minutes to begin. Most importantly find a buddy!
For the Spirit:
•    Find, remember or create some practices that make you feel connected
to something greater than yourself.
•    Reading a spiritual text, listening to inspiring music, chanting
mantra, using your mala beads, utilizing crystals and more.
•    Set up a small altar space so you have a place to be. This can be as
little as a teacup or as large as you would like it to be!
•    Collect items that make bring you true Joy!
For the Home:
•    Let go of every item that is not immediately serving you or that you
do not have immediate plans to use. Donating to charity is a great way
to feel good about letting go!
•    Hire an organizational specialist to help you with clutter and
efficiency.
•    Look at some design concepts that bring you happiness and begin to
implement these ideas, cutting out the things that do not flow with your
ideal space. See if some of the ideals of Feng Shui resonate with you.
•    Hire someone bless your home, or clear it yourself with sage, anointed
oils and/or Reiki.
•    Give yourself permission to not have to save the items that you were
handed down or that were given to you. Sentiment is not an ideal reason
to hang onto things that simply gather dust or stay in your attic or
garage.

There are many people that are in your circle that may be willing to
partner with you or hold you accountable to these ideals. If you want
someone to help with these processes consider hiring a life, business or
nutrition coach or join an accountability group on social media.

With these simple living tips, you can take just a few and begin there!
Remember to start somewhere, not all at once. To make just one change
you must simply just start!

Lisa is passionate about inspiring healthy living. In 2008 she founded
Yoga 4 Love in honor of her mom’s journey with breast cancer.
Lisa is passionate about helping people gain optimal health and wellness
with a holistic approach. Lisa is a seasoned national yoga conference
presenter, a life, business and nutrition coach, writer, mom of two
teens and happy wife since 1992. Lisa’s deep burning desire is to
transform and to empower the lives of others.
“Expanding Horizons, Inspiring Positive Change.”
Connect:
www.Yoga4Love.com
@yoga4lovelisa
Facebook.com/lisawareyoga4love