Dianne Lawson

Theme: Breathe Breathe. Before you do anything… Breathe. Upon awakening, was your first thought one of gratitude? Did yesterday’s To-Do List + today’s To-Do List simultaneously scream at you? Has the alarm or phone rang yet? Are you alone or have others waiting on you to wait on them? Are responsibilities in all areas of life manageable or is S-T-R-E-S-S a part of your norm? What do you do before you sit up, roll, scoot or slide out of bed? I hope you Breathe. Breathe… whethe

Theme: Clarity Self-Talk and Self-Awareness both require clarity. Peace requires clarity. Spiritual Wellness requires clarity. When the mind is empty, understanding why requires clarity. Peace speaks to your spirit to remind you You are never alone You are braver than you think The sky is not your limit Today is a Good Day, in spite of how you feel, the weather, challenges or obstacles Today is a Good Day because You Woke Up, You’re Breathing and You Are A Part of Today How

Theme: Healing How are you? Physically? Mentally? Emotionally? Spiritually? What do you do to maintain wellness? What do you do when your battery is low, slowing down seems to not be an option and exhaustion is gaining on you? Rest is not giving up! Rest is pausing to self-assess your physical, mental, emotional and yes, spiritual well-being. Any part or all may require attention. Healing may be in order… Healing doesn't always happen all at once. Sometimes healing begins wit

Theme: Grace When you think about “grace” do you think about kindness and compassion for others? Do you think about God’s forgiveness for you and others? What about your “grace” for yourself? Grace for yourself looks like: • Positive self-talk • Permission to be your genuine self • Treating yourself with love, respect, kindness • Pausing to rest, before continuing forward • Giving up is not an option • Awareness of your abilities • Embracing God’s Love, God’s Presence and Tr

Theme: Boundaries You teach others how to treat you… True statement in adulthood An unspoken lesson to learn during childhood. How do you spend your 24 hours each day? • Self • Family • Friends • Work • School • Community • Entertainment / Recreation • Other If your 24 hours has more than 24 hours of action items, commitments, expectations from others, etc. When do you rest? Rest is not giving up… Rest is not being irresponsible. Rest is self-care. Rest is nurturing your spi

Theme: Overwhelm Life Happens… Living Life Happens… Whether you’re prepared for each day or not. Sometimes, the one who is supporting others… is also carrying more than anyone realizes. You may be: the listener the encourager the one others call the one who keeps going And still… there are moments when you are quietly holding a lot. overflowing plates in a few areas of life overflowing plates in all areas of life Empty plates Plates that vary, often without warning between...

Theme: Emotional Wellness Are your emotions in control, or are you able to manage your emotions? Life happens… and yes, it can be exhausting. Your plate may be overflowing in some—or all—areas of your life. It may seem as if everything must be handled before you can pause to breathe… But rest is not giving up: On your need to keep moving forward On your desire to love and support others On doing whatever it is you need to do Rest is: Being responsible Ensuring your mind, body