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People get stuck in a rut thinking they don’t have the time to change. Making over your life doesn’t have to take a large chunk of time or energy. It can be as simple as taking 10 minutes each day to do something different for you or someone you care about.

10-minute makeover ideas:

• Just stop! Don’t clean, don’t eat, don’t check your email, or do the laundry, just take a break and clear your mind. You might be surprised how clear things become when you take a cleansing break from the demands of life.
• Say thank you. Phone a friend, sit down with  your child, or have a conversation with your partner and express your gratitude.
• Get in touch with your divine side. Pray, meditate, find some solitude and honor that part of yourself that is fed spiritually.
• Do something nice for someone. Nothing fancy or elaborate, just a heartfelt act of kindness. Make a bed, pick up some flowers, or leave a note.
• Change your routine. Mixing up the pattern of everyday life changes the way we see the world. Take the scenic way home, tickle a loved one, or say hi to a stranger. By introducing novel change, your view of the world shifts.
• Embrace the positive. Instead of rolling out of bed thinking about the all the obligations that lay ahead, set your sites on the positives. Yes, it’s going to be a fabulous, joy filled day!

Creating change in your life doesn’t have to be a massive undertaking. It’s the little 10 minute make-overs that make “difference” happen.

If you are looking to change your life, it may be as easy as modifying the way you see the world around you. If you believe that the world is full of frustration and chaos, you will surely find it. If you believe that your children are doing poorly in school, you will be richly blessed with examples of them fairing poorly. When we see the world through the lens of “what is wrong” rather than “what is right” with a person, place or issue, disharmony shows up in our bodies and minds. Although we project the negatives as being “out there,” our bodies take on the discomfort in the form of bodily stress, anxiety and discomfort.

Try the following exercise for the next week:

Choose a subject to focus on. This can be a child, your living space, a partner, or an issue of interest. Instead of finding the glaring negatives that pop out so readily, look for something positive and accentuate it. Ponder it, reflect on it, and allow yourself to feel grateful for your findings.

I’d be curious to hear what changes in your life as a result of this exercise. Please share!