Being easy on yourself and others can be easier said than done. We tend to get attached to expectations of certain outcomes and when they don’t happen we get disappointed. We are driven. We are on the go and have goals. We are working hard and achieving.

If we are too hard on ourselves and others in our lives we can get very stressed, burned out, cranky, irritable, and just miserable. We won’t like our demanding selves very much and people won’t be attracted to us either.

We can still achieve our goals but be easy on ourselves and others. This is what I mean:

1. Accept the fact that we are all human. Perfectionism is not a healthy trait. Mistakes will be made.
2. Be flexible.
3. Breathe deep and accept what is
4. Know that your in box will never be empty (or not for long anyhow) and be okay with that.
5. Practice acceptance.
6. Practice forgiveness whenever possible.
7. Choose words carefully
8. Don’t take things personally.
9. Know that we are all doing our best.
10. Smile
11. Be patient
12. Don’t multi-task. It’s better to focus and do one thing well than do many things with mediocrity and a scattered brain.

Being easy and gentle on yourself and others will result in more peace, greater health, and probably a longer life.

You will also more than likely get more done on your to do lists and accomplish your most important goals when you feel less pressure and you are living life at your ease.

Debra : )

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