Grateful for Calm

I am grateful for calm. Worries seem so much less of a bother when I am feeling calm.

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It seems Blogger has had issues lately.

Every time I had time to write something .

I found blogger wasn't working.

*sigh*

 I know it wasn't just me, so moving on.

• Picture Calm thoughts and recall calm scenes and sounds.

• Step into your garden ( do you grow your own somethings?). They say gardeners are among the calmest and relaxed people, especially while they tend their garden (not among the thorny roses please)

• Stop and smell the roses or go for a walk and find some.

• Don't allow others to dictate your pace. Especially haste, leave yourself plenty of time to get yourself ready to go.

• Rest and refresh in the tub. Enough said maybe with bubbles in the bath and a glass.

• Switch everything off  - the TV, radios, appliances and breathe in the calm.

• Put your feet up.Even if just for 5 mins.

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• Sip on a cup of warm tea - peppermint, camomile or black tea with milk & sugar if you please.

• Pat a pussy or a dog.

• Light a candle.

One for every hour till bedtime (more or less).

Sounds like a plan.

What makes your grateful today.

Things I know

Bloggers host great comps , you have to be in it to win it.

When everything is falling apart cheap pizza tastes better than baked beans on toast.

Masterchefs should not cook green eggs & ham ---- ever. 

Ice cream in a cone saves on washing up ...yum !


It is hard to get anyone to comment on new blogs even if you leave comments
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haha I know joining memes is a good way. I hope !


Word verification ----- why do people have it , it justs make people click away !!!


I'm joining Yay for home's Things I know.




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Can't sleep ?

I often feel too wired up to get a good night's sleep .
Sleep deprivation and kid's sickness aside
So I try to remember these simple steps.

1. A nightly routine ...and like the kids stick to it
2. Reduce alcohol consumption (not that I drink much) 
3. Avoid caffeine and a heavy meal or snack before bedtime
4. Light exercise in the early evening helps you sleep deeper
5. Warm bath or shower if you prefer
6. Make a list for tomorrow ... but no thinking , worrying or excessive planning
7. Temperate even room temperature ...more than 18 ° but less then 30 °
8. Dark & quiet room  (earplugs if necessary)
9.  Journaling or discussing what is worrying you with your spouse
10. Set a bedtime and stick to it ...

What else do you do to develop good sleep habits without drugs ?

Icebreaker Intro

Hi , welcome to 'A little blog of calm green'.

I'd love you to sit around my table and chat with me.

I've read lots of blogs but I didn't have much time to comment or I felt like nothing I had to say was worthy

It's time for change.I don't where I am headed yet.

Let's get started.

So I'll tell you if you tell me ?

What is one of your favourite places in the world & why ?

Tasmania - for the green calm everywhere

What daily rituals make you happy ?

That first cup of tea in the morning

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be ?

My thighs they are too wobbly & chunky.

What is one of your favourite indulgences?

Chocolate & wine

 

What would you spend your last $50 on ?

Chocolate ...bottle of wine and home made dinner , maybe porridge for the next day.

Describe the best meal you have ever cooked or eaten ?

Lamb roast & gravy, mint jelly, baked pumpkin, potatoes, steam carrots & beans, cauliflower bake.

What is your favourite Sunday night dinner ?

See above

What is guaranteed to make your laugh ?

My children doing something silly

 

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