May was busy! My husband and I celebrated our 8th anniversary, my oldest niece graduated from High School, I made it through my first Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month as a Communications Manager, spent time with my parents, maintained professional boundaries (because ya girl knows her worth), and had some cool ventures arise in my practice and job.

Even though May was a busy month, it was also a very fulfilling month. So, as we move into June, I want to ground myself in another word.

I’m naturally curious, and I love to learn, listen, ask questions, and explore more about people, places, and things. This trait is handy when working with clients, drafting my work newsletter, or researching; however, sometimes, my curiosity is helpful for everyone but me. 

As a Therapist asking questions is a large part of what I do, and in return, I offer insight, share tips, offer recommendations, and help my clients develop a plan. This is great when I’m working with clients; however, it is not when it happens too much in everyday life. Since asking questions started to feel like work, I decided to be more mindful about asking others questions, or in the words of one of my line sisters, “minding their business.” 

What do you think? Do you want to join me this month by being more mindful of preserving your own mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual self? 

If so, join me this month by focusing on your own self-preservation and minding your own business.

One way I like to ease into my day with intention is with this simple mindfulness practice in the morning; however, it can be done at night. Mindfulness in a cup is a simple but impactful way to stay present in the moment while enjoying your morning coffee or evening tea.

👁: Describe the color, image, or phrase on your mug

🖐🏽: Feel the smoothness, bumps, warmth, or coolness

👃🏽: Inhale the coffee grounds, chamomile, honey, cream, or lemon

👂🏽: Listen for birds, crickets, wind, rain, or your kids

👅: Last but not least, take a sip!

I hope you find this low-maintenance practice as helpful as I do to start or end your day.

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© Prepared to Prosper and Patience Riley, 2023. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Patience Riley and Prepared to Prosper with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. A request can be made by emailing info@whoamamas.com.  

Disclaimer
The content on this website and blog are for informational purposes only. Prepared to Prosper, LLC and Patience Riley assume no responsibility for how you use any information or documentation provided through this site. Nothing contained on the site shall constitute as professional advice or substitute treatment. None of the information available on this site shall be construed as an endorsement, guarantee, representation or warranty with respect to any therapeutic practitioner or treatment. 

Disclaimer
The content on this website and blog are for informational purposes only. Prepared to Prosper, LLC and Patience Riley assume no responsibility for how you use any information or documentation provided through this site. Nothing contained on the site shall constitute as professional advice or substitute treatment. None of the information available on this site shall be construed as an endorsement, guarantee, representation or warranty with respect to any therapeutic practitioner or treatment.