Sound Baths, Chocolate Cake & HGTV

Well, it's been a rough week for me. I had to put my cat down last week.

Sake was the last of my three cats. She was almost 19 years old, so it was expected ... eventually. But I sure didn't expect it last week. Over the course of just a few days her breathing became labored, and it was hard to get her to eat. I guess she was tired. And so I had to let her go. I didn't want her to suffer. Adulting is hard.

I miss my little co-worker. (insert tears here)

Cats are different than dogs ... especially old cats. They just lay around, eat, visit the litter box and sleep. They aren't "in your face" like dogs are. It really took me by surprise how much of a void she's left in our lives. I keep looking at the spot she slept in most of the time, and I'm hit in the chesticles that she's not there anymore.

I know I'm not the only one that's dealing with life, so I thought I'd share with you what I use to get myself through the hard times. You know, those times when everything just feels so hard and you just don't want to deal with it ... but you have things to do so you have to move through it.

I sometimes struggle with this one but self-care is key to getting through the sh*t.

I always try to compartmentalize things so I can focus on my business when life is kicking me in the shins, and for the most part, it works. Until the things I'm trying not to think about are just too much to sweep under the rug.

When you just allow yourself to put things on hold and feel all the feelings, you can move through the tough times much quicker than trying to carry on like everything is ok. I know when I try to bulldoze my way through, I really can't be creative or productive, so it's a wasted effort. Then I just end up feeling guilty for not doing "all the things". And who needs guilt on top of it all?

What is self-care for you? Have you ever treated yourself to a sound bath? If you haven't, you don't know what you're missing! Just go to YouTube and search for "sound bath" ... you'll be amazed at all the beautiful results you'll find. I listen to these all the time when I'm feeling stressed, upset or anxious, and it really helps ground me.

I also have a secret weapon in my freezer. I had to check with my bestie, Terri who lives in Maui, to see if McCain cakes are a thing in the US. Apparently, they're a Canadian thing. Lucky me! These frozen cakes of deliciousness are kept in the freezer, you can easily hack off a piece without having to defrost the whole cake, and because I'm such a chocolate freak, having one of these in my freezer makes me happy in my heart. And that's all I've been trying to do this past week is raise my vibration so that I can get back to "normal". Treat yourself to something that makes you happy in?your?heart ... you deserve it.

And HGTV is my BFF! Whether it's binging "Fixer to Fabulous" or "House Hunters International", taking my mind off of life's troubles and worries is a magic pill for happiness for me. Again - self-care! Do what makes you feel good. It ALWAYS helps.

Finally, at some point, you just have to get on with things. Now that I've written this article, I feel like I've finally accomplished something during this sad time. It's a win! And it makes me feel empowered to do even more of the things I need to get done. Victory!

What's ONE thing you can do today to get back to business? What's ONE thing you could do today that would make you feel like you're moving forward?

If you're having a rough time right now, I hope this helps you. If all is well in your world, I'm so glad! Tuck this away for the times when you feel like you're trying to walk through a pool of wet cement.

But! If you're struggling and can't seem to get to the point where you can get back to focusing on your business, I'm here for you!? Book a call with me, and we'll find the best solution to get you moving forward.

To your success!

Teresa