{"id":3328,"date":"2020-04-27T00:01:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T07:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/?p=3328"},"modified":"2020-04-19T14:20:06","modified_gmt":"2020-04-19T21:20:06","slug":"something-to-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/something-to-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"Something To Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These are strange, uncertain times for sure. I know many of us are feeling unsettled. What I would like to remind you of here are some positive focal points. It <em>is possible <\/em>to find joy and appreciation, even now!<\/p>\n<div class=\"igaudio\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3328-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/SomethingToCelebrate.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/SomethingToCelebrate.mp3\">https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/SomethingToCelebrate.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>When you are experiencing uncomfortable emotions it is super important to take some time for self-management and perspective adjustment.<\/h2>\n<p>Many of us are feeling a mixture of emotions right now. Grief and fear are looming high in our collective emotional environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uncertainty<\/strong> is another big one.<\/p>\n<p>It takes us out of our now, into ruminations about the past and fear for the future.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true for those of us who are blessed with creative minds.<\/p>\n<p>We have the ability to imagine any number of disturbing scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>We can embellish with our minds until we become a paralyzed lump of fear.<\/p>\n<h2>If you have found yourself dealing with some version of this, allow me to offer an opening for escape.<\/h2>\n<p>As I mentioned, <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/procrastination-fear-not-flaws\/\">our fears<\/a> are often rooted in thoughts about the past and the future. What could we have done differently? What will we do if\u2026?<\/p>\n<p><strong>I invite you to gently bring yourself into the present moment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this moment, here and now, if you are reading this, you are likely in a safe place.<\/p>\n<p>You have a roof over your head.<\/p>\n<p>You have food in the cupboard (and in your belly).<\/p>\n<p>You are warm.<\/p>\n<p>You are clothed.<\/p>\n<p>You are loved.<\/p>\n<p>And your loved ones are safe.<\/p>\n<h2>Bring your attention to the abundance that surrounds you in this moment.<\/h2>\n<p>Breathe in <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/gratitude\/\">gratitude<\/a> for all the blessings in your life right now.<\/p>\n<p>Use these affirmations of well-being to bring your mind to a place of stillness. Dwell in this place for as long as you need to.<\/p>\n<p>Continue to take deep breaths, rooting yourself in the safety and peace of this moment.<\/p>\n<p>As you ground yourself in this calm space, aim your heart and mind toward the goodness you feel. Soak it up.<\/p>\n<h2>What is it that brings a smile of gratitude to your face right now?<\/h2>\n<p><b><i>That<\/i><\/b> is something to celebrate!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have specific work challenges in this unusual time, questions about options for navigating something you\u2019ve not encountered before or simply need a shoulder for some extra support, I am here for you so please consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timetrade.com\/book\/FFSDS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">booking a private phone consultation<\/a>. And yes, <em>this is on me<\/em> to support your ease and good health.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you haven\u2019t already, please follow me on Facebook <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/barb.garrison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BarbBachGarrison<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InternalGroove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@InternalGroove<\/a> plus Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/internalgroove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@internalgroove<\/a> where I\u2019m posting different types of daily support, uplifting content and suggestions to help you during this time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are strange, uncertain times for sure. I know many of us are feeling unsettled. What I would like to remind you of here are some positive focal points. It is possible to find joy and appreciation, even now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3330,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,48],"tags":[31,50,49],"class_list":["post-3328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice-audio","category-self-management","tag-habits-patterns-and-practices","tag-personal-power","tag-self-worth"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3328"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3340,"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3328\/revisions\/3340"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}