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Ah, spring. It's when everyone who lives on my neighborhood block comes out of hibernation. I'm only half kidding. Most of us don't like winter and I don't see most of my neighbors during the winter months, except for a quick wave as we grab our mail from our curbside mailboxes or from our car windows driving in or out of our garages. I finally had the opportunity to chat for a few moments with one of my neighbors (I can't begin to tell you how nice that was!) and she expressed that she has been feeling down for months, and how good it was to be outside again.

As we all know, between social distancing, feeling isolated, and other effects of the pandemic, getting into a slump and focusing on the negative has been an ongoing, easy thing to fall into for quite some time.

While each day brings new hope and light, we're not necessarily 'back to normal' yet. BUT we don't have to sit around and wait for everything to be 'just right.' A bit of proactivity...and we can replenish that joy in our hearts and those smiles on our faces.

One way to do this is to take a giant step back from the big picture and focus on the little things around us instead. Most of us have little control over the big stuff. We have a lot more control over the smaller things in our day.

Stop rushing around in the morning. Enjoy (truly enjoy) your morning coffee or tea, while reading The Bible or something motivational. Take the time to listen to the birds outside your window. Take 10 minutes to stretch. Go for a morning walk. If you're short on time, try to wake up a few moments earlier. Starting the day doing something for YOU is time well spent.

Play upbeat music on your way to work...or while you're taking care of your morning chores. Doing so always elevates my mood. I avoid talk radio, TV talk shows, and any sort of news in the morning. I refuse to allow whatever is going on in the world...and the news almost always focuses on the negative...to start my day off in a stressful way.

I love the look and scent of fresh-cut flowers, so I make a point to treat myself to them weekly. I've been buying them from the store, but soon I'll be able to cut some from my garden.

Get outside into the fresh air and say 'hey' to your neighbors. Six feet apart isn't that far away and we can all use some human contact and friendly small talk now and then.

It doesn't matter what you decide to do. Just make sure that you do SOMETHING every day that makes you happy. Maybe for you it's having a little bite of chocolate. Perhaps it's a daily walk by yourself through a scenic area. Maybe it's changing into your favorite comfy pants after a long day at work. Maybe it's taking the extra few moments to prepare a nice meal and enjoy it at the dining room table...using the 'good dishes' and cloth napkins.

Whatever it may be, just do it. We do not always have the power to change what is going on in the world around us. But we do have the power to make our own personal worlds more joyful.

Wishing you and your family a beautiful, joyful day...and a glorious Easter Sunday for everyone celebrating this special day!

Just a very quick shout out to let you know that my latest issue of Anything and Everything is now available. It's the APRIL 2021 issue, 12-pages and all in full color. I know you're going to love it. Check it out:

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Here are the topics in the APRIL Issue...

Get and Keep the Kindness Ball Rolling
It makes the world a better place for you and for everyone else.

Things That Folks Who Like to Save Money Never Buy
Knowing what folks who like to save money rarely buy can help us spend less and save more

Embracing the Rain
There are many positives if we can see past the raindrops

Can't Make a Decision?
Here are tips and strategies for those times when you're feeling overwhelmed with the decision at hand

Nutty Recipes
* Walnut Tacos
* Cashew Fettucini Alfredo

Making Good Choices for a Healthier You
Making better food choices and adding in moderate exercise

Giving Great Compliments
3 Secrets for Sincerely Making Others Feel Great

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Maria

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___ 1. Do today's task on my April Monthly Organizing Checklist. The April 4 TO DO focuses on Easter. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my April Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Establish a new tradition. Easter (and/or spring) may be a bit different this year...or may feel (at least somewhat) back to normal. Rather than focusing on the differences, try something new that you can call a tradition year after year starting from today? Maybe you can write your favorite scriptures on painted Easter eggs? Perhaps you and your family members can make a craft together before your meal?

___ 3. Count how many of these you're following. Most organized people follow a few simple rules. Here are the 7 habits of very organized people. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access the article.

'Easter is very important to me, it's a second chance.' (Reba McEntire)

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