Step #6- Extend Grace to Yourself and Others

This is so important right now.
Like I've said in other posts, it's ok to not be feeling ok. You need to extend Grace to yourself.
I have a hard time with this one.
I'm a self proclaimed control freak. I like order, I like to know what's going to happen, I like a plan.
The circumstances we are all under right now does not allow me to do this with much ease. I need to remember there are only so many things within my control right now and always. I need to look for things I can control and give myself some grace.
Here is what I CAN control:
1. My daily schedule
2. getting showered and dressed for the day
3. What I am eating
4. Moving my body
5. Doing work for school
6. Doing work for my Posh business
7. Doing other things that keep my mind sharp
8. reading books I haven't had time to read
9. Controlling how and when I get my information on current events
10. Writing this blog

I most importantly can PRAY!

As I look at this list, I already feel more in control.  If you are feeling out of control, then make a list. Post it where you can see it and refer to it.

If we are able to extend ourselves grace, then it's easier to extend it to others.
Many of us are feeling the same way right now.
Here are some ways I know to extend grace, and a few I saw from friends of mine:
1. send a cute emoji to a friend
2. Create a sign and hang it in your window. (Make it BIG so people can see it!)
3. Go through your FB friends list and pray for each one by name(Thanks Charity)
4. Make a huge pot of soup or goulash etc. and leave some on your neighbor's porch.
5. Play an online game with someone.
6. Have a "virtual" dinner. Call a friend, make dinner, set the table, dress up, and FaceTime or Skype.
7. Have a book club over the phone or virtually
8. Have a virtual Dance party
9. Say "Good Morning" to the people you normally would say that too EVRY MORNING!(Thanks Lisa!)
10. Start a project to help those on the front lines.

There are many ideas to help others during this time. It extends grace to them and makes you feel good in the process

Win Win

#Findyourjoy