Tools of Life is written and produced by Julie Ford of Julz of Life where we've been supporting parents and teens as they navigate the challenging richness of raising the next generation. This stage of life is full of our own "remember when" and "oh boy, here we go" moments that we can choose to either DREAD or RELISH. No stage of parenting (or life…) should need to be endured. Let's enjoy every stage.

This week, Tools of Life is a bit different. I've highlighted a new "chill" track of affirmations that are intended to start or maybe even RESET the day when it's gone a bit sideways. It's inspired by a former client who endeared me to the term "okay-er." (Thanks Dan!) 

Recently, I produced a 5-min de-stressing track for kids going through finals. I did share it, but I didn't air it. (Thanks to the parents and kids that gave it a go. You can hear it here.)

Sitting quietly to regroup in the morning, or even before dinner is a great practice. It doesn't take long. It's not too much to ask to take 5-7 minutes to turn the moment around, shift the energy back to what serves. 

Hope you enjoy today's short reset!

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At Tools of Life we offer you something to ponder, to practice and to play with.

Here are today's:

PONDER:

Imagine keeping these affirmations alive and believable all day:

You are FORTUNATE

You are LOVEABLE

You are BRAVE

You are TALENTED

You are CONNECTED

You are at PEACE

PRACTICE:

Set a reminder to listen to the affirmation "chill" track every day for a week. See if you can hear the words in your head throughout the day.

You can listen while getting ready for the day, while stretching in bed, on the way to where you're going. Listen with your kids. Total permission to giggle about it. It may seem goofy at first.

PLAY WITH:

Add to it in your own words. Maybe say, "I'm capable." Or "I'm healthy." See what comes up.

Resources:

Here's a YouTube link to just the "Start Your Day" chill track. Listen often and SHARE! We'd love it if you'd subscribe to our YouTube Channel as well. More tools on the way!

Music in affirmation track from https://filmmusic.io "Peace of Mind" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Tools of Life - where we bring enough levity and perspective to you on Friday that you love the weekend big time and make people wonder what on EARTH got into you by Monday.

For more tools, contact Julie Ford at [email protected] or follow Julz of Life on Facebook and Instagram.

Intro/Outro Music: Open Road From https://www.purple-planet.com/

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