Authors offer ‘Take Five’ plan
Olympia authors Mary Ellen Psaltis and Mo Kiefret hope to make life better in 2009.
“Right now, with so many of us reeling from the problems in the news each day, it is easy to become discouraged, to feel as though there is nothing we really can do to change anything,” Psaltis says. “But this is a perfect time for making our own lives the very best we can each day and it doesn’t have to cost a dime.”
They offer a five-minute plan that includes the following suggestions:
@1. Body FYI Bullet:When you first wake up, take five minutes to consider your upcoming day and be quietly open to new ideas.
Any time of day, regardless of the frenetic levels of activity around you, stop and take five deep breaths.
Each day write down five things that inspired gratitude for you that day.
Throughout the day, say to yourself, “I am well and whole.” Affirming your wellbeing will attract more wellbeing into your life.
Give away at least five smiles a day. They are quick and free. You might be surprised how this simple activity will affect your life.
Camano, Stanwood quilters meet twice
Camano Island Quilters Guild will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Camano Island Church of Latter-Day Saints, 1345 Ell St., Camano Island.
The evening group meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood.
Brown-bag group meets at library
The Everett Public Library hosts a Brown-Bag Book Discussion the first Tuesday of each month.
Get together and discuss books you’ve been reading or past favorites.
Drop by the main library training room at noon today, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Get organized in the New Year
A seminar at the Mukilteo Library aims to help people de- clutter their lives and become more organized.
The free event is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Laura Leist, president of the National Association of Professional Organizers, plans to teach how to gain greater control over time and things.
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