A Note from Ilana – November 2017

A time to be thankful!!

November has always been right up there as one of my favorite months with the holidays right around the corner.  It’s also a time for being thankful….   As we near Thanksgiving week, it’s nice to step back and reflect on all we have and how blessed we are. Over the years, I’ve learned to be thankful for what I have in my life. It’s important for us to take a few moments every day to think about what makes us happy and give thanks for it.  These few minutes give us the opportunity to focus on the positive things in life, and it leads us to continued happiness.

Everyone faces challenges in their lives. Even people that seem to have everything come so easily to them have issues that are hidden to us.  Accepting a challenge is real and scary, but facing a problem head on makes it smaller than it really is. Taking action makes it easier to overcome.  Evaluating the facts and looking at all possibilities leads to solutions that allow us to overcome our challenges.  Changing perception can open us up to new possibilities of how to handle certain situations.

It’s important to remind ourselves of the good things in life.  When we’re stressed, we tend to forget about all the wonderful things that exist in our lives. Taking account of the people in our life and the positive things that are within our reach helps to keep our sanity during trying times.  It might also help us find new ways to deal with obstacles.

Finding meaning in our life and having a goal or finding greater meaning in our life makes facing any encounter much easier. This gives us something to work toward or just simply inspires us. Some people find strength in helping others. It’s important to find something that works for us.

When we face challenges in life, we need to be grateful for them. As strange as that might sound, each challenge we face teaches us more about ourselves. It becomes a part of who we are and makes us realize that each one of us is an incredible person. We are exclusive and extraordinary, and it is our trials and tribulations that have made us that way. Our challenges are what elevate us as unique and special individuals.

Embrace all you have and give thanks to your surroundings, especially to yourself.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

In wellness,

Ilana