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June 21, 2023/Shawna Cook

🌊 Ride the Waves of Positive Thoughts! 🏄‍♂️🌟

 

Just like waves in the ocean, thoughts continue to roll in and roll right back out. They can be powerful forces that shape our emotions, ACTIONS, and overall well-being. The trick is many of us get swept up in waves that toss us around, and pull us away from where we want to be. So imagine yourself instead as a skilled surfer, gracefully riding the waves of positive thoughts and letting go of those that don’t serve you.

 

Here’s a reminder to help you navigate the waves of your mind:

 

🌟 Choose Your Waves Wisely: Be mindful of the thoughts that enter your mind. Just as a surfer selects the best waves to ride, consciously choose positive and empowering thoughts that uplift you. Recognize when negative or self-doubting thoughts arise, and gently let them pass like a wave that rolls back into the sea.

 

🌊 Ride the Swells of Gratitude: Gratitude is like catching a big, beautiful wave that carries you with joy and appreciation. Take a moment each day to acknowledge the things you’re grateful for – the love, the laughter, and even the small victories. Surf the swells of gratitude and let them fuel your positivity.

 

🔁 Release the Waves of Worry: Worries can be like turbulent waves that knock you off balance. Instead of letting them consume you, practice letting go. Visualize your worries as waves crashing onto the shore, and with each exhale, release them. Trust that the tides of life will ebb and flow, and you have the strength to navigate them.

 

🌈 Ride the Wave of Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and understanding. Embrace progress not perfection. Speak kindly to yourself and let go of self-criticism. Remember, you’re doing the best you can, and it’s okay to give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them. Win – or – Grow. Keep practicing!

 

🌟 Set Your Sights on Positive Horizons: Like a skilled surfer who seeks out the perfect wave, set your sights on positive horizons. Visualize your goals and dreams, allowing the energy of excitement and possibility to carry you forward. With determination and a positive mindset, you can ride the waves of life towards your desired destinations.

 

So friends, remember that you have the power to choose which thoughts to surf. Embrace the waves of positivity, gratitude, and self-compassion while taking those big breaths to let go of worries and self-doubt. Ride the waves of your thoughts and embrace the ocean of life with joy, resilience, and a heart full of positivity!

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Shawna Cook

Shawna is a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine, who has been working in Cardiac Rehabilitation for over 10 years. Her years in the health and fitness field however have spanned over the past 2+ decades. As an elite level athlete she fell in love with understanding the human body, and how the choices she made, affected how it performed. This led to a degree from the University of Winnipeg in the stream of Athletic Therapy, and the passion towards helping others recover from injury and "be their best selves" grew.