Happy Women’s Day to all you lovely ladies. The theme for Women’s Day 2021 is Break the Bias where together, we work towards a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.
To walk this path with sure steady footsteps, let us begin from a point of balance. Let us empower ourselves and nourish ourselves physically, emotionally and mentally to tread gracefully, mindfully and with a sense of ownership over the moment.
I share a few handy mindfulness tips and affirmations that are effective in nurturing yourselves and keeping yourselves more centred and focused.
Begin the day mindfully
Affirmation: I am happy healthy and at peace. I greet this day with confidence and ease.
I radiate positivity. I will help forge positive visibility for myself and other women.
Start your day on a high with a few minutes of peaceful checking-in with yourself. Your breath is your tool to navigate the day smoothly. Make sure to spend a few minutes in mindful breathing, inhaling and exhaling in a slow rhythm. This is a good time to strengthen yourself with positive affirmations to give direction to your day. A good yoga pose to practice in the mornings is Vrksasana or Tree pose that helps calm the mind and bring balance in body and mind.
Break for brisk check-in
Affirmation: I am well, strong and empowered. I have a voice. I have the choice to change, to seek change and to make change happen.
As often as you can in the day, pause for a minute, take a few deep breaths and check in with yourself. Fill these minute-pauses of mindful breathing. If you aren’t able to set aside dedicated time to practice mindfulness, challenge yourself to practice the pause at any time of the day that you can. While driving to work, watching television, cooking, waiting in line for your coffee – anytime is a good time to pause, focus on your breath and check in with yourself, remind yourself that you are well and that each day, every day you are working towards a bigger collective.
Being Bold
Affirmation: I make self-care a priority. I confidently speak my mind without hesitation.
It is time to be clear and bold about your priorities. Your wellbeing and mental health are a priority. Making time to check-in with yourself, be it at work, or at home should be your prerogative. An effective yoga pose to strengthen your resolve and stay committed to your cause is Tadasana or Mountain pose. Standing firm, erect and immovable with a calm steady breath helps feel grounded and liberated at the same time.
Break the bias
Affirmation: I will. I can. End of Story.
There YouGo! You have made the choice to stand for gender equality, empower other women along the way and ‘break the bias’ from a place of balance, mindfully, confidently and boldly.
May your journey be steady and rewarding.
Yours mindfully,
Rajni
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