Not Only for Blondes! Its for Everyone Who Seeks Self Improvement!
CHANGE STARTS WITHIN!
LIVE LIFE WITH PURPOSE!
Live Life to the fullest. Dance more! Laugh a lot!
Make Decisions that will Enhance Your Life and Others!
Always think and behave with kindness in your heart and you will make a Difference, especially with those in need of your kindness!
You may never know the true impact of showing kindness,
but be assured it makes a difference!
- Your heart will be filled and blessings will come unexpectedly.
- You will see life in a more positive way.
- You will see people in a different light.
- You will be open minded and see possibilities in all.
- People will respond to you, even be drawn to you.
The laws of attraction. People are drawn to energy. On the flip side energy can be drawn from you. This can be a blessing and a curse. Once you feel strong within, you will find that people with the need for answers, and will seek this from you. This will need to manage. Do not jump into their problems. This is very important to your success.
THE RULE: Listen Intently, Repeat their Concern, Offer a Solution, Suggest a book and a website to assist them on their journey.
Wish them well on their journey.
We can only do for others when we are in a much better place, the place in which we are seeking. It starts when we wake in the morning and when we rest in the evening. We need to be on solid ground and speak, holding our heads high with and love and kindness in our heart.
It is important to sincerely listen intently, truly hear what is being said, repeat to be sure of what you have heard. This shows that they are important to you in this moment be shares.
SEIZE THE DAY!
Create a daily Mantra.
Start your days saying your mantra aloud 6 times.
When we talk in positives, good things follow!
Starting with "I am..... ":
"I am worthy", "I am happy", "I am a magnet for Health, Wealth and Happiness", "I am beautiful inside and out", "I am a good friend", "I am a good listener", I am faithful to my heart", "I am a faithful lover"
Create your own, something that resonates the things you wish for in your life. Soon you will manifest those things you so desire.
Our minds are strong. We can change the things that are changeable. When we set our mind to it and truly believe it to be so, only then will transformation begin.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
You are one of kind! You are beautiful! You are amazing!
Only you can make a difference in your life that will change the course of your destination.
Take ownership of your choices. Take ownership of your decisions.
At the end of the day, you have to live with yourself!
Love who you have become! Love who you are!
Questions to ask yourself:
How do you want to see yourself?
How do you want others to see you?
How will you show ups?
What do you bring to the table when you show up?
Dig deep to find the real you, the better you!
HAVE FUN!
Be silly! Laugh a lot! Sing in the shower! Wake each day to inspire!
and Be inspired!
WHO ARE YOU?
Seek to understand who you are. Strive to be the best version of you.
“What we know matters but who we are matters more.” – Brené Brown
EXERCISE
5 - 10 - 15 - 20 minutes each day can improve your everyday.
- Wake up and stretch while laying in bed.
- Get up and bounce softly for 3 minutes. Try it! WOW it makes a difference on how your body will respond to your day of wear and tear. If this is all you do, you will see and feel a difference. This daily action will awaken every cell in your body. It puts a jolt to the joints and breaks away the stiffness of the morning and gets the blood flowing to all your body parts.
- Drink water. Hydration is so important to your health.
- Spend 5-20 minutes on simple floor exercises. 3-4 exercises, 8-16 reps each and repeat 3 times. Start with 8 reps each. As you improve and if time will allow increase to up to 16 reps each. Get your heart beat pumping.
- Lastly, stretch. Always Stretch! Take a few min throughout your day. You will see and feel the difference.
DO NOT JUDGE OTHERS!
Be careful not to judge, you have never walked in the other person's shoes nor have they in yours!
“The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence." ― J. Krishnamurti
DO SOMETHINGS CONSTRUCTIVE!
Dig in the dirt and get to the roots! Find solutions and enhance the world around you! Plant some seeds! Join a group to better your community! Be proactive rather than reactive! Contact your local chamber of Commerce or your Local Community Center.
DANCE LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER DANCED BEFORE!!
The movers and shakers are the ones that get things done! Put a dance move in your step and show the world around you that there is hope and possibilities for all! Think outside of the box.
TRAVEL TO A FAR AWAY PLACE!
Enhance your life with culture! Visit a place you have never been before! Learn about another way of life! Spread kindness every step of the way! The 15 Best Cities In The World For Culture Lovers . If you feel you can not afford to travel, check this Travel website out. Travel solo or with someone you know. It can be safe and affordable. Learn how.
JOIN A POSITIVE MINDED GROUP!
Join a group with a positive purpose! Help make a difference. There is strength in numbers. We can not do everything ourselves. We all bring something to the table! Join forces with like minded people!
DO THE RIGHT THING!
Always do the right thing! Make choices that you can live with! Everything we do can have some effect on others!
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
SLEEP DEEPLY!
A sound restful sleep helps us to be 100% in our everyday life. If we are not rested we can not function 100%. Our mind and body suffers. Our impact to make positive changes is at risk. Our choices can be skewed and harm can come to ourselves and those in our path. To be fully present and conscious, it's important to get a good night's sleep! Take a 20-40 min. power nap daily when you can. Set your alarm so that you don't over sleep. You will feel the difference!
VULNERABILITY vs. CONTROL
To be vulnerable to many is so scary. You might feel this makes one weak with no control. Firstly, we have little to no control over outcomes and others. The only thing we can control is our own choices. We can simply inspire and educate. Sometimes we think we can control but in reality, there are many factors that cause an outcome. We are not God, and we can not magically make things happen. Sometimes we have to allow ourselves to be vulnerable. To be vulnerable is to allow the natural course of a situation and manage the outcome when you are the one at the helm. Vulnerability = Courage. Once you master your own vulnerability, you will feel a sense of freedom within. Do not live in shame or fear. Learn more from one of the best in the business of vulnerability, Brené Brown.
Your Diet & the Best Foods
ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR BODY THE RIGHT FOODS?
It is so important to get the proper nutrients to optimize your body and mind.
Have you heard the saying "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!"? Well it is true. The foods you chose to consume will affect every part of your body. A little ice cream is ok but everyday and a few times a day and that will catch up with you fast with weight gain to start. Then comes diabetes, cardiac issues, arthritis, joint and body pain. It also causes brain fog.
Feed your body lots of veggies. Go colorful with a mix of Green, Red, Orange, Yellow, and Purple. I often select 3 colors in my dishes. Try it raw or lightly cooked. Do not over cook. Try Organics. Organic are grown with no harmful pesticides or carcinogens. Even if some are not all organic as they say, some or most are better than none at all. Pay attention to where they are grown. Some countries are not as strict as others on pesticides. The USA does not regulate those farms, as often as they should, of other countries so we could be fooled. Know your sources. But as I have said before "better some than non". We have to try to eat better. It will make a difference in how you feel over time.
READ THE INGREDIENTS! Even if the label says healthy or natural, often it is a marketing gimmick! These foods will often have ingredients you can not pronounce and are not good for your body. Many of these ingredients your body has not a clue as to what to do with them, so it stores it into your fat cells until it can figure out how to process it. It is our very own toxic storage. This is a system of disaster waiting to happen.
Stay far away from processed box foods. These foods are usually full of preservatives and ingredients that are not good for your body! Simple ingredients are always the better choice.
The Best Foods: Raw or lightly cooked vegetables, dark green heavy leafy vegetable, deep colored vegetables and roots; collard green, kale, beets, asparagus, brussel sprouts, broccoli, red cabbage.
Super Grains: quinoa, black rice, flax seed, chia seeds, amaranth, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, freekeh, millet, teff ... if you are gluten intolerant, like many, or suffer from celiac disease then stay away from barley, buckwheat and freekeh.
Good Healthy Healing Oils: Avocado, Coconut, Olive, Grapeseed, and Sesame. High
Heat Tolerant Oils : Avocado, Coconut and grapeseed oils have a high heat tolerance.
Low Heat Oils: Olive and sesame oils are best in very low heat or cold dishes.
Grapeseed is a very light oil perfect in all dishes. Storage and shelf life are a huge factor in the quality and longevity of these oils. Store in a cool place or a the refrigerator. I live in a hot area so I keep my oils refrigerated.
Q: Is Butter good for you?
A: Yes in moderation, just like anything else. Your body knows what to do with butter. Look for organic farm butters. An alternative to butter would be Avocado oil and nutritional yeast and blend. If you want it to be a little thicker, add a little ground flaxseed as a binder.
Q: Is lard good for you?
A: I would not say good for you but it is an animal product so your body does know how to process it. I would say small increments like in a cookie is fine. If you love cookies make few or do not buy often. All in moderation. If you suffer from heart disease or are overweight or suffer from obesity you should consult a physician and a nutritionist. I do recommend consulting with both. Always good to know all your options and resources. I am not a fan of medication but if your in a physically vulnerable and unhealthy position, medication may be the first step and work from there to get yourself on a natural healthy diet to wing yourself off the medications, monitored by a physician, once you are in a better, healthier position. There are so many amazing natural healthy oils out there to choose from. Another healthy option to lard is to add a natural applesauce to your baked goods for a soft moist texture. It works. It is also lightly sweet so you can reduce the sweetner used when adding applesauce. Try it, you will not be dissapointed.
Superfoods: Flax Seed, Chia Seeds, Quinoa, Black Rice are all great superfoods. Add these to as many dishes as often as you can. Soak the chia seeds in the refrigerator in water, bone broth, iced tea, grape or cranberry juice. Add chia seeds to soups or broths. Add flaxseed to almost any dish. It has a light nutty taste but often you will never know it is there, start lightly. Quinoa can be cooked just like rice. Cook until sprouted and tender. For some I have heard that undercooked quinoa can be tough on digestion. When cooking these dishes add bone broth to the water and chia seeds and you have a super super food dish. Additionally, add a Coconut Amino Acid, little himalayan sea salt and a few organic spices and you have a perfect dish. Black rice (aka Forbidden Rice or Japanese rice) is another that is so so good and you can do the same. Rich in antioxidants, fiber and iron. Per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), black rice contains 9 grams of protein, compared with 7 grams for brown rice.
Sugars:
Q: Are sweeteners good for you?
A: All I can say is keep it to a minimum. Stick to natural sweeteners. Best to choose a natural sweetener with a low glycemic index. If you have a choice between white sugar and high fructose corn syrup, select white sugar or non at all.
Seeking a low glycemic index (GI) below 15 GI and make it a natural sweetener. These would include: Agave Syrup (Modified Sugar) 15GI, Xylitol (Sugar Alcohol) 12GI, Glycerol (Sugar Alcohol) 5GI, Sorbitol (Sugar Alcohol) 4GI, Lactitol (Sugar Alcohol) 3GI, Isomalt (Sugar Alcohol) 2GI, Mannitol (Sugar Alcohol) 2GI, Erythritol (Sugar Alcohol) 1GI, Yacon Syrup (Natural Sweetener) 1GI, Oligofructose (Sugar Fiber) 1GI, Inulin (Sugar Fiber) 1GI, Brazzein (Natural Sweetener) 0GI, Curculin (Natural Sweetener) 0GI, Glycyrrhizin (Natural Sweetener) 0GI, Luo Han Guo (Natural Sweetener) 0GI, Miraculin (Natural Sweetener) 0GI, Monellin (Natural Sweetener) 0GI, Pentadin (Natural Sweetener) 0GI, Thaumatin (Natural Sweetener) 0GI and your most well known is Stevia (Natural Sweetener) with a ZERO GI.
Xylitol has been proven to be an advocate for healthy teeth. I use a Xylitol toothpaste and love it.
Find out the GI of the sweetener you use with this GI calculator.
VITAMINS
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!
I can not stress it enough. Take supplements. Many of our foods lack the level of vitamins that our body needs for optimal health. Today it is especially important with the level of stress we are experiencing and the viral issues that are plaguing our world today. Stick to capsules as often as you can. Pay a few extra bucks to get the highest quality vitamin capsule available. More often capsules are easier on your stomach and they are typically not full of fillers. If is always a good idea to consult your nutritionist before consuming any supplement. If you do not have a nutritionist go to your natural grocery store in your area and consult with the specialist. Not all supplements are created equal. Supplement companies are not often regulated. Do your research. Find out where the company resides and if they are voluntarily being regulated by the FDA, FTC, USP and NSF. It's as simple as reading the labels!
- FDA: The FDA is government operated agency responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices.
- FTC: The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil U.S. antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection.
- USP: USP standards for drug reference standards are used to demonstrate identity, strength, purity and quality for medicines, dietary supplements and food ingredients.
- NSF: NSF International is a designer for the development of public health standards and certification programs that help protect the world’s food, water, consumer products and environment.
Immune Health
D3 (5-10K IU) & F2, Bio Zinc (15-25 mg) & Elderberry, V-C (1000-5000 mg), Probiotic (60 Billion)
I take my Zinc with Diet Tonic Water. Why Tonic Water? Because it contains Quinine, a first cousin to Hydroxychloroquine. Diet because the regular has high fructose corn syrup. Pink Grapefruit juice has the same qualities. I prefer the Diet Tonic Water because it has less acids and sugar. The experts say that taking your zinc in conjunction with Hydroxychloroquine (Tonic Water with Quinine a close cousin to hydroxychloroquine) helps the zinc penetrate the virus membrane and break down the virus, basically killing the virus.
I am not a doctor so do your own research. Ask a nutritionist or your favorite doctor.
D3 s known to help strengthen bones and muscles, boost immunity, increase mood, aid in weight loss, and improve heart function.
F2 helps with providing structure to cells, supports growth and development, and is involved in major bodily functions like blood pressure regulation and immune response.
Zinc helps with supporting immune function, regulating hormone production, promoting growth and repair, reducing inflammation, and fighting free-radical damage.
Eye • Skin • Nails • Hair
Lutin for the eyes. Biotin for the nails & hair. Both are Antioxidants for the skin. Drink 2 oz. of Aloe Vera Liquid. It can be found at the health food stores. Buy the clear aloe vera juice. It almost tastes like water. It goes down easy. It can be added to a shake, juice or coffee. It is so easy. Your skin will thank you.
Brain Health
V-B Complex is so great for your brain. Stress and alcohol deplete B-vitamins. Take your B's every day for a clearer head.
Lions Mane is another great brain supplement.
Ginkgo Biloba is another you might want to add to your supplement intake.
Heart Health
Cayenne Pepper supplement. This supplement is known as the roto rooter for your cardiovascular system. If is usually fine on sensitive stomachs if taken as a supplement. If you suffer from heart disease or in my case, it runs in my family, I take 1 Baby aspirin 80mg every day for prevention. I add Cayenne Pepper to many of my meals. Always remember to drink enough water for your body weight.
Niacin helps with high cholesterol reduction. Niacin, a B vitamin, has long been used to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol — the "good" cholesterol that helps remove low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the "bad" cholesterol from your bloodstream. But niacin isn't for everyone. Niacinamide is an effective niacin supplement. It's free from allergens, gluten and artificial additives and is made with the non-flushing form of vitamin B-3. I
Weight Loss Support
CoQ10 & Green Tea, take daily 20 minutes before a meal. I personally lost 20 pounds in 2 months. It works. It may not work the same way for everyone but you might feel better and you will see results when combining a mild exercise routine within your day.
Joints & Muscles
Calcium Magnesium blend. Best taken at night before bed. Add your D3 & K-2 with your Calcium Supplement to get the best bang for your health. Calcium Magnesium helps with restless leg and cramping while you are sleeping. It worked for me. Try it and let me know!
OPTI MSM is also another great addition to your daily routine. It is known the help decrease joint inflammation, improves flexibility and restores collagen production. It can help form connective tissue and repair joints, tendons and ligaments.Some people are allergic. Best to test a small dose before going full out with this supplement. If allergic the common side effect is swelling ankles.
ESSENTIAL HEALING OILS
THE MUST HAVE HEALING OILS
There are so many healing oils out there. So many choices and it can be very confusing. Stick to the well known reliable sources: Young Living™, dōTERRA®, Now Foods® (NOW®), Edens Garden™, Aura Cacia®, Rocky Mountain Oils™. Not all oils are created equal. Not all essential oils are for oral consumptions, if fact most are not! Know your oils before ingesting orally. Most essitional oils are for the purpose of use in a diffuser or topical application. Most oils are best used with a carrier oil. Essential oils are highly concentrated and can harm your skin if misused and without a carrier oil. Read the label before use. Essential oils can harm certain materials and breakdown and strip sealed surfaces. Wash your hands to avoid transfer and avoid eye contact.
ROSEMARY
Use this oil in your diffuser and with a carrier oil on your skin and hair. It is used to combat dandruff amongst other great benefits.
LAVENDER
Use this oil in your diffuser and for your skin. This oil is a antimicrobial oil. Great for use as a disinfectant, antibacterial and antimicrobial. It will help you fight off germs and viruses on your skin. It helps in the healing process. This oils is known for its relaxation benefits. Add to your lotion as a fragrance. It assists in a great restful nights sleep.
TEA TREE
This oil is an antimicrobial oil. Be mindful as this oil is very strong. It is best mixed with a carrier oil. A few drops to a ounce of oil, When added to coconut oil for a skin treatment or isopropyl alcohol (6 drops/3 oz.), it can be used as a disinfectant, antibacterial and antimicrobial. It will help you fight off germs and viruses on your skin. It helps in the healing process. It is known to keep bugs away. It is used to treat lice infestation and assist in keeping those pesky bugs away from your scalp. Never put it directly on scalp without diluting it. Use with a carrier oil. This oil is highly concentrated and can cause irritation if used on its own. It can also be added to an alcohol or witch hazel water blend as a bug deterrent or disinfectant. NOT FOR ORAL CONSUMPTION. KEEP AWAY FROM YOUR EYES. WASH YOUR HANDS WELL AFTER USE TO AVOID TRANSFER.
EUCALYPTUS
Use this oil in your diffuser to aid in your lung health and assist is opening up your passageways while breathing. This oil is a antimicrobial oil. Great use as a disinfectant, antibacterial and antimicrobial. It is often used in mouthwash. NOT FOR ORAL CONSUMPTION.
PEPPERMINT
Use this oil in your diffuser to aid in your lung health and assist is opening up your passageways while breathing. It helps with altitude sickness and is used for skin and hair. It helps in the healing process. This oils is known for its relaxation benefits as well as its energy inhibitor. Add to your lotion or coconut oil for your skin.
WHITE THYME
This oil is used in fighting acne. It is also used in natural bug repellents. This oil is a antimicrobial oil. Great use as a disinfectant, antibacterial and antimicrobial.
LEMON & ORANGE
Lemon oil is one of the most popular citrus essential oils because of its versatility and powerful antioxidant properties. Lemon is best known for its ability to cleanse toxins from the body and it’s widely used to stimulate lymphatic drainage, rejuvenate energy, purify skin, and fight bacteria and fungi. Add to homemade household cleaner, white vinegar for a laundry freshener, and use as a mood booster and nausea reliever when added to your diffuser.
Orange essential oils offers medicinal benefits such as anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, tonic, sedative, and a cholagogic substance. Fabulous uses: often used in soaps, body lotions, creams, anti-aging, and wrinkle-lifting applications, room fresheners, sprays, and deodorants. Add to your diffuser to help with positive stimulation. Add to Shae Butter, coconut oil, avocado oil or olive oil for your skin. Dab on your wrists before you go out for a clean happy scent.
ROSEHIPS
This oil is great for your skin tonic & toner. This oil is a antimicrobial oil. Great use as a disinfectant, antibacterial and antimicrobial. Add a few drops to your purified water glass bottle spray bottle or add to your witch hazel & purified water blend as a toner. This oil is also great added to your lotion to add a light fragrance.
OREGANO OIL & EXTRACT
This oil is a antimicrobial oil. Great use as a disinfectant, antibacterial and antimicrobial. Assists with healing of acne, cuts and scrapes.
CARRIER OILS
Carrier oils are the base oil that you would add your essential oil to for the purpose of topical healing. These oils help the essential oil penetrate your skin cells. Grapeseed, Avocado, Olive, Coconut, Jojoba, Almond, Argon, Arnica, and Rosehip. Best as cold pressed.
CBD OILS
This oil is a miracle oil. Topical or ingestible. It aids in cell regeneration and aids with hypertension, anxiety, and sleeplessness. Whether it is with or without the full spectrum, it is a must have in your collection. Add it to your skin care and under eye care. Keep it to a minimum as it has a strong odor. Great to blended with orange oil to cut the odor for a clean happy scent. Check to see what carrier oil is the base. If you see Olive Oil, Coconut Oil and Grapeseed Oil, all of these are good. Know your source. Do your homework. Not all are equal.
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