Mindset: You Can Do This

Mindset: You Can Do This
You have the power to change.
 
Every moment, you are consciously choosing your reality.
 
In order to have what you’ve never had, you need to do what you’ve never done.
 
A healthy weight is attainable for you. Looking in the mirror and liking what you see is attainable for you. Clearing up eczema is attainable for you.
 
Half the battle is mindset. Sometimes we self-sabotage. Are we scared we’ll fail so we never try? Are we scared we’ll succeed and go out of our comfort zone? Are we just plain feeling sorry for ourselves, and we don’t believe we can do it? Imagine what we can accomplish if we just let ourselves reach our goals.
 
We are the authors of our own stories. We let what other people have said about us dictate how we see ourselves or how we think about ourselves and what we are capable of. 

The fact of the matter is other people’s opinion of you is none of your business.
 
And the other fact of the matter is that any time someone has something negative to say about you, they’re projecting their insecurities onto you. So not only is it true that other people’s opinion of you is none of your business, but it’s also not even about you. It’s about them.
 
It’s time to start believing in yourself. It’s time to stop self-sabotaging. You can do this. I believe in you. You are the only person you can depend on to truly and wholly take care of you always. You know what you need. You know your body.
 
So, if you haven’t started already, start taking care of yourself. If you have started, keep it going! I’m proud of you. Your body is a temple and it’s always talking to you. Honor your body, honor yourself. Shift your mindset from self-sabotage to self-care so you can live out your true potential, as you were meant to.


You can also grab my free guide on 3 Easy Steps to Lose Weight and Feel Amazing here.

Your Body is Talking to You (Part 2)


Have you ever had such a busy weekend that you’re more exhausted than rejuvenated once it’s over?
 
Or when you get back from a trip and feel like you “need a vacation from your vacation.” Have you been there?
 
What about when you’ve had to put in HOURS of overtime at work and you’re just SO burnt out?
 
My suggestion to you…is not to just push through these feelings of overwhelm. My suggestion to you is to take care of yourself. Listen to your body. Take a personal day. Dedicate a day to doing absolutely nothing.
 
It’s okay to not have productive days. The funny thing is, having non-productive days can make you have more productive days. Knowing when to give yourself a break is self-intuition. It’s self-care. Self-love.
 
Your body is talking to you always. You just need to love yourself enough to listen and give your body what it needs.
 
The majority of health issues these days are stress related. Which means they’re lifestyle related. Which means we have the power to take back control!
 
If you’re not sure what to do on your “personal day” here are some of the things I do:
 
1. Clean. Sometimes I just need a day to catch up on housework. Dishes, vacuuming, laundry. This isn’t exactly “doing nothing” but sometimes it’s really just what I need.

2. Stay in your pajamas ALL. DAY. LONG.

3. Sleep in. Or take an afternoon nap. Or both.

4. Indulge in some Netflix binging.

5. Aromatherapy. Breathe in relaxing essential oils like lavender, stress away, orange.

6. Yoga. It’s awful but when life gets busy, self-care practices are the first to go. But this is when we need it most! When I fall out of my yoga routine, my muscles tense up. My neck, back & shoulders especially. And after my body has had enough of my ignoring of this need, it screams for attention via a massive headache and very stiff neck.
 
It’s okay to have days where you do nothing. Don’t forget to treat yourself like someone you love, take care of yourself & give your body what it’s asking for.



You can also grab my free guide on 3 Easy Steps to Lose Weight and Feel Amazing here.

The Magic of a Wind-Down Routine



Did you know your “day” starts the night before? It’s true. If you don’t go to bed early enough (or you don’t sleep well), you’re going to wake up groggy, probably run late & worst case scenario your whole day falls behind. I cannot stand the stress of rushing around – especially first thing in the morning! – so here are some tips to make sure you set yourself up for the BEST day!

 

1. Choose your clothes the night before

Some of us are still working from home and we don’t technically need to get dressed in the morning (Go Team PJ’s!) so if that’s you, just skip on over to #2 BUT if you are someone that needs to be up, dressed & out the door – laying your clothes out the night before isn’t just for kids!

 

It seems simple, but not having to rush around looking for a matching sock or the “right” sweater can save you some serious stress in the morning – and I truly believe your morning sets the tone for your whole day!

 

2. Turn your screens off

If possible, stop looking at screens AT LEAST an hour before going to bed. If this is impossible, use a blue light blocker (I actually have a setting on my iPhone and laptop for the screen to go into “night mode” at a certain time). The blue light makes your brain think it’s still daytime, so it still wants to be “up and at ‘em.” If you’re one who is used to the TV on while you sleep, try music instead.

 

3. Have a nice, warm cup of herbal tea

This tells your body it’s time to relax. And it’s a nice way to avoid unnecessary snacking at night!! If I’m snacking right before bed, I KNOW I’m not sleeping well that night.

 

4. Take a soothing bath or shower

I am Team Nighttime Showers. Not only does this save you time in the morning (or maybe it gets you 20 more minutes of sleep), but you’ll probably sleep better being nice and clean. Plus the warmth and steam of the shower (or bath water) helps your muscles relax. 


BONUS: take your experience to spa-level by throwing an essential oil shower steamer on the floor or toss a cup or two of unscented Epsom salt in your bath water and add a few drops of your favorite essential oil!

 

5. Diffuse a relaxing essential oil

My favorite is Lavender! I also love Stress Away & Eucalyptus. Essential oils work with your body on a cellular level and can be a truly powerful part of your Wind Down Routine. When I smell Lavender, my body knows it’s time to relax.

 

6. Read for 30 minutes (at least)

I sleep SO much better when I have read before going to sleep. It puts my mind at ease and is such a relaxing thing to do moments before I close my eyes.


Was this helpful for you? Let me know in the comments below! You can also request to join my new Facebook group for more tips to come – free of charge. <3

 
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