Happy Friday!
Here are a few tips that I want to share with you as we enter into the weekend. Let these marinate and implement as you start your work week
Business get’s hard ESPECIALLY around the Holidays! You NEED to take care of yourself because if not there will be no business. Here are some of my favorite tips to help you stay centered, boost your mood and get you through not only the holidays but refer back to them any time of the year when you feel drained.
1.Drink Lemon Water in the morning and throughout the day This little cup of deliciousness helps you start the day hydrated and feeling fresh. Lemon energizes you and it enhances your mood. The scent of lemon also has mood enhancing and energizing properties. The smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and can help clear your mind.
2. Start your day with a green smoothie (for a positive mood and high energy make sure to include healthy fat like, Flaxseed oil, Hemp oil, Almonds or Coconut). I like kale. Spinach, and cucumbers. It’s so fresh
3. Take a good Multi Vitamin, some Fish oil and a B-Vitamin. We take our vitamins as a family every day. It holds us accountable to each other and helps the kids see that we take our health seriously too
4. Write in a Gratitude Journal while you enjoy your morning Tea or Coffee a few lines are fine. Practicing gratitude is proven to reduce a negative mood. It’s also a great way clear your mind
5. Spend 5-15 minutes stretching your body and loosen up the tension (stress and worries tend to tighten the muscles – making you even more tired and stressed).
6. Unplug all Tablets, Phones, and Computers for an hour and rest in complete silence. We spend at least 30 minutes a day with no screens but I know a lot of families that gp all day without screens. DO what feels right for your family schedule and lifestyle. But the quiet time is nice.
7. Listen to Music that gets you going. Research shows that listening to music can lift your mood, lead to a greater quality of life and even help the body heal more naturally. Have fun with this music site “What are you in the mood for?“ #DanceParty is what I call it!
8.Exercise. My doctor recently told me that Exercise, physical and all of the stuff that I was putting off was a form of self-care and I needed to focus on it and take care of me! So I do.
9 Be mindful and present when you speak with or listen to a loved one – NO phones or TV allowed! A real and deep conversation with another person fuels the human soul.
10. Be kind to strangers, do a little extra to surprise them and improve their day. A smile or a helpful gesture goes a long way. Seeing the effect will be sure to lift your spirit.
Here’s a download for 10 Bonus Ideas to Help Lift your Mood 10-bonus-ideas-to-help-life-your-mood
