Here is the second part of how to improve your health. Don't forget part one that was out last week if you need to catch up for great tips to have a better mind and body.
Do something today that makes you smile 3) State of mind: Regardless of what you put into your mouth, if your mind is not right then no amount of food will make you feel better. We all know that chocolate and other pick me ups only have a short-term effect. Do something today that makes you smile, wear that new top that you were saving for “some big night” because today is for living. Make sure you schedule rest time into your day, so please, please, please make sure you give yourself 5 minutes in the morning just to focus on how you are feeling and what you want to accomplish today, this week, this year, this lifetime. Write down your dreams and passions if it helps.
Have some "me time" sessions Catch up with your girls and always give yourself a weekly “me time” session. Me time could be anything from reading one of your favourite magazines, going for a walk, shopping or heading off to a spa for some well deserved TLC. We women work so hard every day and do not always get a thanks for all of our efforts, so sometimes we need to tell ourselves thanks through our own “me time” sessions. When you feel the stress of the day coming on, stop breath, think, if it helps write the problem down. Go away from the problem and then re-visit it if possible with a fresh mind full of ideas and solutions.
Get a good night's sleep for a better day 4) Benefit of 7-8 hours Sleep every night: We women really do need our beauty sleep. Sleep is the time when are bodies recharge and rejuvenate. You know when you have not had enough sleep that you are ratty, rushing through the day and often when we are tired we eat more to get us through the day. Now I know this may be a difficult job when you have so many commitments and demands on your time like the children, the husband/partner and the over demanding boss. We work to live, not live for work remember. A quick tip, if you have young children, when you put them down for a nap, catch a few winks yourself, your motherly instinct will wake you up when your child needs you. You only have one life and why not go through looking beautiful and feeling great. You need to ensure you get a decent night’s sleep even on the weekends too; sleep will help you maintain your Goddess features.
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Do you ever feel that you are stuck in a rut or too tired to even cry. This blog gives you tips to stay uplifted and inspired even through the difficult days.
Me Time
One day a month have a pyjama day, where you lounge around the house all day or at least for a long morning in your pyjamas, reading books , eating chocolates and just chilling. You work so hard so you need to relax and rest hard too. If that does not sound like your cup of tea then book yourself in for that massage or pedicure or catch up on that book you been promising yourself to read. An exhausted , tired and irritated woman is no good to anyone, so you owe it to yourself to relax and refresh yourself on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Running on empty only lasts so long and the tank will eventually break down unless you stop and refuel your engine.
Have a pyjama Day !
Time Management
Only do what is important and not everything on your to do list has to be done every day. Be content when not all things get done. Life is for living not just ticking off tasks done on a to do list. Hire in a cleaner, ask for help with tasks that take you forever. Have a cut off time for certain tasks and do not beat yourself up when not all the washing was done on time.
Only do what is important and not everything on your to do list has to be done every day.
Celebrate who you are
Focus on your accomplishments and not the failures or the things you wish you could do. Someone would love your life right now, so make sure you enjoy and love everyday because someone in the world would love to swap their problems with yours right now. Life is not easy, it has its ups and downs but make sure you learn every lesson you need to while riding the rollercoaster in life. http://www.motivatingquotes.com/
Someone would love your life right now.
Lean on your friends and family for support, you do not have to go through life alone.
Goal Setting
Make sure you have goals in life that you can work on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. These goals will give you something to strive for in life, whether it is to be the best mother, partner in a firm, a good friend, more compassionate. Make sure that each day or each week you do something to further your dream. Goal Setting
Is there such a thing as a bad hair day? Or is it that our hair is actually saying “hello?” I need some TLC time as a matter of emergency.
Here are some quick tips on how to keep your strands looking hot even if the weather is getting cooler.
Food for your hair: Avocado
Yes not only does food go into your mouth you can use it to feed and nourish your hair. In particular, Avocado can be used for hair thinning and to reduce dandruff. It contains essential nutrients like proteins, vitamins A, D, E and B6, magnesium, copper, iron, amino acids and folic acid, all of which is extremely essential for hair growth and nourishment.
If you do not like avocado what about eggs and mayonnaise, which can add thickness and volume to even the thinnest of hair. Eggs for hair treatment
Plastic Bristle brushes
If you have chemically treated/relaxed hair, never use a plastic bristle brush to tame your mane. The bristles will scratch and tear away any weak strands. Use a wide toothcomb to manage your tresses.
Eating Fibre
Are you eating your fibre? There is a clear link between a dry flaky, itchy and dandruff scalp in correlation to the amount of fibre you eat. Fibre can be found in foods such as fruit, nuts and seeds. Fibre Food sources
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Often your body as a woman is the thing that annoys you the most. Isn’t it funny how sometimes our whole mood, day and week can be turned sour because of the numbers on the scale. We should concentrate on feeding our bodies good nutrients and the occasional treats; you need to live a little even if your body is a temple.
I have just finished reading a fantastic book Naked by Ayanna Byrd and Akiba Solomon that explains the relationship that black women and the rest of the world have with their bodies. It is an interesting read and you can get a copy at your local library or try Amazon on Naked
This book follows the real life experience of a variety of women; some young teenagers on their first experiences of being women and then the surprising revelation that a top music video model Melyssa Ford http://melyssafordonline.com/ actually, has self-conscious and “I am fat” days just like the rest of us women not shaking it fast on the videos on MTV.
So whether you are short, tall, slim, OK weight orfighting to be fitter, embrace your shape and size today. Your body is your tool for life, look after it and it will look after you. So of course, I will encourage you to eat right, exercise but most of all look at yourself naked in a full-length mirror today and say, “body, I love you and I appreciate every curve that you have right now and the body you will change into in the future.”
You need to be happy with your body, whatever your size is. Love it , learn from it and appreciate it. Get to know your body, feel the softness of your skin and the texture and quality of your hair. It is all yours. Your body will alert you when something is wrong and you should regularly check your breasts, genitals, eyes, teeth hair and your whole beautiful being to checks for abnormal changes so that you can be the first one to respond when you need medical help rather than waiting until it is too late.
Me personally I love chocolate, rice & peas, jerk chicken, Chinese food, jolof rice, kebabs and Indian to name but a few. I had a new breath of fresh air because today I went to my gym and saw a picture with a white lily of a personal trainer whose life was tragically cut short by cancer. Her death reminded me to look after my mind and body as best as I can because you never know when and how you will leave this earth.
My school motto was seize the day, I encourage you to live every day of your life in this way. To combat the bulge I try to look at what I eat, exercise and most of all have a happy state of mind and accept my body, including all the changes. Do not let anyone or anything stress you today. When an incident occurs ask yourself “will this siltation I am going through right now have any significance next week, next year or even in five years time? “ Remember someone would love to trade their life for yours right now.
I am all for self improvement, whether it is gym, or Arydss body reshapers or cosmetic surgery as long as it deepens your appreciation and lovefor your body then it can’t be bad.
Women’s bodies change so much from being a girl, women, motherhood, depression, stress, and menopause to mention but a few. But through all of these changes, some of which are irreversible, we women must embrace and love our bodies and use this knowledge to educate other girls and women who follow us.
Your body is a beautiful precious, gift, so treat it that way. You only have one body so you need to know it, love it, embrace, and care and nurture it.
Soyara
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