Lets Talk: Lets Talk: What I Have Learned This Week

Things I have learned this week. lets talk

~ The one minute rule:

If it takes just a minute to do something just do it. For example: Picking up your clothes from the floor, Washing those 2 cups in the sink. Lesson learn from the first episode of “ Happier with Gretchen Rubin” podcast.

~ Grapeseed Oils: I have been using this oil all over my body and the result have been amazing! My skin feels like butter, looks brighter and even. I have started using Grape seed oil on my face at night.

~Memories:

I’m learning to be grateful in all situation.

~ Ginger Snaps:

When it comes to Ginger snaps I have no Self-Control. I finished the whole big bag in a week. I have been paying at the GYM ever since.

What have you learned lately?

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Lets Talk: Birthday Freak Out

Birthday Freak Out
I came to the realization that within a year, I would be 30 years old (I still feel 21). I’m not ready or prepared.  I have never been one of those people who worries about their age. When every birthday comes I celebrate and move on. But this birthday was really hard on me. I was fine till the morning of my birthday and that is when it hit me.  I had a minor freak out with tears and everything. The little voice inside my head was saying your life needs an overhaul.  Nothing was going according to plan. I should have had my dream career by now and at least seen some of Europe, and etc you get the picture, friends. After taking some time off to reflect, I realized that it was just a freak out and in the end, I’m really blessed in so many ways.

Have any of you friends had a birthday freak out and how did you deal with it?

6 Ways To A Better Mood

Exercise

I'm not a big fan of exercising but as time goes by, I found including some form of exercise into my daily life improves my mood. I tend to be a much happier person with myself and other people. I only chose exercises that I like doing so I wouldn't be bored in the end. Exercises like : walking, Dancing, insanity, boxing and cleaning( yes cleaning can be an exercise if done for a longer period of time) seem to work for me. I would suggest searching on YouTube for some free exercise video ideas ( I like boxing, and 30 day shred). Just getting some sun and fresh air is all you need sometimes.

Fresh flower

Fresh flowers always put me in a good mood. Flowers are a splurge but I think it's worth it once in awhile. I heard waking up to beautiful flowers can change your whole day and I agree.

Dance/Music

Sometime I just get the dancing bug at 3 AM in the morning when i can't sleep, and I do answer the call but put some of my favorite music on and I just dance. It helps in quieting my mind and distressing. You don't have to be in at a club to dance, just put your favorite music around your home and just dance ladies and gentlemen.

friends/Family

With everyone so busy with their lives most of us don't have time to talk to each other anymore. I find just picking up my phone and calling my family or friends improves my day. I know everyone is busy but just take 5 to 10 minutes out of your day to just checkup on your love ones will improve your day.

Eat

The weeks that I eat well my mood is great, but the days I eat poorly I find my days or weeks to drag on. So it was easy for me to chose healthiest foods to improve my well being. I will challenge you to start a health diet for a week and if you don't see any difference in your mood to email me. I don't always get it right but thanks to smart phones and apps which helps keep me in check.The app that I find helpful is nudge (free app) helps keeping track of my water, Daily exercises, vegetables and fruits intake and so much more.

Gratitude

I'm always very hard on myself but I found taking time to stop and counting my blesses always help me stay grounded and coming down. sometime things are not as bad as I think there are. Some days I can come up with 5 things that I'm grateful for and some days I just find one and that is okay with me.

Afternoon Snack

My diet is made up of meat and cakes. Eating Vegetables or taking my vitamins is always a challenge for me, the only way to get my vitamins and vegetables into my daily meals is through juicing. I add my favorite fruit and vegetables through my juicer and I get myself at least my 2 servings of fruits and vegetables. I try to do this everyday; it only take me 10 minutes tops to juice.

I get A cup of Kale which is a good source of Antioxidants, Calcium, Fiber, Iron and (Vitamins A, C & K).

2 Carrots will provides "210% of the average daily recommended amount of vitamin A, 10% vitamin K, 6% vitamin C, 2% calcium." for more information (read).

Half a cucumber with skin is a good source of Vitamin B, and C. for more information ( click here).

1 Apple + 1 Orange ( for all the information on vitamins on apple and oranges click here).

I love everything about ginger from the way it smells to the way it tastes. On top of everything else ginger has great health benefits. I don't like the taste of carrot juice but ginger helps in covering the smell and it makes the juice taste better. read up on the risk and benefits of ginger .

Put everything through the juicer or blend and you got yourself a nice afternoon snack that is good for your body and soul. Remember to use your favorite fruits and vegetables .

Happy Juicing!!!

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Waves of Black and white

My easy breezy black and white maxi dress is from Feathers ( similar item or similar item). I paired the dress with my classic Report silver braided sandals ( similar item or similar item) with my big African Sisal Bag ( similar Item, Similar item). I love outfits that look good but don't require a lot of time to put them together.

Happy Summer!