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Pro-Tips that Guard your Energy Against Emotionally Draining People
It’s Day 7 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. We are one week in. Have you learned about ways to generate or protect your energy? Are they tips that you can put to good use? Find a post that relates to your life and see if the tips included help you. Today we look at more tips on dealing with emotional draining people. It’s hard enough to generate enough energy on your own without having to worry about someone else draining it. Some people are tough to be around, and it can zap your energy and make it harder to get through the day. If you are unfortunate enough to be…
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What Is The Difference Between Arthritis and Arthrosis?
There are a lot of things going on in May. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. I have a lot of posts planned for this month for I may not be able to publish the full series on arthritis I had planned – I might, we will see. But I think it deserves at least one post – here we go! Most people have heard of arthritis, but there’s also a condition called arthrosis, which is more commonly known as osteoarthritis. Arthrosis is still considered a type of arthritis. They both affect the body’s mobility of joints, ligaments, and bones, so they’re categorized as rheumatic diseases. They have many of…
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The Mind-Body Connection- What Are the Cues that Generate your Energy?
It’s Day 6 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. There are guidelines for everything. From a health perspective, you can Google any subject and find guidelines that give a general idea on what it takes to be healthy and generate bountiful energy. These suggestions are standards based on the average person in average circumstances. Though they are an indicator, they aren’t completely accurate for everyone. You are unique and the way your body generates energy is determined by your unique physiology, lifestyle, preferences, and habits. What works for someone else may not work for you. In some ways, the guidelines might be spot on, and in others, they may be entirely…
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Easy Beef Enchiladas
It is Cinco de Mayo today. So that’s one reason to celebrate. However, May 5th is also National Enchilada Day. You can combine the pair of National Days and have a fun mid-week party this week (safely, of course!). Today’s Recipe Today’s recipe is Easy Beef Enchiladas. This easy beef enchilada recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite. This recipe takes about an hour to come together, as written, but you can save some time by using store-bought sauce if desired. You can also save time in the future by preparing double or triple batches of the sauce and filling to freeze for later…
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Take Advantage of your Peak Performance Hours
It’s Day 5 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. I hope you are enjoying this series on Ways to Generate More Energy… Morning person or night owl? Most of us have a time of day when we are at our best. While the night owls sleep in, the early birds are out there getting the worm. Then, later in the day when the early birds are nodding off to sleep in front of the television, the night owls are kicking it into gear and becoming the most creative. Tuning into your peak performance hours can be a game-changer for maximizing your energy. Working with your natural tendencies helps you use your…
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Sandwich Sides – Which Sides to Choose with Your Sandwich
What do you usually eat with your sandwich? Do you enjoy some chips, potato salad or maybe baked beans? If you’re tired of the same old, same old, consider these sandwich sides the next time you make a sandwich. Since tomorrow May 5th is National Hoagie Day, it is probably a good time to think about what you are eating with your sandwich… Pair According to Flavors Many people don’t think much about what they pair with a sandwich. They may grab the closest thing at hand. However, you may want to try something different with your next sandwich. Consider the flavor of your sandwich and what would compliment it.…
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3 Myths that Rob your Energy
It’s Day 4 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. A myth is a story that has long-held beliefs to be true but isn’t always based on fact. Myths can be legends, practices, and behaviors that people hold to whether they are true, accurate, or helpful. We are all influenced by myths handed down from our culture, our community, and our families. Much of what we do we simply do because it’s always been done. Some myths serve us. They keep us from walking in the deep woods for fear of encountering Big Foot or swimming in deep waters where the Loch Ness monster resides. Fear can be a very good thing…
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Are the People in your Life Draining your Energy?
It’s Day 3 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. Today we look at Energy Draining People. We all know a few of those, right? Our life is centered around relationships. From our family to our community, to the world at large, we can’t avoid being in relationships. Even introverts and shy personality types are in relationships and must engage with people every day. Who we spend time with directly affects our energy. It’s important to consider if the people in your life are draining yours. People carry their energy with them People give off a vibe. There’s a saying that young children and dogs can tell if someone is worth knowing.…
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3 Reasons Your Energy May Be Wiped- That Most People Don’t Think Of
It’s Day 2 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. There are some very obvious reasons people have low energy. Running out of steam and feeling blah is usually an indicator of an illness, injury, or being overextended. It makes sense when you are sick, hurt, or doing too much that your energy levels will fall. In these cases, rest, recovery, and taking some things off your plate can help you revive your energy. There are also some less obvious reasons people have low energy. Believe it or not, low energy can happen when you are otherwise healthy, injury-free, and aren’t overwhelmed. Here’s how- Reason #1: You aren’t living your best life…
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Being Tired Isn’t a Badge of Honor
Today is the first day of the Ultimate Blog Challenge for the Month of May. I have chosen to post about Ways to Generate Energy in Your Life for this month. Follow along each day for more tips… “It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol”- Brené Brown On any given day, the laundry list of things to do is generally longer than there are hours you have to do them. Managing a hectic schedule is common. So much so, that it’s also quite common to answer the question “how are you?” with the simple phrase- “really…
