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The Benefits of Choosing Inner Peace when Surrounded by Chaos
Tia was a busy mom and a schoolteacher living in Illinois. Her husband was a salesman that often had to travel for work and her kids were active in many extracurriculars. No matter how hard she tried to simplify her life, it felt like something major was always going on. One day, she complained to a friend that she was constantly overwhelmed by the chaos around her. “I just wish my life were peaceful,” she said. Erin, Tia’s friend, encouraged her to stop looking at her life that way. She said, “Being at peace is a choice. It doesn’t depend on your circumstances. You can choose to be at peace…
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Dance Parties: A Source of Extra Energy
Day 30: Almost there in the Ultimate Blog Challenge… Dancing is a fun and energizing activity for the entire family. You don’t have to have rhythm to enjoy dancing, anyone can do it! Your living room can easily double for a dance floor and there are plenty of resources for great music. Dancing gets the blood pumping in an aerobic way. Raising your heartrate releases endorphins that help your mind and body feel great and revive itself. That means dancing can be great when- You need to shake things up during the afternoon slump Your kids need encouragement to get their wiggles out You want to change the atmosphere in…
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Rest Days Are Necessary to Maximize your Energy
Day 27 of the UBC. The finish line is in sight. I hope everyone has enjoyed publishing every day! Activity generates energy. Being active promotes stamina for your body and mental acuity for your mind. Resting too much isn’t a good thing, it reduces your energy levels and makes it harder to stay motivated. For the most part, being on the go helps keep you on the go longer and with more success; however, there comes a time when rest actually helps you maximize your energy. Once you’ve established a healthy lifestyle including eating right, staying fit, and challenging your mind, it’s important to use rest as a tool rather…
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Using Your Mind Can Help Avoid Mental Decline
Day 24 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge for May 2021. We’ve been focusing a lot on energy for the body. What we eat helps the body get fueled up for exercise and generates sustainable energy that lasts. What we eat also fuels our minds. Eating high-quality foods and drinking plenty of water helps the mind stay clear and healthy. In the same way that we need to exercise our bodies, we need to exercise our minds to keep them fit and avoid mental decline. Energetic minds help stave off mental decline and keep us sharp as we age. There’s great value in keeping our minds busy, growing and learning at…
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Frozen Strawberry Margaritas: Cocktail and Mocktail
May is National Strawberry Month. And the weather is warming up and society is opening up a bit. This summer we may be able to spend time socializing with family and friends (safely). So what’s better to serve at a family gathering than frozen strawberry margaritas — both with and without alcohol? Here are recipes for both versions. Frozen Strawberry Margaritas One perk of making fruity frozen cocktails is that you don’t need to splurge on the most expensive liqueurs to achieve fantastic results. However, you will need a good quality 100% blue agave blanco (aka silver or white) tequila, an orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or regular…
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Routines that Maximize Time & Energy
It’s Day 18 of the UBC. The term running around like a chicken with your head cut off is a pretty graphic description, but it illustrates how easily we can run around despite not having our head on straight. Moving through the day without a plan can deplete energy really fast. Expending energy without maximizing your time and effort can leave you exhausted without having gotten much done. Having routines can help you maximize your time and energy so you can meet the expectations of your busy life. Creating habits and routinely carrying out those habits can help you sustain your energy throughout the day. Here are some benefits of…
