Do you ever have mornings where you can relate to this cute little critter?
As soon as the mornings get cooler, I’ll do everything in my power to sneak in just a few more minutes of snuggly warmth. EVERYTHING! Even convince myself that answering emails on my iPhone in bed constitutes progress. It is not, however, a good habit for me to get in to, and one which I am demanding of myself to stop as of today, so that my morning exercise doesn’t become a ‘thing of the past’. Continue reading
Tagged aromatherapy, Be Genki, energy, essential oils, morning ritual, wake up, winter
Feeling tired? Exhausted? Lacking concentration? Lacking motivation? Whilst energy drinks, coffee, and pharmaceuticals may offer a quick short-term solution and “hit” of energy, they are not doing you, your loved ones or the planet any favors.
If you’d like to get off the roller coaster ride of energy highs and lows, it might be a good idea to consider other options. Following is a number of lifestyle choices and rituals specifically targeted to help improve energy levels. Continue reading
Every now and then I read something that strikes a chord, leaving me pondering over the idea for days and days on end. Last week it was the following extract from The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell.
“People say that what we’re seeking is a meaning of life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances within our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive.” Continue reading
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Tagged beliefs, choices, energy, inspiration, inspire, joseph campbell, life, nurture, planet, Sleep, stress
Maintaining a healthy diet can sometimes be a real challenge. There are so many temptations and if you’re anything like me and have a soft spot for icecream, cheeses and cakes then you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Or is it a glass of wine, chips and creamy sauces that you have a weakness for? Whatever your not-so-healthy penchant is, is beside the point. The real significance is how disciplined you choose or choose not to be. Continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I really start to feel it if I don’t exercise for a few weeks: I become more lazy and sleep in that little bit longer, I become brilliant at conjuring up reasons why I deserve my sleep ins, my mood drops, I lack inspiration and no longer have that spring in my step or vibrant energy that I love so much. It scares the pants off me! Continue reading
Posted in Beauty Care, Exercise
Tagged energy, Exercise, fitness, health, well being
