Hey guys! Thanks so much for hanging out with me today. This post is gonna hit home with struggling, job switching again, money, and life in general. I hope you guys love it!
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Anyways, lets jump right in.
Life update:
So, life has been pretty hectic lately, but also fun! Work life has been improving. For those that didn’t know- I started a new job again. I have had this job before. I am a General Manager and I’ve been in this role before, however this time is different. I run a slower store and the needs, people, and sales are so different from what I am use to. So it has been an adjustment. Thankfully most things are finally settling in and things are resorting back to what I would call normal. Let’s get a little real in this moment, I crave more than anything to work on my own time on my passion. With that being said, I discovered I needed to up my game. If you don’t know what my passion is….*drum roll please*…. it’s writing! Well that is one of my passions, the main one I plan to focus on. So, I had to up my game and start writing every single day. No matter what. No time limit, just simply writing what is one my heart. I have to physically have a piece of paper and pen in my hand and write the old fashion way. I have tried writing in a word doc on my laptop but it is simply not the same feeling. Josten, my bff, and I went to Asheville, North Carolina for a few hours and let me tell you IT IS BEAUTIFUL. I never really get the time to roam around small cities/towns and just simply take in all the beauty but man- we decided it very last minute. Best choice ever. It just goes to show that sometimes you just have to live in the moment verses planning every single thing. Being spontaneous can be the ultimate reward. Also, I still work at the animal shelter on occasions that I use to work at before going back to this job. So that is fun! Lately, I have also been struggling to find myself again which seems crazy right? I am a writer after all and all my thoughts go onto paper. But what most people don’t realize is that…..I still overthink things, I still eat away at certain parts about myself and I lost who I was….as a person…as a writer….as me. I say this with a heavy heart because I never thought it was something I had to do or deal with. I thought I knew who I was and who I wanted to be. Recently, I can see that it’s not true. I have zero idea on the person i want to become, I am just living right now. I have some thoughts on how I would like to become but I haven’t made any progress in that direction so far. But here is what I have learned…lean on God. My goodness I cannot say it enough, you lose yourself when you lose faith in him. When I skip a bible study session in the morning, I feel the toll it has on me. I feel like I lose even more of who I was. But when I take some time- 15-30 minutes of my day to praise him and dive a little into the word, that is all it takes to help me slowly start rediscovering myself.
Money:
So let’s chit chat about money……I am going to get REAL here. I was struggling…hard. Working with animals is so rewarding but it is also very money straining. Shelter worker do not get paid very much but we do so much because there are lives in our hands. That has hands down been the best job I have ever had, and it was heartbreaking when I had to make the decision to leave. I did it because I put myself in some credit card debit in the mix of going on vacation and losing my debt card for 3 weeks. We also had some issues that happened in our house and parents couldn’t fix it alone so I had to make that choice. Even with making the switch these past two months it still hasn’t been easy, i am slowly digging myself out of the hole I created and it’s getting better. I am creating a budget plan for couples (two people). I am doing this in hopes that it will help some of you with your daily money struggles as well.
My personal struggles:
So recently within myself I have been struggling to keep myself on track with goals and also staying motivated. Now I know I have created a post about staying motivated but sometimes it feel nearly impossible to overcome that hump. I haven’t been keeping up with my morning studies or my skin routine even. I have however restarted my yoga routines and honestly that has helped me feel better and get back on track. But I am still not there yet. I have also been slacking on my blog posts, Youtube, and doing anything aside laying in bed. It is crazy how much one day/mood can throw you off in your life. It takes me a while to get back on track. Anyone else relating to all of this? I am also struggling to start an Etsy store business that I wanted to with all of my little creations. I just don’t feel like I have enough time in a day to keep everything going.
Relationship:
Now, as most of you know I keep the side very private, but I will not lie. These past few months have been rough for Josten and I. We’ve have both done a lot of growing up and a lot of changes occurred. We have always worked total opposite schedules for the most part. We only have one day off a week together and we spend it rushing to try to do something fun. We are two very different personality types and soemtiems we butt heads. I also suffer with some anxiety, and that can put a small damper on things. He suffers from a little depression from time to time and that takes a toll on us. All in all, it has been rough and we almost hit our end point. But, we have both decided that we are not giving up that easily and we need to start holding ourselves accountable for what is going on in our relationship and what we need to work on. I will make a new post dedicated to that based on the changes we have made in ours with the hopes it will help you all. We need more of our relationship centered around God’s plan for us.
If you took the time to read this entire post thank you so much- it truly means everything to me. I feel it’s important to talk about how you feel, life updates, and anything else that may bother us. They always say its better to talk it out right?
I know how hard it is when you have a million things written on your to-do list and you can’t get your mind clear enough to get it all done. Then you look at your home and think twice about being able to get absolutely anything done that day. The clutter, the useless things laying around, and so many items that just don’t have a home. It can be overwhelming, it could lower your motivation, and just make you want to lay in bed and binge watch Netflix.
I’ve been here so many times and actually felt this way this morning. What do I do? Well, I am going to procrastinate so I can write down what will help me to potentially help you guys. I know- kind of an oxymoron, BUT seriously, this actually gives me more motivation to take these steps afterward.
So let’s dig in, how exactly does clearing your mind correspond with clearing your space.
Think of it like this- You wake up in the morning perfectly refreshed, go to step out of bed and your floor is messy. Clothes everywhere, shoes in your way, and your basically going through a maze just to get out of your room. Then you make your way down stairs to get your morning cup of Joe and see dirty dishes everywhere- not how I want to start my morning personally. That right there puts a damper on my day.
Now re-imagine it, waking up nice and refreshed to get up in your sparkly clean room and gracefully walk downstairs to see all the dishes clean. Maybe, not that perfect, but it’s way less overwhelming to start your day off this way. It gives your the perfect motivation boost for your day!
So, wherever you may work whether it is a 9-5 office job, work from home, stay at home mom, keep your space clean and clear. Shoot- even working at a shelter keeping your work space clean and clear makes me feel so much more ready to work.
Here are the ways I keep my space clear:
Start by finding a home for everything in your home. If you can’t find a home chances are, you don’t need it. Get rid of it.
Once you’ve completed step one, tidy up after every use. If you cook, clean up your mess before you go to bed. If you work at your desk and use a lot of pens and such, clean it all up. Put everything back where it goes.
To not get “bored” with my set up I frequently change it around. If I get bored with it, I lose interest in trying to keep it clean because I just stop caring.
Now to keep my mind clear, sure all the fun organizing things matter, BUT that is not all of it.
Keep a journal. Brain dump all over it. Seriously, don’t hold anything back. The more you get your thoughts out the better.
Meditate in the morning or do some yoga. Whatever you can do to help keep your mind open and clear.
Do some morning or evening reading. It keeps things fresh in your brain.
Take a walk in nature.
Listen to your favorite playlist, song, or videos.
Bonus: When you are clearing out your area and find things you don’t need, simple sell it. You can make some extra income plus free up some space in your life. It’s a win- win!
There you have it. The simplest ways to clear your mind and your space. I hope more than anything that this helps you guys in some way, shape, or form. Let me know in the comments below if you used these and if they helped you!
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Are you a writer and experiencing writers block? I can relate on a real level. I just recently overcame my writers block by doing a 30 day challenge. I am hoping it will help you as well! So kick your writers block to the curb and join me!
Sometimes we all need a nice little refresher on things, especially if your hobby/job is a creative aspect. I did this for the month of October- I can’t wait to see your answers for this!
Day one:
List 10 things that make you really happy:
My 5 fur babies
My future
Nature
The possibilities that I can make it without a
normal job. That I could be truly happy working what I want to work. I want to
write, edit photos/photography, and travel.
Mountains. I LOVE taking it all in and looking
over into the valleys, seeing nothing but beautiful skies.
Sunsets.
Helping when I can.
Organize and Cleaning
Coffee- thank the lord for coffee
God- this should be at the top and not the
bottom of my list, but I am still learning and leaning into him. I am getting
there.
Day two:
Write something someone told you about yourself that you
never forgot:
I used to work with this gentleman named Dudley. I was
struggling with some life/ job decisions at that time and the one thing that he
said to me was “You are going to accomplish so much and go so far. You are a
like a firecracker- when you have an idea- you go for it.” That has forever
stuck in my head because to me that means the world. He believed in me so much
and it really put into my mind that YES you can accomplish everything you want
to do.
Day three:
What are your top three pet peeves?
Someone putting something other than a drink in
the cup holders.
Someone being constantly negative and rude.
Someone knows they made a mess or certain things
need to be done and they leave it for someone else to do it for them.
Day four:
Write about someone who inspires you:
There are a few for different reasons.
Demi Lovato: she has always been my truest
inspiration for so many things. I began singing and she was one that I looked
up to the most. Her range, her vocal ability. As she aged, she had some
traumatic things happen in her life which made me love her even more. She
overcame so much and never let anyone tear her down. She gets back up and
fights. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. She is body positive and huge role model to
millions of girls everywhere and I think that is awesome. She is real, down to
earth, and loveable.
Me: I know that may seem silly, but I have come
so far in my own mind and life. I thought I would be a lean mean working
machine like my mother, BUT I am not. I still work. But I still make time for
the important things. I don’t let money control me. I am tackling my dreams day
by day. Every day I inch closer to where and who I want to be.
A girl I recently became close to: Her name is
Scout and boy she’s got it all together. Or at least she let’s you know she
doesn’t, but she holds her head up high and gets through anything. She has been
through so much. She started me on my oils journey, and I couldn’t be more
appreciative of her. I aspire to be as strong as she is. We have a lot of the
same motives and goals. We both love animals and care for our fur babies as if
they were our children. We get along and she is such a lovable person. A true
friend and an excellent mentor. If you read this Scout, thank you for
everything. Truly.
Day Five:
List Five Places You Want To Visit:
Europe
Italy
Canada
California
Greece
Day Six:
Five ways to win your heart:
Romance
Being cheesy instead of constantly serious
Bring me a coffee. Forget about everything else,
flowers, chocolates, etc. Just bring me a coffee.
Listen and help me.
Support me. THIS IS SO IMPORTANT TO ME.
Day Seven:
List 10 songs you love right now:
Wow. Post Malone
Candy. MGK
Truth Hurts. Lizzo
I think I’m OKAY. MGK
Now or Later. Sage the Gemini
Speechless. Dan + Shay
I don’t have 10 songs. I am a repeater until I get annoyed
with the song.
Day Eight:
Share something you struggle with:
Life. I am so undecisive. I can never fully make up my mind.
I struggle with it so much. It makes things extremely difficult. I don’t know
whether I want to move to FL or live in GA anymore. I don’t know what job I
want forever. I don’t know whether or not I want to go back to college or not.
I don’t know if I am doing everything right. That is my struggle. Life and
everything that comes with it.
Day Nine:
Post some words of wisdom that speak to you:
Honestly, I am super bad at reading something and
remembering it but the only quote I can think of is:
“Into the mountains I go, to find my heart and lose my soul.”
I adore that so much. It really puts you in the mood when you are out and about
in nature. It gives you the perspective of why it’s there. Find yourself. Get
back to reality.
Day Ten:
Write about something in which you feel strongly over:
Animals. Oh my gosh I can’t say this enough. I am 110% an
animal lover and I stand by them as if they were children. Humans are so
selfish and in their own worlds while millions of animals everywhere are dying
and suffering. We are so caught up in our wants that we tend to push away the thoughts
about animals. I have a huge disbelief that we still animal test and euthanize
because we are overpopulated. I am sorry, but who “decided” that, that was the
case? What human thinks they have the right to decide another being’s life?
They don’t. It’s because we are selfish and think we control the world.
Day Eleven:
Something you always think “what if” about?
Hiking. Man those thoughts that run through my head while we
are out or on our way to a hike- it’s always the “what if” phrase. What if we
slip and fall and die? What if we run into a bear? What if we get lost? I love
hiking but I am all about those “what if’s”.
Day Twelve:
Write about 5 blessings in your life
Josten. The incredible human who walked into my
life when I least expected it. Who saved me from a lot of pain and hurt. Who
has been nothing but almost perfect the entire time? He has come so far and I
am so grateful to have him in my life.
Papa John’s. As much trouble as this place was
(hopefully won’t be again), it has given me so much. It gave me a car, freedom,
financial stability, a new laptop, t.v., so many things I am grateful for.
Writing. The ability to get my feelings/ideas
out on the computer or on paper has helped me through so much. I am stronger,
more alive, and free of a lot of anger thanks to writing.
My animals. They have been my back bone and
biggest supporters, mainly because they can’t talk but you get the idea.
I actually can’t think of five so for now four
will have to do.
Day thirteen:
What are you excited about?
I’m always a little cautious, but super excited for the
future. That is probably what excites me the most. Thinking about the possible
future and unknown.
Day fourteen:
Post your favorite movies that you never get tired of
watching:
Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Twilight
Day fifteen:
Bullet- point your whole day:
I will do a typical work day-
6 a.m. wake up
In between that and 7:20- I take the dogs out,
feed the cat, get ready for work, make some breakfast, sit down and do a little
bible study.
7:20 I
head to work and grab some dunkin on the way.
8 I start my work day- for now
5 I get off and head home.
After I tend to sit down and write a little,
shower, relax, let the dogs out, feed the cats, yoga.
I typically go to sleep around 9:30- 10
Day sixteen:
Something that you miss.
My creative aspect. I use to be way more creative: arts and
crafts, scrapbooking, writing, I would write songs, etc. Now, I just seem
bland. Hence why I am trying to get back into writing. Therefore my blog
matters to me so much. It is my creative outlet right now. I don’t have to hold
anything back.
Day seventeen:
Post about your zodiac sign, whether it fit you.
I am a Sagittarius, which is a fire sign. I tend to get
along well with everyone. I also can’t seem to keep my mind on one thing. I
tend to be spontaneous and super outgoing. These are all true facts about me. I
try to plan, but my adventure side tends to get the best of me and I can’t help
what comes to mind.
Day eighteen:
Post 30 facts about yourself.
I am 21 years old
my favorite color is purple/grey
I love to write
I love to think creatively
I love to sing
I love to dance
I love the outdoors
I am 5’1
Chick fil a is my obsession
I am highly addicted to coffee
Ive got a thing for rescuing animals
Cats are my favorite
I have a blanket collection obsession
I have a fear of heights
I like for things to color match
Hardworking
I’ve got an obsession with anything fuzzy
I get cold easily
I am a hopeless romantic
I fully believe in the power of essential oils
I am a nature freak
I am a go
getter
I dream way too much
I strive for perfection
I hate folding laundry
I need to drink more water
I have a plant obsession
I love dry erase boards and all things
stationary
Anything soft or fuzzy, I must touch it.
I spend money on pointless things for the house I
don’t have yet.
Day nineteen:
Discuss your first love:
Let’s see, my real first love? Or the one I liked in middle
school? My first love that I actually consider my first love was very…outspoken,
kind, but we were both young and stupid. It was more of a toxic relationship
verses anything else. We were two young kids with big goals that we were never
gonna achieve together. It took some traumatic things to happen to realize
that. It was heart wrenching, but worth it because now we are both grown up and
on the right path- just separate ways. I wish nothing but the best for him.
Day twenty:
Post about 3 celebrity crushes:
Ian Somerhalder
Cody Simpson
Orlando Bloom
Day twenty one:
What three lessons do you want your children to learn from
you?
Money rules your life, but not your happiness
Affirmations will help you with your struggles
Do not give up on your dreams because you will
get there with hard work and dedication
Day twenty two:
Put your music on shuffle and post the first song:
Toothbrush DNCE
Day twenty three:
A letter to someone, anyone
To my future self- Don’t ever let who you are and what you
stand for change. You are can do absolutely everything you set your mind too.
Day twenty four:
Write about a lesson you’ve learned the hard way:
When tragedy strikes you learn to let it all go. Don’t hold
yourself accountable for things you can’t control. I’ve been through some traumatic
things like I am sure everyone has in some way, shape, or form, but you can’t
blame yourself. You need to lean to someone you love, or I personally lean-to
God.
Day twenty five:
Think of any word. Search on google image. Write something
about the 11th image.
My word: Adventure.
As I stand at the top of this mountain, I feel utterly free.
My bike in hand- just dreaming of the next step. What exactly comes next….?
Day twenty six:
Write about an area in your life that you would like to
improve:
Motivation. My lack of motivation. I feel it being sucked
right out of me because I work so much and come home and fall into a routine of
just laying on bed.
Day twenty Seven:
Conversely, right about something that is kicking ass right
now.
My love life. Yes that is kicking ass, thank you Jesus. We struggled
for a while now but I feel like we are on the right page and I am incredibly
thankful for it.
Day twenty eight:
Post five things that make you laugh out loud.
Sebastian- he’s a goofball
Youtube- I always watch youtube videos especially
when I lack some motivation and the people I watch, make me laugh
Gifs about animals
When something goes wrong, I typically laugh because
if I didn’t….i would be an angry small person.
My dogs- they are also goofballs and make me
laugh on the daily.
Day twenty nine:
What are you goals for the next 30 days?
Focus to pay off my Quiktrip card, less than 500. Stay consistent
with my blog posting. Make one Young Living connection.
Day thirty:
Your highs and lows for the month:
Still struggling in credit card debt. Barely making enough at the Shelter to save anything or even go grocery shopping. My highs: I got a new job that will give us more financial freedom. I finally started on an evening routine. Focusing more on my health.
I did NOT come up with these questions, I found it on Pinterest. Here is the photo of where I got this from. I do not own the rights to this photo and I give full credit to the creator: https://oursweetserendipity.com/ (or that is who the pin is linked to)
Hey guys! Welcome back to the blog! I am so happy you are here!
Let’s jump into this- So Thieves oil, your cleaning bff. Seriously. This blend is a mix of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary. Meaning the perfect blend of clean!
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Links below to help with some recipes I mention below: bottles, dryer balls, roller bottles.
Thieves is known for cleaning products and oral care plus the best immune support around.
What else you can do with Thieves:
You can use on your pets bedding/ crate to clean it. You don’t have to use the official thieves cleaner either!
Create your own wipes for your shopping cart or car surface with the thieves oil. It will work as a disinfectant.
You can apply some drops in your dishwasher to add some extra freshness to your dishes.
You can add to dryer balls to help your clothes smell fresh! Plus you can change the scent of your dryer balls.
Add 3-5 drops in your pedicure bath water to help keep your feet and nails clean.
Add 1-3 drops to your vacuum filter- it adds some freshness to your carpet- again something you can change out.
Diffuse around your home to help keep your family healthy
Use one drop on the roof of your mouth to ease head tension.
Use it to remove sticky labels off of any of your things.
Use a drop of this on white boards that are stained.
My go- to Immune blocker:
6 drops of Thieves
4 drops of Lemon
Top it off with some almond oil
Roll onto your wrists and throat!
These are just SOME of the amazing things this oil is good for. It really is crazy the possibilities that you can create with these oils. Replacing some of your everyday toxic- chemical filled items to the total natural side of things is a truly beautiful thing.
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Next comes the easy part- putting it all together!
Put in 5 drops thieves and 8 lemon in the spray bottle. Afterward you will put 1/4 cup castile soap. Finally you will fill the rest with distilled water. Simple as that- really!
You will need to rinse off the spray, but it is an all natural cleaner that is 100% animal safe. Lemon essential oil is a disinfect. Thieves is an antibacterial plus the properties in the oil make it an awesome cleaning additive. Castile soap will allow the dirt and grim to come off while making it foam just like regular soap.
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The title says it all in this post, but I think it is so
important. I think it is important to touch base on the fact that having a full-time
job and a few small businesses on the side is NOT easy. Some people handle it
better than others, but I am here to tell you, I struggle. Sometimes I lay in
bed before I get up for work and debate on whether I really need my full-time
job and just quit to focus on my side jobs. I also think sometimes that it is worth
giving up my side jobs and focus more on my full-time job. Or I just want to
sleep all the time. I know the struggles, you might have a different scenario than
me, but here is mine:
I wake up
at 5:30-6 a.m most mornings to start my day by trying to have some me time
before I leave for work at 7:15 a.m. I may do some yoga, morning bible study,
read, or just hang out with my critters. I then get ready for work around 6:30-
let my dogs outside to pee by 7. I follow that by making my breakfast (if I make
it at the house) and coffee, fill my water bottle and hop in the car on the way
to start my shelter day. Most people think working at a shelter just consists
of playing with animals all day long. I with that was all it was, but it is so
much more than that. I am currently working on a post dedicated to my day in
the life of a shelter worker. Anyways, I am scheduled to get off at 5, but it’s
mostly 5:30 when I truly leave. I return home by 6 p.m. from there I let my
dogs back outside, feed them, play with them for a little, then I shower. I
basically have 1 ½ before I start feeling exhausted to try and do something I want
to do (not including eat dinner). I choose to use this time for my business and
spend some time with my kitties. I then get into bed by 9:30 at the latest and
snuggle up with my significant other, or I pass out. That right there is my day
in a nutshell. It’s long and I struggle to make time for what I want to do- but
it is not impossible.
Here are
some of the ways I stay motivated and the time I use to focus on all my side
hustles:
I actually have an hour lunch break so I bring my laptop to
work- yes we have Wi-Fi- I do what I can: research, type up some posts, work on
my YL, etc. Sometimes I don’t get to use my full 1 of lunch and that is okay, I
work when I can.
Sometimes I don’t use a lot of my morning for me time and I will
actually finish up or write down some ideas that flow through my brain. Mornings
are everything for me, that is when I have the most ideas.
Right before I decide it is time to go to sleep. Right now,
it is fall time, so I can actually cuddle up and use my heated blanket and watch
some t.v. or, I use the time to work on my hustles. No pain, no game. I don’t
over exhaust myself, I just focus on what I can get done. Even if it is only
one sentence, it is a sentence more than I had when I started.
Some days I have to repeatedly tell myself why I am doing
what I am doing. I remind myself of my goals and the future I want. I remind
myself that it doesn’t happen over night and I will struggle, but it will all be
worth it.
I use a journal at night before I shut my light off. I brain
dump what is going on in my head basically and get it all out on paper so I can
sleep and have a fresh start in the morning. I also use it to target a to-do
list for the next day.
Remember that working a full-time job doesn’t mean you have to
come home and sit on the couch to relax when you get off, there are more ways
to use your time and relax.
Set some deadlines for yourself, but do NOT beat yourself up
over them if you don’t finish in that time frame. You are human. You will not
hit every single deadline, but it is good to keep setting them so you can at
least give yourself a pace to stay on.
Example: I use my planner to schedule when/ what
blog posts are going up and how many I try to get accomplished in a day.
Sometimes I complete an entire weeks’ worth in one sitting and other times, I slack
and don’t do any for a day.
Sleep when your body tells you, don’t over force yourself to
stay up super late just before you won’t make a deadline. You can push your
limits but don’t exhaust yourself. You WILL feel it the next day and personally,
I can’t afford to be off my game from lack of sleep. I mess with lives here.
How exactly can I overcome
the exhaustion?
Let’s be honest here, working long hours is tiring enough
then you are coming home to force yourself to work even more. It doesn’t sound
very appealing; I would rather just binge watch a Netflix show with my SO. I
would rather take that extra hour of sleep then write a blog post because I am
struggling with writer’s block. There are so many reason/ excuses as to why we
want to keep that exhaustion momentum. I get it, I really do. I struggled with
it for years and still do every once in awhile.
First thing is first, understand the type of exhaustion you
are feeling: have you been over pushing your limits or tuckering yourself out?
Have you missed your sleeping schedule and you are literally just tired? Do you
have a brain block? Did you have a long day at work?
If you are simply tired from changing up your
sleep schedule than chances are you won’t be getting any good ideas because
your mind needs some rest. Go to sleep.
If you have a brain block, simple look back at
some past notes, photos, research some ideas/ topics, don’t let that aspect
stop you and make you think you have to just go to sleep because you’ve got no
ideas. Or go lay on the couch and watch some tv just because you are out of ideas.
Having a long day at work makes it so nice when (in
my case) you come home and take a shower get all in your comfy clothes, it is
easy to get on that lazy train. My number one rule: don’t sit or lay on the
bed. Once I do that, I am done. It would take a lot for me to able to get up
and do something. I also can’t sit in front of the t.v. it is a distraction for
me and it enables me to become lazy and tired. Don’t do it. Come home, put on
your comfy clothes and go fill your orders, or sit at your desk and do some
work, or sit at your kitchen table. Just don’t sit somewhere extra comfy.
Now, what about that weekend you’re off or the day you are
off from work and you are just down right tired to the bones?
Let yourself wake up even if it throws you off
your schedule.
Do some stretches
Take a shower
Get dressed almost first thing in the morning
Make your bed and stay off the couch
Leave the t.v. off and spend some time bible
studying or with your SO.
Getcha that cup of coffee from starbucks or dunkin.
It is important to treat yourself even on your bad days.
Shoot drink an energy drink if you need to do
just to finish up something. I can’t lie- I do drink those.
Stay off your phone until you build up some
momentum for the day/night. Don’t get sucked into to that social media.
My tired to the bone bad days are days like I am having right this second as I type this. Yes, that is my current mood. I changed my sleeping schedule and got home later than normal from work the night before and I feel the bagginess in my eyes, but here I am, typing away. It’s 5:15 p.m and I’m honestly thinking about my daily dose of Dunkin iced coffee. But what I really want, is to finish watching Jane the Virgin and sit in bed. However, I will not let myself. I am pushing myself to finish this because I know how good it will feel to know that I am overcoming the tiredness and the lazy feelings. Just know, that you can too.
Here I am, finalizing this even when feeling how I described above. You can do it. You just have to push through too. Have a little faith in yourself.
Hey guys and welcome back to another oil Wednesday! Hopefully this midweek has been awesome for you! How many of you are experiencing the fall time feels right now?
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Links listed below for some jars, glass bottles, roller balls, etc.
Today we will be jumping in on our number one disinfectant around- Lemon. But not like the lemon from other store bought cleaners, the real deal. If you are looking for ways to use your fresh rin squeezed oil, this is the perfect place for you!
Looking for an easy- all natural way to keep your fruit fresh? Fill a bowl with cool water; add your 2-3 drops of lemon and soak for about 10 minutes. Finally, you will drain, rinse, and dry.
Got kids and they leave some crayon left overs on the table? How about grease or gum? 1-2 drops will break up the grim so you can easily wipe away with a warm cloth.
In the Summer time we always want some homemade lemonade, how about not actually having to buy those lemons? For an 8 oz glass, drop 2-3 drops of lemon in your water and add honey to sweeten with taste!
The all natural teeth brightener! Add 1 part baking soda to 1 part coconut oil, and add 1 drop of lemon oil- brush away!
Did you know that you can order your own capsules so you can create your own vitamins or immune support? There is so many ways you can customize these capsules. One easy one is if you don’t like the taste of lemon water- just add 1-2 drops in a the capsule and take with water.
There are so many ways you can use your lemon essential oil- seriously. Oils are something I will swear by! Fun fact: I made my parents a ‘sleep spray’ once they actually used it ( took them a week) my dad actually overslept for work because he was sleeping SO GOOD. Now I am not going to lie and tell you that will be an everyday effect. Cause it won’t be. BUT, it will help you when you are feeling restless or you have to go to bed earlier than normal.
More ways to use Lemon essential oil:
Clear acne: create a face serum using 4 drops of lemon oil- mix it with a carrier oil (I use coconut- fractioned) let it sit on your face for 20 minutes, then rinse off with warm water!
Blood pressure aid: Drinking an 8 oz glass of water with 2 drops of lemon oil can actually help regulate your blood pressure- crazy right?
It is BEAUTIFUL how much these natural oils can help you in so many ways. You never have to worry, because our Seed to Seal promise is there is reassure you.
Now that I have told you all about another oil for this oil Wednesday, I am going to dive into a little more detail about Young Living:
There are two options to getting your own Young Living oils: First way: You can buy any oils or products through me (or any YL distributor). Scrolling on their website and you want to try something without the money commitment- this is the way you should take. Second way: You can join this journey yourself by purchasing a starter kit. You DO NOT have to sell oils if you don’t want to. BUT, once you start that option is always there for you. If you bought a starter kit, you still get the wholesale discount.
ER (Essential Rewards program): This program is new by Young Living, if you purchase at least 50$ a month in oils you get to qualify for these rewards. You can qualify for free products/oils. If you spend over 100$ a month- they give you a freebie. You also get PV points that for every order you make and can cash them out for free things as well. SO many benefits with this program. They really give back!
Joining the team (business aspect) you earn chances to go to our farms and awesome trips with the company!
You can help change the way people use everyday products and help them better their lives! This why I give you guys an Oil Wednesday! It gives you the chance to really get to know each oil and how exactly you could use it!
When you
hear Peppermint essential oil, what is the first thing you think about? My mind
goes directly towards the holiday season. I am not much of a Halloween person,
but I am all about that Christmas spirit! I love me some peppermint mocha
coffee or some peppermint bark! Talk about Yum!
Anyways,
tis the season since it’s coming up and say hello to your winter BFF oil! Peppermint
essential oil is good for A LOT of things, but let’s start with how it’s made. From
the Young Living website directly, “Peppermint is originally from Europe, but
75 percent of the world’s supply is now grown in the United States. To produce
one of Young Living’s most popular oils, we look to several farms, including
our Whispering Springs Farm in Mona, Utah. “
Peppermint oil can be used topically, with aromatherapy, and
internally (vitality version ONLY). It is a stronger oil so it would need to be
diluted around kids or if you prefer a lighter scent of it.
What are some of the
uses of this specific oil?
Peppermint creates a tingly/cooling sensation on the skin when
applied. Which makes it a perfect additive to a headache roller or muscle
relief after a long day of physical activity! You can also bake with this oil
(vitality version) and you can add it to your hot chocolate to make it the
perfect holiday blend! You can add it to your bath to create a cooling/ tension
relief. Stressful day at work and don’t have your stress away oil? Add a few drops
of peppermint oil and it will hold you over! This oil is also particularly good
for focus aid.
Recipes/ Ideas
Diffuse while you are studying or needing a
little focus help in your life.
Add in a bottle for the perfect air freshener
for the holiday season
Add to your favorite brownies for the added
refresh yet delicious taste
Spiders DO NOT like peppermint oil- add to a
cotton ball and place in a desired area and bye-bye spiders!
Combine with lavender in a roller ball with ¾ carrier
oil and apply to temples for quick headache relief
Put a drop in your water tank for your toilet for
that refreshing scent
Have you used your oil yet? If so,
what have you made or done with this oil? Let me know in the comments below!
If you haven’t had the chance to sign up yet, you can snag this oil in the vitality form by ordering your premium starter kit!
SPECIAL PROMOTION THAT YOUNG LIVING IS OFFERING FOR THE REST OF SEPTEMBER: Buy a premium starter kit and sign up for ER rewards and get a charcoal bar PLUS a ginger vitality (perfect for those cookie bakers out there!)
Hey guys and welcome back! It is so awesome that so many of you keep sticking around with me. Nobody realizes how much it truly means to me!
Today’s post will be super short and to the point style! As you read the title, it is all about that natural lifestyle again. This time, I am ditching my typical toxic- filled air freshener for something that works even better! Who doesn’t love the fact that there are so many more options out there for those of us searching for the healthier lifestyle?
This recipe only calls for a few ingredients, plus some that are optional to spice it up a bit!
Some form of a lid (it can be a mason jar lid or even some plastic wrap)
You will also need something sharp if you are using a mason jar lid
How to create:
I don’t even need to make these ‘steps’ per-say. This is so easy you can do it all at once! Start by filling your mason jar or bottle full of baking soda. Afterward, you will add any essential oil scent you prefer. I LOVE me some citrus fresh. Drops are based on your preference. If you want a heavy scent- 20 drops. If you want a light scent start with 10 drops. Finally, place your lid or plastic wrap (if using a plastic wrap then cut a few slits on top to allow the scent to release).
BAM- the BEST all natural air freshener! I use these in all my bathrooms. If the slits are big- the scent releases faster. Also, this way gives you the ability to change the scent as frequently as you like! You don’t have to change the baking soda out every time unless you just prefer to.
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Wednesdays is all about the Essential oils- I dedicated this day to learning/ sharing one new fact or DIY with oils to help you guys get some more information!
Today is all about the Lavender! It is the base for most oil blends and has a variety of things it can help with!
Lavender is one of the most commonly used essential oils out there. What makes our Young Living lavender different is our Seed To Seal promise. We here at Young Living embrace a rigorous quality control to meet our strict standards. From the website directly ” Seed to Seal is our set of standards that helps ensure that with every pure essential oil and Young Living product your family uses, you’re enjoying the benefits of our global resources, industry leadership, and over two decades of innovation. The result? A pristine final product that you know has been created with conscientious Sourcing, Science, and Standards—the three pillars of Seed to Seal. ” Young Living also allows you the ability to tour the farms where our precious lavender is grown! Ultimately, we care about everything, not just the money.
The benefits of Lavender include but are not limited to: An excellent additive to your skin care routine, The calming side of it can also make the perfect sleep aid! Got a skin irritation? Not a problem! Rub a little lavender on it! It has a calming effect when diffused (tackle that anxiety a more natural way!) If you drink it, it can help you fight off nausea! Bye- bye upset stomach! Smelly bathroom or just want to freshen up your bed? Lavender makes the perfect linen spray! These are just some of the awesome things the oil can help you with!
The aroma of Lavender is a floral, but calming scent.
Here are some recipes that include the oil that can help YOU:
Add 3-4 drops inside of smelly shoes (my boyfriends smell AWFUL- lavender makes it all the more bearable!)
Add a few drops to your laundry cycle!
Place a few drops on a cotton ball and place in a bathroom or car as a odor eater!
Add a few drops to your shampoo and conditioner to help strengthen hair!
Rub on the bottom of your feet to help you sleep!
This oil also comes in the Premium Starter Kit!
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