Daily Words

Back in the late 70’s and early 80’s Eunice didn’t take no B.S.  She was a hard working single parent living in the heart of the hood. She wasn’t the party having, gun-carrying kind of tough.  With all of the poor quality of living that was typical of such a neighborhood, it was her discipline that made her tough.

Let me show you what I mean:

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One Big Downer

Take a moment and picture this: a cup of detox tea, flowing meditation music, and the springtime wind blowing through the window screens. If I added that there was a gentle lavender fragrance seeping from a small candle burner next to me, one might think I was preparing a script for an infomercial, or better yet a hallmark card commercial.

But this is a real scene, a real moment in my life that I had visions of as a child. There were no real examples of every element that is present today and that’s the way it was supposed to be. These were my ideas of what a wonderful morning should look and feel like. And the best part is that I’ve been creating these mornings for years without the interference of a mind splitting headache from partying the night before.

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Bye Bye Puffy Eyes

“Use some cool cucumber slices to perk up puffy eyes.” We have all heard that one before. Today cucumbers have become the “go-to” natural remedy to minimize puffiness and swelling and refresh the eyes. In fact, many skin care devotees swear by cucumbers.

As a Life Coach I tell my clients that there’s nothing particularly special about cucumbers. They’re mostly made of water, and the small amount that is fiber holds no skin care benefits. More specifically, it is the cold (not the cucumber) that shrinks the swelling by constricting blood vessels and thus reducing inflow of fluid into soft tissues. You can get the same results with a washcloth dipped in cold water.

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Being Bored is Boring

Boredom is such a negative luxury. The mind likes to become bored in areas that are unbelievably good for you…and me.

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Elle-evate with Yoga

Sometimes in life, you feel out of control. Like you’re trapped in the ocean with waves crashing down on you. And every time you think you’re close to getting to the shore, the rip current pulls you right back out.

That’s exactly how your negative thoughts and bad habits can make you feel. It’s like a death grip on your mind and can seem impossible to break free. But it’s not impossible. You have the power inside of you to do it. Getting your mind centered so you can overcome these mental obstacles is the key.

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