Caring for self during stressful times

Self-Care Practices

It’s hard to image taking care of one’s self during a pandemic. Most of us are focused on family or bills or both. However, during stressful times are when you need to focus on YOU the most. We can all agree that this year was a particular challenge. To be honest, it took me a minute to get my head right and my Mojo back.

I felt selfish and guilty that I wasn’t being productive but I couldn’t comprehend all that was going on, not only in my life but also in the world. I had to come to acceptance that nothing was flowing and embrace the nothingness.

I often sat in silence, staring out of the window and letting my mind wander. I’ve worked in corporate America for my entire adult life, I wasn’t used to doing nothing. After the nothingness of my days came whispers of “do the things you would normally do for you.” I painted my toes. Deep conditioned my hair. Journaled in my long forgotten journal. Played Mario Kart. The guilt started to fall away. Immediately upon me enjoying myself and the time and space that was given, I began to find my Mojo again. Ideas started flowing like water. I revamped the NUBODI Beauty Store, updated products and have done more for my business in the past few months than I have in a long time. Not only did new concepts for business come but also new and unexpected resources. When you let it go and let it flow, you become susceptible to new and exceeding things that were waiting to blossom.

By no means am I saying to drop everything and do nothing. Of course that concept doesn’t work for everyone. What I am saying is take time out for you to recharge. Self-care is important. If you don’t take care of you, you are no good to take care of anyone else.

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Skin Health

The health of your skin starts with a good diet. Proper nutrition can have a dramatic effect on having glowing skin. If your diet is full of junk food, your skin will show it. Water is important for hydrating the skin. When your body is dehydrated, your hair and scalp get dry and will break off easily and dehydration can make your nails brittle as well.

It’s hard to think of having a skin care routine when you have no where to go but the fact is, now would be a good time to start this positive habit of having a skin care routine. A skin care routine isn’t just for women either. There’s a funny video going around with a young black man cleaning his face with hand soap and you can hear in the background his girlfriend scolding him on the proper care of his skin. Most men tend to be less concerned about their face than women but its actually important that men take care of their face too. “An effective skin care routine can help prevent acne, treat wrinkles, and help keep your skin looking its best.” For men, incorporating a skin care routine can help with razor burn, dry skin and acne.

While men and women should have different skin care routines, there are basic but essentials steps that both sexes can do to create a quick and easy skin care routine. For both, a good cleanser that’s based on skin type should be applied to the face twice a day to remove dirt, oil and makeup.

The next step in your daily skin care routine would be to use a facial toner. “A face toner is a quick, absorbing liquid that helps to remove excess dirt, traces of oil and makeup, correct and balance the pH of your skin, and helps control acne.” Men can use toners too.   “Most guys should only use toner once daily, to prevent any over-drying and redness.”

The last step in this quick skin care routine is the moisturizer. Everyone needs a good moisturizer on their face after cleansing. By adding a moisturizer to your skin care routine,  you prevent your face from becoming dry, flaky and dull. “Many of the best facial moisturizers contain vitamins and other beneficial ingredients, which is an added bonus for your skin.”

There are other steps that you can add in a skin care routine such as exfoliating, facial masks, peels, steaming and more!! NUBODI has created a holistic facial service along with a new line of skin care products that will knock your socks off. HOWEVER, due to the COVID 19 epidemic, we are unable to offer the holistic facial service at this time. The skin care line will hopefully launch later this summer. What NUBODI can offer is skin care consultation on skin health that will offer a nutrition guide for skin care health and suggested skin care recommendations based on skin type. For more information, send email to info@nu-bodi.com for a FREE 15 minute information session to assess how NUBODI services can support you on your journey.

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Get Your House In Order

March and April are usually the months I do Spring cleaning. Not only do I get rid of old clothes, books, old bills and anything needs to leave my physical home, I also get rid of old energy, running white Sage through my home, clearing the air of all the energy that no longer serves my Highest Good.

While I am working from home, all my days seems to run together. I absolutely forgot to do my usual Spring Cleaning. There is an old saying that says “You need to get your house in order.” This saying is about this exact thing. Not just in the physical terms of cleaning your house but also your mind, body and spirit. It ia all connected.

We are definitely in a time of pause and during this pause it is important to be able to think clearly. By clearing out the old, you are making way for the new. New ways of thinking and doing. I believe what this Coronavirus crisis is forcing us to change a lot of how we do things.

Here are a few tips on how you can get rid of the old to make way for the new.

1. Donate old clothes or clothes that you no longer wear.
2. Don’t leave old bills hanging around. Pay them, make a record of payment and discard the bill itself.
3. Get your financial house in order. Create a living will, organize your bills, income and outcome.
4. Burn lavender, Sage, or Frankincense to remove old negative energy. Open the windows for fresh air.
5. Journal, write down your negative thoughts to clear your mind of things that frustrate you. Get them out of your head. This opens the door for positive thoughts and energy to flow.
6. Mend fences. Life is too short. Apologize to those you have wronged or forgive those who have wronged you or so that you can be free and move forward with less energy and stress.

There are many other ways to “Get your house in order.” Life Coaching with NUBODI can assist individuals with organizing their lives, create positive habits and journey forward. Looking to get your “house” in order? Email info@nu-bodi.com for a FREE 15 minute information session to assess how NUBODI services can support you on your journey.

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How The Coronavirus Has Effected Me

At the first of the year, my very first post out was about the changes we were all going to experience this year. I didn’t name specifics because I didn’t know what they were going to be. However, my post did talk about how each sign was going to go through some changes and how each sign would react differently to the changes. SO here we are.

I haven’t blogged in a long time. There were a lot of things going on in my life both professionally and personally and even more so now that we are all on lockdown. I was an introvert before the lockdown begin so staying in and away from people was a way of life for me. Now that we are being forced to stay in and away from people, I have a whole new perspective on everything.

So much has been said regarding the spread of the Coronavirus, I can’t help but think. During my time of social distancing, I have gained a lot of clarity and insight for my own life and the world around me. One theory that I reflected on was the fact that while we’ve been sentenced to stay indoors, Mother Earth was purging and healing. I felt that. Trains, planes and most modes of transportation were in limited use or reserved for essential use. Cutting down travel, while only for a little bit, did cut down on the carbon footprint that we put out in the world giving Mother Earth at least a little time to breathe.

Like most, my emotions scaled the ranged from panic to anger to serenity. As I was advising people to stock up on essentials, the Coronavirus threat leveled up and so did my anxiety. Supplies were disappearing off the shelves faster than they could be stocked.  Supplies for both the public and the medical community was scarce. 

For me, the Coronavirus pandemic forced me to be reflective and creative. Got me and others to think out of the box to manifest the resources that we needed. I feel like this was also a lesson to us all in how we take our natural resources for granted as well as our health and total wellbeing.

The other issue that came from this crisis that affected me dearly was the fact that disease and illnesses plague our country daily and have taken lives in the tens of thousands and the world has never responded to those health issues the way that people have with the Coronavirus. The media hyped up false information and invoked so much fear that it probably did way more harm than good.

Although the Coronavirus crisis isn’t over, the effects of the Coronavirus will certainly live with us long after this crisis has left. I think it’s important now to ponder the lessons and changes that were presented to you during this time to move forward.

While NUBODI does not provide psychotherapy, there are several holistic services that you can choose from such as spiritual counseling and life purpose coaching that will compliment any therapy that you currently have or will have. Let NUBODI help facilitate the positive change that you seek.

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To supplement or not to supplement?

Like anything on the market health related, vitamins and supplements come with their own controversy. “A dietary supplement is a manufactured product intended to supplement the diet when taken by mouth as a pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid.” I, myself, am particularly fond of vitamins. Here is why. Over the years, climate change and global warming has changed the soil, rain water and the crops. We are not getting the proper amount of nutrients that we should be getting from food which should be your main source of vitamins and minerals. To supplement what is missing from my diet, I use vitamins and supplements. There are many reasons for taking supplements. “Most medications deplete essential nutrients however, supplements help to restore balance.”

Vitamins and Minerals

With proper planning, throughout the day, your diet should consist of the necessary vitamins and minerals that your body needs. “Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients—because acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in the body. ” They help build teeth and bones, and are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development. While there is a difference between vitamins, minerals and supplements, in general the word supplement can “include vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, enzymes, amino acids, or other dietary ingredients. You take these products by mouth in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form to supplement your diet.”

Herbal supplements can be considered another category in the supplement world. One or more herbs are made into capsule form by grinding them into powder. “Examples of common herbal health products and supplements include black cohosh, echinacea, garlic, ginkgo, saw palmetto, and St. John’s wort.”

As usual, there are some cons to taking supplements. “Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body. This could make them unsafe in some situations and hurt or complicate your health.” It is said that some supplements are synthetic, contain sugar and chemicals that can be harmful. Please do your research before purchasing.

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Product Review: Sweet Sweat Waist Trainer

This wouldn’t be a month on health awareness without talking about this one product. The talk of the town lately has been about waist trainers. I started using a waist trainer long before the celebs made waist trainers a trend.  It will also depend on what you are using and calling a “waist trainer”. Not all waist trainers are created equal. With most of my posts you will see that I will always say that there are pros and cons. For every pro about a subject there are just as many cons. Take what resonates.

When I decided to get a waist trainer, I did my research first and here is what I found. Waist trainers that have the boning in them are not waist trainers. They are corsets. Wearing a corset for long periods of time can cause health problems. “the restriction of the organs — which could cause poor digestion, poor breathing and poor function otherwise while wearing a tightly laced corset — was a cause for concern for some doctors.” Corsets were worn years ago and still are worn under certain dresses and also just because women like the way they make their waist appear. The corsets however, were pulled super tight and tied up in the back (or zipped up) to hold the corset in place. In most cases, the corsets were pulled so tight that women had a hard time breathing. It had been said also that because women wore these tightly pulled corsets all day, that their organs were shifted out of place also causing health problems. Some women also went to sleep in these corsets for more than six hours enabling their body to move properly during sleep.

The waist trainer I chose was Sweet Sweat. I read the reviews on Amazon and the reviews were 4.5 out of 5 with over ten thousand reviews placed. “Sweet Sweat Premium Waist Trimmer for Men and Women is designed primarily for use during workouts. It increases the core temperature and intensifies sweating during workout sessions. As a result, the belt can be used to lose more belly fat during a regular exercise session.” Amidst those results, I purchased my waist trainer. I ear the Sweet Sweat waist trainer only during workout hours and not more than two hours a day. The Sweet Sweat Waist Trainer is a long band made out of rubber. It moves when you move and bend when you bend allowing for full flexibility. I don’t sweat in my abdominal area unless I am wearing the waist trainer. I was/am pleased with my results and continue to use the Sweet Sweat Waist Trainer.

In my own experience of using waist trainers, and when used correctly, the waist trainer can be quite affective. I didn’t lose weight but I did lose inches which I think is the goal. Want to incorporate a fitness routine in your busy schedule? NUBODI can facilitate positive change through health, wellness , diet and nutrition coaching and counseling.

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Meal Plan Time

Keeping along the wellness journey is meal planning. “Meal planning is the simple act of taking some time to plan any number of your meals for the week. Plan every snack and meal, or simply plan your lunches so you don’t spend money on restaurant food during the week. Meal planning allows people to stick to their chosen food budget and diet.”

I follow several busy people such as body builders, weight lifters, stay at home moms and entrepreneurs on Instagram who meal prep. I’ve tried it with my smoothies and believe me it saves a lot of time and money. Here are some other benefits of meal planning.

1. Planning ahead: By planning ahead you are able to write out for the week your entire menu. You can write out your menus for breakfast, lunches, dinner and snacks. This could also include smoothies and other meals as well.
2. Save money: With meal prep and planning, you purchase only what you need for the menus that you have created. No more wasting food or money.
3. Save time: Meal planning needs time. You will have to choose a day to make all of the meals for the week. You will need time to write out the menus, time to purchase all of the food and then time to prepare. Once all of this is done, all of your meals are ready.

“Meal prepping can help reduce the stress that comes with trying to eat healthier. Solving all your food decisions in advance really frees up some of your willpower and mental stress, helping you reach your goals faster and with more ease.”

There are ways to eat healthy and still enjoy the foods that you love. NUBODI can facilitate healthy eating habits through diet and nutrition counseling and coaching. Want to incorporate a new nutritional routine in your busy schedule? Email me at info@nu-bodi.com for a FREE 15 minute information session to assess how NUBODI services can support you on your journey.

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Setting Fitness Goals

Time To Get Fit!!

The beginning of the year is when everyone commits to working out and eating right. New shoes are bought, fresh gym gear is awaiting and a new gym membership has been signed. You are READY!! However, without a plan, those efforts are futile. Like any other goals that you set, your fitness goals should be thoughtfully planned to be executed.

Be smart about creating your goals. Focus on ONE goal at a time and make your goals specific. Many start off with too many goals and then get overwhelmed and fizzle out by February or March. Don’t reach for the sky too soon. When you accomplish one goal, the feeling you get from achieving it will give you the confidence you need to work on another goal.

Discover what motivates you. It’s nice to have a workout buddy however when your workout buddy is sick or out of town, will you still have the drive to workout by yourself? There are many ways to motivate yourself to workout. Set up your workout schedule on your calendar or phone to remind you. Prepare your workout clothes and or bag the night before and place them next to your work things so that you can take it with you on your way out the door.

Be realistic about attaining the goals that you have set. Try to prohibit yourself from comparing your fitness goals and journey with others. Your journey is your own. Have your own measurable outcomes. Set practical timelines for achieving your fitness goals. Be honest about what you can achieve and what will work for you.

Last but not least, have fun. If you fall off of the wagon, that is ok. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Dust yourself off and get back on track. Reward yourself when you have accomplished a fitness goal. Veto rewarding with food instead try to honor yourself with something that you will appreciate for doing the hard work.

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Gemstones And Crystals For Health And Wellness

Gemstones and crystals have been used for a variety of purposes for thousands of years. “The first historical references to the use of crystals come from ancient the Ancient Sumerians, who included crystals in magic formulas.”  A lot of cultures used gemstones and crystals for healing. While science does not provide evidence of the healing abilities of gemstones and crystals, many believe in the power of gemstones and crystals. Gemstones and crystals can be carried or worn to benefit from their healing power.

I have used Gemstones and crystals for over 20 years. After I first learned of their properties and benefits of incorporating them in my life, they have been a part of my life ever since.  I use them for everything from headaches and insomnia to concentration and attracting abundance and prosperity. It is said that gemstones and crystals have multiple healing properties that support the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual properties of the whole body.

I have crystals everywhere. I have them in my car, around my home for peace and protection. I carry them in my hand bag for prosperity and I put them on my desk for concentration and clarity. When I was employed at two other companies, the gemstones and crystals laying on my desk caused quite a stir.

My body is also no stranger to being around gemstones and crystals. From 2005 to 2011, I performed Reiki on myself and added the appropriate gemstones or crystals to the chakra areas that needed some extra healing.  When using gemstones and crystals, its important to really find the meaning and characteristics of that stone that resonates with you. Each stone has many meanings and some websites might not list them all. Below are a few gemstones and crystals that you can incorporate into your life to support your wellness journey.

Gemstones for weight loss:

• Amethyst “promotes weight loss in several ways. It balances metabolism so that the body can burn calories more efficiently.”
• Green Tourmaline “has a good effect that can aid detoxification so this might help weight loss.”
• Carnelian – “can assist with snacking in between meals. It helps to detoxify body and can improve overall health.”
• Tiger’e eye – “Improves digestion and speed up metabolism.”
• Seraphinite – “It assists the detoxification process in the body which helps with losing weight.”
• Clear quartz – “is known as a master healer and a stone of great power.” It can be charged and programmed for any type of healing.

Keep in mind that it will take more than just carrying gemstones and crystals for good health and wellbeing. A comprehensive holistic health consultation with NUBODI will include provide a guideline of nutritional information based on your health concerns in addition to a recommended list of gemstones and crystals that can facilitate positive healthy change. It is recommended that you continue all medications and instructions from your physician unless instructed otherwise.

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Shopping Tips For Healthy Eating

In keeping with the theme of health and wellness during Weight Loss Awareness Month, I thought it would be good to blog about grocery shopping. Good nutrition is important for the mind, body and spirit to function at the ultimate level of being. To do so, you must buy foods that promote wellness. Buying food for a healthy lifestyle can be scary for most people. Knowing what to buy is the challenge for those that fear the grocery store. You need a plan. If you don’t go into the grocery store with a plan of attack, you can find yourself in trouble and buy foods that aren’t healthy.

Your diet and nutrition plan needs to represent healthy goals that you are trying to achieve. If you are buying food for everyone in the house, the plan needs to include food that everyone can eat that is healthy. Everyone’s diet needs are different, and that includes the people that live in your house. Before going to the grocery store, start with a list.

Once you have established your diet and nutrition goals and food list, it’s time to go shopping. Below are some tips when shopping for healthy eating.

• Plan your meals. By planning your meals out, you know what to buy rather than go down every aisle to see what you would like.
• Read labels. There’s a lot of hidden dangerous in ingredient names. Get to know them so you can avoid health problems.
• When buying meat, choose the more leaner cuts of meat.
• Purchase fresh or frozen food over canned. Canned food has a lot of sodium, sugar and preservatives.
• Avoid sugary drinks, instead opt to make your own fresh fruit drinks.
• For snacks, make your own granola bars instead of the store bought boxed ones.
• Also for snacks, add nuts and seeds to your day for some extra protein.

This is just a few of the ways to shop healthy. The purchase of healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated. For healthier diet and nutritional habits, NUBODI can be an added benefit to your wellness journey through diet and nutrition counseling and coaching.

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