Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
— Mary Oliver
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Numerous research studies have concluded that Americans are overworked and often don’t take the time off allotted them. The result? We tend to feel less enthused about going to work and putting the time in. In fact, 40 percent of U.S. and Canadian workers surveyed admitted that they felt burned out.
And burnout leads to a depletion in productivity. However, the good news is that there is a solution for staying motivated even amid conditions that might otherwise lead to burnout. Here’s what you need to know:
First, it’s important to know the signs that you could be moving toward burnout. Here are the four signs that you should be paying attention to that signal burnout:
1. Your health is taking a turn for the worse.
You may have a cold that you just can’t shake, plus you always feel exhausted. While a typical cold may go on for a few days, you may have been sick for weeks and still be coughing. Even worse, you’re eating junk food and haven’t exercised in, like, forever, because you’re too busy or stressed out. All of these signs lead to burnout or near-burnout.
2. You’re having a hard time focusing.
The more a person works, the more he or she gets distracted. Too much of anything has that effect. Non-stop hours spent in front of a computer will dull your creativity and energy. Before you know it, you’ll be passing too much time on a social media site or catching yourself staring blankly out the window. The day slips away and you realize you haven’t accomplished half of what was on your list. This happens when you don’t take a break and step away from what you’re doing. Before you know it, you’re burned out and don’t want to do any more work.
3. Your lack of boundaries is making you feel resentful.
You can feel the level of frustration building inside of you because you realize that all you do is work while status updates from friends and family show them enjoying the weekend or diving into another adventure. Yet, there you are, stuck at your desk. Your situation then begins to affect your mood with other people. They sense anger and start running for cover. And you, meanwhile, are mad at yourself because you haven’t learned that it is okay to say “no” to a client and actually take a few days off to recharge those mental batteries.
4. Work has become your entire life.
You are beginning to feel like a machine but are running on empty. There is more to life than working, but you aren’t taking advantage of that fact. Yet, no one can keep going 24/7. Even a machine will break down. If you continue on this path of only working, you will break down on the side of the road and not be good to anyone, including yourself, family and friends, much less your clients or employer. As the famous late basketball coach John Wooden once put it, “Don’t let making a living prevent you from making a life.”
“When you only focus on a big goal someday, it’s easy to get burned out by the daily grind,” Kristie Holden wrote on the Marketcircle blog. “It’s like driving toward a mountain in the distance. You can drive for hours, but the mountain doesn’t seem to get any closer. And spinning your wheels gets real tiring real fast.”
The solution, according to Holden, is to look at your work and goals as small steps. Take one at a time and give yourself moments in between to embrace the feeling of achievement. Then, go on to the next step. It’s just important to appreciate even the small things you’ve gotten done.
Also, write down your accomplishments in a journal, notebook or calendar. Track milestones. An online visual format for these milestones adds to your sense of accomplishment.
No matter what you are doing, regular breaks are a must. These breaks should happen throughout the day and require stepping away from your desk completely. A walk, a gym workout or lunching with a friend allows you to get a different perspective and gives your brain something entirely different to focus on. In these rest intervals, you can even discover the solution to a nagging problem. That’s because your brain is no longer working overtime.
The key is learning the right time to take these breaks. For example, focus on work and maximize your productivity when your mental energy is at its highest. When you feel that productivity starting to run down, you’ll know a break is needed.
Importantly, cultivate a life outside of work. This could be a hobby, learning something new, volunteering or cultivating better relationships with friends or family. Whatever you decide, it should be an activity that doesn’t involve your normal work and pallows you to unplug.
Constantly being interrupted because of a work-related notification takes away the time you set aside to focus on yourself. When that happens, you’re allowing stress to build up and not giving yourself a chance to recharge. Worse, this weakens your interpersonal and personal relationships outside of work.
We all have them, but we don’t all get rid of them as we should: bad habits like constantly checking email and texts or hitting the snooze button instead of waking up earlier. You could be eating poorly, skipping that workout, trying to be perfect or procrastinating.
Identify these bad habits and start working on breaking them. More importantly, replace them with good habits that will keep you motivated and burnout free. While it’s not easy to break them, you can make a conscious effort to write down those things you want to change, pick one to get started with, and create an action plan.
Switching up your routine is one of the simplest ways to spark your motivation. Start by changing your morning routine. For example, you could exercise first rather than wait until the end of the day. Or, you could take a different way to work in the morning. Rather than always working at home or in the office, take that laptop outdoors or to a favorite coffee shop. Maybe consider a co-working space.
When we change things up rather than go with our routine, our brains think more creatively. Suddenly, there are different visuals and sensory experiences that stimulate our cognition. Change also opens the door for new sources of motivation and inspiration. That means that we might begin to feel good again doing what we do. And, that’s the best cure for burnout.
Source(s): Entrepreneur Magazine
You need to find ways to generate energy and let that flow through you into the areas of life that are most precious to you. As you know, there are plenty of stimulants and quick-fixes available to you. But that’s artificial energy. It is definitely not sustainable energy. What you need is INNATE energy, the INNER energy that is generated by supporting your body’s systems so that you can perform your best. Your body has to produce energy, every moment of every day. If you are sluggish and running low on energy, you can’t produce like you were meant to.
In addition to getting your daily fix of INNER ENERGY by supporting your body nutritionally with the INR-G product that is part of the SPIRIT SYSTEM trifecta, we have also collected some lifestyle tips that will help you support and boost your energy, naturally so you can live aa beautiful, balanced life.
Eating foods with a low glycemic index — whose sugars are absorbed slowly — may help you avoid the lag in energy that typically occurs after eating quickly absorbed sugars or refined starches. Foods with a low glycemic index include whole grains, high-fiber vegetables, nuts, and healthy oils such as olive oil. In general, high-carbohydrate foods have the highest glycemic indexes. Proteins and fats have glycemic indexes that are close to zero.
Stress-induced emotions consume huge amounts of energy. Talking with a friend or relative, joining a support group, or seeing a psychotherapist can all help diffuse stress. Relaxation therapies like meditation, self-hypnosis, yoga, and tai chi are also effective tools for reducing stress.
One of the main reasons for fatigue is overwork. Overwork can include professional, family, and social obligations. Try to streamline your list of “must-do” activities. Set your priorities in terms of the most important tasks. Pare down those that are less important. Consider asking for extra help at work, if necessary.
Exercise almost guarantees that you’ll sleep more soundly. It also gives your cells more energy to burn and circulates oxygen. And exercising can lead to higher brain dopamine levels, which helps elevate mood. When walking, pick up the pace periodically to get extra health benefits.
What’s the only nutrient that has been shown to enhance performance for all but the most demanding endurance activities? It’s not some pricey sports drink. It’s water. If your body is short of fluids, one of the first signs is a feeling of fatigue.
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Have you seen the color of FS1? It is green and glorious. But what gives our distillation its distinctive coloration?
That’s a great question. There are a number of things that go into the color of the oil.
We use full spectrum so we are using the whole plant to capture the full phytocannabinoid profile found in the plant. That full profile has an effect on the color. As you get to more pure cbd (an isolate), it becomes almost colorless. Ours is not colorless which is an indication of the raw material used in the production of that product.
We cultivate the whole hemp plant, turned into biomass, and distill into oil. Using the whole plant maintains the therapeutic essence of the plant (cannabinoids and terpenes) which gives it the full spectrum designation. It also gives the oil its vibrant, green color.
The other thing that plays a role in the color is the carrier oil. We use hemp seed oil which is a brownish-green color. Some companies like to use MCT oil as the carrier oil and that oil is almost colorless which yields a much lighter colored oil.
We prefer using hemp seed oil instead of MCT oil since MCT tends to be less stable and lends itself to spoiling and going rancid.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
When we think about health, diet and exercise are typically the first things that come to mind. However, good health isn’t just about the physical body. Our mind and body are interconnected and affect each other tremendously. For example, a stressful situation causing negative thoughts can lead to physical pain or illness. It’s important to maintain a healthy balance between your mind, body, and soul by nurturing your whole self, including your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Today, we are sharing our favorite ways to begin cultivating a mind-body-spirit balance. Slowly start incorporating these ideas into your daily routine and see how they positively impact your overall health.
Daily Movement. Shoot for at least 15 minutes of moderate to fast-paced exercise each day. Find an exercise you enjoy and start doing it regularly. Live close to work? Walk or ride your bike on nice days. Exercise is important for heart health, physical stamina, and mood.
Gratitude. Take some time each day to write or think about the things you’re grateful for, like family, friends, pets, food, shelter, health, or the beauty of nature.
Sleep. Proper sleep is regenerative for your body. The more sleep you get the better you will perform the next day.
Breath work. Whenever you think about it, stop and take a a deep breath. Over time this will become a healthy habit. We go through too much of our day holding our breath. Be mindful and take deep inhales and exhales each day to recenter. Integrating breath work can be as simple as a few minutes each morning, afternoon, and night or more involved with a guided practice in yoga.
Grounding. Plant your bare feet on the earth as often as possible. Get your toes in the soil or sand. Take off your shoes and walk in the grass for a bit.
Read and learn. Your education shouldn’t stop once you’re out of school. Open your mind to new possibilities, beliefs, and interests by reading, taking online classes, watching documentaries, and attending workshops.
Meditate. Meditation improves memory, attention, mood, immune system function, sleep, and creativity. All it takes is a few minutes a day to start reaping the benefits.
Spend more time with loved ones. In our busy lives we need to make time for the people who matter to us most.
Live your passion. Do more of what you love.
Get outdoors more. Go for a hike or stroll and enjoy nature!
Eat plenty of greens. Dark leafy greens are rich in vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll.
Avoid sitting for extended periods of time. Try to stand or move around while you work, if possible. Too much sitting is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and a shortened lifespan. Bonus points for getting outside for a bit to stretch your legs and get some vitamin D.
Add more plant-based foods to your diet. Eating lots of vegetables and fruit can help prevent chronic disease. Shop your local farmer’s market for fresh, in-season produce.
Listen to music. Feel free to sing along or dance.
Get harsh chemical cleaners out of your house. Shop green cleaners, or make your own.
Slow down. A little rest and relaxation when you’re used to spending lots of time on the go can replenish your mind and body. Take a break. Enjoy a change of pace and build that rhythm into your day, week, month, year.
Smile and laugh often. If you take life to seriously, you’re going to miss out on a whole lot of good times.
Feeling rundown? Feeling lackluster? Give yourself a BOOST with the foods you eat!
Many people feel tired or rundown at some point during the day. A lack of energy could affect your daily activities and make you less productive. Perhaps not surprisingly, the type and quantity of food you eat play essential roles in determining your energy levels during the day.
Even though all foods give you energy, some foods contain nutrients that could help increase your energy levels, maintain your alertness and focus throughout the day, and support your body’s immunity.
Bananas may be one of the best foods for energy. They’re an excellent source of complex carbs, potassium, and vitamin B6, all of which can help boost your energy levels.
Fatty fish like salmon and tuna are good sources of protein, fatty acids, and B vitamins, making them great foods to include in your diet. A serving of salmon or tuna provides you the recommended daily amount of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce inflammation, which is a common cause of fatigue. Furthermore, vitamin B12 works with folate to produce red blood cells and help iron work better in your body. Optimal levels of red blood cells and iron can reduce fatigue and increase energy.
Brown rice is a very nutritious food. One-half cup (50 grams) of brown rice contains 2 grams of fiber and provides a large portion of your recommended daily intake (RDI) of manganese, a mineral that helps enzymes break down carbs and proteins to generate energy.
Sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutritious source of energy for those looking for an extra boost. A 1-cup (100-gram) serving of sweet potatoes could pack up to 25 grams of complex carbs, 3.1 grams of fiber, 25% of the RDI for manganese, and a whopping 564% of the RDI for vitamin A.
Eggs are not only a tremendously satisfying food but also full of energy that can help fuel your day. They’re packed with protein, which can give you a steady and sustained source of energy. Additionally, leucine is the most abundant amino acid in eggs, and it’s known to stimulate energy production in several ways. Leucine can help cells take in more blood sugar, stimulate the production of energy in the cells, and increase the breakdown of fat to produce energy.cMoreover, eggs are rich in B vitamins. These vitamins help enzymes perform their roles in the process of breaking down food for energy.
Apples are one of the most popular fruits in the world, and they’re a good source of carbs and fiber. A medium-sized apple (100 grams) contains about 14 grams of carbs, 10 grams of sugar, and up to 2.1 grams of fiber. Due to their rich content of natural sugars and fiber, apples can provide a slow and sustained energy release.
Dark chocolate has a higher cocoa content than regular or milk chocolate. The antioxidants in cocoa have been shown to have many health benefits, such as increasing blood flow throughout your body. This effect aids the delivery of oxygen to the brain and muscles, which improves their function. This can be especially helpful during exercise.
Additionally, the increase in blood flow produced by antioxidants in cocoa could help reduce mental fatigue and improve mood.
Quinoa is a seed that’s popular for its high protein, carb, and dietary fiber content, as well as its many vitamins and minerals.Even though this superfood is high in carbs, it has a low glycemic index, which indicates that its carbs are absorbed slowly and can provide a sustained energy release.
Oatmeal is a whole grain cereal that could provide you long-lasting energy. It contains beta glucan, a soluble fiber that forms a thick gel when combined with water. The presence of this gel in the digestive system delays stomach emptying and the absorption of glucose into the blood. Furthermore, oats are rich in vitamins and minerals that help the energy production process. These include B vitamins, iron, and manganese. The combination of all these nutrients makes oatmeal a perfect food for sustained energy release.
And of course, there are plenty of fantastic beverages that can give you a boost: WATER! When in doubt, drink water to hydrate and help re-energize your cells. In addition, coffee, green tea, and yerba mate are excellent energy and mood boosters.
An abundant variety of foods can help boost your energy. Whether they’re packed with carbs for readily available energy, or fiber and protein for a slower release of energy, these foods can help increase your power and stamina. Additionally, many of these foods contain significant amounts of other nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. All of these compounds are involved in the production of energy within your cells, and they all provide many other health benefits.
If you want more energy, incorporating these foods into your diet is a great place to start.
Sources: Dr. Axe and Dr. Weil
So how can you create more of that inner energy that you want in your daily life? Here are a few suggestions for ways to boost your energy (and mood) naturally. These ideas don’t require anything fancy or expensive or strenuous, it’s the simple things like: nutrition, water, supplements, sunshine, sweat.
Stress-induced emotions consume huge amounts of energy. Talking with a friend or relative, joining a support group, or seeing a psychotherapist can all help diffuse stress. Relaxation therapies like meditation, self-hypnosis, yoga, and tai-chi are also effective tools for reducing stress.
One of the main reasons for fatigue is overwork. Overwork can include professional, family, and social obligations. Try to streamline your list of “must-do” activities. Set your priorities in terms of the most important tasks. Pare down those that are less important. Consider asking for extra help at work, if necessary.
Exercise almost guarantees that you’ll sleep more soundly. It also gives your cells more energy to burn and circulates oxygen. And exercising can lead to higher brain dopamine levels, which helps elevate mood. When walking, pick up the pace periodically to get extra health benefits.
Daily sunshine exposure not only boosts your protective vitamin D levels, it boosts your mood which helps you feel more alive and active. Absorbing sunlight through your skin (and eyes) also helps communicate proper wake – sleep cycles which will help you feel energized during the day and better transition to rest and recovery at night.
If you think you may be sleep-deprived, try getting less sleep. This advice may sound odd but determining how much sleep you actually need can reduce the time you spend in bed not sleeping. This process makes it easier to fall asleep and promotes more restful sleep in the long run. Here’s how to do it:
Focus on eating a balanced diet with plenty of low glycemic foods — whose sugars are absorbed slowly — this may help you avoid the lag in energy that typically occurs after eating quickly absorbed sugars or refined starches. Foods with a low glycemic index include whole grains, high-fiber vegetables, nuts, and healthy oils such as olive oil. In general, high-carbohydrate foods have the highest glycemic indexes. Proteins and fats have glycemic indexes that are close to zero.
Caffeine does help increase alertness, so having a cup of coffee can help sharpen your mind. But to get the energizing effects of caffeine, you have to use it judiciously. It can cause insomnia, especially when consumed in large amounts or after 2 p.m. And if you want a feeling of sustained energy and alertness that is loaded with polyphenols and supportive nutrition (minus any potential jitters or crash), check out our SPIRIT SYSTEM.
What’s the only nutrient that has been shown to enhance performance for all but the most demanding endurance activities? It’s not some pricey sports drink. It’s water! If your body is short of fluids, one of the first signs is a feeling of fatigue. When it doubt, drink some water and see if you notice a shift in mood and energy.
Nutrition is important for health. An unhealthy diet can damage your metabolism, cause weight gain, and even damage organs, such as your heart and liver.
But what you eat also affects another organ — your skin.
As scientists learn more about diet and the body, it’s increasingly clear that what you eat can significantly affect the health and aging of your skin. It is not just about topical support, you need to feed your skin from the inside, out.
On that note: have you tried our FS1 hemp magic on your skin? It’s amazing! The FS1 Full Spectrum Hemp CBD formula is a supplement but it can also be used topically! It can help you with that skin glow from the inside to the outside AND outside to the inside.
Fatty Fish
Fatty types of fish like salmon contain omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce inflammation and keep your skin moisturized. They’re also a good source of high quality protein, vitamin E, and zinc.
Avocados
Avocados are high in beneficial fats and contain vitamins E and C, which are important for healthy skin. They also pack compounds that may protect your skin from sun damage.
Walnuts
Walnuts are a good source of essential fats, zinc, vitamin E, selenium and protein — all of which are nutrients your skin needs to stay healthy.
Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of nutrients, including vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant for the skin.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene, which acts as a natural sunblock and may protect your skin from sun damage.
Red & Yellow Bell Peppers
Bell peppers contain plenty of beta carotene and vitamin C — both of which are important antioxidants for your skin. Vitamin C is also necessary to create collagen, the structural protein that keeps your skin strong.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids that are important for skin health. It also contains sulforaphane, which may help prevent skin cancer and protect your skin from sunburn.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and all of the major carotenoids, especially lycopene. These carotenoids protect your skin from sun damage and may help prevent wrinkling.
Soy
Soy contains isoflavones, which have been shown to improve wrinkles, collagen, skin elasticity, and skin dryness, as well as protect your skin from UV damage.
Dark Chocolate
Cocoa contains antioxidants that may protect your skin against sunburn. These antioxidants may also improve wrinkles, skin thickness, hydration, blood flow, and skin texture.
Green Tea
The catechins found in green tea are powerful antioxidants that can protect your skin against sun damage and reduce redness, as well as improve its hydration, thickness and elasticity.
Red Grapes
Resveratrol, the famous antioxidant found in red grapes, may slow your skin’s aging process by impairing harmful free radicals that damage your skin.
What you eat can significantly affect your skin health. Make sure you’re getting enough essential nutrients to protect your skin. The foods on this list are great options to keep your skin healthy, strong, and attractive. If you think you’re lacking any of these nutrients, try adding some of the above foods to your diet. And if you are looking for a way to supplement your diet with elements that will support skin health, add SK6 Skin Formula to your daily routine!
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Many people want strong and healthy hair and radiant and healthy skin. Although you can’t change factors like age and genetics, diet is one thing you have control over. In fact, consuming a diet lacking the right nutrients can lead to hair loss and sad skin.
On the other hand, eating a balanced diet with the right nutrients can help promote hair growth and luster as well as skin balance and beauty.
Here are the 14 best foods you can eat to support your hair and skin.
What you eat can have a huge effect on the health of your hair and skin.
A lack of the right nutrients including vitamins A, C, D and E, zinc, B vitamins, iron, biotin, protein and essential fatty acids may slow down hair growth, cause hair loss, disrupt the skin’s balance, and create a dry or dull appearance. Fortunately, correcting a deficiency in any of these nutrients may help support your hair and skin’s health and balance.
If you think you’re lacking any of these nutrients, try adding some of the above foods to your diet. And if you are looking for a way to supplement your diet with elements that will support hair health, add HR11 Hair Formula to your daily routine!
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Restful sleep is the foundation for your mental and physical well-being. After a day of stimulating activity, your body needs deep sleep when your mind and body can rest and reset. When you’re well rested, you’re more alert, able to process new information more efficiently, and you make better decisions. On the other hand, when you’re sleep deprived, you’re more likely to make mistakes and it takes longer to complete tasks.
For maximum rejuvenation, we recommend a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of restful sleep each night, keeping in mind that the hours before midnight are generally the most rejuvenating. For example, if you sleep eight hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., you’ll feel more rested than if you sleep eight hours between midnight and 8 a.m.
To promote restful sleep, try this evening routine, or at least parts of this routine:
The holiday season, coupled with the fast approach of the year’s end, has the potential to dredge up thoughts and emotions laden with deeper meanings, which can be hard to ignore. You may find yourself taking stock of moments leading up to this point in life, reflecting upon your accomplishments or anguishing over what never got done. Ultimately, it may force you to question the current trajectory of your life.
Journaling is a simple and powerful practice that can help bring your life into sharper focus, enabling you to get a glimpse of the life that is trying to emerge. This is not the same as keeping a “dear diary” log of daily life. Instead, through simple writing exercises, you can bring to surface the deeper meanings that have been waiting to be explored, released, or used.
Imagine yourself watching a movie of your life from the past year, free of judgments and attachments. Perhaps think of yourself as an ‘alien journalist’ who is there to simply observe. Do the best you can, and as you go along, write down moments that stand out for you. At this point, don’t analyze; just simply write a list. To help prompt you, here are some themes:
Write down what you learned from each theme on your list. This can be especially empowering when examining an event that was particularly difficult. For example, if there was a period of time where your health was in decline, perhaps you learned how strong you can be or how to voice your needs. Don’t think about it too much, just begin writing quickly and without judgement.
The act of letting go of what no longer serves you is very important in order to create space for new experiences. It’s hard to depart on a new voyage with excess baggage delaying your progress. Look at your list once again from your end-of-year reflections and examine what you have learned. Think of what is no longer serving you. Write it down with the heading “I let go of…” and once again, don’t think too much, just write. It’s important to be honest and raw here, whether that means using images, poetry, colors, or even curse words that portray exactly what it is you are releasing. As a final act of release, burn the list in a safe area. Everything served a purpose during their time, but now it’s time to let go.
At this point, it may become clear what aspects of your life are thriving and what needs more attention. Think about the bigger picture and ask yourself questions that will keep the momentum moving in the right direction. For example, think about the following:
If the answers remain unclear, that’s perfectly fine. The act of thinking and asking the questions are enough to begin creating huge shifts in your life. You are planting the seeds for what could be the best year yet!
End the reflection with gratitude for what has been, what is, and what is to come. This is a good everyday journaling exercise. Write down at least three things you are grateful for, whether it’s for the person at the grocery store who smiled at you or the air that you breath. No matter what mood you are in, the mere act of being grateful can increase optimism, making it easier to achieve goals and fulfill your desires.
With the writing exercise outlined above, practice welcoming the coming days and new year with ease, gratitude, and inspiration. Feel free to complete the exercise in one sitting or over several days. There are sections which you may want to revisit at a later time. Journaling is empowering work and it can be hard, but if you stick with it as part of your routine, the transformation you will see and feel will be well worth the effort.
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