20 Things On Tuesday

This Weeks Topic: You

1. Wake up a half hour earlier every day than you normally do..graduate to an hour once your body is used to it  use this time to reflect on the day before and anticipate the day ahead.
2. Treat every one you meet today from the lady behind the counter serving your coffee, to the customer seeking your service to the mailman as if they are the most important person in the world.
3. One of the best things you can do for your body when you wake up: before you go for a cup of coffee drink a glass of warm lemon water to give your insides a bath.
4. Eat something good for your body to start the day..raw foods, soy milk, steel cut oats infused with green tea, whole grain toast with orange marmalade..take the time to enjoy it..
5. Smile throughout the day even if you don't feel like doing so..it will surely brighten your mood
6. Pay random compliments to people you encounter..acknowledge a pretty dress, a new haircut, a darling child...spread the love
7.Eat your veggies for lunch..fresh salads..snack on things like almonds, hummus and fresh fruit between meals
8. Take your vitamins
9. Make smoothies when your on the go..yogurt, ground flax seed, berries, bananas, ice, fresh orange juice and greens if you dare..your body will love you for it
10. Take the time to enjoy a hot bath once in a while..experiment with oils and salts..clear your mind and just be
11. If life ever has you down look up..study what you see..the beautiful stars in the sky can really make you and silly problems suddenly insignificant
12. Get out and move..walk for 15 min if that's all the time you have..start your morning with a swim..stretch..dance..get the jogging stroller going...just keep moving
13.If you have children take them to do something fun regularly..let them take turns picking..the zoo..museum..a train ride..it is just important to have that time together no matter what they choose..the family that has fun together stays together..it's true!
14.Nix the processed food from the house..gradually decrease the amount you bring home..this is something that will take a little time but oh so worth it..you'll find you'll have more left in your wallet after a shopping trip too
15.When you do things you'd rather not be try and treat them as though they are meaningful and meditative..even something as mundane as cleaning the house..use natural cleaning products..they are cheap and better for you and your home..white vinegar..rubbing alcohol..baking soda..and newspaper..it's about all you need..find a favorite essential oil..and add a drop here and there in your cleaning solution or a few drops in your laundry..I like lavender it is a calming and soothing scent.
16.Tell the people that you love that you love them every day , it will lift your heart to do so
17.Treat yourself once in a while, even if it's just once a month..if you are strapped for cash look for coupons and use them to get your nails done..those tired shoulders massaged or a few bright highlights to frame your face..buy a flirty pair of earrings or sexy panties even if you are the only one seeing them..these little things can go a long way
18. Love yourself..and know what that really means..continue on your path until you find out..when you do it as if you have found the holy grail..the secret to living this thing called life
19.If you are going to spend your time with someone whether it be a husband boyfriend date or friend make sure you aren't wasting your time..life is too short to be wasted on bad company
20.Buy yourself flowers...You're worth it!