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Holidays Got Your Stressed

kimkb49 — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:00:23 +0000

Self-esteem is that voice in your head that starts talking when you feel you’re not good enough to do something. It’s that story you tell yourself that has very little to do with your actual talents or skills. Self –esteem is all about how you value yourself, your beliefs, and your capabilities.

How would you rate your self-esteem’

I’m more than capable of handling challenges that life throws my way.
I have strong supportive relationships
I easily recover from setbacks
I typically see things in a positive or negative light

We all have those days where we are rocking it and those days where we want to pull the covers over our heads and hide. Self Esteem is a bigger drive or motivation for all of us. When your self-esteem is high you don’t care what people think, you don’t compare yourself to others, you feel unstoppable and capable of achieving everything!! You’ll feel that anything is possible.

We all have those days when just aren’t feeling it. Days that our mindset is just messing with us and our self-esteem can use a little bump!

When I’m having one of those days here are some things I do to pull me out of the spiral.

1. Comparison is the thief of joy. When you are in a bad place you only see other people good days and wonder WHY we can’t do the same thing. WHY is it taking so long. AHH the pressure to get shit done as fast as possible. How do you break free’

Instead of comparing yourself to everyone else, make a list of all the awesome things you have done, achieved and accomplished. Make a list of everything you have to be grateful for even if it’s opening your eyes this morning and putting your feet on the ground. By taking the time to do these two things you may surprise yourself, and see yourself with more positivity and pride.

2. Set realistic goals. Be honest about your goals. The point of having goals and reaching them is to make sure you have enough time to finish your work without sabotaging the quality. It starts by clearly identifying your goals, so that you’re setting yourself up for success and a boost in self-esteem. As you set you your goals, set a reward for yourself. It will boost your morale and help you plan you next set of goals with more clarity and focus.

3. Bust the stress. Stress can stop you in your tracks, stress is one of those things that makes you want to eat your face off OR not do a damn thing! When you get stressed try one of these to help defuse the situation.

Each one of them takes only a few seconds:

Count to 10 slowly
Take deep breaths
Excuse yourself from the situation for any reason and explain you’ll handle it later
Set your watch 10 minutes ahead
Break down the problem into smaller parts, and tackle each one on its own
Do something kind for someone else

4. Find time to do things you enjoy. I know we all lead busy lives, but just 5 minutes a day can do a world of good. You’ll feel more calm and more in control of your emotions. Plus when you learn to relax it helps to lower cortisol and adrenaline levels (which leads to belly fat).

Give one of these a try

Learn something new –I’m practicing Qigong
Connect with friends, family and neighbors
Be physically active
Seek out a new hobby, or rekindle your love for an old one
Get a massage
Read a book

Are you free on Thursday night 8pm EST’ I will be hosting a Masterclass on Self Sabotage.

I’ll be breaking down how:

to set realistic goals and break free from perfection
have the courage to pick one goal and focus that and see it though
start slowly to make changes so that you can actually see results making you want to continue

This is the year you go into 2018 feeling blissful, you know that feeling of utter contentment that you get from having your first cup of coffee, that amazing glass of Rose’ or feeling your toes in sand.

Will you join me”

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14 Lessons Remain Calm This Holiday about holiday stress and how to succeed

kimkb49 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 22:54:26 +0000

We are standing at the beginning of the crazy holiday season. Let’s prep for any awesome season without all the craziness. I want to help you stay on track this holiday season by giving you 14 tips for healthier holiday parties. It’s too easy this time of year to indulge, all the excitement has our energy levels sky high and we’ll probably be attending multiple parties with food and booze. In this episode I talk about how to remain mindful of your physical and mental health while still enjoying the season with moderation. After all, when the holiday season has been and gone we’ll be left to pick up the pieces and the less pieces there are to pick up, the easier it will be for us to get back on track for the start of the New Year.

Grab your list of 14 ways to stay calm right here.

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Good Things Come in Small Packages

kimkb49 — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:46:57 +0000

For some reason, everything seems to be getting super-sized, even appetizers. These little snacks have expanded to almost side-dish portions in recent years. One of the simplest ways to create a healthier appetizer buffet is to create bite-size portions instead of big platters of dips and spreads. You can scale them back down and still make a big splash. Tiny bites, or “tapas” are becoming all the rage, taking the restaurant business by storm. Maybe your own tapas are just what you need to scale down your holiday appetizers to a healthier size.

Instead, make tiny bites using similar ingredients. By offering smaller, bite sized portions, your guests will not tend to keep dipping and inadvertently fill up on appetizers before they even get a chance to sit down at the table.

Here’s a recipe to give a try.

Roasted Eggplant Spread

1 medium, firm eggplant
1 clove garlic, peel removed
pinch of ground allspice
kosher salt and black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp parsley
1 tsp lemon juice
drizzle of good olive oil

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. With a small sharp paring knife, cut a couple slits in top of eggplant; this keeps the eggplant from bursting open in the oven.

Put eggplant directly on the oven rack (slit side up) in the middle of the oven and put the other oven rack below on the bottom with a cookie sheet on it to catch any drippings from the eggplant.

Roast the eggplant until it is fork tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

When tender remove carefully from oven to a cutting board to cool enough to handle.

With your sharp paring knife, cut the skin off and scoop the flesh out, putting it in your food processor bowl.

To the eggplant, add the garlic, allspice, salt, pepper, and parsley.

Pulse until the eggplant becomes paste-like, then with motor running, drizzle in just a touch of olive oil, stopping when the paste turns smoother.

Scoop out into a serving bowl and serve with a variety of breads, crackers, pita points, celery, or other vegetables. This should be served at room temperature, not cold.

You can easily make bigger batches, just increase each ingredient equally.

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