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THE WINNER OF THE GIFT CARD & ESSENTIAL OILS IS:
Janice who said, “Martha, you are truly a GODSEND, as you have inspired me through healthy cooking. I committed to 2018 with WW online, drinking more fluids, walking 3 miles a day ( I am a retail manager and probably get more than 3!), leaving my worries at my doorstep, smiling more, focusing on my renewed daily spiritual connections, doing little things that make my team happy with any expectations, and yes, taking time for my “ME ” time. I have also “played” around with essential oils due to tremendous back pain, and have found some relief. Thank you for being so inspiring and great recipes!”
Congratulations, Janice!
Please send an email to: support@simple-nourished-living.com to claim your gift card!
Today I am dropping in with some food for thought…
“Where will you live…if you don’t take care of your body?”
Good question, right? It is a variation of Jim Rohn’s quote, “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
I first heard this powerful statement years ago at a Weight Watchers meeting. I’ve never forgotten it.
I used to be one of those people who spent much more time and energy taking care of my stuff – clothes, shoes, car, house, yard – than myself.
It’s crazy when you stop to think about it. Spending so much attending to things that are easily replaced instead of YOU, which is irreplaceable!
Not any more.
I’m not suggesting that we neglect our stuff.
But, where “stuff” is concerned, I have learned to say, “good enough” and have moved myself way up on my priority list.
My goal is to get rid of as much extra “stuff” as possible to free up more time for all the things that matter to my body, my mind and my soul: cooking nourishing food, exercising, prayer, time with family and friends, and other forms of self care.
What about you?
Do you take better care of your “stuff” than you do your self?
Do you think about your body, mind and soul as your most prized possessions?
Is it time to shift your priorities and invest more in what really matters?
Spring, with its promise of new possibilities, is the perfect time for just such a reset!
Care to join me?
Giveaway Details…
Leave a comment below sharing how you intend to take better care of yourself this spring and be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card along with an assortment of my favorite doTERRA essential oils!
To enter, just answer the following question in the comments below:
How will you take better care of yourself this spring?
One winner will be randomly selected and announced Saturday morning.
Good luck!
PS: If you need a gentle reset getting on track with taking care of yourself, be sure to check out my 28-Day Smart Start Weight Loss eCourse and eBook!
Thank you, Martha, for your inspiration. Today’s quote about deprivation is ME. I have had dessert every single day of my journey for the past year and have lost 64.4 lbs. I do not feel deprived. I feel WW is sustainable because I don’t feel deprived. I AM a WW; I am not ON WW. Such a difference. Thank you for all you do for the WW community! I recommend your site to everyone!
~ Jeannie M.
I have been not doing well with planning ahead for food and meals. In the last few weeks I have made some of Martha’s Crockpot Recipes. Easy and I feel better. I am going to find a spot for my slow cooker, so it is out and handy. I am going to choose two slow cooker meals to make each week and get all of the ingredients for both. If I don’t eat well I don’t feel well. I know what to do, just will make it a point to do it!
I have joined with a COACH to focus on my health, emphasizing exercise. more water and ultimately improving how to value myself.
I can’t believe that statement that you take better care of your stuff then you do yourself really hit home. I am on a new mission to take better care of myself. I am a caregiver and I seldom think to take care of myself.
I hope to be more mindful of what i eat, and get more sleep!
My plan is to eat healthy. I want my first goal to be to eat healthy and then my 2nd goal to be to lose weight. I think if I eat healthy, then losing weight will be a result of that first goal. Plus I just joined WW a month ago
This Spring I will take better care of my self, by staying in tune with what my body needs. I think that with the hustle and bustle of our daily lives we often forget to stop and check in on ourselves… Am I really hungry? When was the last time I had water? Do I need to take some time for me? I’m in the midst of wedding planning, so I know this is doubly important for me now. Thank you for the incredible newsletter Martha! You definitely help keep me on track!
I started working out before work to make sure I get it in. I don’t buy for the house anymore, I don’t want house clutter. I make sure with each paycheck I buy a little something for myself ( usually it’s something off the clearance rack) a T-shirt, a dress or shirt.
Plan on losing weight and walking a lot this spring and summer
OMG, the timing of this email is impeccable Martha! I have been battling some seriously painful muscle & nerve issues in my neck & shoulders for quite some time, so I finally went in to see a Physical Therapist just yesterday for an evaluation. One of the very first things she said to me was that I needed to significantly reduce the stress in my life and suggested that I should try yoga, meditation…and Essential Oils! We have a course of action in place to work on the physical issues, and I’ve vowed to take care of the rest. Since my apt yesterday, I have already downloaded a mediation app, scheduled a massage for Friday and I’m researching where to take a yoga class. All I need now are some samples of Essential Oils to get me started! 🙂
I plan on putting outside exercise back into my daily routine. Winter weather and dark mornings will soon be a thing of the past. Spring is the perfect time to get back in a routine. Thanks for the contest!