Down To Earth 🌎
Two days till the end of the year’s coziest season!
Grab a mug of hot cocoa ☕, crank up the carols 🎶, and let this newsletter be the candy cane 🍭 for your inbox—sweet, festive, and impossible to put down.
Let's jump in:
- 🎭 Mastering Your Emotions for a Calmer You
- 🍯 Honey vs. Sugar: The Sweet Showdown
- 🚴♂️ Warm-Up Wonders
- 🌬️ Breathe Easy with Oregano Oil
🎭 Mastering Your Emotions for a Calmer You
Picture this: your boss just dropped a surprise deadline on you, and your inner volcano is starting to bubble over. 😤
Now imagine saying, “Ooh, this jittery feeling means I’m about to slay this project!”
Emotional self-regulation gives you the superpower to transform those emotional eruptions into productive vibes.
Here’s how you can be the calm in the storm:
1️⃣ Awareness is Key: Notice when you’re in an emotionally charged moment. Does your heart race, or are you suddenly sweating like you just saw a ghost?
2️⃣ Selection: Choose where to direct your focus. Should you obsess over the deadline or focus on crafting a killer presentation?
3️⃣ Interpretation: How are you interpreting the situation? Think of it as an escape room—how can you turn the panic into a fun challenge?
4️⃣ Response: Decide how to respond. Whether it’s a self-deprecating joke to lighten the mood or simply stepping away for a breath of fresh air, you’ve got options!
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🍯 Honey vs. Sugar: The Sweet Showdown
Guess what? Honey isn’t just sugar in disguise! 🎭 It turns out, it has some surprising benefits for your waistline!
Studies show that substituting honey for table sugar could reduce weight gain and visceral fat—yep, that pesky belly fat! 📉
Not only did rodents (who apparently do not want a belly like ours) gain 14.7% less weight on honey, but they also had 29.6% fewer triglycerides. 🐀💨
In a human follow-up, folks using honey instead of sugar saw a 1.3% weight loss and an impressive 11% reduction in triglycerides. That’s not just sweet talk! 🤓
How can you start reaping the benefits of honey today? Here’s the honey-do list:
1️⃣ Swap out your sugar for honey in your tea, yogurt, or even drizzled on oatmeal. Your taste buds will thank you! 🍵🍯
2️⃣ Pair honey with starches like toast to enhance carb utilization. The body likes to party with better energy! 🎉
3️⃣ Try adding a quality probiotic like Seed Daily Symbiotic to help boost your gut game.
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🚴♂️ Warm-Up Wonders
Listen up, fitness warriors! Ever thought about how important warming up is? 🏃♂️ Skip it, and you might just be doing something sadistic to your muscles!
A recent study says: Foam rolling, stretching, or even just a quick brisk walk all have the same sizzling benefits. They rev up your joints and reduce stiffness like a good stretch after sitting through a three-hour movie without a snack break! 🎬🥤
The takeaway? Don’t get stuck in the stretching rut—mix it up a bit! Add some light cardio or a hot bath to your pre-workout routine (yes, go ahead and run that bubble bath)! 🛁
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🌬️ Breathe Easy with Oregano Oil
I recently found out that your lungs have to fend off a relentless army of pollutants every day! 🤧
Dust, pollen, and all those uninvited party crashers not only mess with your sinuses but can also turn your bronchial tubes into tight little tunnels—uh-oh!
Fear not, my friends! Help is here in a tiny bottle of liquid magic: oregano oil! 🍃✨
This potent oil isn’t just your run-of-the-mill kitchen spice; it’s loaded with antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
Here’s how to harness its powers:
1️⃣ Take 1-2 drops of oregano oil (but maybe mix it with a bit of water or juice unless you want to feel the spice wrath!). 🍹
2️⃣ Use it under your tongue for a quick immune boost or mix it in your drink when those sniffles start creeping in. 🥤
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That’s a wrap! 🎁 Whether you're celebrating, relaxing, or just doing your thing, thanks for letting me be a part of your day. Stay cozy, stay kind, and I’ll see you in your inbox Wednesday morning. 🌟
Until next time,
Ryan Lehman
Your guide to a balanced, healthy life
