Down To Earth 🌎
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⭐ THE QUICK BITES ⭐
🙌 Wisdom: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” - Arthur Ashe
📊 Did you know?: Each daily cup of coffee can literally cheer you up. Research shows that each cup of coffee per day is linked to about an 8% lower risk of developing depression.
🍽️ Recipe: Firecracker Shrimp Stir Fry
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Greetings!
What a week it has been 😮💨!
I've been reaching out to so many wellness companies to secure some discounts for you all on cool products that I personally love—but so far, I've only gotten 🦗's (crickets).
DO NOT WORRY! I won’t give up. In the meantime, if there’s something you’ve really enjoyed using in the past, reply to this email and let me know! I’ll do my best to spam as many companies as possible to get a discount for our community.
P.S. I’m playing bingo tonight! 🎉 Wish me luck!
🚨Giveaway Found Way Below!!🚨
Let's jump in:
- 💈 Want Rapunzel-Worthy Hair?
- 🧠 Why Your Brain Feels Fried
- ✨ The Secret to Glowing Skin Is in Your Fridge (Not Your Creams!)
- 😱 Do This Right After Waking Up
💈 Want Rapunzel-Worthy Hair?
Want your locks to grow like they’re training for the hair Olympics?
1️⃣ Stop the Ponytail Madness: That ponytail could be your hair’s arch-nemesis! 🚫👱♀️
Ditch those elastics and hats. Exposure to some sunlight (hello, Vitamin D!) can actually boost hair growth!
2️⃣ Wash Your Hair Like You Mean It: Wash more often and give that scalp a gentle massage. By getting rid of DHT buildup (a not-so-fun type of testosterone), you’ll see your hair bounce back faster!
3️⃣ Collagen Magic: Ever heard of Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen? 🪄✨
Mix it into your morning coffee and your hair will thank you.
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🧠 Why Your Brain Feels Fried
Burnout isn’t just for high-powered CEOs running empires.
It’s for all of us! And the worst part? Most people don’t even realize they’re on the road to burnout until they’re knee-deep in exhaustion, stress, and a sudden urge to throw their laptop out the window.
🔎 Dr. Rangan Chatterjee shares 7 sneaky signs you might be burnt out:
1️⃣ You avoid people like they’re contagious. Friends, family, coworkers—suddenly, you’d rather hang with your couch than actual humans. 😶
2️⃣ Everything annoys you. Your partner asks for tea? HOW DARE THEY. 😤
3️⃣ You’ve lost your creativity. Can’t problem-solve anymore? Used to have ideas but now just stare blankly at a screen? Yeah. 🚨
4️⃣ Your favorite things don’t excite you. Hobbies? Meh. Binge-watching your favorite show? Pointless. 🚫
5️⃣ You procrastinate like a pro. Decisions feel impossible, and everything sits on your to-do list forever. 😵💫
6️⃣ Self-care is out the window. You live in pajamas, your dinner is whatever’s closest, and showering is optional. 🚿❌
7️⃣ You’re always tired. No matter how much sleep you get, you wake up feeling like a fossil. 🦴
💡 The Fix?
✅ Reconnecting with people—IRL, not just in the comment section.
✅ Prioritizing sleep like your sanity depends on it (because it does).
✅ Doing something you love every day—even for 5 minutes.
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✨ The Secret to Glowing Skin Is in Your Fridge (Not Your Creams!)
Want to keep your skin looking fresh without falling for fancy creams? Well, grab your lunch and get ready to eat your way to a glow-up! 🍏
Here are some key takeaways to help you keep your skin radiating health:
1️⃣ Nutrient Depletion: Our fruits and veggies are sadly less nutritious than they used to be. Aim to diversify your intake with a variety of colorful fruits and veggies to combat this—think of it as a delicious rainbow party on your plate! 🌈
2️⃣ Goodbye, Collagen Creams: Skip slathering on collagen creams; they don’t really work their magic for your skin. Instead, invest in hydrolyzed collagen supplements—these have the science behind them and can improve hydration and elasticity! 🙌
3️⃣ Protein Power: As we age, we tend to consume fewer proteins. Make sure to include adequate proteins in your diet—think lean meats, fish, legumes, and nuts—to help fight collagen loss. Your skin (and muscles) will thank you! 💪
4️⃣ Watch the Sugar!: Minimize your sugar intake, as it contributes to inflammation and free radical formation. Opt for natural sweetness from fruits instead! 🍓
5️⃣ Reduce Stress: Stress is a sneaky skin Aging depredator! Incorporate mindfulness practices like meditation or even a solid belly laugh to help keep stress levels down.
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😱 Do This Right After Waking Up
Ever feel like your day is already a disaster before you’ve even had coffee?
Jay Shetty says it’s because we’re setting ourselves up for failure.
But don’t worry—I got you.
Here are 3 easy, science-backed morning hacks to help you win the day before it even starts.
1️⃣ Ditch the Digital Chaos 📵
Imagine waking up and 100 people storm into your bedroom, yelling random things at you.
Sounds awful, right?
Well, that’s exactly what happens when we check our phones first thing in the morning.
Try this instead: Before looking at your phone, sit in silence for 5 minutes. Just breathe. No notifications, no emails, no social media.
👉 Why? This resets your dopamine levels, lowers stress, and lets your brain wake up gently—so you don’t start your day feeling overwhelmed.
2️⃣ Sunlight = Nature’s Coffee ☀️
Step outside within 10 minutes of waking up. No sunglasses—let that sunlight hit your eyes.
👉 Why? Morning sunlight tells your body “Hey, it’s time to wake up!” It boosts dopamine (the motivation chemical) and regulates your circadian rhythm—aka, better sleep and better energy.
Bonus: If it’s dark outside, stand by a bright window or use a daylight lamp.
3️⃣ Cold Water Wake-Up Challenge 🚿❄️
Before you gasp dramatically—it’s just 30 seconds of cold water at the end of your shower.
👉 Why? Cold exposure increases dopamine by 250%, improves circulation, and instantly wakes up your brain—like a shot of espresso without the jitters.
Pro tip: Too intimidating? Start with warm ➡️ cold ➡️ warm—your nervous system will thank you.
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Until next time,
Ryan Lehman
Your guide to a balanced, healthy life
www.bedownto.earth