We are expected to be able to do a million things in a week. 

There is not enough time in our days to get everything done. 

We are literally spinning in to do lists and losing out on the ability to calm down, focus, and enjoy precious moments.

We can stop this chaos though.  YOU have the ability within to do this.

Try these FIVE Tips to destress ASAP -

1.  JOURNAL - When the days get crazy and you lose complete sight of your goals, try to regain your focus and clarity by writing things down.  Garb a pen and start writing your worries, to do list items, dreams, goals, or anything else on your mind in that moment.  Get it out of you head and on paper so you can clear mental clutter.

2.  CREATE A SCHEDULE - Write down exactly what you HAVE to do in that very moment, the next hour, and so forth for the rest of the day.  Gain even more clarity by continuing to write down your MUST DO's for the next day as well.  Write anything you would "like" to do if you have time on a separate sticky note.  This allows your mind to be very clear on what NEEDS to get done so you can stay focused.  I also want you to add thirty minutes in between each task on your calendar so you have self care time, catch up time, or extra time if you kiddos need you.  You will be way more likely to stay on schedule by devoting this extra time to YOURSELF.

3.  GET GROUNDED - Look around you and notice three solid objects that are very grounded (they are not moving).  Now plant your feet in the ground and feel grounded too.  Tell yourself you are just like a tree.  You are rooted, strong, and can sway gracefully with the winds.  You have the ability to control your mind and control your reactions.  You have the ability to allow yourself to stop, breathe, and relax.

4.  BREATHE - By now you have cleared the mental clutter by writing it all down.  You know exactly what needs to get done today.  You have stopped to ground yourself.  Now you just need to continue to know that it is okay to take a "me" break.  It is okay to take five, ten, or even thirty minutes to focus on deep breathing and calming tense muscles.  You can allow your body and mind to stop spinning because it is okay to do this.  The high stress response and tension you are feeling is your body telling you that you NEED to be doing this.   You need this time.

5.  LAUGH IT OUT or HUG IT OUT - Better yet, do both!  Find someone you absolutely love and give them a big hug for at least twenty seconds or... find that one person in your life that makes you gut laugh like crazy!  Where are they?  Maybe it is multiple!  Give them a call or a visit and tell them you just need a good laugh!  Hugs and laughter are calming and fulfilling.  You can never have enough of either!

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You Got THIS! 🤍 Jamie

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Sometimes we look at our kiddos and think "wow, it must be nice to be a kid", but the reality is, kiddos of all ages have worries, stressors, and can get anxiety just like adults.

There are many other reasons kiddos can be stuck lying awake at night too.  Let's explore some of the reasons your child may not be sleeping so well -

• Worried about someone they love or something they love
• Separation anxiety
• Scared
• Consumed too much sugar
• Lack of nutrients in diet (too many processed foods and not enough protein, healthy fat, veggies, & fruits)
• Ate foods with food coloring or artificial dyes
• Uncomfortable (muscle aches, tension, sleeping arrangement, bed, pillow, etc.)
• Room is too light or too dark
• Room is too cold or too hot
• Pajamas are uncomfortable
• Dry, itchy skin
• Stomach upset or discomfort
• Constipation
• Allergies
• Too much Screen Time
• WIFI signals in the room
• Noises (from other family members, pets, neighbors, electronics, etc)
• A build up of negative energy
• Not enough physical activity
• Not enough time with nature to relax and get grounded
• Not enough mental stimulation throughout the day (boredom and lack of creativity)
• Anxiety about the next day
• No sleep schedule

This list could go on, but I think you have a great start to assess what a few causes may be to make positive change.

Some of those positive changes could be -

1. Ask your child what they are worried about and reassure them they are okay.
2. Ask your child if they are missing someone or something.  Maybe they could use you to lay by them for ten minutes or give them an alternative toy or pillow to snuggle.
3. Ask your child if there is something they are afraid of?  Maybe a night light would make them feel better.
4. Assess your child's diet.  It should consist of healthy protein, fat, veggies, and fruits with HUGE limitations on sugar and limited processed foods.  If you feed them the healthy and good when they are hungry and regularly throughout the day, they are less likely to do a sugar or junk food binge.
5. Ditch food coloring, artificial dyes, and pay attention to preservatives in processed foods.  Teach your kids to read labels too. Choose foods with the LEAST amount of ingredients and stay clear of ingredients you can't even pronounce.  Learn to color foods with fruit and vegetable powders instead.
6. Assess if your child is comfortable in their p.j.'s, room, and bed and make necessary changes or try new things.
7. Assess if there skin is dry, itchy, or irritating them.  Always use a fragrance free moisturizer and apply generously right after bath time when their skin's pores are more open.
8. Assess if your child is having stomach upset or issues with constipation.  You may need to make some dietary changes to include more fiber or healthier snacks and foods as stated above.
9. Assess if your kiddo is having allergy symptoms keeping them awake and miserable at times.  The use of a Hepa Air filter or ridding the allergen source may be needed.
10. Ditch screen time before bed and read or sit outside to relax.
11. Turn off WIFI before bed time and be sure there are no sources of WIFI signals in your child's room.
12. Assess if there are noises keeping your child from falling asleep and think about what you can do or how you can rearrange your schedule so they can sleep better.  For instance, doing the dishes after supper instead of at bedtime.  If you cannot rid certain noise, getting a nature sound noise machine can be super relaxing and beneficial.
13. Be sure your child is getting enough physical activity so they aren't holding in built up energy.  Have them play outside after supper time, join sports, or workout inside with you.  Kids need to be active for their physical and mental health, and their ability to get quality sleep.
14. Be sure your child has enough options of things to do throughout the day through activities or play that spark their creativity.  Come up with things to do, build, fix, etc.  Do a scavenger hunt with your child outdoors so they can brainstorm, be creative, explore, and get grounded in nature.
15. Ask them what they have going on the next day to find out if a test or situation is making them anxious.  Listen, Learn, and deep breathe with them.
16. Finally, be sure your child is on a sleep schedule.  If you are stuck in bad habits, adjust the time slowly by 15 minutes every couple of days and to get them on track.

"Is there more you ask?"  YES!  Of course there is! 

​If you have more questions or want to explore natural products, options, and therapies... Book a Call TODAY so we can get your child sleeping better as soon as possible!
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P.S.  When your child sleeps better, so will YOU!

When you are feeling overwhelmed, unable to focus, a lack of motivation, decreased energy, and run down, you may not realize that this can also be tied to not getting enough nutrients your body needs, not sleeping well, not having time to find clarity, and so forth.

Finding the root cause is always key to healing, however, what if you don't fully understand the how the body works and how different products and therapies work within the body to promote healing?

That sentence sounds complex!  I understand how hard it can be to connect the dots and after years of working with patients in the medical field and with students and clients teaching natural health and wellness.  I also fully understand that connecting the dots and finding out how to fix symptoms can be very hard to understand!

That is why people like me do what we do - to help YOU and YOUR FAMILY get to optimal health and wellness.  To help others learn how easy it can be.  To help you understand and have clarity.  To help guide you and answer your questions so you don't feel stuck.  We are experts in our own fields.  There is not one single human who can be an expert in it all (every aspect of the body), which is why we all have our own areas we excel in to benefit... YOU.

One of mine happens to be that ability to make understanding the body and how natural remedies, products, and therapies work to heal the body - SIMPLE.  

I SIMPLIFY health and wellness steps personalized to each client and their own needs (for MOM and CHILDREN).

If you are at a starting point and really want to be able to increase your health and wellness in areas like -

• Sleep
• Motivation
• Energy
• Immunity
• Focus
• Clarity
• Emotional Balance

and SIMPLE natural remedies in between, then keep reading.  Yes, I can get really complex with my teaching, but for this blog, we are sticking with SIMPLE.

And here it is -

You can have everything above - SLEEP, MOTIVATION, ENERGY, IMMUNITY, FOCUS, CLARITY, AND EMOTIONAL BALANCE.

You can work on ALL of these things at one time!  Crazy right!

Yes, I just said that!  You can work on a few simple things and make a few simple changes and take steps toward improving ALL of those issues at once.

You don't need a remedy, product, or therapy for each individual area.

You don't need to spend a ton on money and time trying to work on each individual area.

You need to learn how all the dots are connected and the best place to start so you can work on all the areas together.

You need UNDERSTANDING of what your (or your child's) body is telling you it needs.

You need OPTIONS to explore.

You need easy to understand EDUCATION for those options and how they work to improve health and wellness.

You need SIMPLE steps to guide you.

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In the mean time I want you to take a weekly journal and 

• write down any symptoms you are having or how you feel day to day including times of the day
• write down how you would prefer to feel including time of day next to it and highlight that
• write down what you think may be the cause if you know that cause and circle it
• write down what you think may help fix the issue and highlight it
• think about what you can say NO to in your week to clear time to learn or help fix the issue

Once you start journaling, there may be some very clear AHA moments.  You may be able to see a SIMPLE and CLEAR fix to start working on ASAP.

You may also have questions that pop in your mind as well.  Please send your questions my way.  Don't feel like your stuck in quick sand.

Even if you think your question is SILLY, send it!  Don't let you mind tell you it's not worthy of asking, because it IS!

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In health and wellness, Jamie :)