Green Inspiration

Seems like , it was just a few weeks ago and it was Back-to-school time.

Even though I am no longer a student, but I'm a mom  so I  find myself nostalgically seeing September as the start of a new chapter. It’s that magical transition period where I take a good, hard look at how I am spending my time and make tweaks to ensure that I am living the best life I want to live.

I look my best when I feel my best, which is why I try to make self-love and self-care a priority. The Greenmouth motto is all about living a full life from the inside-out.  It is so important to ensure that you have the right schedule in place so that you are in the proper frame of mind for a productive and empowered day. Below is a list of some of my favorite tips for ensuring that I have a fulfilling day:

1) Start the Day on the Right Note

I love waking up and getting the day started on the right note so I feel inspired for the day ahead. Prayer, meditation, exercise, reading, and, of course, having a healthy, filling breakfast are all great additions to a morning routine. Go to bed a half hour earlier so you can wake up a half hour earlier and you’ll love how you’ll feel extra productive the whole day long!

2) Be careful what you keep on your counter…you’ll eat it!

When you come home from a long day of work and are feeling hunger pangs you are going to be looking to resolve your hunger quickly. Walking into the kitchen and seeing lots of yummy-looking simple carbs like croissants and chocolate chip cookies on the table will certainly be hard to pass by. So, I make it my goal to have healthy, tasty snack options set out so that when hunger strikes I end up grabbing something that is a healthy, yet still satisfies my craving. I like to spend a few hours every Sunday baking and making double batches of healthy eats that I can freeze and take out in smaller amounts so I have quick, go-to foods for the week.

3) Break a Sweat Every Day

Healthy and strong is the new skinny. Instead of striving for a goal weight or dress size we should strive for optimum health. Studies has shown that physical activity for women is particularly important in the development of a positive self-concept and contributes to general health and well-being. Exercising doesn’t have to be a big three-hour ordeal.  My mantra is break a sweat every day even if its for 15 minutes. Go for a run, take your dog out for a walk or even just put on your headphones and dance to some music. All movement is mind and body positive!

4) Love What You See

It is always important to remember that your worth is not determined by any dress size or weight number. Your purpose and value goes far beyond any number on a scale or any blemish you see. Instead of obsessing over your “flaws” focus on the things that you love about yourself.

5) Set Goals & Take Steps to Conquer Them

Our tomorrows are determined by what we do today. We’re not just going to wake up one day and be living our dream life—we have to work towards our dreams and follow our passions, each and every day. Set mini goals for yourself and start forming habits that align with your goals. Each time that you check something off your to-do list it will leave you feeling inspired and motivated knowing that you are taking measurable steps to achieving your long-term goals.

I’m back in full motion and I hope you find these five tips helpful additions for your daily routine!

happy life