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Have you played today? You have permission to! As psychiatrist and play expert Stuart Brown, MD, said, “those who play rarely become brittle in the face of stress or lose the healing capacity for humor.”⠀ ⠀ Now get out there.⠀ ⠀ 📷 @consciouscityguide
Anxiety can sometimes get the best of us. And for some 40 million adults in the US and 300 million worldwide, it can be an everyday struggle. While there isn't a cure-all for anxiety or depression, you can always start by forming new habits, like sleeping more or meditating. ⠀ ⠀ There are a variety of natural ways to address those uneasy feelings and studies have shown that holy basil extract -- more commonly known as tulsi in Ayurveda -- is effective at reducing anxiety, among other conditions.⠀ ⠀ Click on the link in our bio to find other natural ways to ease your anxiety. ⠀ ⠀ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5376420/⠀ https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics⠀ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/generalised-anxiety-disorder/⠀ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322877.php
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Wise words from herbalist and holistic health coach @rachellerobinett. “Choose one herb, one supplement, or just one health edit you want to make and go for it. Even the slightest shifts can create tremendous ripples of change.” For more insight on herbalism, head to the link in our bio.
“Do not lie to yourself. We have to be honest about what we want and take risks rather than lie to ourselves and make excuses to stay in our comfort zone.”⠀ ⠀ -Roy T. Bennett⠀ ⠀ ---⠀ #SundayStatus: Each week brings a new start. Which means every Sunday is a chance to assess what went well, and what we might do differently. One way coaches support clients in doing this is with a simple check-in: What are you thinking? What are you feeling? What’s one thing you’ll do to make next week great?⠀ ⠀ Check out our Stories 👆 to get started.
This delightful meme created by @bellatookaphoto has us thinking about sex today. What do we know about sex? What don’t we know about sex? And what have we been missing out on? Based on social norms and lack of proper education, probably a lot. As @bellatookaphoto puts it, “Opening up your definition of sex can also open you up to a myriad of diverse pleasure.” More pleasure sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Sign up at the link in our bio to start expanding your definition of sex.
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and we’re reminded of @bennemtin’s words of wisdom from earlier this year:⠀ ⠀ I heard a great line in a @timferriss podcast recently: “If you don’t talk about your demons, they go into the cellar of your soul and lift weights.”💪🏼👹💪🏼 True! In the short term, it’s easier to ignore those guys by burying them deep down but they don’t exit the building, they slowly gain strength and rear their ugly head sooner rather than later in unexpected and sometimes unwanted ways.⠀ ⠀ When you face your demons, it can be terrifying, but over time the power they hold slowly shifts back in your favor. Sometimes these feelings are blessings in disguise forcing you to recognize what you need to change in your life. I’ve been through this cycle a few times, learning that I need a creative outlet to really feel fulfilled. Creativity + playfulness, whatever that looks like for you, is an underrated contributor to happiness. It lowers stress, pulls us back into the moment and improves wellbeing.⠀ ⠀ If you’re like most people, you probably drew in coloring books, painted, or worked on another type of art project in elementary school. But, unless you’re a professional artist, you probably don’t spend nearly as much time on creative pursuits today.⠀ ⠀ Franklin Roosevelt said, “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” I have no idea who that is but I think he’s on to something. When you unleash your creativity you unleash your true self.
Many of you have asked that we share more recipes and nutrition tips from our providers and friends. So here is a healthy and delicious 🍠 sweet potato smoothie by @megjosephson.⠀ ⠀ Did you know that sweet potatoes are a rich source of fiber as well as vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium and selenium? They’re also a good source of vitamins B and C. One of the key nutritional benefits of sweet potato is that they're high in an antioxidant known as beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A once consumed. It’s a win-win!⠀ ⠀ Ingredients⠀ • 1 sweet potato, baked and frozen (I left the skin on for those extra nutrients!)⠀ • 1 frozen banana⠀ • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder⠀ • 1 tbsp nut butter⠀ • 1/2 tsp cinnamon⠀ • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice⠀ • Non dairy milk⠀ ⠀ Instructions⠀ Blend everything together in a food processor or blender until creamy, adding more milk for a thinner consistency. Top with granola, nuts and berries and enjoy!⠀ ⠀ For more recipes check out @megjosephson.
Are you familiar with Reiki? The Japanese healing technique promotes healing through energy. A Reiki practitioner uses their hands 🤲 on or just above the body to relieve all sorts of symptoms and ailments ranging from headaches 💆‍♂️💆‍♀️ to stress and body pain.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Reiki is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's life force energy is low 📉, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high 📈, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. ⠀ ⠀ If you are interested in connecting with the best Reiki providers in your area or to learn more about this practice, sign up for early access to Kenshō at the link in our bio!
“Believe you can and you're halfway there.” - T. Roosevelt⠀ ⠀ ——⠀ ⠀ #SundayStatus: Each week brings a new start. Which means every Sunday is a chance to assess what went well, and what we might do differently. One way coaches support clients in doing this is with a simple check-in: What are you thinking? What are you feeling? What’s one thing you’ll do to make next week great?⠀ ⠀ Check out our Stories 👆 to get started.
PSA: Go wander. Get lost. It’s time to play!
In a recent interview with Men's Health, Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed his diet and workout routines and how they've changed from his Mr. Olympia days to now. Surprisingly (at least to us) was his shift to a more plant-based diet and how he feels "much better" because of it. More specifically, he points out that animal protein is not the only way to get bigger and stronger and the misinformation around that.⠀ ⠀ Speaking of....has anyone seen the trailer for @gamechangersmovie? Schwarzenegger, as well as other high profile athletes, dig deep into “meat, protein and strength.” If you haven’t, check it out.
🍠🍪 Flourless❗️Cinnamon Sweet Potato CBD Cookies! 🍠🍪⠀ ⠀ This week's recipe is brought to you by @realfoodology and a very cute 🐶.⠀ ⠀ Ingredients⠀ • 1 egg ⠀ • 1-2 tbsp non-dairy milk⠀ • ½ tsp sea salt⠀ • ½ tsp vanilla⠀ • ½ tsp baking soda⠀ • 1 cup sweet potato pecan butter⠀ • 2 tbsp of honey or alternative sweetener⠀ • 4 drops of cinnamon CBD⠀ ⠀ Instructions⠀ • Preheat oven to 350 ⠀ • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth⠀ • Spoon out the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet about an inch apart⠀ • Bake for 8 minutes ⠀ • Enjoy!⠀ ⠀ Have a recipe you’d like to share? DM us!
Sharing what you're feeling is one of the most important steps to feeling better and, eventually, being better. ⠀ ⠀ We understand that creating new habits can be tough. (We've been there!) That's why we start each week asking ourselves a few questions:⠀ ⠀ • How are you feeling?⠀ • What are you thinking about?⠀ • What would you like to work on this week?⠀ ⠀ We've created an easy-to-use template just for you in our Stories. Share your #SundayStatus with those you feel comfortable with and talk about it. We're around to chat about it too.
What we're reading 📚: Alain de Botton, in a very funny way, makes the case that the emergence of romanticism in literature and our adoption of its ideals is to blame for many of our woes of love today and recommends solutions to loving our partners differently. "On Love" is a must-watch/listen for any couple, new or old.
🎃🍫 GUT HEALING PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS!🍫🎃⠀ ⠀ This week's recipe is brought to you by @thebalancedblonde.⠀ ⠀ Ingredients⠀ • 1 1/4 cup buckwheat flour⠀ • 1/2 cup cacao powder⠀ • 1 cup pumpkin purée⠀ • 2 tbsp colostrum (for gut healing)⠀ • 2 tbsp L-glutamine powder (for gut healing)⠀ • 1 cup almond milk⠀ • healthy dose of liquid stevia (if stevia doesn’t bother you)⠀ • 1 tsp vanilla extract⠀ • 1 tsp baking powder⠀ • 1 tsp baking soda⠀ • OPTIONAL- 1 scoop @lilsipper x @nuzest_usa cacao digestive protein⠀ ⠀ Instructions⠀ • Bake at 375 degrees for 25 min or until nice and fluffy.
@lunamaye_ is an award-winning sound artist and meditation guide who has introduced a new dimension of sound meditation to her community. She combines crystal alchemy singing bowls with jazz and neo-soul vocals to create a sound meditation that's deep, soulful and nourishing. Luna believes sound can support a very powerful connection and balance the mind, body and spirit. She's just one of the amazing providers you'll be able to find on Kenshō. Sign up for early access now at the link in our bio. ✨
Though the origins of this quote are dubious, the message is still worth sharing: "If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."⠀ ⠀ Every Sunday, we take a few minutes to think about the past week and what we might do differently in the coming days. Change is never easy but asking for help can, well, help.  And the more you do it, the easier it gets. ⠀ ⠀ Check out our stories for a simple check-in that coaches often use to support clients. #sundaystatus
Why does this matter? Check our previous post. ⠀ ⠀ *http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201120120SB380⠀ ⠀ **https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/doctors-nutrition-education/
Wondering where this all this came from, right? You might want to sit down.⠀ ⠀ In 2011, several medical associations in California, like the California Medical Association and California Academy of Family Physicians, were adamantly opposed to SB-380. According to NutritionFacts.org, the bill, if passed, would have required physicians to receive an additional seven hours of nutrition training sometime, any time, before 2017.  It seems that most of the associations argued that the onus was on the physicians themselves. Another argued the following: ⠀ ⠀ "So, this is just one more additional—and it’s not minor—it’s seven hours; that’s a lot, even if it’s over one four-year period. Seven hours is a lot for one subject. These things become cumulative, and they get in the way of the physician being able to really stay on top of their own specialty and sub-specialty. And so for that reason, we’re opposed to this."⠀ ⠀ 😱🤬⠀ ⠀ The bill was eventually passed. But what’s the root cause of this knowledge gap? Check our next post.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ https://nutritionfacts.org/video/medical-associations-oppose-bill-to-mandate-nutrition-training/⠀ ⠀ * http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201120120SB380