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My Whiskey girl is the sweetest girl. The joy and love she gives is a gift. Truly blessed

Ladies fun day...beating the rainstorm with a lovely Reisling

Gorgeous place!!

Game 1 Lets go Jets!!!

Hydration for your body doesn't only mean the water you consume. It's about the external moisture you bring as well, for your skin and hair.

Moisturizing is about replenishing the hydration naturally found. Using hand lotion,applying a moisturizer and using conditioner and hair masques are also vital for hair and skin integrity.

Take pridein you and treat yourself to the healthy care you need. Using high quality ingredients means needing less of it and the results will be much more obvious 💖

Water....Hydration...the key to your body working properly.

From an early age, we were taught to drink enough water, never really knowing how much that is, but still feeling like it wasn't enough!

What does water do for us? A good majority of our body is made up of it. But it also helps lubricate our joints, hydrate our organs, promotes skin and hair health prevent infection through flushing out the body and and regulates your body temperature.

They say women should drink 11 cups a day and men should have 16 cups. A good way to determine hydration status is for your urine to look very pale yellow color.

Tips to Drink More Water

Carry a water bottle with you and refill it throughout the day.
Freeze some freezer safe water bottles. Take one with you for ice-cold water all day long.
Choose water over sugary drinks.
Opt for water when eating out. You’ll save money and reduce calories.
Serve water during meals.
Add a wedge of lime or lemon to your water. This can help improve the taste and help you drink more water than you usually do.

Hi everyone, Happy February!!

So January we were focused on building our New Year's resolutions and getting into the right mindset to forage ahead.

Now we have to implement...I know I know. There's safety in the planning stages when we come up with all of these ideas of what we want to achieve. But when the time comes where we have to start acting, there's a knot that can form in our stomachs knowing we have no other excuses.

Remember to believe in yourself
Remember to give yourself a pat on the back
Remember to forgive yourself
Remember to give it your best
Remember to stop and smell the roses on your journey

Now that we have dived into how to achieve your best year and what steps you need to take, now we need the energy. Some of us may rely on a crapload of coffee, but another more natural way of adding some energy is to surround yourself with the right tools.

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Some essential oils have clinical research supporting claims that they may increase energy and relieve fatigue.

Oils that decrease fatigue and increase focus include:

peppermint essential oil
sweet orange essential oil
spearmint essential oil
rosemary essential oil
lemon essential oil

Advocates of aromatherapy suggest that there are many essential oils that offer energy-enhancing benefits while helping to improve focus and motivation.

The following table shows which essential oils claim to boost energy, mood, or creativity. Future research will need to specify and study these claims.

Essential oil Claimed benefits
bergamot energizing
cinnamon boosts energy
eucalyptus stimulates the brain and improves energy
frankincense balances the nervous system
French basil stimulates the adrenal glands
ginger root energizing
grapefruit boosts energy
juniper berry improves energy levels
lime uplifts mood or motivates creativity
lemongrass invigorates senses
pine provides a boost of energy
thyme increases energy and boosts spirits
wild orange lifts mood

Do you ever feel like you're working hard but not getting anywhere? Maybe you see little improvement in your skills or achievements when you reflect on the last five or 10 years. Or perhaps you struggle to see how you'll fulfil your ambitions during the next few years.

Many people spend their lives drifting from one job to another, or rushing around trying to get more done while actually accomplishing very little. Setting SMART goals means you can clarify your ideas, focus your efforts, use your time and resources productively, and increase your chances of achieving what you want in life.

What Does SMART Mean?
SMART is an acronym that you can use to guide your goal setting.

Its criteria are commonly attributed to Peter Drucker's Management by Objectives concept. The first known use of the term occurs in the November 1981 issue of Management Review by George T. Doran. Since then, Professor Robert S. Rubin (Saint Louis University) wrote about SMART in an article for The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He stated that SMART has come to mean different things to different people, as shown below.

To make sure your goals are clear and reachable, each one should be:

Specific (simple, sensible, significant).
Measurable (meaningful, motivating).
Achievable (agreed, attainable).
Relevant (reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based).
Time bound (time-based, time limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive).

How to Use SMART
Paul J. Meyer, businessman, author and founder of Success Motivation International, describes the characteristics of SMART goals in his 2003 book, "Attitude Is Everything: If You Want to Succeed Above and Beyond." We'll expand on his definitions to explore how to create, develop and achieve your goals:

1. Specific
Your goal should be clear and specific, otherwise you won't be able to focus your efforts or feel truly motivated to achieve it. When drafting your goal, try to answer the five "W" questions:

What do I want to accomplish?
Why is this goal important?
Who is involved?
Where is it located?
Which resources or limits are involved?

Example
Imagine that you are currently a marketing executive, and you'd like to become head of marketing. A specific goal could be, "I want to gain the skills and experience necessary to become head of marketing within my organization, so that I can build my career and lead a successful team."

2. Measurable
It's important to have measurable goals, so that you can track your progress and stay motivated. Assessing progress helps you to stay focused, meet your deadlines, and feel the excitement of getting closer to achieving your goal.

A measurable goal should address questions such as:

How much?
How many?
How will I know when it is accomplished?

Example
You might measure your goal of acquiring the skills to become head of marketing by determining that you will have completed the necessary training courses and gained the relevant experience within five years' time.

3. Achievable
Your goal also needs to be realistic and attainable to be successful. In other words, it should stretch your abilities but still remain possible. When you set an achievable goal, you may be able to identify previously overlooked opportunities or resources that can bring you closer to it.

An achievable goal will usually answer questions such as:

How can I accomplish this goal?
How realistic is the goal, based on other constraints, such as financial factors?

Example
You might need to ask yourself whether developing the skills required to become head of marketing is realistic, based on your existing experience and qualifications. For example, do you have the time to complete the required training effectively? Are the necessary resources available to you? Can you afford to do it?

Tip:
Beware setting goals that someone else has power over. For example, "Get that promotion!" depends on who else applies, and on the recruiter's decision. But "Get the experience and training that I need to be considered for that promotion" is entirely down to you.

4. Relevant
This step is about ensuring that your goal matters to you, and that it also aligns with other relevant goals. We all need support and assistance in achieving our goals, but it's important to retain control over them. So, make sure that your plans drive everyone forward, but that you're still responsible for achieving your own goal.

A relevant goal can answer "yes" to these questions:

Does this seem worthwhile?
Is this the right time?
Does this match our other efforts/needs?
Am I the right person to reach this goal?
Is it applicable in the current socio-economic environment?

Example
You might want to gain the skills to become head of marketing within your organization, but is it the right time to undertake the required training, or work toward additional qualifications? Are you sure that you're the right person for the head of marketing role? Have you considered your spouse's goals? For example, if you want to start a family, would completing training in your free time make this more difficult?

5. Time-bound
Every goal needs a target date, so that you have a deadline to focus on and something to work toward. This part of the SMART goal criteria helps to prevent everyday tasks from taking priority over your longer-term goals.

A time-bound goal will usually answer these questions:

When?
What can I do six months from now?
What can I do six weeks from now?
What can I do today?
Example
Gaining the skills to become head of marketing may require additional training or experience , as we mentioned earlier. How long will it take you to acquire these skills? Do you need further training, so that you're eligible for certain exams or qualifications? It's important to give yourself a realistic time frame for accomplishing the smaller goals that are necessary to achieving your final objective.

Habits can form so quickly just by a few repetitive actions. Breaking them can be legitimately difficult. Sometimes the only way to do it is to take a MENTAL STAND. You mind needs to tell the rest of you that the habit stops, and it your mind that may be your worst enemy.

Don't wait to live your life...we aren't guaranteed any more time than we have already gotten. What are we waiting for? To build the courage to get started? To plan more? To be ready for every and anything that might interfere with our success?

We are never ever going to feel ready. It's not going to be tomorrow. It's not going to be next month. You have to take a MENTAL STAND and say that the time is now. No regrets!!

This was one of the videos that we watched when I was promoted to helping train new nurse care managers who started at Landmark Health. It definitely had an impact on me and I hope it does the same for you :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAy6EawKKME&t=11s