6/21/2024

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Quote of the Day: 
“Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this.”

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Today's Learning:

How to Avoid Exhaustion

1. Recognize and accommodate for your work habits.

Whether you manage your own company or maintain a blog, working for yourself might compel you to work at all hours of the day or night. It's undeniable that we gain by resisting the always-on work culture. However, even if they are the official work hours, you are not required to work only between 9:00 and 5:00.

Go ahead and work at night if that's what you want! Just acknowledge that getting enough rest is essential. Try adjusting to start work later in the morning if you usually work late at night. You can look for ways to work with your habits once you've identified them.


2. Get any housemates on board with your plan.

If you have kids, this could be more difficult. Your baby probably won’t understand, “Mommy will be sleeping between midnight and eight. Your bottle will be in the fridge,” But adult housemates can understand and take your needs into consideration.

Inform them of your intended bedtime—ideally, the same time every night—as well as the things you need from them to make it happen: phones on vibrate, TVs turned down, or whatever else seems necessary to get some slumber.


3. Enlist a stimulation removal buddy.

As I mentioned above, I don’t always adhere to this rule; I’d fall asleep cradling my laptop if it was just a little squishier. Sometimes I need a reminder, and my husband is great for that.

If you don't have someone to remind you to relax at a specific time, schedule a recurring appointment in Microsoft Office or set up a phone alert to remind you when to shut down. Just like with the alarm that should have sent you to the gym at 5:30 AM, you could be inclined to disregard this. But like everything else, it can turn into a habit over time.


4. Create a relaxing environment that’s all about sleep.

At times my bed becomes an impromptu desk, partly because I get lazy and partly because I feel compelled to write at all hours of the day. I find it hard to unwind completely in my bedroom because of this.

If you remove all other distractions, like your TV, computer, and other electronics (or at least most of them), you’ll more easily associate your bedroom with unwinding and falling asleep. You can swap them out for calming objects like wind chimes, a dehumidifier to make breathing easier, and additional pillows to make your bed feel more comfortable.


5. Approach sleep as a health issue.

In actuality, getting enough sleep is just as crucial to your health as eating right and exercising. Your perspective on sleep may not change significantly if you are obese and sedentary. But if you keep in mind these advantages, you'll probably prioritize getting enough sleep and schedule it:

• Sleep helps neurons repair any damage done during the day. Without enough sleep, you’ll have difficulty thinking straight, concentrating, and even forming memories.
• Sleep contributes to a healthy immune system. People who are tired are more prone to infections, illnesses, and colds.
• Sleep helps you function optimally. Lack of sleep increases the risk of workplace injuries, especially for manual laborers.
• Sleep literally keeps you alive. Rats that were sleep deprived in a study lived for about five weeks as opposed to the normal two to three years.
• Sleep contributes to your overall emotional and mental well-being. According to research, persons who experience prolonged sleep deprivation actually start having hallucinations.

6. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants several hours before bed.

And if you’re like me, as dependable as a grandfather clock when it comes to marking the hours with trips to the bathroom, minimize drinking after dinner.

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Food for the Soul:

Coconut Beet Soup

Great for building rakta dhatu because it is high in fiber and fats. To all people who don't like beets: they get sweeter the longer you cook them. I add a dash of turbinado or raw sugar to help them along. Coconut also cuts the bitterness and adds a smooth, rich flavor. Pungent ginger complements and freshens the heaviness of coconut.

Ingredients

1 c BEETS

1/4 tsp BLACK PEPPER

1/4 c COCONUT FLAKES

2 tbsp COCONUT OIL

1/2 inch GINGER (FRESH)

1/4 tsp SALT (MINERAL SALT)

Instructions

Chop the beets and puree with equal quantity water in a blender. Add all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for a half hour.

Thought of the Day: The harder the wind blows, the higher your kite will fly.  

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With love and light,

Megan

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