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Set your Intentions
Hi Everyone!
Today, I am going to talk about setting your intention for the day. This is something that I think is really important and I believe it can change your life. So, how do you set your intention for the day? It sounds hard, but it’s really easy.
The best thing to do right when you wake up is say something like: today is going to be a great day. Not only say this but believe it. Put a smile on your face. Take some deep breaths.
Now think about what you want and need to get done for the day. Envision yourself getting everything on this list done. Think about how you will feel when everything is done and you are settling down for the night.
Next, we should do something that really resonates with us. What is something you love to do or something that is really important to you? My activities that I love to do in the morning are: reading, working out, writing a blog, or creating a listing for reselling. They are things that I love to do, but don’t always have time to do throughout the day. If I put a priority on them at the beginning of the day not only will I feel accomplished but I also will feel fulfilled.
Set yourself up for success. Are you going to the gym in the morning? Set out your gym clothes and your gym bag. Are you going to read your book? Set it on your nightstand. Are you going to write a blog? Come up with the topic ahead of time so that you can get right to writing. Make it easy on yourself so that you can do your activity with little to no resistance.
Make sure that you are getting enough sleep. If you are not getting enough sleep, you may feel the urge to hit your snooze button. Doing this will not set your day off with a good intention, in fact it can do the opposite! If you hit snooze, you may no longer have time to do those activities that really resonate with you. So if you find yourself doing this often, go to bed earlier.
Last but not least, do not get on your phone as soon as you wake up. Make sure that you are focusing on you and your intentions for the day before you even touch your phone. Do your resonating activity and then you can check your notifications. That way your intention for the day will already be set and you will be ready for whatever the world throws at you!
I really hope you enjoyed today’s post. Let me know what you think and if you end up trying this out for yourself! Thank you for reading, if you love this content subscribe below.
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Killer Quad Workout
Today, I am sharing a killer quad workout. It is great for building your quads specifically. They should be on fire by the end of this workout. I love seeing results from doing these exercises. They are great to offset your booty and hamstring workouts as you want to make sure you are working out your legs evenly!
I do three sets of the following:
Elevated Heels Goblet Squat 10 Reps
Bulgarian Split Squat 10 Reps (Each Leg)
Kettlebell Lateral Lunge 10 Reps (Each Leg)
Here is a video of me doing these exercises so that you can see what they are if you are unfamiliar with them! The video is sped up slightly. When you do these exercises keep your movements slow and controlled. You will see results faster if you do this.
I hope you loved today’s workout! Let me know what you think in the comments below. If you want to see more workouts like this please subscribe below for weekly emails. Thank you so much for checking out today’s post.
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Scotchgard Outdoor Water Shield
Hey Everyone!
Today, I am sharing a great product with you that I wouldn’t want to be without during the winter season! It’s Scotchgard Outdoor Water Shield. Do you have a coat, snow pants, boots, or gloves that aren’t as waterproof as they were when you got them? Or were they never as waterproof as you wanted them to be? This can be your solution.
Shane and I spray our snowboarding gear at least once before the season starts and then whenever we notice our gear start to need it again. In my experience, nothing can be waterproof forever, even when you buy expensive gear.
I hear a lot of people buying new gear year after year because it isn’t performing the way they think it should. If that’s your thing and you enjoy getting new gear all the time then you do you! I just like to get as much wear as I can out of each item I own because I truly love my gear. Not only that, but it saves Shane and I tons of money!
It doesn’t only have to be items that you are enjoying snow activities in either. We first discovered this product when Shane had to wear dress shoes in the snow. Unfortunately his feet were always cold and wet. He was miserable until we sprayed his shoes with this product. We were amazed with how well it worked and decided to try it on other things!
I wanted to show you guys some of the things that I have use this on.
Thanks so much for reading today. I hope you love this post. I really think that this product can help to extend the life of your gear and minimize waste. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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Terrific Pork Tacos
Hey Everyone!
Today’s post is a recipe for a quick and easy dinner. It is perfect for when you are in a rush or just need something that is quick to make. You can customize them and make it the way you want it. It works really well for Shane and I, as we like different ingredients.
Ingredients:
1 Package Hard or Soft Taco Shells
1 Package Seasoned Pork Carnitas
1 Avocado Diced
1 Bundle of Cilantro Chopped
1 Jar of Jalapenos
1 Bag Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
1 Container of Sour Cream
1 Jar of Avocado Salsa
1 Red Onion Diced
1 Tomato Diced
1 Lime Sliced into Small Wedges
Recipe:
- Heat your soft taco shells in a skillet for 15-30 seconds or heat your hard taco shells in the oven on 200 degrees fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes.
- While your shells are heating, cook your seasoned pork carnitas according to the package instructions. (I like the Kroger brand and I heat it in the microwave for 4 minutes).
- When your meat has finished heating shred it. (I use my KitchenAid.)
- Add your desired amount of meat to your taco shells.
- Proceed to add the ingredients you want from above, you can add as much or as little as you want.
- Enjoy.
Shane and I love to have this for dinner. We love how different you can make your tacos. I hope you love this recipe as much as I do. Please let me know in the comments below, if you do. If you are interested in more healthy recipes please subscribe below.
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Mind Dump
Hi Everyone!
Today, I am sharing with you one of my favorite self-care techniques. It’s great for when you have a million things on your mind and can be used at any time of the day. I would say my two favorite times to use it are when I am super busy at work or when I can’t sleep because I can’t stop thinking about something. It helps me to feel more calm and under control.
So what is a mind dump?
A mind dump is where you basically write down everything that is on your mind. It could be your frustrations, things you need to do, things you don’t want to forget, etc. This way your brain can stop thinking about that thing and stop stressing about it. As long as you have it somewhere, it will help your brain to think more clearly and calmly. Once you have written everything down, you can organize your things under topics. I use ASAP, to do, and Unimportant. My things usually fall under the first two.
This technique really helps me out with work and sleeping better. I usually use it at work when I have a lot of things that I am doing but I need to remember to do something later on. I usually get bombarded with questions when I am doing my rounds for work but I am currently working on a project that is urgent. I just write down concerns and get back to them at a later time. This way I will remember to deal with them, without dropping what I am doing. Another time I frequently use this is in the middle of the night. Sometimes, I have multiple things going on in my life and I get pretty overwhelmed. I will think of something I forgot to do the previous day and it will keep me up, until I do something about it. Sometimes, it is even multiple things that pop up in my mind. I will just roll over and write it down or type out a note in my phone. Usually when I do this, my mind will finally shut off and I am able to sleep.
Mind dump’s help your brain to focus on the task currently at hand. It helps you to be able to do whatever you are doing more effectively and efficiently.
I have created a free printout that you are welcome to use, just fill out the box below and the PDF will be sent to your email.
I hope you try this out. It works really well for me. Let me know what you think in the comments below. As always, thanks so much for reading and for your continued support.
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Partner Abs
Hey Everyone!
Today, I am sharing a fun ab workout to do with your partner. It’s super fun and can be modified if you are doing it from home. You can use a large pillow or something similar instead of a ball. I love being able to workout with Shane. It makes it much more enjoyable.
I do three sets of the following:
Ball Pass Decline Russian Twists 10 Reps
Leg Pushdowns 10 Reps (Random Pushes)
Ball Pass Situp 10 Reps
Here is a video of me doing these exercises so that you can see what they are if you are unfamiliar with them! The video is sped up slightly. When you do these exercises keep your movements slow and controlled. You will see results faster if you do this. Also try to make sure that you are engaging your abs properly.
I hope you loved today’s workout! Let me know what you think in the comments below. If you want to see more workouts like this please subscribe below for weekly emails. Thank you so much for checking out today’s post.
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Rechargeable Fabric Shaver
Hey Everyone!Today, I am sharing an awesome product with you, my Magictec rechargeable fabric shaver! This thing is awesome! I have had two other fabric shavers in the past and they don’t even compare. I know what you are thinking, “really, you love your fabric shaver?” Yes, I really do and this is why.
Has your favorite sweater ever gotten worn out and started to ball up? What about your favorite leggings, did they start to pill? Does your bra have little balls on the underwire? This will save your life.
I have used this on tons of different items and it brings my items back to life! It makes them look brand new. I have used it on socks, sweaters, leggings, shoes, bras, shirts, etc. The possibilities are endless. I love being able to recycle old things and make them good as new.
I love that it’s rechargeable. I’ve had a shaver in the past that I was constantly changing the batteries in it. What a waste. Not only that, but when it would start to get lower on battery life it would work at a slower rate making it take longer. The Magitec fabric shaver can be charged with a micro USB cable so you can charge it anywhere! I don’t notice the blades slowing even when it is getting low on battery.
The size makes it very convenient, you can even travel with it. The cover on the front is very thin so you can get really close to the fabric. They claim the blades will last for up to ten years! I also love the fact that if anything is slightly out of place it will turn off for safety, that way you won’t hurt yourself.
Well enough claims, see the results for yourself!
Thanks so much for reading today. I hope you love this post. I really think that this product can help to revive your closet and minimize waste, plus you don’t have to get rid of your favorite outfits anymore. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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Easy Egg Muffins
Hi Everyone!
Today, I am sharing a new recipe with you that I have been loving. It is super easy and helpful for busy mornings. Shane and I love to go snowboarding on the weekends, so we are always in a rush to get out the door. However, we want to make sure that we won’t be hungry for several hours as food at the resorts is way too overpriced. For example, a slice of pizza at the lodge is currently $12, for ONE slice. You can make this recipe once a week and have breakfast for the whole week.
Ingredients
8 Eggs
Bacon Bits
Onion
Mushrooms
Cheese
Salsa
Salt
Pepper
Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
- Crack 4 eggs into a 2-cup measuring cup along with a dash of salt and pepper and whisk together. (Enough for 6 muffins)
- Stir in desired ingredients from above. (My favorites are bacon, onion, mushrooms and sharp cheddar cheese) (Shane likes bacon, mushrooms, mexican blend cheese, and salsa).
- Fill 6 muffin tins about ⅔ of the way full, dividing equally.
- Repeat steps 2-4 one more time, changing ingredients if desired.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes.
We have been loving this breakfast recipe. Once your egg muffins are cooked you can save them in a tupperware in your fridge and continue to eat them for up to a week. I just pop two into the microwave and cook them for 35 seconds. They are perfect for if you are on the go.
I have learned that using a silicone muffin pan works the best with this recipe. That way you can just pop the muffins out when you are done with almost no mess. I have also learned that you need to set it on top of a baking sheet before you pour in your mixtures. It is almost impossible to move your silicone muffin pan otherwise.
This is the one that I ordered.
I hope that you love this recipe as much as we do. Let me know in the comments below if you try it out. As always, thanks for reading and supporting my blog. I really appreciate all of the love.
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Learn Something New
Hi Everyone!
Today, I am sharing with you one of my favorite self-care activities: learning something new. Learning new things can help propel you forward in many aspects of your life. According to LinkedIn, “Just like food nourishes our bodies, information and continued learning nourishes our minds.”
So why should we continue to learn new things?
It will help us remain relevant. Have you ever gotten on Instagram and they have changed something up and you can’t figure out how to use it again? I know I have. Learning how to use that feature keeps you relevant for Instagram. I know that seems like a weird example but that can go for many aspects of our lives. We need to keep up with the changes to stay relevant.
It can boost our resume. Learning something new can make us more valuable. If I learned how to use a new computer program or language, I could become more valuable to the company I work for. It will also give me more confidence applying for and being interviewed for a new job.
How can we learn new things?
There are multiple ways to learn new things each day. They don’t have to be extreme like learning a new language, it could be as simple as learning what a word you don’t know means. Next time you are reading something and don’t know what a word means, look it up. When you don’t know about a topic that comes up in conversation, google it or ask questions until you understand it better.
Read everyday. You can read motivational books, fiction books, educational books, etc. You will learn regardless of what it is you are reading.
Listen to podcasts. There are so many beneficial podcasts out there. I listen to about five different podcasts each week and I learn something new every podcast I listen to.
Take an online course. Find something that interests you and take an online course about it. This is actually how I learned to create my blog. I took a course on it. I would have never been able to figure out all the ins and outs without taking the course.
I know this pandemic has created challenges for all of us to overcome. I have decided to use my extra time I have on learning new things to improve myself. I hope that I can help to inspire you to do the same. Please let me know what you think of this post in the comments below. If you love my posts, please subscribe so that I can continue to do them. I would like to leave you with a quote by Albert Einstein, “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and only cease at death.”
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Booty Challenge
Hi Everybody!!
Today, I am sharing my 2021 30 day booty challenge with you. I know that a lot of people’s new year’s resolutions are to be more active for the year. So, why don’t we make it fun! I will be starting this challenge today. I would love it if you decide to do it with me. Please share it on your Instagram stories and tag @activebeautyblog! If you post about it please use hashtag #2021BootyChallenge.
All of the exercises in the booty challenge can be done at home or at the gym! You can do them with your bodyweight or you can add weight as needed.
To get the booty challenge, just fill out the box below and the PDF will be sent to your email to print out.
If you have any questions about the exercises listed in the challenge please search them in the search box above. I have posted videos of each of these movements in the past.
I am so excited to do this with you guys!! Please let me know what you think in the comments below! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the challenge.
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