5 Morning Habits to Boost Your Metabolism

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkfd7_6phfitxc4shMZse6tIWv9Vu80Vy_vm_VEbeOlHSy_T6GC8-ISupErt-OlfifhiuOKJtkGeDEvt8h4qf4H83I3mBukHopu8lNx5ox02E3Kb4Qb8_2qLpI8gRR0u_J3wbcfqSANFl/s1600/metabolism+BLOG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Boosting metabolism in the morning with coffee." border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkfd7_6phfitxc4shMZse6tIWv9Vu80Vy_vm_VEbeOlHSy_T6GC8-ISupErt-OlfifhiuOKJtkGeDEvt8h4qf4H83I3mBukHopu8lNx5ox02E3Kb4Qb8_2qLpI8gRR0u_J3wbcfqSANFl/s1600/metabolism+BLOG.jpg" title="" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are some simple ways to boost your metabolism right when you wake up. Turn each of these tips into morning habits and you’ll be on your way to an increased metabolic rate, more calories burned, and a healthier feeling overall.</span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-f11157dd-4890-ba70-60ca-af03501fea01" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism in the Morning</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ol style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Exercise. Get moving with some exercise right when you wake up to boost your metabolism. It doesn’t have to be a full-on workout if that’s not your thing, but you should do at least five minutes of exercise or stretch to get that metabolic rate going right away. Stronger muscles also increase the metabolic rate, so try to fit in a couple of muscle-building exercises like pushups or situps. It’s best if you can also do a workout later in the day that will help build muscle if you don’t have time in the morning.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ol start="2" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Eat breakfast. Your body needs to be properly fueled to help boost your metabolism in the morning, so eat a healthy meal to support it. Make sure you are filling up on food that will keep you satisfied and energized, like protein and fiber. Try something with eggs and other protein-filled ingredients like a filling ham 'n quinoa hash with baked eggs. Learn more about what to include and avoid in power breakfasts on my blog.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ol start="3" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drink caffeine. Have a nice cup of coffee or tea in the morning! The caffeine will help boost your metabolism as you are waking up. If you need flavor in your coffee, try adding some cinnamon and a dash of milk. Try to keep it to one cup in the morning, so you don’t risk dehydration. I know how difficult that can be; I love coffee, too! Just remember to savor that one glorious cup per day. </span></span></div> </li> </ol> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ol start="4" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drink Water. To help boost your metabolism, drink a large glass of water every morning when you wake up. After a night of sleep, your body will need some extra hydration to start burning calories and producing energy. Add a twist of lemon and lime to give it a little extra flavor! Or, there are plenty of other options to add some extra flavor to your water.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <ol start="5" style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pack your food. Prepare your food for the day in the morning. This will help you control what you are eating so you can choose the foods that will help boost your metabolism throughout the day.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A healthy start to the day is the best way to boost your metabolism! Keep incorporating these healthy habits into your morning and you’ll be on your way to a more energetic day. As a certified Beachbody coach, I am available to give you one 1:1 support and motivation as you take these steps to boost your metabolism. </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Schedule an appointment</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with me to learn more about the coaching options that are available to you! </span></span>

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5 Morning Habits to Boost Your Metabolism

There are some simple ways to boost your metabolism right when you wake up. Turn each of these tips into morning habits and you’ll be o...

Simple Ways to Change Your Life

<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBcYr6w_wu0zw43BPP-RETdjwbXgLSJ2t7rm4DP91KdTIdTAsGd1sVX2fwu3zwXzg90Y99IYY5ijeoBAewy_3KSFUfHhAlX5WTRMPDN409oZIsfInc2nvetz5k9mlXE1x5LFukL_hHGUm/s1600/Simple_Ways_Change_Life.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ways to change your life with Alyssa at the beach." border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvBcYr6w_wu0zw43BPP-RETdjwbXgLSJ2t7rm4DP91KdTIdTAsGd1sVX2fwu3zwXzg90Y99IYY5ijeoBAewy_3KSFUfHhAlX5WTRMPDN409oZIsfInc2nvetz5k9mlXE1x5LFukL_hHGUm/s1600/Simple_Ways_Change_Life.png" title="" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <br /></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are several ways to change your life that appear to be simple, yet they can seem overwhelming to start. I think it’s best to decide on two key ways to change your life, and then implement them. Once they become habits, you can choose two more to start implementing. Soon, your life will be completely transformed! </span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-bb118135-ec7a-eb2c-f8a6-440d500ffede" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Simple Ways to Change Your Life </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most important ways to change your life is to be willing to step outside of your comfort zone. Not only should you be willing, but you should be prepared for it at any time. It’s uncomfortable at first, but you just have to go for it! This is one of the greatest ways we learn lessons and grow as people.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you’re not stepping outside of your comfort zone to achieve great things, take a second to figure out your happy place and spend intentional time there. Your happy place should be somewhere you feel content and happy with life, a place to recharge and revive your body and soul. Maybe this is simply a nap, lounging at the beach, playing the piano, etc. It will be different for everybody!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most memorable ways to change your life is to join a team. My life has completely changed since joining the Beachbody team, and I am a happier person because of it! A team will motivate you, keep you accountable, inspire you, and be there for you when you need it most.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The other part of being on a team includes more ways to change your life. Not only do you benefit from the team, but you can help others, too! Helping others reach their fitness and health goals has had a profound effect on how my life has changed. It’s also an amazing way to surround yourself with positivity. You just can’t get me down when I’m surrounded by my amazing Beachbody team!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Working hard to make healthy, daily habits is another one of the super beneficial ways to change your life. Turn exercise into a daily habit, whether it’s going to the gym, doing a home video, or running up and down the stairs a few times. Take extra time each day to make sure you are eating whole foods that will benefit your body and your brain. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.4890909715132319; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can also take the time to enjoy nature as one of the ways to change your life. It’s incredible to look around and see the wonders of the earth you live on. It’s hard not to be positive and enjoy life when you are able to enjoy your surroundings and see the things that are possible in nature.</span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re interested in learning more about any of these ways to change your life, or in becoming part of the </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/become-a.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beachbody team</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, I would love to help! </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact me</span></a><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more about how you can start changing your life today!</span></span>

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Simple Ways to Change Your Life

There are several ways to change your life that appear to be simple, yet they can seem overwhelming to start. I think it’s best to de...

The Superpowers of Healthy Greens

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5cVEGZSMkRftLncmwkTRnJInWGPqyTf7_7fvctSFsRWlvAVEXVQqMt9WlAQyrQM81E9b7XDVzPd673zhVkF4X3mtr-Tl8p6Pu-8ZJx_TE9bq-iTckUde6lavYukmwedHoDrJu-D_c7Wa/s1600/Healthy_Greens.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Healthy greens including asparagus, cucumber and green pepper. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5cVEGZSMkRftLncmwkTRnJInWGPqyTf7_7fvctSFsRWlvAVEXVQqMt9WlAQyrQM81E9b7XDVzPd673zhVkF4X3mtr-Tl8p6Pu-8ZJx_TE9bq-iTckUde6lavYukmwedHoDrJu-D_c7Wa/s1600/Healthy_Greens.png" title="Healthy greens." /></a></div> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Healthy greens are a great way to add a burst of nutrition to your daily eating habits. There is an array of health benefits if you are eating them regularly. Plus, there are so many types of healthy greens that it’s easy to add a quick and delicious side dish to any meal. Or, you can make a full meal using healthy greens as the primary ingredient. <br /><br /><b>Immune System</b><br /><br />Healthy greens offer a bunch of vitamins and minerals, which help boost your immune system. Vitamins A, C, and E are found in most healthy greens and add extra nutrition to any snack or meal. The antioxidants found in healthy greens are a great way to maintain and protect your health. Phytonutrients are unique to healthy greens and offer an extra bit of healing of power to fight off illness and protect your immune system.<br /><br /><b>Weight Control</b><br /><br />Because most healthy greens are low in calories, you can eat a lot of them without worrying about excessive weight gain. Most healthy greens have a high amount of fiber in them, which will keep you full and satisfied. Using healthy greens for a large portion of your meal also decreases glucose intake. Fresh, healthy greens don’t contain the sugar that is in processed foods, so it does not raise your blood glucose level or include excess sugar that can turn into fat. Plus, healthy greens contain water so they can help keep you hydrated all day long.<br /><br /><b>Improved Moods</b><br /><br />Healthy greens have so many healing and preventative properties that they can help improve mood swings. They also promote lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Plus, the fiber in healthy greens helps control sugar-induced mood swings by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates into your bloodstream after you’re done eating. <br /><br />Some of my favorite ways to eat healthy greens are in a tasty spinach salad, with a side of roasted, spiced broccoli, or munching on fresh green peppers as a snack. But there are SO many options. I can easily switch up the type of healthy greens I’m eating, or the way I prepare them. Time to get creative! </span>

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The Superpowers of Healthy Greens

Healthy greens are a great way to add a burst of nutrition to your daily eating habits. There is an array of health benefits if you are ea...

How To Lift Your Mood With Exercise

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjatETQwGYS34JgOvGU-ogfmeOGbxn43WF3hhvGBfVGziutvpeu6nqyMMaPrSOK99BIEB2keD-smtETWKzykWL9aCA2pa3bA-4UWUW5PGGbXTEeMZjcjBiL8s2Viv5mpTglUAnSRBXNFfB/s1600/mood_excersise.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Yoga mats a - Yoga is one way to practice how to lift your mood using exercise. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjatETQwGYS34JgOvGU-ogfmeOGbxn43WF3hhvGBfVGziutvpeu6nqyMMaPrSOK99BIEB2keD-smtETWKzykWL9aCA2pa3bA-4UWUW5PGGbXTEeMZjcjBiL8s2Viv5mpTglUAnSRBXNFfB/s1600/mood_excersise.png" title="How to lift your mood. " /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">Do you know how to lift your mood with exercise? That’s right, it’s not only good for the body, but for the mind and brain, too! Exercise causes the brain to release endorphins, a feel good chemical that helps you feel great. </span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-84a2bdb2-a365-e2b9-62ab-40c5becdcbe4" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">To learn how to lift your mood and experience the benefits of endorphins, commit to at least 30 minutes a day of intentional activities to get your heart rate up. This can be any combination of weight training or cardiovascular exercise. Remember, you should challenge yourself by pushing a little more each time to get the most out of your exercise and improve your mood.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">So, if you the winter blues have got to you, try these different forms of exercise to get fit and lift your spirits! </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <h4 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;">How To Lift Your Mood With Exercise</span></span></h4> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Dance:</b> Shake it! You can have a dance party with the kids, go out for a girl’s night of dancing, or take a zumba class at your local gym. You can also follow an instructional video if you don’t want to be anywhere people will see your sweet moves. :)</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Yoga:</b> Nothing like a zen bit of yoga to release endorphins and get you feeling strong, balanced and steady. You can go to a class, or grab a video like P90X yoga to get started.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Biking: </b>If you’re sitting around trying to think of how to lift your mood, try getting on a bike and thinking about it. Then, you’ll actually be lifting your mood with the exercise, PLUS you might even think of other great ways to get in a bit of extra cardio.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Swimming: </b>I love this one in the summer! A great way to stay in shape without putting any strain on the joints. Plus, who doesn’t like a trip to the beach?</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Walking:</b> If you’re not up for a really intense workout but still need a stimulation, try a nice walk. There’s nothing wrong with breathing in the fresh air and taking in your surroundings with a walk around the neighborhood or on a nearby trail.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Yardwork:</b> Don’t put it off! Wondering how to lift your mood while getting something done? Yardwork is the answer. Mow your lawn, weed the garden, rake leaves and do whatever you can to get the lawn looking great and your mood up.</span></span></div> <b><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Playing:</b> That’s right, just play. If you’re wondering how to lift your mood with exercise when you have kids preventing you from working out, just play. Commit 30 minutes to take them to the park or play tag or go ice skating. Quality family time and exercise are sure to lift your mood!</span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.2; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try it out and you will see how to improve your mood with exercise - just do it! Fit in exercise each day in any way you can. If you have any great ideas, share them in the comments section so we can all learn new and creative ways to get our heart beats up and lift our moods! </span><br /> <div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>

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How To Lift Your Mood With Exercise

Do you know how to lift your mood with exercise? That’s right, it’s not only good for the body, but for the mind and brain, too! Exercise...

7 Winter Foods to Eat More of This Season

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoj7kcn6TQfrl1V6IeGrK4AKaaCjReeuLjyS4fqjrab3OGQSDO8XlQy_AVwxxD2_lp2H6CarAkgEL9ULwlOCF1odv4zuMbNukTU5_dqSm1S28zlBl8JaxIPe4dDqJRFn8FYBcMm-kwnmr8/s1600/winter_foods.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Collage of winter foods including root veggies. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoj7kcn6TQfrl1V6IeGrK4AKaaCjReeuLjyS4fqjrab3OGQSDO8XlQy_AVwxxD2_lp2H6CarAkgEL9ULwlOCF1odv4zuMbNukTU5_dqSm1S28zlBl8JaxIPe4dDqJRFn8FYBcMm-kwnmr8/s1600/winter_foods.png" title="Winter foods" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">The winter blues can often leave us hungry and thirsty for warm foods that will fill us up and make our bellies happy. But sometimes, this can turn into eating lots of fried, high carb and high sugar foods that offer temporary relief. It’s difficult to notice the unhealthy habits until the pounds start stacking up and energy starts to decrease. Well, I’ve made a list of winter foods I like to eat, that make me feel happy and full yet are still healthy so I can stay fit and active. Start incorporating them into your meal planning for a healthy, satisfied winter!</span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-8ea59118-df12-e03a-17b1-f2f34e79adac" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">5 Winter Foods to Eat More of:</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Winter Squash -</b> At the top of my favorite winter foods list is winter squash, so delicious! There are a variety of squash in the winter family, including butternut, acorn, and spaghetti. Squash are full of vitamins, particularly A and C, but are low in calories so you can enjoy the goodness guilt-free! I love cooking squash and eating it warm with a few spices, or adding a fresh basil pesto to spaghetti squash for a healthy version of pasta. SO good!!!</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Root Vegetables - </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another group of winter foods that I can’t get enough of is plant roots. These are vegetables that are the root of the plant, so they are pulled from underground. The most common root vegetables are carrots, parsnips, radishes, sweet potatoes and yams. They are chock full of vitamins and nutrients, not to the mention the amazing flavor! A mixed root vegetable medley is the perfect side dish for any meal, just bake with butter and spices and you’ve got one of the best side dishes made from healthy winter foods! </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Pomegranates - </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Okay, let’s talk about a winter delight that doesn’t need to be warm to be enjoyed, the pomegranate! This is one of those winter foods that is bursting with antioxidants and is a great dessert or snack option. I love opening up a pomegranate and eating it as a movie snack, it’s a huge upgrade from milk duds :) Oh, and did I mention </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/search/label/Winter%20Salad" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">winter salad</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">?</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Oatmeal - </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the reasons I love oatmeal so much is because it’s one of the most versatile winter foods. There are so many delicious ways to enjoy oatmeal, from savory to sweet, like this </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/2013/10/almond-joy-oatmeal.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">almond joy oatmeal</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">; doesn’t get much tastier than that! It is one of the best breakfast options because it’s full of fiber and vitamins, plus there’s even some protein in there to keep you full and satisfied until your next snack or meal.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Honey - </b>Well, I suppose this isn’t necessarily one of the winter foods you would enjoy on it’s own (unless you really love it) but honey is a great way to add some sweetness to your winter foods to satisfy that sweet tooth. Drizzle it over some yogurt for a sweet afternoon snack, or put it in your tea or coffee to sweeten up your morning or evening beverage. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Homemade Soups and Stews - </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The great thing about soups and stews are that you can add as little or as much to them as you want. Make a light veggie soup for a great side dish or add some ingredients like lentils and chicken for a hearty main course. Winter foods are the best when you can customize them to what you feel like eating that day!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Eggs -</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The staple breakfast ingredient is also in my favorites for winter foods. Okay, so I obviously love winter foods that are versatile and eggs are something you can enjoy in a variety of ways. A nice omelet can be as simple or extravagant as you would like, or a hard boiled egg can top a nice salad. Eggs can be whisked, scrambled, and added to a delicious sweet potato hash or served with bacon. Try these </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/2013/01/line-muffin-tin-with-slices-of-ham.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">egg and ham breakfast cups</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">for a quick on-the-go option.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">Don’t let fried foods and sugar dipped treats entice you too much this winter. Instead, try incorporating these winter foods into your daily meal plan for delicious and nutritious dishes that are sure to please your stomach and help you stay healthy and fit this winter! </span></span>

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7 Winter Foods to Eat More of This Season

The winter blues can often leave us hungry and thirsty for warm foods that will fill us up and make our bellies happy. But sometimes, thi...

Organizational Tips to Start the New Year Right

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZNkYzAmgcJGIgT3tONLToUfOvXbgsNB2dwezMrG-bEY1gQf5X7PWQvCayDzI9-8XE7sUUTM3GXpmuOrDSYDxsM5_a4NhL-AbXYmvxJvGmbIk3pPrQMEaFaLSiJBc_EqhI4O5kDSQJ4U8/s1600/organize_life.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Using a planner or notebook are useful organizational tips to start off 2015 with a bang. " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZNkYzAmgcJGIgT3tONLToUfOvXbgsNB2dwezMrG-bEY1gQf5X7PWQvCayDzI9-8XE7sUUTM3GXpmuOrDSYDxsM5_a4NhL-AbXYmvxJvGmbIk3pPrQMEaFaLSiJBc_EqhI4O5kDSQJ4U8/s1600/organize_life.png" title="Organizational Tips to Start the New Year Right" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">Whether you’ve decided to make a resolution or not, these organizational tips will provide a great starting point for starting off 2015 with a great outlook and clean slate. I hope these organizational tips will help you feel motivated to make great goals and take the steps to achieve them! </span></span></div> <ol style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 8pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cut the clutter. First things first, you need to get rid of anything you don’t use on a regular basis or have a specific plan for. I think this is one of the best organizational tips because the result is peace of mind and it’s glorious.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Organize your spaces. Well, now that you have decluttered, it’s time to move on to the actual organization. Go through and organize each space, be sure to start small. Go from room to room until everything has become organized. Unless you have an entire week dedicated solely to organization, this could take awhile so be sure to set small goals and don’t wear yourself out. I think that organizational tips should include rewards, so give yourself a treat after each area you have finished!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep a planner. Belongings aren’t the only things that need to be organized, events and activities should be too! Make sure to write down your plans and to-do’s in a planner. If there is no blank space, it’s probably time to cut back and determine which things are a high priority and which things you will need to say no to.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Put things away immediately. This is one of the organizational tips that is super important for keeping an organized lifestyle. It’s way too easy to get unorganized so try to make sure everything has a place it belongs and it gets put there immediately after being used.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make lists. Even if you aren’t a list person, try to make a list at least once a week, with goals and specific deadlines. This is important when it comes to organizational tips because it will help you be aware of what’s a priority so you can organize your schedule accordingly. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Delegate responsibilities. Sometimes the key to being organized is simply not getting overwhelmed. If you can delegate tasks to other people, do it! Set up a chore list for your children to help with the cleaning or ask a friend to join you for some wine and cooking weekly meals.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Organize your computer. Organizational tips apply to your digital presence, too! Take care of emails right away, organize them into folders or delete the ones you will never need again. Organize photos and documents so your desktop doesn’t get overloaded with documents you don’t even use anymore. Clutter free is the way to be!   </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make time for yourself. Hopefully, being organized will give you more time for free time. If you still feel like you are running around, please dedicate some time for yourself! Burnout can cause depression or make you too tired to care about organization so this is very important.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think about your day the night before. Establish daily goals in your mind, or write them down if you are list person. Thinking about and planning your day the night before or morning of will get your mind on track for success from the beginning.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span></span></div> </li> <li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; list-style-type: decimal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">Follow through. Don’t give up! You know you are strong and have the ability to be even stronger, so stick with it and you will see the results of having an organized life to set you up to achieve your dreams.</span></span></div> </li> </ol> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #666666;">I hope these organizational tips are just the platform you needed for a great year of personal accomplishment. Carry on, rock stars!</span></span></div>

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Organizational Tips to Start the New Year Right

Whether you’ve decided to make a resolution or not, these organizational tips will provide a great starting point for starting off 2015 w...