Since Heath and I have been on our new wellness journey, I find that we are actually spending less money on our grocery trips. Most likely because we’re focused on buying foods that are going to nourish us versus automatically being tempted by toxic junk. Also, we buy more raw ingredients so that we can make multiple healthy meals within 1-2 weeks.

Now, first of all, this post is not on couponing. I really suck at keeping track of paper coupons. Plus, I’m just super lazy to try to go online and search for coupons for the exact things I need at the moment. There are people out there who love the thrill of the chase, but I’m not one of those people so I’m not going to fake it. If you are the extreme master/mistress of couponing then congratulations. I wish I had that super talent and motivation.

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If you’re looking to improve your energy, your stamina, you alertness, you productivity, and your overall health, there is one key ingredient that you need to have as a regular staple in your diet – flax seed oil.

Several years ago my mother heard that fish oil was a good source of omega-3 oils, but couldn’t stand the “fishy” taste. Then she heard about something that over 50% more omega-3 oils than fish oil – flax seed. She tried to explain why it was so good for our bodies, but it wasn’t until years later that I discovered this for myself.

Flax is, without a doubt, one of the most important things you can have in your regular diet. Many doctors have agreed it is the single most well-rounded health benefit, crammed into one food item, that you can find. It’s like a naturally occurring multivitamin.

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Most people in the US then are aware that being overweight can lead to a host of health problems. Some of the health problems linked to overweight include increased risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and even certain kinds of cancer. There is an additional problem linked to overweight that typically doesn’t get much consideration however: the link between overweight women and an inability to conceive children. Having trouble getting pregnant may not seem as significant as having a heart attack or stroke, but it is a real consideration for some people. Though the data is not necessarily clear-cut, there seem to be a number of reasons why overweight women can have difficulty conceiving. One reason may have to do with a particular hormonal imbalance. Leptin is a hormone that’s typically deficient in people who are overweight. Leptin is thought to play a role in appetite regulation and energy levels. Leptin may also be linked to fertility levels in women: the lower the levels of Leptin in a woman’s body, the more difficult it may be for a woman to conceive.

A second link between overweight and a difficulty getting pregnant is thought to be the ovulation cycle. Women who are overweight and obese can have ovulation cycles that are abnormal and even non-existent. The problem here of course is that ovulation is when a woman’s fertility capacity is replenished and renewed. Without the capacity for fertility to begin with, pregnancy is not just difficult but impossible. Lastly it’s possible that women who are significantly overweight may not have the overall good health needed to conceive a child. Despite what some people may believe, conception isn’t guaranteed: among women, those who are younger and in good health are more likely to become pregnant.

There are many ways to lose your sense of self-esteem despite of how trivial it could get. But whatever happens, we should all try not to lose our own sense of self.

So what does it take to be a cut above the rest? Here are some of the things you can think and improve on that should be enough for a week.

Day 1: Know your purpose.

Are you wandering through life with little direction – hoping that you’ll find happiness, health and prosperity? Identify your life purpose or mission statement and you will have your own unique compass that will lead you to your truth north every time.

This may seem tricky at first when you see yourself to be in a tight or even dead end. But there’s always that little loophole to turn things around and you can make a big difference to yourself.

Day 2: Know your values.

What do you value most? Make a list of your top 5 values. Some examples are security, freedom, family, spiritual development, learning. As you set your goals for 2005 – check your goals against your values. If the goal doesn’t align with any of your top five values – you may want to reconsider it or revise it.

The number shouldn’t discourage you, instead it should motivate you to do more than you can ever dreamed of.

Day 3: Know your needs.

Unmet needs can keep you from living authentically. Take care of yourself. Do you have a need to be acknowledged, to be right, to be in control, to be loved? There are so many people who lived their lives without realizing their dreams and most of them end up being stressed or even depressed for that matter. List your top four needs and get them met before it’s too late!

Day 4: Know your passions.

You know who you are and what you truly enjoy in life. Obstacles like doubt and lack of enthusiasm will only hinder you, but will not derail your chance to become the person you ought to be. Express yourself and honor the people who has inspired you to become the very person you wanted to be.

Day 5: Live from the inside out.

Increase your awareness of your inner wisdom by regularly reflecting in silence. Commune with nature. Breathe deeply to quiet your distracted mind. For most of us city slickers it’s hard to even find the peace and quiet we want even in our own home. In my case I often just sit in a dimly lit room and play some classical music. There’s sound, yes, but music does soothe the savage beast.

Day 6: Honor your strengths.

What are your positive traits? What special talents do you have? List three – if you get stuck, ask those closest to you to help identify these. Are you imaginative, witty, good with your hands? Find ways to express your authentic self through your strengths. You can increase your self-confidence when you can share what you know to others.

Day 7: Serve others.

When you live authentically, you may find that you develop an interconnected sense of being. When you are true to who you are, living your purpose and giving of your talents to the world around you, you give back in service what you came to share with others -your spirit – your essence. The rewards for sharing your gift with those close to you is indeed rewarding, much more if it were to be the eyes of a stranger who can appreciate what you have done to them.

Self-improvement is indeed one type of work that is worth it. It shouldn’t always be within the confines of an office building, or maybe in the four corners of your own room. The difference lies within ourselves and how much we want to change for the better.