Why Be Mediocre When You Can Be Excellent

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Let’s start this day by making a choice to be excellent! Im not asking you to make a grand life changing action, just choosing to make small changes every day. Most don’t realize but the small seemingly insignificant actions that we make daily, turn into habits that dictate our whole lives and future. So lets start our day deciding that everything will be okay no matter what happens. We will remember that life is fluid and always changing with nothing being permanent!

INTERNAL Modifications

The benefits of detoxing the body have been shown to have significant effects on health, stress and sleep. The purpose of detox is a eons old ritual of cleansing and purification. Detoxing restores energy, helps with weight loss and helps eliminate toxins from the body. There is controversy concerning the science behind the benefits of detoxing and it is stated that detoxing is a scam. If that is true why are you always told to drink plenty of water, why is

IV fluids the first thing attached when in the hospital, why did natives spend time sweating in tents, why did grandma put potatoes and onions on our feet when we were sick as children. My point is, there have been methods of flushing out and drawing out of toxins from the body to improve health for a long time!

My favorite form of detox is detox tea because it is fast and efficient. My next favorite are foot detox because they work while you are sleep and don’t require much effort. There are a multitude of ways to cleanse your body and you will find the right one for you and your body. Just remember to research and implement.

EXTERNAL Modifications

Lets start by recognizing that the skin is the biggest organ on the body and it absorbs an average of 64% of total contaminants. That’s ALOT!!! It is a good habit to start reading product labels just like you read food labels since you apparently absorb just as much if not more then you eat. If you are not sure what is harmful in your hair, skin and oral products we will go over the most common.

TOOTHPASTE its fluoride. Studies show that fluoride causes neurological and endocrine dysfunction. Interrupts cognitive development in children. Causes tooth decay, skeletal weakness, high blood pressure and seizures. Fluoride free toothpaste is better!

SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER its sulfate, Parabens and formaldehyde. Sulfate strips the hair of natural oils and moisture leaving dry, flaky irritation behind. Parabens increase the risk of skin cancer, cause hormonal disruption and is dangerous to the environment. Formaldehyde is a carcinogen that causes cancer and is used to embalm the dead. Sulfate free shampoo and hair products free from Parabens is best!

DEODORANT its aluminum and phthalates. Aluminum clogs the pores effectively blocking the sweat glands and has been linked to breast cancer. Phthalates can damage the liver, kidneys, lungs and reproductive system. Evidence suggest that is causes birth defects, premature female breast development, reproductive system abnormalities an respiratory problems. Aluminum free deodorants sounds better. All natural plant based deodorant sounds best!

LOTION synthetic fragrance, retinol and PED. Synthetic fragrance is known to cause cancer, human reproductive and developmental toxicity, endocrine disruption, birth defects and respiratory problems. Retinol causes dry flaky skin and is linked to skin cancer. Polyethylene glycol contains carcinogens and respiratory irritants. Natural oil and whipped butters absorb better and last longer!

We will no longer allow others to have our best interest in mind now that we have the knowledge to do better.

PSYCHOLOGICAL/SPIRITUAL Modification

America is known as a melting pot of all different backgrounds and cultures. One thing that people who come from other countries say about the USA is that we work all the time with very little down time. That tells me that America itself is the biggest business in the world and we know that business only cares about the bottom line. We as pigmented people have been

labeled lazy and unmotivated since we started demanding payment for our efforts. Yet women of color are said to be the most educated and lead in the private business sector. How often have you heard of people dying at work and being replaced the next day? The need to prioritize rest and relaxation is of maximum importance.

Studies show that meditating 10 mins a day has tremendous health benefits. Taking the time to clear your mind and sit still every day has shown to improve memory, reduce stress, depression and anxiety, lower your blood pressure and improve cognitive function. Take the time to slow down for yourself!

Career Modification

Are you currently doing what you want for a living? Are you like the vast majority of us who are doing what we must to survive and pay the bills. They say people who get to do what they love are fortunate and I say that is not true. We all can do what we love and monetize it. Many of us were told to get a education and get a good job working for someone else. We now know that we should be working for ourselves cause you pay yourself the best. There is a innate ability to create in most of us and with today’s technology you are able to market and reach many people who like what you like and will buy it. I want to challenge you to start building for yourself. After you have made your money for the day, spend at least 15mins thinking and planning ways to monetize doing what you love. First think about what you enjoy, what product or service does it provide, plan how to implement that product or service and then take the steps created in that plan. Before you know it, what you love doing will take over everything and you will find yourself living the unexpected. The difference between people who are successful and happy is that they turned their thoughts, ideas and plans into action.

Look at me, I never could imagine I would be a content creator, affiliate marketer, natural business store owner,e-course creator or loan signing agent. I planned to retire from nursing and at most own a elderly retirement home. My my how the tables have turned!

I hope you enjoyed my information and encouragement. CONTINUE TO MOVE IN EXCELLENCE!