ACTION

This week, I have spent most of my time in ACTION. Even amidst jet lag, there was ALL. THE. ACTION.
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When I’m in this place, I’m in the zone; I’m operating in my strengths. I have never been one to just sit. You can confirm this with my mother. My brain never rests. I have never been someone who just wants to talk about things. In my Clifton Strengths assessment, the following words are a part of my top ten: futuristic, maximizer, activator, focus... ACTION words! Even in seemingly silent stillness, my brain is moving onto my next step. I’m looking into the future. I’m always planning. I’m always moving. While my undiagnosed (but obvious) ADHD can be a struggle in group texts and conversations in loud rooms... the fact that my brain is always a million places at once means there is always forward movement. This is a guarantee.
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Rest is work for me. It’s needed work, but takes effort nonetheless. And sleep? Oh boy. Sleep is a REQUIREMENT. When I sleep, my body recovers & my brain gets a break. So, for my fellow friends of action, I want to share my MOST FAVORITE trick for turning my brain off at night...
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✨ I take 1 Adaptiv capsule, 1-2 Serenity softgels, and 1 Copaiba softgel about 30-45 minutes before I want to sleep. This combo helps my body’s stress response, reduces inflammation, soothes my emotions, and calms my brain. I wake up rested. It’s like a post-workout recovery for my thoughts.
✨ I begin diffusing Black Spruce (remember Thursday’s post?) and Serenity about 30 minutes before I want to sleep. Black Spruce helps me take deep breaths + release fears and stress. It’s restorative for my adrenals. Serenity is calming and promotes restful sleep.
✨ I do something that doesn’t require THOUGHT for that 30-45 minutes. I put on my blue ray glasses if it involves screens, so that that type of light doesn’t disrupt the rest I’m working so hard for. I may watch tv, scroll Instagram, read something for FUN, hang with my husband... whatever I do, it doesn’t require planning, to-do lists, or goals. I just get to be.
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This simple, but needed routine helps me find REST, before I wake up ready for more action! ⚡️