Massage your feet before bed for a great night's sleep

I am a big believer in developing a relaxing pre-sleep routine. This has been absolutely crucial for helping me get a great night' sleep every night. While this routine will be different for everyone, I highly recommend giving yourself a foot massage right before you go to bed. This is a truly calming, grounding practice that will help you bring your awareness into your body so that your mind has a chance to relax. (Please note that while it is nice to get a massage from a loved one, you will get the most benefit from doing this yourself.) 

I like to give myself a foot massage literally right before I lay down to sleep. I get an old towel to lay in the bed under my feet, I place a little oil in my hands, and I massage my feet for a few minutes. You can do this without using oil but I promise that the oil makes this practice even more amazing. If you are going to use oil don't bother buying a fancy massage oil, instead use a good organic cooking oil. I highly recommend using coconut oil if you tend to be naturally warm or sesame oil if you tend to feel cold. There is no right or wrong way to massage your feet, just do what feels good for as long as you like. After the massage you can put on an old pair of socks to protect your sheets or just pat your feet dry. Don’t scrub or wash the oil off as it is a great moisturizer. And that is it! You will sleep like a baby!

In the comments below, let me know how it goes!

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The Secret to Healthy Eating for Busy People

Most busy professionals really want to eat delicious, nutritious, fresh food but struggle to find the time. Therefore,the convenience of pre-packaged, frozen meals or restaurants wins out over healthy, home cooked meals.

I have good news, I know the secret to eating well without spending a ton of time: PLANNING! Most people don't think about what's for dinner until they get home from work. This means that even though they want to eat a healthy, home cooked meal, they either don't have the ingredients or are too hungry to wait until dinner is fully prepped and finished cooking. This is where planning ahead can solve both problems. 

First find a time during your week where you have some free time. Make a list of quick, easy meals that you love and would look forward to eating. Second, make a grocery list, go shopping, and stock up for the week. For most of us, the weekends are a great time to do this. Third, do as much prep work as possible ahead of time. This could mean chopping up veggies for a salad and storing them in single serving tupperware or making a large pot of yummy soup, lasagna, or other veggie filled casserole that can be stored (or even frozen) and quickly heated up throughout the week. The key is to think of really simple, quick recipes that don't take a lot of prep time or that can be prepped ahead of time so that when you get home from work, you already know what to fix, you have the ingredients, and you are excited about eating it. Enjoy!

Leave your favorite quick, healthy meal ideas in the comments below!

Improve your efficiency by taking regular breaks throughout your work day!

I am always looking for ways to ensure that I am making the most of my work day. I want to get my work done quickly, efficiently, and most importantly I want to do a great job. But I don't want to work long hours.

I was therefore surprised to discover that taking regular, short breaks throughout the day was the key to helping me get my work done well and in a timely manner. Every hour to an hour and a half, I take a short 5 minute break. During this break, I go get a glass of water or tea, visit with a coworker about something non-work related, go for a short walk outside, or just close my eyes and take a few deep breaths. Therefore my eyes get a chance to rest from staring at the computer, my brain gets to focus on something different for a short time so that it doesn't get stale, and my body gets a chance to move around and stretch. These breaks leave me feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and inspired to get back to work!

Leave a comment below with your favorite way to be efficient at work.

A Good Night's Sleep is the Key to Your Next Promotion!

I know how hard it is to get a great night's sleep when you are stressed and exhausted. What I discovered though is that the less sleep I got, the less efficient I was at my job. I therefore had to work even harder to get my work done. This left me even more stressed out and overwhelmed. When I finally focused on getting a great night's sleep, I found that I didn't have to work as hard to get ahead. So, if you are a busy, hard working professional, sign up for my next FREE call that will teach you how to get a great night's sleep every night. Don't worry if you cannot make the call live, I will send you the recording!

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