Sometimes when we're down we just need to know that we are valid in our feelings but also valid in our lives. It can be hard to see our reality and the positivity in our lives when we're feeling our lowest.
Stashing happy things nearby can help remind us of the good things, even when we don't feel them!
Pictures of things you love: Keeping pictures, physical or digital, of happy things close by can be an easy reminder of the life and love you have. These can be of family, friends, your pets, other people's pets, or even memes that make you smile. Develop an archive of happiness!
Kind words: In college, I kept a collection of positive affirmations on post-its stuck to my mirror. They reminded me that "I'm a beautiful" and "I am loved." It's cheesy, but sometimes we just need to hear those things to feel worthy. This can also come from a friend. Reach out to someone who can give you those kind words when you need them!
Journal: Journals get a bad rap for being flippant diaries, but I think they are a great way to express yourself and also get organized. Keep a journal as a place to vent your frustrations, catalog your accomplishments, or even keep a to-do or ta-da list! A journal is your place to write or draw or explode however you want without any judgment.
We all have bad days. There are depression slumps and anxiety pits that can be debilitating!
Copyright, 2018, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
Girls’ Self-love & Gratitude Yoga Workshops
This is a mind/body workshop for girls that emphasizes principles of self-love, personal power and the beauty that comes from allowing your light to shine from within! Through yoga, open dialogue, and a thought-provoking craft and healthy nutrition, this workshop creates a safe space where girls can honor their individuality while embracing each-other's!
Teenage Girls’ Workshop (ages 11-18)
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
1:00-2:30 PM
Young Girls’ Workshop (ages 5-10)
Saturday, June 9th, 2018
1:00-2:30 PM
Location:
(Located inside Allure and Co.)
1706 Hill Ave. Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Investment: $35 per girl
****Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Space is limited to 12 girls for each workshop. Please contact The Studio Yoga & Barre to register: Amanda@studiospencer.com 712-330-9798 or on the MINDBODY APP.
*This workshop will be facilitated by Jackie Mart and Amanda Jorgensen.
About Jackie:
Jackie Mart is a holistic nutritionist, life coach and fitness instructor. She is the owner of Optimum Wellness LLC. Jackie battled negative body image, weight issues and an eating disorder for more than 12 years and transformed her struggles into her career and passion! Her health/wellness experience includes: consulting independently, working with gyms, partnering with chiropractic/wellness clinics, natural food co-ops, and providing nutrition and health education in many large-group settings and businesses throughout the Twin Cities Metro and northwest Iowa.
About Amanda:
Amanda Jorgenson will be leading the yoga portion of the workshop.
She is the owner of The Studio Yoga & Barre, a wife, and mother of four children. She enjoys hanging out with friends, nutrition and coffee! She began practicing yoga as a way to feel more energetic and relaxed. Once she learned all the other health benefits of yoga it changed her life and she fell in love with it. She went through her yoga teacher training at Evolve Yoga in Sioux City. After completing her 200 hours of training she began teaching at YALA Yoga in Okoboji. From there she felt lead to start a new studio in Spencer and then another in Spirit Lake. Besides the health benefits, Amanda loves the connection yoga gives her with other people in the community. She hopes people leave her classes encouraged, inspired and strengthened for the rest of their week and life!
Copyright, 2018, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
The past few days multiple people have reached out to me because they have been struggling with depression so I felt inclined to share this.
Something I focus on when I'm down-There are two choices: Feeling "above the line" or "below the line." Depression is "below the line." It's not labeled good or bad and it's perfectly ok to be down. You are allowed to stay "below the line" as long as you want: one hour, a day, three days, a week, etc.. Never feel ashamed if you chose any of those options. We are all human and are allowed to feel our feelings. There are weeks I've gone without showering. No joke.... I'm not always happy and upbeat either. I understand and can relate to depression and often have bouts of it myself.
Here are some examples of "above and below the line" feelings:
Above the Line
Energetic
Motivated
Enthusiastic
Strong
Confident
Thriving
Happy
Joyful
Thankful
Grateful
Carefree
Loving
Friendly
Content
Worthy
Victor
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Below the Line
Tired
Unmotivated
Weak
Depressed
Sad
Mad
Upset
Lonely
Complainer
Grumpy
Shameful
Guilty
Jealous
Unworthy
Victim
My goal for you is to do one thing (action) which moves you towards one of the "above the line" feelings. Choose at least one action each day. It can be anything! This could be as simple as getting out of bed and sitting in the sun or making yourself some healthy food.
Choose one action TODAY and follow through! Tomorrow do the same. Remember you are NEVER alone. There are ALWAYS people who care!
Please CONTACT ME if you would like more details about the services I provide or to schedule a life coaching session with me.
*Be sure to seek help from a qualified professional if you ever have thoughts of harming yourself or others.
Copyright, 2017, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
Yellow was the theme tonight on my walk. I sprained my ankle Monday and have been having a rough week! I've been down on myself and not as upbeat as usual. The walk was rather gimpy and slow but I still made it outside!
I saw the color yellow EVERYWHERE: painted doors, trash bins, flowers, houses, cars, signs, bikes... sometimes the things we notice are not random. This is what yellow means in color therapy:
- Personal power and fulfillment, abundance, courage and self-confidence.
- The color yellow has stood for wisdom and intellect throughout the ages. It aids logic, memory, concentration, will-power and communication.
- Yellow is full of creative and intellectual energy. A "sun color", it makes us feel happy and optimistic. People that suffer from seasonal disorders and become depressed in winter months should try adding some yellow to their wardrobe and environment. It lifts the soul.
- Creativity - Expansive and free to do and be all that we can be. Helps you feel expressive, curious, and experimental.
- It helps you go through changes, such as adjusting to a new job, or moving to a new place, or new school.
- Cheerful, joyful, and friendly, yellow promotes optimism.
Not Enough Yellow:
Too little yellow, and we can feel isolated and develop low self esteem, lack courage to try new things, and become insecure and depressed. We blame others when things do not go our way. A lack of yellow could result in becoming rigid, cunning, possessive, defensive, and emotionally aloof.
Yellow is exactly the color I needed to see!! What colors have been popping up in your life lately?
Copyright, 2015, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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