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If I've learned anything these past two weeks it's that no matter what you do you cannot please everyone. My Dad and I have been butting heads and it seems as though whatever I do in life it has never been the right path he thinks I should be on. I am constantly compared to my younger sister and it's painful. I was a straight-A student, had many friends, and excelled in everything I did. Shy girl turned successful college student with a kind heart! The paths I've chosen after college haven't been the easiest but they have been the most rewarding and have shaped me into the woman I am today.

I have felt fear and had my ego screaming in my ear but continue on. Life isn't about pleasing those around you. It's about taking challenging steps each day, learning, growing, and doing what God has put on your heart. I've been told many times (by my Dad and others) to go, "get a real job." I've lived that life in the past. Answering to someone else, living on their terms, punching in and out. The conventional way has never been my forte. One thing I do know is if you live your life trying to make others happy you will be miserable. You are capable of making your own decisions and living a different life from the one others want you to lead! Be brave and keep going!!

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.

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All it takes is a mindset shift each day to make changes! You don't need a brand new year in order to start living out a life you love! Consistency, drive, passion, and action is what it takes! Wishing you a HEALTHY and HAPPY 2018!

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.

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No matter what the world tells you and expects you to be know you were perfectly and wonderfully made! Shut out the noise and focus on being and BELIEVING you are who you were created to be! No need for you to apologize for breathing and taking up space on this Earth, get surgery, Botox, hair extensions, spray tans, starve yourself, etc. in order to prove to the world you are worthy!! #selflove

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.

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This is a famous quote by the legendary Zig Ziglar! I know I have told my mom and family hundreds of times I "feel like a failure." I may have messed up a few too many times in life over the years but those are failures, I am not. Don't be so hard on yourself! If you are not failing you are not growing!

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.

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Instead of creating endless "To-Do" lists and feeling bad about yourself if you are not able to complete all the tasks, opt for a "Ta-Da" list!

Every Friday make a list of things you have accomplished during the week, you are proud of, thankful for, and want to celebrate! This will shift your mindset and you will feel a better sense of self-worth! It will propel you forward and allow you to see your progress! Sometimes we forget about the small things during the week! Celebrate ALL the wins!!

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This passage is from the book, "Miracle Morning" by Hal Enrod.

"One of the most crippling conditions in life, which we all suffer from, is RVMS—Rear View Mirror Syndrome. We go through our lives, our subconscious minds equipped with a rear view mirror, through which we continuously relive and recreate our past. We mistakenly believe that who we were is who we are, thus limiting our true potential in the present, based on the limitations of our past.

Statistics show that on any given day, the average person thinks somewhere between 50,000 and 60,000 thoughts. The problem is that ninety-five percent of our thoughts are the same as the ones we thought the day before, and the day before that, and the day before that, and so on. It’s no wonder most people go through life, day after day, month after month, and year after year, and the quality of their lives pretty much stays the same.

Like baggage that is old, worn out, useless and more trouble than it’s worth, we carry stress, fear, and worry from yesterday with us into today. When presented with opportunity, we quickly check our rear view mirror to assess our past capabilities. “No, I’ve never done anything like that before. I’ve never achieved at that level. In fact, I’ve failed, time and time again.”

When presented with adversity, we go back to our trusty rear view mirror for guidance on how to respond. “Yep, just my luck. This crap always happens to me. I’m just going to give up; that’s what I’ve always done when things get too difficult.”

If you are to move beyond your past and transcend your limitations, you must stop living out of your rear view mirror and start imagining a life of limitless possibilities. Accept the paradigm: my past does not equal my future. Talk to yourself in a way that inspires confidence that not only is anything possible, but that you are capable and committed to making it so.

Don’t place unnecessary limitations on what you want for your life. Think bigger than you’ve allowed yourself to think up until this point. Get clear on what you truly want, condition the belief that it’s possible by focusing on and affirming it everyday, and then consistently move in the direction of your vision until it becomes your reality. There is nothing to fear, because you cannot fail—only learn and grow.

Remember this truth: Where you are is a result of who you were, but where you go depends entirely on who you choose to be."

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What our response should be when we are asked this question! Too often we forget that our life is now, not 10 years from now, not after we retire, or only live our life after 5:00 PM. Stir up some passion in your life so when you go to bed at night and review your day you know you spent every last second living and doing what you enjoy!

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Today is my 34th birthday! WOW! Has time flown by or what?! I may not be near where I pictured myself at this age but I know I am exactly where I need to be!! Thank you for all of your support, love, and encouragement along the way! <3

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My Top 10 Goal Ideas for 2017:

1. Eat more nutrient dense foods: http://jackieamart.blogspot.com/2015/12/many-people-try-to-cut-out-things-in.html

2. Pay off debt: http://www.thepennyhoarder.com/creative-debt/

3. Call a loved one once a week: http://thoughtcatalog.com/ella-ceron/2014/03/8-reasons-why-we-need-to-go-back-to-calling-instead-of-texting/

4. Cross an item off your bucket list: http://my-bucketlist.net/

5. Schedule at least one self love activity for yourself every day: http://theguidancegirl.com/show-yourself-some-love/

6. Travel to a place you have never been: Stay at an Airbnb- www.airbnb.com/c/jackiem2113

7. Drink more water: http://www.mybkr.com/shop/#/shop

8. Throw out the scale: http://proud2bme.org/content/5-reasons-ditch-scale

9. Say yes to something you are scared to do: https://www.themuse.com/advice/3-lessons-youll-learn-by-saying-yes-to-new-and-scary-things

10. End toxic relationships: http://elitedaily.com/dating/13-signs-youre-toxic-relationship-ruining-life/966801/

Wishing You a Happy, and HEALTHY New Year!

Jackie

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.

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When I first wake up in the morning I write in my Five-Minute Journal. It uses the science of positive psychology to improve happiness and focuses your attention on the good in your life. As we all know gratitude is one of the keys to happiness! You don't need a specific journal, phone app, or anything fancy to focus on what you are thankful for. An old notebook or scratch paper will do! Wake up each day and write down at least three things you are grateful for and a positive affirmation about yourself. The words "I AM" and what you put behind it determines the path of your life!

If you want to learn more about gratitude, goal setting, affirmations and the Law of Attraction check out my upcoming Inspiration/ Dream Board Workshop in January. CLICK HERE for more details!

Copyright, 2016, 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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I was catching up on some of my podcasts today on my drive home from hiking up north and one in particular made me think about my life. It felt good to get away even for a day and just relax and spend time in nature. I tend to overbook and over-work myself every week because of my crazy drive, passion, and perfectionist tendencies. There are times when I burn out and it shows in my work and in my relationships with others. I know I need to work more on my self-care and I bet you do too!

THREE WAYS TO PRIORITIZE SELF-CARE:

Cut back.

Cut down.

Cut it out.

Cut back – on over-committing (reduce how often you say “yes”), on social media or news overload (slow down, disconnect from the buzz of the world), reduce your sugar and processed foods intake (all action things / decisions that require action).

Cut down –reduce your expectation of performance (get away from perfectionist mentality…learn to know when good enough is good enough), on idealized daily to-do list for your life, on mental laziness (negativity, etc.) (thoughts, decisions that take space in your mind).

Cut it out – stop thinking you are the only person who can help others, stop putting your sleep at the bottom of your priority list, stop putting yourself and your self-care last.

~Trish Blackwell, Confidence on the Go Podcast 

Copyright, 2016, 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.

www.OptimumWellnessMN.com

Copyright, 2016, 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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"Being scared is not an excuse to not do something. I believe that having courage doesn't mean you aren't afraid. Courage means you move forward anyway."

-Excerpt from an article in Minnesota Women's Press July 2016

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There are a few podcasts I listen to on a daily/weekly basis when I'm in my car. The three hour drives back to Iowa get my wheels turning! Here are a few notes I took while listening this past weekend on my trip back home.

"Fear and faith are in constant battle."

"Transformation happens on the inside. Change happens on the outside."

"Radical leaps of faith please God."

Our ego is constantly fighting to control us. When we accept new challenges and step out on the unbeaten path we are headed towards our life purpose! The unbeaten path is not easy and it's the road where we continually feel the fear of the unknown. That uncomfortable feeling is where fear and faith collide. TRUSTING and BELIEVING things will work out is the hardest part. Living happens when we "feel the fear and do it anyway!"

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Stop over-analyzing and worrying! Place trust in your life purpose and your path. Some things are out of your control. Let them go! Shake those limiting beliefs away and believe you are meant for greatness. Keep your thoughts in check and re-focus when needed!

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It's easy to compare your life with those around you, but remember their path and journey has been different from yours. I'm almost 33 years old and it seems as if everyone around me is getting engaged, married, re-married, or having babies. I COULD dwell on the fact that I'm in my baby making prime years and get sad and jealous, but I CHOOSE not to! That's the key to life. Choice. Every day we make millions of choices. What time to wake up, the clothes we put on, to be happy, to go to the gym, to eat healthy foods, to say no, to save money, to brush off negative comments, to give our time, to love our job, to let a flat tire ruin your day, to complain about traffic, to yell at your kids/spouse, to have a self-pity party, and so on.

The number one thing I teach my clients is that they have control over their lives. If you don't like something, change it! There are endless possibilities and options, all you have to do is take the steps each day- no matter how large or small towards the end result or goal. Consistency. Break it down into baby steps if you need to! Take action! MAKE it happen!

(Already making up excuses? Read this:
http://jackieamart.blogspot.com/2013/12/excuses-and-buts-are-limitations.html)

*Please contact me if you would like to find our more about my life coaching or would like to schedule a wellness consultation with me: Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com or 712.790.5883

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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Sunday I had the chance to visit my old friend who is a Chiropractor/Holistic doctor in the small town of Carroll, Iowa where I lived 7 years ago! It was wonderful connecting with her again and just what I needed to feed my soul! She is the one who planted the seed and led me to my passion of health and wellness and towards my ultimate goal of owning my own holistic wellness clinic! She reminded me of the Law of Attraction and how my mindset is related to everything in my life.

We are in charge of our lives and our thoughts literally become things! The things we continually think about every day are directly related to our experiences. Right now is the best time to reflect on the past year and think about what you want your life to look like in 2014.

Goal setting and formulating a plan is critical in achieving the success you dream of! God has a purpose and plan for each of us. I will be working on my own vision/dream board in January and wanted to invite you to my workshop on January 12th from 2-4 PM at Supreme Kitchens in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Please see more details below!

Come and create the life you have dreamed off!! We will be making dream or “vision” boards that depict what you want your life to look like! I will talk about the Law of Attraction, show you my dream journal, goal setting tips, affirmations, and other tools you can use to draw the things you want in your life to you!! Great start to 2014! Success is at your fingertips. Your wish is YOUR command!!

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Copyright, 2013, 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 nutrition 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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The Journey- No matter where you are in your life right now remember to NEVER give up!! We are all meant to succeed in our own way. Actually LIVING is tough. We are all continually afraid to venture out and take risks. But why? There is always a solution to everything! If things do not work out get up and try again! I have this photo as the desktop on my laptop and read it every day. I am in charge of my life and the only way to make my dreams come true is to work hard EVERY day!! Cheers to a fearless Friday!!

Copyright, 2013, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness MN, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition 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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The Law states: I attract to myself, whatever I give my focus, attention, or energy to; whether wanted or unwanted. If you think about being broke, poor, lonely and believe your thoughts guess what? That is exactly what you'll be. This Law applies to your life and every other person's life on the planet. Like all laws, it is impartial and impersonal, which means it works when you want it to and when you don't want it to.

I created a "vision/goal/life collage" a few years ago for myself. I laminated it and it hangs infront of my laptop so I can see it every day! I am focusing on what I want in my life relating to relationships, family, career, finances, and etc. I encourage you to think about what you want in your life. Picture what you want your ideal life and self to look like in the future. It doesn't have to be a collage like mine; you could even write down some goals, create a drawing or picture, or even write a song. The key is to think about these things every day!

Imagine starting to believe in yourself and your infinite possibilities. Imagine believing you deserve everything you want out of life. Imagine GETTING everything you want out of life!

Once you apply the Law of Attraction ANYTHING is possible!!!

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