2-13-24, Opportunity Knocking!

Have you missed Jordan Essential products being in the studio? Me, too!  But they are back! I recently used up my last bottle of Peppermint Magnesium lotion and I knew I needed to get more soon (since I started using this lotion daily, my leg and foot cramps completely disappeared- no joke!). Before I re-ordered, I did a little research comparing Bath and Body Works products and Jordan Essentials. The shea butter hand and body cream from Bath and Body Works and the shea butter hand and body cream from Jordan Essentials.

Here is the breakdown: 

Bath and Body : 1 oz. 8.95

Jordan Essentials: 2 oz. 15.00 (1 oz. 7.50)

Jordan Essentials is .50 less

Okay, so that isn't really that much less, but keep reading. That's just the cost. Let’s talk about the product ingredients. 

Here are the labels on the back of each:

Jordan Essentials products have none of the following:

Parabens

Talc

Aluminum

Gluten

Mineral Oil

Animal Testing

Plus, they are:

*scented with pure essential oils, not overpowering fragrance

*made in Missouri in artisan fresh batches

*shipped in eco-conscious packaging-cardboard boxes filled with either shredded paper or biodegradable peanuts (they actually melt completely in water).

These products are aligned with the lifestyle that I try to live and try to encourage others to live, which is why I re-joined as a consultant rather than just re-ordered from my consultant.

Let's go back to the above example. Consultants earn at least 25% back, which, in this case, would be 1.88, so total cost for the above product would end up being 2.38 less than the Bath and Body product, which is a bit more significant! This is a tiny amount to compare, I know, but when you have a bulk order, 25% adds up! And, yes, they will mail you a check (or direct deposit)! 

If you know me well, you know I am not the salesperson type (it makes me super uncomfortable). But this time, it seems silly and unfair not to share the opportunity that these products and this company have to offer. Google the company (so this post doesn't get even longer!) and you'll discover some pretty cool stories!

So... if you are looking for another stream of income, consider joining as a consultant. You can sell as little or as much as you want, as long as you hit the $200 mark each year and you are willing to have a Jordan Essentials website open for orders. I signed up mainly because I was buying the products already, so it was a way for me to get them at a reduced price. At this point, though, I’d like another stream of income as I head towards retirement and this just feels right to me. Let me know if you are interested. The photo below shows the kit you will receive when you join for just $24. It really is such a good deal! (They also have a $49 kit and a $99 kit that are also great deals, if you would like more products to try or sell).

Be Still. Be Strong. Be Happy! Juli

2.10.24, Four Words and Ten Steps

 

AADD.  Adult Attention Deficit Disorder. I’m not sure if the doctor listed it as an official diagnosis in my chart, but we had a long discussion about it and she gave me a prescription to manage it (and the medicine helps) so I’m taking that as a diagnosis. Below is a brief list of common symptoms. (I won’t be specific about which ones apply to me. If you know me, I am sure it’s obvious!) Can you relate to any of these? 

Some specialists have suggested the following as a list of symptoms associated with ADHD in adults:

• carelessness and lack of attention to detail

• continually starting new tasks before finishing old ones

• poor organizational skills

• inability to focus or prioritize

• continually losing or misplacing things

• forgetfulness

• restlessness and edginess

• difficulty keeping quiet, and speaking out of turn

• blurting out responses and often interrupting others

• mood swings, irritability and a quick temper

• inability to deal with stress

• extreme impatience

• taking risks in activities, often with little or no regard for personal safety or the safety of others – for example, driving dangerously

                  (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/symptoms/)

Knowing it has a name makes me feel so much better about my “air-headedness”(is that a word?). That "air-head" character trait followed me around for my entire life, along with the fear of appearing dumb (which is also, apparently, a thing), and the combination really tanked my self-esteem as a kid, a wife, a mother and pretty much any other role I’ve had in my life. What has cumulatively helped, along with the medication, are the tools I’ve gained over the years, which I’ll begin sharing with you here and will continue to do so, in greater detail, through the next few posts. They are (in no particular order):

1. Developing a morning routine,Habit stacking

2. Setting goals

3. Being still

4. Finding the perfect planner😃

5. Simplifying my "beauty" and wellness routine

6. Working towards a minimalist wardrobe

7. Working towards a minimalist lifestyle.

8. My extensive collection of self-help books

9. Changing and simplifying my diet.

10.  The 8-limb path of yoga and Ayurveda

My ADD symptoms have seemed a bit worse over the last few years, which is why I ended up in a discussion with my doctor. A few very stressful years took it's toll, but looking back, I can see that my brain was just on overload. The stress has eased, the symptoms have eased, but I still have to keep it in check. The one thing I know makes an immediate difference is forcing myself to spend time in stillness (#3 on the list) -actual, physical and mental stillness (meditation and Reiki, just being with myself and ignoring the thought track in my head), outside noise reduction (no tv on at home and no music in the car) and slow, repetitive, no-brainer activities like washing the dishes, folding laundry or hand-stitching, sewing, etc.  

Little pockets of time in little pockets of quiet spaces at home, help quiet my brain.

I’m looking forward to sharing this with you all, hoping some of what I’ve incorporated into my own life and what has really helped me, will also help you.

"When you inhabit your solitude fully and experience it's outer expresses of isolation and abandonment, you will find that at it's heart there is neither loneliness nor emptiness, but intimacy and shelter." ~John O'Donohue in Anam Cara

Be Still~ Juli