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why i love to do yoga as exercise, even when i have zero motivation

5/20/2019

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I woke up to the most beautiful weather, and the day had every possibility in it of becoming a productive one, but I felt exhausted, even after a night's sleep. So I decided that I wouldn't make any definite plans, - just go with the flow.

Yoga has become my favourite way to start the day

My one determination, though, was to do my Yoga Burn Total Body Challenge routine. I do that every second day now. I'm in my first week, and I find it invigorating and not too hard to commit to, so I actually believe that this is something I will stick with. Unlike any other work-out or exercise routine that I've tried in the past.

The Yoga Burn Total Body Challenge is a 12 weeks' program, and I seriously think I'll be able to see this through. The benefits are obvious: Better over-all physical condition, better health, better ME!

Hopefully, I'll even lose some weight and get a more toned, lean and strong body, which is very high up on my list of short- (and long-) term goals.

It's definitely a part of my Freedom Journey, because to me, freedom is also feeling free in my body. Feeling comfortable in my own skin. Even though I'm quite happy with my body the way it is, I have a strong desire to lose some weight and get a leaner and stronger body, like the one I used to have before.

I was always lean and strong in my younger days, even after 2 child-births, - but 18 years ago I had an accident, - a head injury - which set me back physically and got me into a downward spiral with less exercise and gain of weight.

To make a long story short: It's been a long way to get back to normal. And I still have challenges (like fatigue), which makes it hard for me to motivate myself to do physical exercise, even though I've actually always liked being active. Therefor, feeling exhausted by the tiniest bit of exercise has been rather depressing for me. So I need to do this for myself. I want my life back!

I need to do what's best for me

Since my physical challenges are not visible or obvious to other people, it's not easy to make other people accept the fact that I have problems with working a 9-5 job. This is also a challenge for me, because I need to earn money to be able to support myself.

I'm alone (divorced) and don't have anyone else to share my expenses with, so I just have to find a way to cope. It's been hard, but I'm still here, and I do cope. Better and better, actually.

I still have a day-job, and I do appreciate that, - but I know that if I'm ever to recover fully from my head-injury, I need to reduce all the stress from my life and be free to set my own agenda every day.

That's why I know, without a shadow of doubt, that I need to be my own boss. I need to work with what I love and what makes me want to jump out of bed in the morning. I know that I need to be creative.

I need to be out and about, exploring the world, socializing with people, learning new things. I need to contribute to the world in a positive way, - in my unique way, with my talents and gifts. I want to spread peace, love and understanding, and inspire and motivate others to live the life they want without fear, and without apologizing for being who they are.

But before I can really make a difference in someone else's life, I need to start with myself. I need to start doing what I really want. I need to give myself a kick in the arse and stop procrastinating. And I need to start by exercising more and get "my old self" back.

So I hereby commit to the Yoga Burn Total Body Challenge and to report my results on this blog on a regular basis. You can follow my progress here. You are now my Accountability Partner!

Feel free to cheer me on with a comment below and follow my blog, - and even better: Join my tribe and let's do this together!

I felt so much better after my Yoga Burn routine today, so if you're struggling with motivation to do any sort of exercise, I strongly suggest that you start with Yoga. You can do it at home, and you can start slowly and build yourself up, little by little. It's working for me, and I think it can work for you, too. There are many different programs online, so I'm sure you'll be able to find a program that suits you, but to save you some searching I can hereby recommend the Yoga Burn programs (there are several). Namasté!

If you want to start with the Yoga Burn Total Body Challenge, here's a link to where you can find it. Please note that this is my personal Affiliate link, so I might be rewarded with a small commission if you join through this link.

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i'm a time traveler...

5/9/2019

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I’m a time traveler.

I bet you didn’t know that about me… that I’m capable of travelling in time and space and taking on several personalities. In one week I can be in ancient Egypt on Monday, then on Tuesday I can travel on to 1943 to live the life of a resistance agent in the south of France … and on Wednesday I can find myself in 1994 and be a Detective of the New York Police Departement…. and suddenly, on Thursday, I’m back in 2019 and living as a self-made millionaire with my own TV-/public speaker-/author business …

You might think that this must be a rather exhausting way of living, but I assure you: It’s not. It’s invigorating, inspiring, fascinating and wonderful!

I’m so grateful for the day when I discovered that I could do this! It’s been such a journey, and I don’t think I’ll ever stop doing this!


Anyone can do it

So how do I do this? It’s really quite simple. Anyone can do it. You see: I’m a reader. I read books, articles, blogs…. and I watch films… and I listen to music … and they draw me into their worlds and I identify with the characters of the stories… I smell what they smell, sense what they sense, hear the sounds that they describe or create … I see the landscapes, the houses, the interiors, the colors, the people … It’s amazing!

One of my biggest dreams have always been to be able to create such experiences for others, by writing books and making films … by acting and singing … Because the writers, the filmmakers, the singers and the musicians open up new worlds to us all … and I feel richer with every book, every film, every piece of music that I experience.

I bless the day I discovered this wonderful possibility of traveling in time and space. Thank God for the diversity, the creativity, the inventions that have made it possible to access these treasures, through the printed word, the books, the libraries, the cameras, the radios, the microphones, the LP’s, the cassettes, the DVDs, the concert halls, the screens, the movie theaters, the TV, the computer, the Internet …



I wonder where I’ll go tomorrow …. I’m already looking forward to the journey!

(This was first published on my blog "Leylas Journal" over at leylasjournal.tumblr.com)

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10 money saving tips you can use on a daily basis

5/4/2019

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Saving money on a daily basis can be a challenge, especially if your monthly paycheck is only covering your most urgent needs from month to month and never really allows you to go on a shopping-spree or do anything out of the ordinary. That's why I want to share with you my top 10 Money Saving Tips that you can use on a daily basis to reduce your expenses and get more out of your money. Here they come:

  1. Try other (cheaper) brands when you buy groceries, cleaning products, make-up, etc. You might be surprised by the quality and the money you can save on this!
  2. Plan your shopping! Example: Don’t buy food when you’re hungry, and don’t go shopping for clothes without knowing what you’re looking for.  This can prevent unhealthy eating, impulse shopping for things you’ll never use, etc. Take advantage of food campaigns / bulk prices / special discounts / bargains...
  3. If you’re an impulse shopper, ask yourself «Do I really need this?» when you’re tempted to buy something. Even if you don’t often buy things on impulse, it might be useful to ask yourself that question when you’re out shopping. It can save you money and also prevent hoarding / clutter in your home.
  4. Always bring your own, healthy lunch to work instead of buying junk food or expensive food from the cantine. Prepare it the night before and avoid stress in the morning. You will become healthier if you do this, maybe even lose weight, if that’s an issue, and you’ll save money. Win-win situation!
  5. Prepare healthy and tasteful meals days (or even weeks) ahead (dinner..). Make them into portions and put them in the freezer or fridge for later.
  6. Bake your own bread, make your own jam, pizzas, cakes, etc.…. It’s cheaper, healthier, fun, and very fulfilling! You can do this! If you don’t enjoy doing it on your own, do it together with a friend, your children or whomever you prefer. It can become the best activity of the week!
  7. Buy LED light bulbs and other long-lasting products.
  8. Buy Christmas-presents, birthday-presents etc. in January, or on Black Friday, etc. – in short: Buy them in periods when everything’s on sale.
  9. Cancel subscriptions you don’t need or use (newspapers / magazines you never read anyway, memberships online where you never check in...).
   10.  Stop smoking and save money AND your health!

I hope you found these tips valuable! If you want some really good advice on how you can get control over your finances once and for all, check out my program Fun & Easy Money Managing For Female Life Designers. You can find it HERE ... - or if you're a man: Check out my program especially designed for men, Financial Freedom Money Managing System For The Future Millionaire, which you can find HERE...

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    I'm
    Else Kosberg,
    a passionate globetrotter and Francophile, 

    especially dedicated to the French Lifestyle.

    I'm on a mission to help & inspire other women to live with as much "joie de vivre" as humanly possible.


    I want to share my experiences with you. I want to share what inspires,  motivates and empowers me, so that you too can be inspired, motivated and empowered to live YOUR best life, La Vie Adorable!

    Let's connect!

    Bisou,
    Else Kosberg


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