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Are You Always Seeing Red?…. Maybe You Require More Green in Your Life!!

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Recently, I read an article that stated if you are always angry you need more green in your life.
I thought WOW, that was me when I was a CFO of a publicly listed company.

I’d fly off the handle over silly little things. OMG, I remember skimming an email once, and firing back to the manager, “How dare you speak to me like that”, she immediately called me and said not sure what you read, though there was nothing in the email to warrant that response.

She was right, when I re-read it. Of course, I apologised, though our relationship was never the same, which was unfortunate, as I really liked her.

I was overworked, underappreciated and, working, eating (the wrong foods) and drinking too much.

Sound familiar?

The “more green in your life” comment really resonated with me as for the past four plus years, I have been green juicing every morning and I am a completely different person. So much more energised, fun, joyous and healthier.

Though, as I thought about the article, I went one step beyond their comments. Did you know that the Heart Chakra is the colour green?

I thought wow, that is so true, I did require more love in my life at the time, especially for myself.

If you’re been reading my blog for a while, you would have heard me say, many times, that you are the only person you will spend your entire life with, so why are you putting yourself last?

Yes, in our professional roles, we are replaceable. I know that is hard to take in, though it’s true. We tend to give so much and then you’re onto your next role, wondering when will there be time for me.

Now is the time for you to put yourself first. Don’t be the person who rises the ladder to find, that they are on the wrong ladder, or that they are alone, as they have burnt many of their relationships, or even worse that it has all been at the cost of their health.

Start to look after the most important person in your life, you require your body to take you the distance. Which nicely leads me into……………….

Start Consuming More Alkaline Foods
A great way to nourish your body, unleash the energy within, so you can easily digest and assimilate what you eat, is to look at consuming more alkaline foods.

I like to call alkaline foods, life-force foods.

In this age of nutri-bullets, blenders and juicers, it’s so much easier to consume your daily intake in one serving ….not that I’m recommending that, though, I have found over recent years that my morning green juice sets me up for the day, making sure that I have the energy to live my best life… My 10X Life!!

There are numerous alkaline foods you should consume every day, though here are my top 12 favourites (the first 8 are in my morning juice):

  1. Kale: A single cup of Kale contains a total of 33 calories, 6 grams of carbs (2 of which are fibre) and 3 grams of protein. Kale contains very little fat, but a large portion of the fat in it is the omega-3 fatty acid called alpha linolenic acid.
  2. Spinach: Is regarded as a plant with remarkable abilities to restore energy, increase vitality and improve the quality of the blood. Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folic acid as well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and it is difficult to find vegetables richer in vitamin K than spinach.
  3. Cucumber: Cucumbers are naturally low in calories, carbohydrates, sodium, fat and cholesterol. There are just 16 calories in a cup of cucumber with its peel (15 without). You will get about 4 percent of your daily potassium, 3 percent of your daily fibre and 4 percent of your daily vitamin C. They also “provide small amounts of vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, manganese and vitamin A,
  4. Celery: The benefits begin with celery being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. It lowers high cholesterol, inflammation, blood pressure, protects the liver and boosts digesting.
  5. Ginger: Most frequently used to aid digestion, ginger is believed to increase saliva and other digestive fluids, alleviating indigestion and associated problems such as flatulence. Fresh ginger is used for asthma, coughs, colic, heart palpitations, swellings, dyspepsia, loss of appetite and rheumatism
  6. Turmeric: Turmeric, the main spice in the Indian dish curry, is arguably the most powerful herb on the planet at fighting and potentially reversing disease. Turmeric dramatically increases the antioxidant capacity of the body and is a natural anti-inflammatory compound, it’s linked to improved brain function and assists in lowers risk of brain diseases.
  7. Alkaline Water: When it comes to health, water is kind of a big deal. In fact, no other substance is as important for our bodies. So, if you’re consistently drinking water, you’re already doing something great for your health. Alkaline water — water that’s less acidic than tap water —is rich in alkalizing compounds, including calcium, silica, potassium, magnesium, and bicarbonate. I love my alkaline water, though before you convert, I suggest you do your own research on this one.

   8. Love: Everyone knows that Love makes the world go around. Though I must say that whenever I consciously cook with Love or throw love into the mixing bowl, the meals and the drinks taste all the better. Have you ever noticed this? How the meals taste different, when you have time to make the meal versus when you quickly throw something together? Take a mental note next time – your body and family will thank you for throwing in this extra special ingredient.

  1. Avocado: Avocados are such a treasure trove of nutrients. They are a healthy fat food; good for the heart, a rich source of vitamin C, an amazing antioxidant contributing to cell protection from free radical damage. Helps to maintain a healthy appetite, especially when you swap butter for avocado. Rich source of fibre and contains Vitamin E.
  2. Capsicum (Bell pepper): Capsicum peppers are rich sources of antioxidants and vitamin C. The level of carotene, like lycopene, is nine times higher in red peppers. Red peppers have twice the vitamin C content of green peppers.
  3. Lemon: The health benefits of lemon include treatment of throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure, while it also benefits your hair and skin. Known for its therapeutic property since generations, lemons help to strengthen your immune system, cleanse your stomach, and it is considered a blood purifier.
  4. Cinnamon: the health benefits of cinnamon can be obtained in the form of its pure bark, essential oils, in ground spice form (which is bark powder), or in extract form when its special phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and antioxidants are isolated. These compounds make cinnamon one of the most beneficial spices on earth, giving it antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, immunity-boosting, cancer and heart disease-protecting abilities.

There is so much research out there about the huge benefits of increasing alkaline foods in your eating regime. 

Which bring me back to the start, if you feel you are always seeing red, not truly being yourself, maybe it all comes back to what I said in last week’s blog….. What you eat today, walks and talks tomorrow.

Start consciously looking at what you are consuming, so you can easily come back to being the amazing authentic person that you are.

Be well, here’s to your GREENER LIFE ~ Love and Food!!

With Gratitude

Karen Chaston.
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PS: In the meantime, you may like to check out my latest e-book ~ ” How to 10X Your Life in 10 Days?

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What You Eat Today, Walks and Talks Tomorrow!!

10x Your Life
I remember seeing this sign, many years ago on a school excursion where we had to complete a treasure map questionnaire as we travel around Sydney.
I believe it was an outside wall of a smallgoods manufacturer just near Redfern station, so all train passengers could easily see the sign.
Great advertisement, though I wish over the past 40+ years I had followed their advice.
As a former CFO of a publicly listed company who worked, ate and drunk way too much, I could have ever so easily coped with my busy lifestyle just by being a more mindful and conscious about what I consumed.Ok, I know that sounds weird, though when you are in a high-pressure job, you literally eat what is easy and convenient, whilst at the same time, working and multi-tasking.
So today I thought I’d share my tips regarding being a Mindful Eater and about being Conscious about what you consume each day.

Mindfulness Eating

Building a healthy relationship with your Food / Drink is called Mindfulness Eating.
Mindfulness eating helps you to create a relationship to food and your mind, body and soul.
Many people (like me in my CFO role) eat whilst distracted—but don’t consider themselves mindless eaters, because they are aware that they are eating while engaging in another activity, such as watching television or on their computer.
Scientists divided people into one of two groups. The Distracted group ate lunch while playing a computer game of solitaire. The Non-distracted group ate the same type of lunch, but without the distraction conditions.
The study’s findings showed that distraction made a significant impact on the eating experience, both qualitative and quantitative. When compared to the Non-distracted group, the distracted people:
• Ate faster
• Couldn’t remember what they ate
• Ate more snacks
• Reported feeling significantly less full

​The research also showed that distraction during a meal influenced meal size later in the day.

Conscious Eating

To achieve a satisfying eating experience, you’re required to be mentally present whilst eating.
Each meal should be eaten at a table with you consciously eating and chewing every mouthful.
The slower you eat and the more you chew, the quicker you will be sustained and therefore you will eat less food.
When you are consciously eating each mouthful your food choices will be healthier.
Another great way for you to become conscious about what you are consuming, is to keep a diary, tracking these three things at each meal time:

  1. How you feel emotionally and physically before consuming all food and drink.
  2. Write down all food and drink consumed. Remember to eat & drink as per normal. Do not judge what you are consuming.
  3. How you feel emotionally and physically after consuming all food and drink.

For each day, potentially you could have up to 21 entries – 3 entries for breakfast, lunch and dinner and all snacks in between.
This is a great awareness and insightful exercise.
I trust these tips will help you to see the many benefits from living by the adage, “What you eat today walks and talks tomorrow.”

Until next time…..

Be well and remember to make each day meaningful, memorable and magical………..and never, ever, ever stop dancing!

With Love & Gratitude
Karen Chaston.
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It’s Easier Than You Think, to 10X the Good and Nix the Bad in Your Life!!

10x Your Life
Imagine jumping out of bed every day, eager for what the day will bring.

You look into the mirror and love who stares back at you.

Your eyes are sparkling.

You look great, no wonder you feel so amazing.

You start your morning routine, knowing this prepares you mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually for every possible event, every scenario that may come your way.

You have tools and strategies so at the end of the day you’ll still be just as energised and capable of tap dancing home!!

You go into the kitchen and greet the family. Everyone is happy and organised and just as eager as you are. Just as aware, prepared and energised.

Your home life runs like clock-work and everything flows effortlessly.

Everyone take responsibility for themselves and are ready to go their separate ways at the scheduled time and just as grateful for the day ahead.

When you arrive at work, everyone is just as empowered, healthy, passionate about their work and are positive in their outlook; an example for others to follow.

They take responsibility for themselves and their work, they know that together we make a difference, they easily come up with innovative new ways to do things, that they are the ones making the magic happen and that they are here to serve.

No wonder profits are soaring!!

You take command, you have intention in everything you do and own your day. No wonder you have amazing relationships with everyone in your life,

Does this sound like your life?

An unobtainable dream life or a scene from bizarro world?

You know this is all possible (for everyone) the problem is that we are all too busy “doing life” for us to actually take a breath and find the answer to the age-old question;

“Surely, there must be an easier way to achieve at this high level?”

Well, all this is possible and easier than you realise, especially when you have someone who has done it, holding your hand and guiding your every step of the way.

Read on, as I’m about to share with you how you can make it a reality.

Being forced to find the answer
Not long ago, I would have thought the scenario above was a scene from bizarro world (thank you Seinfeld for that phrase!!).

When I was a C.F.O. of a publicly listed company, my busy lifestyle, saw me often go to work tired, worn out and depressed. Always feeling over-worked, and under-appreciated.

Sound familiar?

The constant effort of juggling work, family, the big house and cars, and the stress created by all that was taking its toll on me, even before tragedy struck when Dan, one of my amazing sons, died at a young age.

You know, I bought into the myth that the only way to get ahead in life is to work hard, to keep reaching for the holy grail and it will be yours and the sacrifices will all be rewarded.

Well I’m here to tell you, I was wrong and a lot of times I was unconsciously incompetent.

That is, we don’t know what we don’t know.

After Dan passed, I went straight back to work, eating more, drinking more and definitely working even more.

This of course was not good and thankfully about 15 months later I was made redundant (laid-off).

My redundancy gave me time to take my breath, you know the one, where you breathe slowly deep, deep, deep into your belly and you slowly breathe out.

You can feel the life coming back into your body. You start to have a knowing, that things should have been different and that the financial freedom we all seek does not have to come at the expense of other areas of our lives.

I had to be honest in seeing how I have arrived where I was at that time.

I was drawn to find a way to take command of my life, to reconnect to my authentic self, to find my passion and purpose, my creativity and my joy.

And thankfully over the past four years I have been on a successful quest, travelling through life’s university, recognising that the challenges and disappointments were given to me to serve me, so I could examine my life, accept its imperfections, and learn from them.

All so, I could show you how to create a better way, a smarter way, a happier way, a less stressful way, an easier way and a more higher achieving way, to do life.

There are no quick fixes, but there are easy to implement strategies you can use to achieve everything you desire and manage your entire “life” more effectively, more happily whilst improving every relationship in your life.

That is why I created a webinar “How to Easily 10X Your Life” And because I have lived your crazy mixed up life, the webinar is free.
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Let’s, together easily 10 times (10X) the good in your life and nix the bad.

Looking forward to showing you how easily it is to bring the things you love to do, though don’t have time for, back into your life.

With Gratitude
Karen

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