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Hear How You are Doing?
You would like to hear about how I am doing?
Thanks for asking! Do you see that elephant up there....the one wading into the water? Well, that's a pretty good picture of how I feel. Let me explain...
Today, instead of eating the elephant, I feel more like I AM the elephant....Although I don't feel as confident about where I am headed as that elephant appears to be. I am headed into new waters. The water isn't turbulent, or full of high waves....just different.
I am working on getting my website up and running .... In Constant Pursuit. My vision is for it to be a source of information and services for caregivers, both professional and non-professional. In addition to all of the doctors, nurses, and lots of other ancillary medical personnel, there are many men and women that are care-givers for elderly parents or other family members. They often need help and support, and someone to care for them. It is easy to neglect self-care, and get stressed and burned-out. I want to help. It is a big vision for me, but I am super excited about it.
I've spent a lot of time doing this:
And some time feeling like this:
But, God has given me a lot of peace about this adventure. So, mostly I feel like this:
I am looking forward, and upward to where this adventure is going to lead. I sure would like for you to join me!
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Where do I get the energy and focus at my age? Lots of time in the Word and in prayer. And some of my "power powder."
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Next time, I will be blogging from my own, brand new website. Woohoo!!
Constantly pursuing better, inside and out.
Martha P
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Martha, May I?: Hide my skin?
Martha, May I?: Hide my skin?: Hide your skin? But, why? Oh, I see....like the elephant in the above photo? You have wrinkles, sagging skin, and dark circles under your ...
Hide my skin?
Hide your skin? But, why?
Oh, I see....like the elephant in the above photo? You have wrinkles, sagging skin, and dark circles under your eyes? Uneven skin tone?
I get it....trust me....I get it! I grew up in the days before sunscreen was a thing. As a teenager, I couldn't wait to bake in the sun with mineral oil, of all things (disguised as baby oil) smeared all over my exposed skin. (that's a whole different issue that I won't go into today). Suffice it to say...I did some terrible damage to my skin that caused permanent damage.....uneven skin tone, wrinkles, dark spots, and yes, a mild form of skin cancer. All in the name of "health and beauty." I have very fair skin, and sunburn very easily. So you could say, that one of my personal missions is to educate people on protecting their skin, and preventing as many future skin problems possible.
But alas, for me....the damage is already done. What to do? I do have a few suggestions:
1 - Definitely hide your skin from any potential sun damage. Cover your skin with clothing, or a mineral based sunscreen, with the primary active ingredient being Titanium dioxide, or Zinc oxide. These have fewer side effects and sit on top of your skin, instead of soaking into your skin.
2 - Invest in good, high quality skincare products, like Karine Joncas The better your skin looks, the less you will need to spend on foundation and concealer to cover your skin flaws. Quality products pay for themselves in results. High quality skincare products heal your skin from the deepest layers out, giving your skin a soft, healthy glow. Let your natural beauty shine through!!
3 - Use your high quality skincare products consistently. It really would be a waste of money to buy them, and then not use them. Believe it or not, they don't work from your vanity drawer......Even if you don't wear any makeup, you still need to wash your face in the morning, and at bedtime. Environmental pollution soaks into your skin, causing the release of free-radicals that damage your skin. Wash your face at bedtime to remove unwanted chemicals from your skin, and then moisturize it with products that help to break down the free radicals (anti-oxidants like Vit C, Vit A, Peptides, etc). In the morning, wash off the dead skin cells that have accumulated on your pillow, and moisturize again, to seal and protect.
Karine Joncas moisturizers (Icons, as Karine calls them) are 4 in 1. They serve as your day, night, eye, and decolette cream. No need for a separate cream for each. A high quality moisturizer is definitely money well spent.
4 - Don't neglect the rest of your body's skin. Remember, your skin is your largest organ, and your first line of defense against infection and disease. Using a body exfoliant and body cream will make your skin feel soft and smooth, and will help prevent rashes and other skin problems caused by exposure to contaminants picked up by your clothes during the day.
5 - Eat healthy and drink plenty of water. We really are what we eat. We need plenty of protein and some fats to rebuild our tissues. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provide trace vitamins and minerals necessary for cell reproduction and to fight off infections. Avoid any added sugar - it causes inflammation throughout your body, and aggravates conditions like arthritis and eczema. Drinking plenty of water flushes out the toxins, and will also help keep your skin hydrated. Dry or dehydrated skin is wrinkly skin. ( I will do another post on how to tell the difference).
6- Get good advice for skin concerns that need more than just cleaning and moisturizing. Don't waste time and money buying products over the counter, or online, without the advice of a good skincare consultant or medical professional. Most problems can be solved by just finding the products that are right for you. A good consultant will ask you questions and provide solutions. Many will provide free samples and help facilitate the return or exchange of products that aren't getting you the results you need.
As always, I'm here to help....that's what I do.
Take good care of your skin! It's the only one you will get!
Martha
Saturday, January 9, 2021
May I give a report?
Give a report?
Oh, please do! How is the elephant eating going? Are you finding it hard to chew, distasteful, or delightful?
Since I shared my elephant with all of you last week, I will start us off by giving you my report. Remember...accountability is a big part of eating away at that elephant!
It was a good, but tiring week for me. I'm going to say that I actually ate the entire head. Why did I start with the head? Because that seems like where the focus is..the head directs where the rest of the body goes. So, if I have made firm plans about where I am headed (pun intended) with this business project, everything else will fall into line. I don't want the tail wagging the elephant! So, I went straight for the eyeballs...I set up a domain name and found a website host. I also committed to a year's worth of business coaching to help me get my website set up and running.
What about the trunk that you still see? Ok, well maybe I didn't eat the entire head....that's the only thing left, though. I may save that to the end...leaving this picture in front of me as a reminder to not get too far "ahead" of myself...ha!
Because, if I'm not careful, I will get off track, and start looking at the birds flying around the elephant, or get lazy, or frustrated because one of those other elephants got all of my attention for a couple of days. Or, jump ahead and not follow the laid out procedures. I do that a lot, and quite often with disastrous results. However, if all that remains of the head is the trunk, then I will remember that I have made progress, and that it is possible to consume the entire elephant. And that the hardest part is already done.
Goals accomplished:
1 - finished 5 days of FaceBook Live training, and about 3 hours of associated homework.
2 - fine-tuned my target market
3 - found trainers that I trust and feel comfortable with
4 - made the financial commitment necessary to eat the entire elephant
5 - family survived.......
Oh......and I would say that the head was quite chewy...not distasteful, or delightful....but quite chewy, tough, and challenging. But, I feel so good about what I've gotten done so far.
What's next? I'm thinking I'm going to start with one of those front feet, because I will be working on the foundations of my website.
Now it's your turn...what part did you start on? Did you get done what you wanted to get done for the week? What's next? Are you enjoying it, or are you having second thoughts about the elephant you chose? It's never too late to change your mind or direction, if where you are going isn't right for you. Just don't give up too soon. (I'll let you in on a secret.....sometimes I think the elephant regenerates parts while we sleep. So, even though we thought that part was consumed, we come back later only to find that it is still there. Not to worry, as long as we are alive, there will be elephant to eat.)
I would love to hear back from you. Drop me a line and let me know how it's going. It's a big elephant, so don't forget to get the help you need along the way!
Talk to ya later,
Martha
p.s. If your skin is looking like the elephant's.... I can help you with that. Wrinkly skin solutions https://KarineJonas.com/MarthaP
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