19Apr 2019 by Kayla No Comments
Mindfulness Increases Energy

Mindfulness Increases Energy

Lifestyle, Mindset
I never realized how much energy was burnt by the thoughts running through my head, until I found that mindfulness increases energy. Recently I disclosed to a friend how much I have battled with my body over the years.  I have never had an eating disorder. But I have always felt as if I was taking up too much space. I wanted to make myself disappear, or shrink into a miniature version of myself. But I never knew how. I’ve hidden my insecurities and self-harm for years. But recently, I decided to live a more authentic life and talk about things that most of society keeps under wraps. Body Issues When my friend and I discussed this issue, she told me she didn’t know my generation still had this problem.…
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21Mar 2018 by Kayla 2 Comments
Do You Use Mindfulness for Narcolepsy?

Do You Use Mindfulness for Narcolepsy?

Mindset
An elderly Myanmar man was dangling his parasol from one finger while he placed his hands on his back and swiveled his hips in a circle, stretching.  I felt myself smiling.  Another middle-aged couple was barefoot in the grass performing some exercises together in the morning breeze.  Young boys on bicycles whizzed by and plenty of locals were relaxing by the water on shaded benches.  Loving Myanmar Today I set out on a walk having no idea where I wanted to go.  It was early and I wanted to take advantage of some cool air before the sun burned through the haze and turned the sidewalk into a human frying pan. I set out around the lake, focused on my breath, and tried to let the thoughts that entered my…
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20Mar 2018 by Kayla No Comments
Going Keto

Going Keto

Lifestyle, Mindset, Uncategorized
I have tried to start with the easy stuff. Not easy to do, but easy to swallow and say, okay this is simple enough I’ll at least try.  And most of these are beneficial to anyone and everyone, regardless of if you have narcolepsy or another illness or if you are the healthiest person in the world!  There are plenty more to talk about. But not everything I have done to radically change my life has been so simple. Sometimes to get radical results we have to make radical changes.  The biggest one, I know many are resistant to or have some reason that it is not feasible for them, so I will not judge you if this is not for you.  But even if my way isn’t the way…
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16Mar 2018 by Kayla No Comments

Before Going Keto – Try This!

Diet, Lifestyle
Maybe at this point, you are thinking about trying the keto diet out for yourself.  Have you read about what you can do before going keto?  You may be feeling positive about your future and believe you are ready to take the plunge.  If so, that’s great! Go for it! If you are a bit more hesitant, here is my advice on some smaller changes you can make before going keto, or even deciding if it is right for you. Tips to try before going keto Eliminate Sugar from your diet [caption id="attachment_990" align="alignright" width="300"] Keto fruit pizza![/caption] Start with sugar.  First the big stuff, like sugary beverages and sugar-filled desserts.  Pay special attention in the morning and monitor your energy levels.  Later you can start reading labels and finding…
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