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Kickstart Your 2014 Resolutions: A How To

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Hey, are you a habitual New Years Resolution maker, then later, breaker? Have your good intentions not always led to good results? Well here’s a tip to get a fresh start on your goals for the new year. The #1 key is, remove the excuse. So how do we do this? Well this year you’re gonna do something different. You’re gonna break down how you can work toward your goal/s no matter how big or small on a daily basis. So if your goal is to earn more income by the end of 2014, what can you do daily? Read more? Become more proficient in your work and time? Or do you want to lose weight? Perhaps daily you can start by refining what you eat for breakfast, then move up from there. Either way, break down your daily to do’s that will aid you.

Now, you must act immediately, but the key is, whatever it is.. Start Today. Yes, today! As of December 27, 2013, you have 4 days to start lasting change in your life. When you remove the excuse of tomorrow, you are more likely to see your goal through and it symbolizes your commitment. If you aren’t mentally strong, you’ll say, i’ll wait until January 1. This same voice that always tell you tomorrow, will creep back into your life again next year. Now is all we have so Kickstart your resolution and start today, you’ll feel great, trust me. It works!!

Goals i’ve kickstarted, and some continual: my goddesshood and femininity flow freely,  financially freedom, gorgeous glowing skin, and travel just to name a few. All are active goals that I work on daily and already see the manifestations of everyday.

 

Do you have any “resolutions”? How will you be improving your life in this new year? I’d love to hear about your sure to come achievements ❤

*ATTENTION* How to Save Money, Reduce Food Waste, Live Happier

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Let me start by saying.. I too am completely guilty of wasting food. And to be even more honest, I wasted a batch of kale last week due to lack of time. I know I know *enters cyber scold here :(* BUT there’s hope, and i’m pleased to say, I hardly waste food these days. Here are 5 QUICK and effective tips to help you save food, time, money, and the environment, applicable to everyday life. So if you love to save MONEY, love the environment, or simply want to be more efficient, read on my friend…

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I. Plan Ahead! Why?

When you buy food without a plan, you end up buying things you dont need, simple as that. By planning what youll purchase, you reduce the chance of OVER buying and wasting. So save your pockets, time, and money, and plan ahead. Make a list and stick with it!

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II. Dont stack your plate with food you wont eat! Why?

…because you can always go back for a second or third plate. Have you ever filled your plate, and gotten full grabbing your belly halfway? You cant put that food back in its dish so it goes to waste. Cut your plate in half, you can always go back for seconds.

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III. Freeze what you can!

At the end of the week, if you haven’t used your produce, freeze it. I often do this when it comes to smoothies and it works just fine. Last night I froze apple slices to use for a later time. Just find out if your food is freezable and for how long. Simple! 🙂

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IV.  “..but it’s on sale”

Raise your hand if youve ever bought food just bc its on sale? I see you.. Its fine, we’ve all done it. This one takes mental effort but I assure you, if you have no immediate plan for it, don’t buy it. It will be ok! haha. Yes, you save money, but you also save money that you never spend. To help, check whats on sale online ahead of time at your local grocer to incorporate that into your planning. Win/win!

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V. Donate food just sitting in your pantry.. Why?

Chances are, if you haven’t prepared your non-perishable food in 6 months, itll likely go to waste. So if you’ve fallen into the sale trap, just donate what you haven’t used and free up some space in your pantry. The kicker is, don’t let those foods pile back up. Be selective! win/win!

Waste reduction starts with US! Every time we waste food we are not only affecting ourselves, but the environment. In America, our food waste rots in landfills producing harmful emissions. Check out this article The Washington Post did on food waste in America 6 months ago ( http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/08/22/how-food-actually-gets-wasted-in-the-united-states/ ) Food waste is an issue on corporate levels, and personal. So lets all do our part. We literally have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Also visit, http://www.unep.org/wed/ to find out TONS about food waste, what we can do about it, and how to help the environment. This years World Environment Day theme is Think. Eat. Save. Check my next post for more tips.

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In the meantime, How do you reduce food waste? Were these tips useful? How do you think, to eat and save? Eat, to save and think? Or save, to eat and think? Let me know!