Make Yourself Proud, Email-Free Weekends & Use Essential Oils for a Pest-Free Home.

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Today at a Glance:

• Make Yourself Proud

• Email-Free Weekends

• Essential Oils: A Natural Solution for a Pest-Free Home

• Shilajit Resin Explained

• What’s On My Radar - Rethinking Death

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Make Yourself Proud

I’d like to start the newsletter today with something I heard last week that I think everyone should hear:

There are only two people you need to make proud of you in this life: not your parents, not your partner, and not your children. The 8-year-old version of you and the 80-year-old version of you.

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Email-Free Weekends

I’ve been making a conscious effort to check my email less. It’s harder than you might think, try it and let me know how it goes. One way I’ve succeeded is by not checking email on weekends. I also avoid accessing email on my phone in general, unless I’m deep in a work project. Here are three reasons to avoid checking your email on weekends:

1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Constant email checking raises stress levels and disrupts sleep. Taking a break on weekends helps reduce stress and allows the mind to relax.

2. Improves Mental Well-being: Avoiding work emails on weekends supports a healthy work-life balance, giving you time for leisure and loved ones, which boosts mood and mental health.

3. Prevents Dopamine Depletion: Frequent email checking can overtax the brain’s reward system, leading to decreased motivation and pleasure. A weekend break helps reset dopamine levels, promoting better mental health.

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Essential Oils: A Natural Solution for a Pest-Free Home

If you’re looking for a natural and effective way to get rid of pests like cockroaches in your home, essential oils might be the answer. Mixing essential oils with water in a spray bottle can not only help keep pests at bay but also leave your home smelling fresh and inviting.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. Fill a spray bottle with water.

2. Add a few drops of essential oil.

3. Shake well and spray in areas where pests are likely to appear.

Some of the most effective essential oils for repelling pests include:

• Mint Oil: Known for its strong scent, mint oil is particularly effective against cockroaches.

• Lavender Oil: Repels insects and has a calming fragrance.

• Eucalyptus Oil: Works well against a variety of pests and has a refreshing scent.

• Tea Tree Oil: A powerful insect repellent that also has antibacterial properties.

• Lemon Oil: Deters pests and leaves a citrusy fresh aroma.

I’ve recently started using mint oil in my apartment, and not only has it helped keep cockroaches away, but it also makes the place smell fantastic all the time. This simple, natural solution is a great alternative to harsh chemicals and keeps your living space both pest-free and pleasantly scented.

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Shilajit Resin: Nature’s Secret Elixir

Shilajit resin, a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, is sourced from the high altitudes of the Himalayas. This sticky, tar-like substance forms over thousands of years from decomposed plants.

What Is Shilajit?

Shilajit is a rich, dark resin seeping from mountain rocks. It’s packed with fulvic acid, humic substances, and over 84 minerals.

Why Should You Care?

Shilajit offers numerous wellness benefits:

1. Energy Booster: Enhances energy levels by improving mitochondrial function.

2. Brain Health: May improve memory and focus.

3. Anti-Aging: Antioxidants help combat free radicals.

4. Altitude Sickness: Alleviates symptoms due to its mineral content.

5. Detoxification: Aids in removing heavy metals and toxins.

How to Use Shilajit?

Dissolve a pea-sized portion in warm water or milk and drink daily. It can also be added to smoothies or beverages. Expect an earthy flavor.

Have you tried Shilajit before? What did you think?

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What’s On My Radar:

In Rethinking Death, scientists, physicians, and survivors of cardiac arrest explore the liminal space between life, death and beyond, breaking down these stunning scientific breakthroughs to tell the remarkable, scientific story of what happens after we die.

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