We all need a pick me up

We all need a pick me up from time to time.

We all need at least one thing everyday to makes us smile, to make us feel good about life and light up our world. 

I believe inspirational quotes can be a powerful tool to inspire you, to help you reach your goal, to help you feel good about yourself, or just to put a smile on your face.

I hope these quotes will inspire you and that you will share them with someone who may need them.

"Love''

 Dusana

''Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.''

~Dale Carnegie~

''Optimism is a happiness magnet.

  If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.''

~Mary Lou Retton~

''You've got to follow your passion.

You've got to figure out what it is you love, who you really are

and have the courage to do that. I believe that the only courage anybody ever needs is the courage to follow your own dreams.''

~Oprah Winfrey~

''What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful.''
~Scott Westerfeld~

''When you know what you want and want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.''
~Jim Rohn~ 

''You are always a valuable, worthwhile human being, 

  not because anybody says so,

  not because you are succesful,

  not because you make a lot of money,

  but because you decide to believe it.... you are worth it, remember it.''

~Wayne Dyer~

 

''By being yourself,
you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.''

~Edwin Elliot~

The way you perceive a specific situation is determined by your frame of mind. If your mind and thoughts are positive, you will always be in a position to seize the opportunities that are before you.

Feel good and stay positive!

Amazonite

Having the wrong attitude towards life and taking on unnecessary stress can lead to physical and emotional health problems. This is where the healing power of gemstones can help transform your life. Let's talk about the stone of ''Hope''.

Amazonite is blue-green.......to pale green stone, also known as the stone of hope.

Amazonite is a strong stone for communicating, helps balance the emotions and gives physical stamina.

This crystal is an extremely soothing and calming stone.

Amazonite is used to disperse negative energy, it is powerful to help to relieve stress, while at the same time it is highly energizing.

At times we are all put into a situation where we need to speak of delicate matters that are emotionally difficult to speak truthfully about. Amazonite will aid you to communicate harmoniously and truthfully and to let your true feelings and thoughts from a higher perspective shine through.

Amazonite helps to clear and support the kidneys, liver and sometimes is used for protection against electromagnetic stress, by placing it in front of the computer monitor, or microwawes.

Amazonite is used for these benefits:

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- This stone represents prosperity

- Great over a door to bring in new business

- Good for communication

- Great for confidence and leadership

- Used for self-expression

- Increases self-respect

- Reduces self-damaging behavior

- Used for artistic creativity and healing

- Assists with relationships by enhancing communication concerning love

 
Amazonite calms while at the same time lifting the spirits, and can be used to treat depressions.
Holding this stone in your hand while doing affirmations may aid their manifestation... as it brings extra energy to the power of positive affirmations.

You can wear it on you to improve your luck, or you can hold it in your hand for healing.

Crystals should be cleansed soon after you get one for the first time and after each time you use the stone for healing, either for yourself or healing for someone else.

''Love''

 Dusana

Some methods of cleansing: 

1.) Water is the universal cleanser. I f you have access to the ocean, ocean water is wonderful. You
      can rinse the crystal in water, or you can place the crystal in a glass filled with water.
2.) You can place it on your windowsill, to charge it in the sun.
3.) The moon can also be used for cleansing and charging. Place your crystal in the direct light of the
      moon.

''Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible and  

 suddenly you are doing the impossible.''

~ St. Francis of Assisi ~

   

Nivea Body Good-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream

Being a woman is a difficult business, it is a continue struggle against body fat, wrinkles and of course cellulite.

Cellulite is a word that many women fear, so how to fight it?

I have tried many different anti-cellulite before, but Nivea Good-Bye Cellulite Gel is by far the best. Interestingly enough, this gel-cream actually lives up to its label claims. 

I have been using this product for a few months, applying it twice a day and I can say it does work. 

It is easy to apply and smells wonderful.  

Plus, it leaves my skin amazingly soft and smooth (even without exfoliation).

 

Combined with exercise and healthy diet, this product will help reduce the look of cellulite. It's important to follow instructions carefully and use the cream the way it's meant to be. 

I recommend it to anyone. 

How to use it:

Apply Nivea Goodbye Cellulite to problem areas (thighs, buttocks....) on a daily basis. Rub the gel cream into the skin in a circular motion until fully absorbed. Cellulite creams should be massaged onto the affected area. By massaging, you stimulate blood flow into the area, encouraging fat burn and cellulite reduction.

What else can you do to stop cellulite?

- Leading a healthy diet and regularly exercising can also contribute further to the reduction of
  cellulite.

- My favorite sport is cycling. Cycling is another great way to get a good workout and exercise your
  legs at the same time.

- Skin brushing, it helps remove dead skin cells and stimulates circulation to assist in the reduction
  of cellulite.

- A healthy diet filled with lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as plenty of water, can
  help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Eat a healthy balanced diet and detox from time to time to
  clean your system from toxins.


Remember, it’s never too late to change. By changing bad eating habits and by exercising, you can improve your overall health and get rid of that cellulite.

''Love''
 Dusana

''There is no such thing as a hopeless situation. Every single circumstances of your life can change!''

~Rhonda Byrne~

''To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.''

~ Buddha~

Have you ever been down

We all dream about perfect life, happy ever after.
But to get there, sometimes we have to go through struggle.
How many of you had a broken heart, argument with your loved one, being let down by someone, losing the job, not having enough money, or not knowing what to do with your life?

Have you ever been down? Then you know.

Sometimes, it looks like it's a hopeless situation, you keep crying and thinking it can get only worst.
But that's not true.
To achieve what we want, to become what we want to be, to meet our prince charming, we all have to go through that.

Once in a while, things will fall apart in order for other things to fall into place. People will try to hurt you, put you down, provoke you and make you feel powerless. But whenever you feel down, don't stop believing in yourself.
You are an amazing person and like everyone else, you deserve to be happy. No matter what age you are, or what your circumstances might be, you are special and you have something unique to offer.

Difficult times have helped me to understand, that with a positive attitude, believe and not giving up, you can get through the hard times.
Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to those who believe. So believe the answer will come. It will. It doesn't matter if you try, and try, and try again and fail. The most certain way to get what you want is always to try just one more time.


Sometimes, when you are feeling down, one thought, one idea, can turn it all around for you.

So please, remember that :
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- You are a thoroughly good person.
- You are honest, decent, truthful and hardworking.
- You treat other people with courtesy, respect and warmth.
- You are strong, confident and responsible.
- You are dedicated to your family, friends and company.
- You were born for a special reason and you have a great destiny to fulfill.

Don't let anyone lower your value. YOU ARE PRICELESS....

''Don't change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love the real you. Believe in love, believe in happiness, believe that you can succeed. Call it out and make your dreams come true, despite all the negatives. Don't give up, you are closer than you think you are.''

''Love''
 Dusana

"Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.''

~Ella Fitzgerald~

"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."  

~ Michael Jordan~

A short story

Can you recall the last time you were really angry at someone?

Rarely this feeling of anger help us in getting what we want. Too often it works against us, resulting in more pain.
From now on, try to get rid of the misunderstanding or problem as soon as possible.
Remember, that feeling resentment, anger, or any negative emotions attracts it back to you.

Today, I came across this short story and I decided to share it with you.
Wishing you all a lovely evening and happy reading.

''Love''
 Dusana

Sand and Stone

A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they 
had an argument and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand: 
"TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE." 

They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one, who had been slapped, got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After the friend recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone:
"TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE." 

The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him,
"After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?"
The other friend replied:
"When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it, so we can remember it." 

LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE

Always remember the good things others do for you. Remember the good things in life and let them inspire you to even greater heights in life.

"To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and  happiness."

~Robert Muller~

How to be persistent

''A little persistence, a little more effort and what seemed a hopeless failure, may turn to glorious success.'' 

~Elbert Hubbard~

The question is how to be persistent. 

It's kind of hard to do it when things don't go the way you want them to, or when it's taking longer than you thought it would.

So what is persistence?

It's a definition that you will stick to a purpose, idea, or task in any situation.

Persistence is not allowing anything to stop you from doing an activity once you start it.

It means that you don’t do anything for others approval, you do it because you want to do it.

The first step in this journey is to believe in yourself and what you want to do. 

If you become persistent only when you feel good about something, then you might lately give up one or more of your activities next time you feel down.

In other words, being persistent mean: ''Holding on even if you feel like quitting.''

If your approach isn’t getting you the results you desire, then try something else.  Keep trying until you find your recipe for success.  We often fail because we don’t try enough. You may just need to take a run at your goal from a different angle to succeed. Take things one day at a time.

Remember, if you decide to do something, but in the back of your mind you don't actually think you can accomplish it, you will sabotage your motivation. You will probably give up more easily, which will result in not believing in yourself and developing low self-esteem. 

Believing in yourself is a positive tonic that helps people grow beyond their dreams. In life, there will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions.
So what to do..??
Start believing in yourself. With each step you take, you will grow stronger, more skilled, more self-confident and more and more successful.

''Love''

 Dusana

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize, how close they were to success when they gave up. 

 ~ Thomas Edison ~

''To succeed, we must first believe that we can.''
~Michael Korda~

Pineapple Exotic Treat

One of the greatest investments which we can make is to invest in our health, for there is no other investment like it.

Pineapple is definitely one of my favorite fruits and I have to say I'm a huge fan of ananas for many reasons. I love the taste of pineapple on just about everything, can't get enough of it.
Thanks to my boyfriend we have a slices of fresh pineapple in our fridge quite often. Whenever he sees ananas he buys it, cut it and put it in the box for me, so I can eat it at any time I want. It's not only taste great, but also have a slimming effect, which is very good since summer is fast approaching.

Does pineapple really help you loose weight???
Yes, it's true.
Sounds strange? 

Pineapple is rich in water and fibre, two ingredients that are most important for losing weight. The combination of fibre and water takes away the hunger, which leaves you with a feeling of being full. Another thing that contributes to weight loss by using pineapple is the fact that ananas is a low calorie food. So drinking fresh pineapple juice and eating it regularly, may also help with weight loss. 

Pineapple is more than a delicious tropical treat.

Read on to find out reasons to eat pineapple...

THE BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE

 

 

- Has natural digestive enzymes

- Fresh pineapple provides bromelain

- Vitamin C 

- Helping build healthy bones

- Good source of fibre and calcium 

- Natural anti-oxidants help build up your body's immune system 

- Helping with a cough or cold

- Soothing a sore throat

- High in potassium

- Works as an anti-inflammatory agent

 

 

So if you are searching for a natural way to loose weight and promote overall good health, pineapples are the way to go. Choose the fresh fruit, because it has the most healing properties. 

Healthy eating is not just about maintaining a healthy weight, it affects your total state of well-being. Improving your health through diet and exercise can be done one step at a time, one meal at a time.  Don’t try to be perfect, just keep doing your best.

''Love''

 Dusana

Once you taste a pineapple, you'll never go for any other fruit.    :-)

The best and most efficient pharmacy is within your own system.

~Robert C. Peale~