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MIDWEEK MANTRA : HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

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YOUR WEEKLY GUIDE TO ALL THINGS POSITIVE TO BOOST YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. TRY OUR TASKS, MANTRAS AND MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS TO BOOST YOUR JOURNEY IN THE WEEK AHEAD.

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Put Some Air In Your Balloon today !

LOVE IS A WONDERFUL THING BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT LOVE IS SELF LOVE. SO IF YOU FIND YOURSELF ALONE THIS VALENTINES DAY HOW ABOUT CELEBRATING A LOVE AFFAIR WITH YOURSELF !

LOOK IN THE MIRROR TELL YOURSELF WHAT YOU ADMIRE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF.

COOK A BEAUTIFUL MEAL FOR ONE ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN TASTE.

GO TO A SPA BOOK A PAMPER PACKAGE.

RUN A BUBBLE BATH . BE EXTRA DECADENT WITH A COCKTAIL IN THE BATH TOO !

OR JUST COSY UP IN SOME FABULOUS PJS AND WATCH A FAVOURITE MOVIE.

YOU CHOOSE ! AS LONG AS YOU MAKE THE DAY ABOUT SELF APPRECIATION AND DEVELOPING THE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF.

OF COURSE IF YOU HAVE A PARTNER THEN YOU CAN DO THIS EXERCISE TOO JUST NOT TODAY ! AT LEAST MAKE THIS DAY ABOUT YOUR LOVING PARTNER AND HOW GRATEFUL YOU ARE BTO HAVE THEM IN YOUR LIFE.

MWAH MWAH XXX

JOJO. X

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP:UNLESS YOU APPRECIATE YOUR OWN QUALITIES AND THINK YOU DESERVE TO BE LOVED HOW CAN YOU EXPECT SOMEONE ELSE TO APPRECIATE THEM.

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MIDWEEK MANTRA : DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY !

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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF INSPIRATION, GUIDANCE AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS TO STRENGTHEN THE MIND AND SOUL TO GET YOU THROUGH THE WEEK ON A PINK FLUFFY CLOUD.

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THE KEY TO HAPPINESS

THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THAT HAPPENS IN YOUR LIFE THE GOOD AND THE BAD. WHATEVER HAPPENS IN YOUR LIFE YOU HAVE TO OWN IT WHETHER YOU ARE ENJOYING THE EXPERIENCE OR NOT. IF AN EVENT IN YOUR LIFE IS CAUSING YOU ANXIETY IT IS A CHANCE TO QUESTION WHAT LESSON LIFE IS TRYING TO TEACH YOU. WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM THIS ? HOW HAS THE SITUATION DEVELOPED YOU AS A PERSON ?

TODAY, REMEMBER, THAT ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY NOT HIDING FROM IT IS THE ONLY WAY OF DISCOVERING TRUE HAPPINESS AND FULFILMENT AND YOUR TRUE PURPOSE OF YOUR JOURNEY.

MWAH MWAH. XXXXX

JOJO X

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: LIFE IS FULL OF PROBLEMS AWAITING SOLUTIONS. EACH PROBLEM OVERCOME IS ANOTHER BUILDING BLOCK TO DEVELOPMENT, ACCEPTANCE , SATISFACTION AND TRUE HAPPINESS

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MIDWEEK MANTRA: HAPPY NEW YOU !

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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF INSPIRATION, POSITIVITY AND TIPS FOR LEADING A MORE FULFILLING LIFE. IF YOU ARE JUST JOINING US ……..THEN WELCOME .

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MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL…………. I am going to ease you gently into 2023 as after all it has been a tough year and its now time to take back control !

So as it is the time of Year for renewals and clear outs , all I want you to do is take a good long look at yourself in the mirror. Really look at that person and acknowledge all your hopes and fears, the challenges you faced in 2022 and maybe continue to face.

Now think about the improvements you want to make this year FOR YOU! Not for everyone else , not for the world. not because society dictates who you should be.

How can I be happier ?

How can I feel happier ?

How can I look better ?

How can I improve my life to bring about positivity ?

What steps do I need to get me there?

Write all the thoughts that come to you , however random and jot them into your Midweek mantra Journal. From this period of self reflection some goals will be organically defined and not forced. Do it today !

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU ! WE CAN GET THROUGH THIS TOGETHER.

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: THIS MAY SEEM A LITTLE SELFISH TO CONCENTRATE ON YOURSELF. BUT REMEMBER A HAPPY YOU IS A HAPPY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

MWAH MWAH

JOJO XXXXXXX

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LIFESTYLE: THE POWER OF LAUGHTER

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As my subscribers will know from over the years I NEVER make life limiting resolutions. Instead I choose a MANTRA word , a focussed meaning to keep me on track throughout the year ahead. Last year was PEACE the year before ADVENTURE. But my mantra word for 2023 is LAUGHTER. Many of us have forgotten how to laugh so this year I want to laugh more and i will choose to surround myself with people that make me laugh or at least smile.

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Find Your Inner Child

So live your own Sit Com try to see the funny side in every situation make it comical. See the world through a childs eyes. Remember how much you laughed as a child when you did not take life so seriously through many years of societal conditioning. Go to Disney World ride a rollercoaster. Make snow angels in the snow. Even spend more time in the company of children. Head to a Comedy Club. Watch funnier TV less politics and news !!! In short, just plan for more laughter in your life . How many of us, even do that ?

So why is laughter so important and even if it not your chosen MANTRA word for 2023 still build more laughter into your life. Just look at the following benefits :

  • Laughter lowers levels of adrenaline and the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is linked to weight gain, heart disease, alzheimers and cancers. Laughter doesn,t just cut the levels of the bad stuff but it also floods the body with the good stuff. Humour stimulates dopamine ut without the side effects that other dopamine inducers like alcohol and drugs. Laughter is the safe drug to be addicted. Reduce your anxiety levels and enhance your wellbeing with a good belly laugh.
  • A 1996 study found that hospital patients that watched more comedy need fewer prescription pain drugs than patients that had more serious viewing habits ! In fact more medical institutions are using laughter therapy in the treatment of chronic pain.
  • Laughter burns calories and can make you fitter and of course tone abdominal muscles. %) calories for every 10 minutes of guffawing.
  • Just by forcing a smile or making yourself laugh as in laughter yoga can change your whole mood and can demonstrate wonderful mental health benefits and reduces depression.
  • Having a good laugh with someone can improve friendships and relationships by increased bonding and enjoying their company more so you want more time with them.

So come on readers LEARN TO LAUGH MORE. LET THE SILLINESS BEGIN………………………..

MWAH MWAH

JOJO XXXXXXXXX

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: You can train yourself to laugh on a regular basis until it becomes a habit. Its like switching a switch> Checkout my laughter yoga video and article on this site. Or checkout my youtube channel at SOULJUNK-E.COM

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MIDWEEK MANTRA : HAPPY 2023 ! YOUR YEAR !

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INSPIRATION, NOTES AND TASKS TO LIGHTEN YOUR MENTAL MOOD AND STRENGTHEN YOUR MIND TO GET YOU THROUGH THE WEEK.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

THIS IS THE YEAR WHEN YOU SET AMAZING GOALS TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE. LETS FACE IT AFTER 2021/2022 WE REALLY WANT THIS YEAR TO BE DIFFERENT. THE LAST TWO YEARS PROVIDED US WITH A PERIOD OF REFLECTION. A POSITIVE WE CAN ALL ACCEPT THAT WE KNOW OURSELVES MUCH BETTER IN A CRISIS.

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DREAM BIG

TWO FISHERMAN ARE OUT FISHING ON THE RIVERBANK THEY THROW ALL THE SMALL FISH BACK INTO THE RIVER THEN ONE OF THEM LANDS A SUPER BIG FISH , HE MEASURES IT, THEN THROWS IT BACK. THE OTHER FISHERMAN ASTONISHED ASKS WHY HE THREW IT BACK. “ITS TOO BIG TO FIT INTO MY FRYING PAN, ANYTHING LARGER THAN MY FRYING PAN I THROW BACK BECAUSE I CAN’T COOK IT !”

THE UNIVERSE IS OFFERING ALL OF US ABUNDANCE AND UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES BUT IF YOUR PERSONAL VESSEL IS SMALL OR LIMITED YOU CANNOT FIT IT ALL IN. SO WE HAVE TO EXPAND OUR VESSEL AND OUR VISION.

SO ARE YOU DREAMING BIG ?

ARE YOU LIMITING POSSIBILITIES UNINTENTIONALLY ?

IS YOUR THINKING SMALL ?

ARE YOU RESTRICTING WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ?

SO TODAY THINK BIGGER HOW CAN YOU EXPAND YOUR DESIRES FOR A BETTER LIFE.

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: AIM FOR THE MOON SO AT LEAST YOU WILL GET THE STARS.

MWAH MWAH

JOJO XXXXXXX

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MIDWEEK MANTRA: DISCOVER THE TRUTH

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A WEEKLY DROP IN CLINIC TO INSPIRE, MOTIVATE AND STRENGTHEN YOUR MIND WITH A LARGE DOSE OF POSITIVITY TO GET YOU THROUGH THE WEEK. SO JOIN OUR FRIENDLY CLUB TODAY AND SEE US HERE EVERY WEDNESDAY !

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THE HARDEST THING IS TO CONFRONT UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS ABOUT OURSELVES SO OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SOMETIMES ONLY TELL US WHAT WE WANT TO HEAR. SIMULTANEOUSLY WE OURSELVES MAY HAVE TROUBLE SAYING THE TRUTH TO OUR NEAREST AND DEAREST FOR FEAR OF HURTING THEM OR EVEN OURSELVES . THE TRUTH MAY EAN OPENING UP AND REVEALING A PART OF YOURSELF THAT YOU HAVE KEPT HIDDEN.

WHEN YOU NEED TO TELL THE TRUTH, HAVE THE COURAGE TO OPEN YOUR HEART AS WELL AS YOUR MOUTH.

WHEN YOU NEED TO HEAR THE TRUTH, HAVE THE HUMILITY TO OPEN YOUR EARS AND CLOSE YOUR MOUTH.

MWAH MWAH XXXXXX

JOJO. X

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: IT IS MUCH EASIER TO TELL A TRUTH THAN TO CONCEAL A TRUTH.

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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF INSPIRATION WITH MANTRAS, TASKS AND GENERAL POSITIVITY TO BRIGHTEN YOUR WEEK. SO SUBSCRIBE BELOW SO YOU NEVER MISS A CHANCE TO BE UPLIFTED EVERY WEDNESDAY. WAKE UP TO SOME SUNSHINE IN YOUR INBOX FOR A CHANGE !!!!

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Epictetus was an ancient Greek Philosopher whose teachings are still relevant today. Arguably even MORE relevant in these difficult times we have found ourselves in. To let go of things that are beyond our control and focus what we do have in our control. This especially applies to the mind, one thing we ALWAYS have is our own mind this alone is in our own power.

Conduct ourselves through life fulfilling our duties to our children, parents and fellow citizens and everything else will come do not try to control external influences as they will come.

So your MANTRA today :

“HE IS A WISE MAN WHO DOES NOT GRIEVE FOR THE THINGS WHICH HE HAS NOT, BUT REJOICES FOR THOSE WHICH HE HAS ” – Epictetus

In these PC times and so as not to offend anyone please substitute ‘Man’ with ‘Person’ as this applies to us all. Remember this WAS ancient Greece !!

JOJO STYLELIST TIP: WHILE YOU ARE BUSY PLANNING YOUR FUTURE DO NOT LET YOUR PRESENT PASS YOU BY. APPRECIATE THE HERE AND NOW

MWAH MWAH

JOJO XXXXXX

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MIDWEEK MANTRA : LEARN TO WHISPER

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YOUR WEDNESDAY ROUND UP OF ALL THINGS POSITIVE TO CREATE STRENGTH INTERNALLY WITH TIPS,TASKS AND MANTRAS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH THE CHALLENGES OF THE WEEK AHEAD.

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Sometimes the louder we shout the more difficult it is to be heard. When you shout at sommeone they tend to turn off or get angry at you this means they stop listening, as internally their self protection mode is switching on. Even if someone wants to hear us, they cannot really listen when we shout.

If you find yourself shouting it is usually because one wants to be heard. So try whispering so people can really hear you. When you lower your voice and quieten it you will find people more willing to listen and to take your calm considered approach much more seriously.

So today when you want to be heard WHISPER so the other party really has to concentrate on what you are saying.

MWAH MWAH

JOJO. XXXXX

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: THE LOUDEST PERSON IS ALWAYS THE LEAST HEARD TRY TO TURN DOWN THE VOLUME SO THE LISTENER TAKES YOUR POINTS MORE SERIOUSLY.

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MIDWEEK MANTRA: HAVE YOU TRIED ‘EARTHING’ YET ?

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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF ACTIVITIES, MANTRAS AND POSITIVITY TO MAINTAIN YOUR WELL BEING AND GET YOU THROUGH TO THE END OF THE WEEK IN THE MOST HARMONIOUS WAY.

SO THIS WEEK TEAM, I HAVE A NICE SIMPLE EXERCISE THAT I HOPE WILL BECOME A REGULAR PART OF YOUR ROUTINE. THERE IS MUCH RESEARCH TO SHOW THERE ARE CONSIDERABLE BENEFITS TO GROUND YOURSELF BAREFOOT ON THE GRASS AT ONE WITH NATURE. THIS IS CALLED ‘EARTHING’

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FIND A PATCH OF EARTH AND TAKE YOUR SHOES AND SOCKS OFF !

STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT EARTHING CAN IMPROVE SLEEP, SPEED HEALING AND REDUCE INFLAMMATION AND CHRONIC PAIN. ANXIETY IS CALMED ALONG WITH FATIGUE. SOME STUDIES EVEN CLAIM IT CAN INCREASE BLOOD FLOW TO THE FACE RESULTING IN AN ANTI AGEING EFFECT ON THE SKIN.

30 MINUTES IS IDEAL SO IF YOU CANNOT STAND STILL THAT LONG THEN GO FOR A BAREFOOT WALK IN THE PARK , BEACH……..YOUR BACK GARDEN.

THE ELECTRONS THAT ARE PRESENT IN THE EARTHS SURFACE CAN BE ABSORBED AND ACT AS ANTI OXIDANTS IN THE BODY

MWAH MWAH

JOJO. XXXX

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: A VERY SIMPLE EXERCISE REQUIRING NO PRACTISE AND NO LEVEL OF FITNESS AND INSTANTLY REAP REAL BENEFITS TO YOUR HEALTH. WHATS NOT TO LIKE ? TRY IT YOU WILL LOVE IT.

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MIDWEEK MANTRA: DISCOVER SUGARCOATING

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Your weekly Wednesday round up of positivity , tasks and mantras to uplift you and take your weekly routine from mundane to magical ! Take control and strengthen your mind for the week ahead. Do it every week to condition your mind and be ready to greet 2023 with a different mindset.

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I was watching a Jordan Peterson interview this week, a great philosopher on the meaning of life and its principles. He ended the interview with a poignant statement that stayed with me throughout the week, that I wanted to share with my readers.

“there are so many people out there who never get a kind word from anyone. It is the easiest thing to do , give someone a kind word but so often we don’t “

“the difference it can make to a persons life to be in receipt of kindness is sometimes all it takes……………………..”

This is so powerful to give someone some positive feedback about themselves. Someone you know or someone you don’t know.It’s time to dip those words in sugar. Keep it sweet ! Get sugarcoating.

Do this simple thing today make a difference.

MWAH MWAH

JOJO. XXXXXX

JOJOS STYLELIST TIP: PEOPLE ARE DYING (sometimes literally) JUST TO HEAR SOME KIND WORDS. MAKE YOUR WORDS COUNT TODAY. COAT SOMEONE IN SUGAR !