Journal — Natural Lifestyle Optimization

Los Angeles Fires: The Sun Sets On The California Dream.

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Los Angeles Fires: The Sun Sets On The California Dream.

My heart breaks for the people of Los Angeles impacted by the devastating fires. This is our long-feared worst case scenario come to reality; a wildfire in tandem with urban firestorms, straining the firefighting resources but also the water systems themselves. For the people who lost their lives, homes, pets, businesses, and cherished institutions, they are suffering the most directly, but these fires and their aftermath will be a systemic shock to the Los Angeles area and Southern California in general.

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Be Happier, Healthier & Get So Much More Done With Routines & Social Media Breaks In 2025!

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Be Happier, Healthier & Get So Much More Done With Routines & Social Media Breaks In 2025!

In this new article I share my experience and tips on how to use a very small and simple tool that punches well above it’s weight and that is the daily routine. You can get so much more done, and be so much healthier and happier when you have a routine.  Combine a routine with a digital detox or social media break and you are going to find that you will regain so much time and more importantly focus!

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2025 New Year Inspirational Message: Embrace the Power Of Routines & Social Media Breaks This Year!

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2025 New Year Inspirational Message: Embrace the Power Of Routines & Social Media Breaks This Year!

Be Happier, Healthier & Get So Much More Done With Routines & Social Media Breaks In 2025!  2025 New Year Inspirational Message: Embrace the Power Of Routines & Social Media Breaks This Year!

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How To Get Through the Holiday Season With Your Mind, Body & Spirit Intact - this might be your most enjoyable holiday season yet!

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How To Get Through the Holiday Season With Your Mind, Body & Spirit Intact - this might be your most enjoyable holiday season yet!

How To Get Through the Holiday Season With Your Mind, Body & Spirit Intact - this might be your most enjoyable holiday season yet! - Tips for Mindfully Enjoying the Holidays This Year: How to have a mindful and joyful holiday season.  Seasonal affective disorder, depression, anxiety, loneliness, mindfulness, meditation, natural lifestyle, personal development, and so much more, so let's get right into it!

Have a Mindful & Joyful Holiday Season This Year!

 

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Natural Lifestyle Optimization: We Need You More Than Ever

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Natural Lifestyle Optimization: We Need You More Than Ever

Reflecting on the past ten years of Desert Mountain Apothecary in the social media landscape, how the changes in technology, platforms, and aesthetics have shaped the different chapters of my content. Challenging myself to learn how to create video content has been a long battle with a steep learning curve, and in those years I’ve gone through several different iterations of video styles and subjects. One thing that I think rings true from all of my videos is that they all showcase a deep and sincere love of nature, and I’m so grateful to share that with you with Desert Mountain Apothecary. Circling back to an earlier project, I’m reactivating Natural Lifestyle Optimization, which is a method for creating lasting transformational change in your life by harnessing the power of the mind, body, and spirit. Please join me on this inspiring journey of discovery deep into the subconscious where we use micro-habits to improve all aspects of life without making drastic changes. So I hope you enjoy this expansive look back at this fascinating experiment, my calling to re-start Natural Lifestyle Optimization, and some helpful advice for finishing out 2024 and the holiday season.

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