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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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Re-Renewing Your Spirit: Short Version

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Re-Renewing Your Spirit: Short Version

I wrote a new article just for you called Re-Renewing Your Spirit, it’s about getting back on the wellness path after falling off.  Resiliency and adaptability are the two most important make or break skills to have, and I want you to have more and better tools to hone those skills.  There’s always going to be something in the external world to push us off the path towards wellness and spiritual renewal, that’s why it’s so important to focus on learning how to get yourself back on track.

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Lifelines of Stability & Pillars of Strength - Wellness, SelfCare, Exercise, Weight Loss, Dreaming A Bigger Dream

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Lifelines of Stability & Pillars of Strength - Wellness, SelfCare, Exercise, Weight Loss, Dreaming A Bigger Dream

Disoriented is a word I keep hearing other people say, and a sensation I feel often. To be so unmoored from the outside world for so long feels incredibly disorienting. The 5 things that have helped me immensely during this time have been:

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Quarantine Spring Cleaning: Coronavirus Lockdown Spring Cleaning for Less Anxiety & More Fun

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Quarantine Spring Cleaning: Coronavirus Lockdown Spring Cleaning for Less Anxiety & More Fun

Quarantine Spring Cleaning: Coronavirus Lockdown Spring Cleaning Ideas - tips for Spring 2020 cleaning to keep you moving forward and managing anxiety.

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Quarantine Activities: Fun & Productive Activities To Stay moving Forward During Lockdown

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Quarantine Activities: Fun & Productive Activities To Stay moving Forward During Lockdown

Activities that are fun, productive, and keep you moving forward are essential during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown. As hard as it is to stay home, it is the duty of everyone who is able to, to contribute to defeating the deadly virus, is to self-isolate. Here are some ideas to pass the time enjoyable and productively, not to mention having fun.

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