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July 3, 2014
How to bounce back from mercury retrograde and fight overwhelm to have the best summer ever.

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FOURTH OF JULY – INDEPENDENCE DAY EDITION

I’m not sure how many of you follow astrology or believe in this sort of thing. For me, I know OF mercury retrograde and I know that that is a time period when technological things and agreements can go ary. I do know that as human beings, we are made up of 90% water, and I believe that the moon being able to affect the rise and fall of the tides may in some way affect the our body that is made up of water.  That said, astrology is something that I find perpetually intriguing and if I can understand it better or use it to my advantage I’m all for it! If you are too then read on!

I am not an astrologer by any means but to say I am on and off again obsessed with Elle.com’s Horoscope section is an understatement. I adore the Astro twins and always heed their advice. However it was brought to my attention that there is a shadow period after mercury retrograde which I had no idea about.

If you are feeling cloudy and overwhelmed, there may be good reason. Being that I write a blog about inspiration, I am all about getting OVER the overwhelm and helping you create a life and career that you are inspired by.

Here’s how to know if you have been effected:

Mercury is the ruler of communication and mercury retrograde happenings include any kind of technology mishaps from emails bouncing back, calls being dropped, verbal miscommunications and unclear plans. If you keep trying and trying to make that connection but your phone restarts, your computer is on the fritz and your intended point came out as fuhckuzt – don’t stress – you have been mercury retrograded.  It has been warned that you should not make major decisions or enter into contracts at this point, but now that mercury retrograde has ended as of July 1st, we are now in the much unknown shadow period where it is the “light” version of all the affects of retrograde. Things will start to fall back into place but the lighter effects of retrograde may still make a dent (as opposed to a heavy mark) in your plans.

What to do about it:

Cut yourself some slack and know that this is something beyond your control.  Stay in a heightened sense of zen when faced with transit delays, computer problems, or dropped calls. Know that this is your time to “repair and restore.”  Take advantage of this time to suss out unclear plans, take inventory of what you are grateful for (says my friend and a professional confidence coach Maureen Saladino), explore your goals for the next few months and hone in on what you want to accomplish.

Coming off a big project or event, it is likely that a clean slate can prove the cause of overwhelm, not knowing which option to choose in a sea of many. Stay in tune with your inner guide and determine the plan that is right for you.

Summer, like summer vacations back when you were in school is the time to expand into freedom, let go, sink into surrender and decide on the fun summer activities that will make your heart strings flutter.

Revel in the freedom and openness that this time creates and sink your teeth in with a relaxed way of being.  Know that whatever choice you make will be the right one.

It is Independence day this week after all –
Hope that inspires you!

xoxo

Emily
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June 19, 2014
How to have MORE FUN daily and look like a goddess: from work, to meals, to fashion and fitness!

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June ILLUSTRATED ESSENTIALS

Most of us have a set routine, or a bunch of things that we do on a rotating basis and suddenly, we get used to it, can do it in our sleep and then BOOM, where is the fun?

Heyy hey hey, it’s summer people. June is just getting underway and the weather in NY is finally catching up with the month so this is the perfect time to infuse MORE fun into everything you do!

More fun in Meals: Summer-ize your dishes at every meal.

Think of more summer friendly meals like fresh tuna salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives and herbs. Skip the mayo to slash calories and (I think have a better tasting dish) sub in red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and djion mustard. You can even add gluten free or whole grain pasta to this to serve at family gatherings.

Add pops of color in every thing you eat. This means slicing up some bright watermelon, adding in some juicy cherries, plucking some ripe peaches, etc. Go crazy with bright fruits and add them to every meal or as a snack after meals.  The bright color alone will perk you up even before you take a bite.

Giving yourself and your family an unexpected healthy treat that leaves you feeling light as feather will spark some fun with the bright colors of the ingredients and the energy you will have after it.

Goddess moment: Taking care of your body like it’s a temple and feeding it colorful foods with essential nutrients will make your skin glow and help you drop those winter lbs in no time.


More fun in Work:  Take advantage of your lunch break, even if you have to work right through it.  Grab your ipad, notebook and some bright pens to do work in the sun, meet a friend or just take the long way to do some errands. Taking advantage of the extra vitamin d will go along way in the fun zone. You will feel energized; get a nice bronze glow (make sure to apply all-over SPF in the morning after your moisturizer so you can go anywhere, anytime in the sun) and you will get a burst of adventure doing something out of the ordinary in your daily work routine.

Even if you have your own business, getting outside is not just for those stuck in an office building but it is an amazing tool for entrepreneurs. Take time to get out, cut off all internet and cell phones for an hour and brainstorm some new fun ideas for your business.

Goddess moment:  The extra sunshine will give you a natural sunkissed tan and promote those happy chemicals to start firing since the sun greatly affects your mood.


More fun in Style and Fashion: Make sure to incorporate some brights, whites and metallics into any of your stand-out summer looks.

Go for bold incorporating a bright dress, clutch, necklace or just about anything to make in instant no-fail summer look.  A pop of color in your blush or lips will do just fine to stay on the more demure side.

White hot anything is still the hottest trend. All white errrthang paired with metallic flats, clutch or a cuff bracelet is goddess garb to the fullest.

Goddess moment: take a cue from the greek goddesses of times past. With so many new ways to incorporate this trend, it will keep you feeling fresh, shiny and new in an instant.


More fun in Romance: There was a song written about “Summer Nights” for a reason.  Summer nights, after work any time the sun goes down is time to dial up the flirt fest.  Grab your hottie and go for a long walk, let your convo melt in to talks of teenage dreams, summers past and dreamy futures.  Nights spend strolling around doing nothing are the best way to make memories and have them thinking of you the next day, all day long.  What are you waiting for, stir up your summer romance. Whether it be with your hubby, or newest fling, get your flirting in gear and make plans for your weekend at the beach.

Goddess moment:  Nothing is more flattering the moonlit glow on your dewy sunkissed tan. Grab a flowy skirt and speak slowly to have your sweetie visually see your outfit blowing in the wind and your poise, how much more goddess-like can you get?


More fun in Fitness: Get your flex on 4-5 times a week or more in the summer. Impromptu social gatherings, beach outings, crop tops and the hottest shorts trends will be flung on you in an instant.  Upping your work out sched will set the tone (pun intended) for your whole day, how proud of yourself you are, and how great you feel. You will be ready to take on anything and be well equip at being a gorgeous goddess all summer long.  All this equals never passing up on a fun opportunity because you will look and more importantly feel your best.

Goddess moment:  Feeling great about your body and feeling the endorphins after you workout will be a sure fire way to up your happiness quotient and all that work will make you look toned and tighter.

There is an inner goddess inside all of us, summer is the perfect time to unleash it.

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Hope that inspires you!
xoxo

Emily

July 4, 2013
Fireworks

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Fourth of July is probably my most favorite holiday of all time! Something about the fireworks is always so magical, like the end of a Disney movie I always feel like dreams do come true. The fact that the fireworks are just so much “larger than life” and breathtaking makes them seem so ethereal!

Over the years I’ve had fights with ex-boyfriend on the 4th – and then the fireworks started and time stood still and nothing else mattered. I feel like fireworks shine some perspective on what’s petty, what’s not and what you deserve.

I remember being really little and after watching the Macy’s Fourth of July spectacular fireworks on TV with my family it would get to be my bedtime, but I was always so worked up from the splendor of the fireworks that I sat up in my (top bunk bed) and looked through my kaleidoscope to provide a visual as the booms of the neighborhood fireworks went on for hours. I would dream of all the amazing things I would do in my life and feel so overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation.

Till this day, fireworks do the same thing for me! My boyfriend, my friends and I all love the fireworks equally and have been planning trips months in advance to make sure we get the best views in town!

I always say, it’s not the Fourth until I see fireworks and I have on occasion, stopped at nothing to see at least a peek of them.

Fireworks are so fitting on Independence day because they celebrate our possibility, they symbolize bravery, potential, heart break and the American spirit to rise back up and make our dreams come true.

“You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine. Just own the night, like the Fourth of July!” Katy Perry – Fireworks

So with a lump in your throat and starry eyes, I hope you enjoy the fireworks this, and every year with the same inspiration and wonder that I get from them!

Hope that inspires you!

Xoxo

Emily

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