I have been talking about simple steps we can make over 8 days for a little reset. And little reset can be so different for each of us. It doesn't have to mean anything big or overwhelming, it can be just gaining clarity, or adding more vegetables to your meals, and so on. It is about reflecting where you are, what you want to change, what is important to you and how to go about it. So I want to share here what I have been doing so far. Day 1 - I took few moments to reflect. One of my goals was to walk 11,000 steps a day but I missed. I thought about it, I thought if it is doable and if I want to keep going. The answer was YES. I wanted to get back to it! Day 2 - While I was walking my dog in the morning I thought why is it important for me to have those daily steps. The answers were coming in right away - because I spend close to 50 hours a week sitting indoors, in my chair, staring at 2 large monitors. Because walking outdoors supports my health, my wellbeing. And reaffirming my goal to be a person who keeps fit, sleeps well, had great energy, not just feeling tired at the end of long days. Day 3 – my full honesty here. If there is a good show on Netflix, I can easily end up binge watching - 'just one more episode, I need to know what will happen next .. '. So my own challenge - not to binge. And I am in the middle of one of those shows right now, but I watched one episode only, and went for a walk instead. Day 4 - I set myself a goal of walking after dinner. We are in the winter here and it is dark before 6pm, so just around my local streets, but – I am walking outside! About 5 min after finishing dinner, I walked about 20 min and it felt good! Of course, adding in those incredible benefit of walking after meals, helping with digestion, preventing blood sugar spikes, and of course great for cardiovascular health. This is officially my new habit, after dinner walk. Day 5 – of course there was a short internal thought poll – Walk vs Netflix, but it was the walk. As I walked, I thought it already feels like a rhythm for me. I bought some Epsom salts couple of days ago, so I added truly relaxing bath – this was my investment to myself, and I slept like a baby.

I thought I would share this here. My morning was everything I didn't need, didn't ask for but life clearly had a different idea. I could go on and on here listing all the things that happened, it would be a long story. So many times throughout the morning I thought - what next??? Made it to lunchtime. I needed that second cup of coffee and some fresh air! Walked in nearby park, watching the guys installing new rugby field posts. And each post had this simple sign: "Keep it Positive" And as I walked past, it made me smile. Because it was like a small reminder to me, at exactly the right moment when I needed it. Sometimes we can't control what the day brings, but we can choose how we respond to it. One deep breath, one walk, one positive thought at a time. So if today is not going as planned for you, don't give up. Reset your thoughts. Keep moving forward. Tomorrow is a new day. Today's moment doesn't define your whole story. 💛 How do you reset on those 'life-happens' days? What helps you, what works for you?

Now I am in NZ and we are 4 days away from the winter! It sure is cold and today especially super grey day! I love the sunshine but I can only dream of it today. Yellow is sunshine, energy, positivity, nourishment, warmth, vitality. Yellow is uplifting and I miss the sunshine on days like today! The day is almost over, I am cooking my dinner but when I reflect back, I think of so many occasions throughout the day when I nourished myself with yellow (without even realizing it earlier!) Yellow breakfast I had pineapple, cucumber and soaked chia drink to start my day. Pineapple supports digestion thanks to bromelain enzymes and provides vitamin C for immune health. Together this is hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and digestion-friendly drink, great for gut health, natural cleansing, and of course chia seeds are great source of fiber and also help to stabilize blood sugar levels. Took my dog for early morning walk, then had eggs with tofu and bit of turmeric for breakfast. I love to add little bit of tofu for extra protein, and together this is nourishing, protein-rich breakfast that supports energy, muscle health, hormones, and keeps you full for longer. It is great anti-inflammatory support for the whole body (remember to add that pinch of black pepper to help absorption of curcumin from turmeric). Yellow lunch I had little bit of roasted pumpkin (leftover) so I made a lunch bowl - no recipe, but what the fridge gave :-) Bowl with roasted pumpkin, corn, quinoa, yellow capsicum, avocado, drizzled with olive oil and coconut aminos. Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) supporting immune health, skin, and eye health. Yellow capsicum (bell pepper) is loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants that support immunity and reduce oxidative stress. Corn provides fiber and slow-release carbohydrates for energy and digestion. Yellow dinner Just finished and since i am thinking about this post - here is the pic. Ricotta and walnut filled pasta, by our local vendor (made fresh!), with sauteed spinach, yellow pepper, red onion and few capers to balance the taste. Red onion contains antioxidants and natural plant compounds that support heart health, immune function, and help nourish beneficial gut bacteria. And we all know that spinach is rich in iron, folate, magnesium, and fiber to support energy, nervous system function, digestion, and overall wellbeing.

Yes, that was such a good movie and who would not love Sandra Bullock, right? I think I have seen this movie about 4 times, and can watch it again any time, such classic. But today I want to talk what what happened in your body while YOU were sleeping. Because sleep is an active biological process, not simply “switching off.” Now lets talk in general, because we all have different days, different sleep times, different stress levels, different age, hormones, lifestyle .. there are so many variances but typically something like this would happen. 🕙 10 PM – 11 PM Melatonin production increases as the body gets ready for deep rest. Brain activity begins slowing, body temperature drops slightly, and your nervous system starts shifting into recovery mode. 🕚 11 PM – 12 AM Your body enters deeper stages of sleep. Physical restoration begins, muscles relax, tissue repair starts, and the immune system becomes more active. 🕛 12 AM – 2 AM This is usually the time for your deep sleep. Growth hormone release supports cellular repair, muscle recovery, metabolism, and healing processes throughout the body. 🕑 2 AM – 4 AM The brain continues processing memories, emotions, and learning. The liver and detoxification systems remain highly active while the body continues restorative functions. 🕓 4 AM – 5 AM Cortisol slowly begins rising naturally to prepare the body for waking. Body temperature gradually increases and the brain becomes more active again. 🕔 5 AM – 6 AM Lighter sleep stages and REM sleep often increase. Dreaming may become more vivid as the brain processes emotions, creativity, and information. 🕕 6 AM – 7 AM The body prepares to wake naturally. Hormones supporting alertness, energy, focus, and movement begin increasing to help transition into the day. So you may start to think how better you can support your sleep because you are doing yourself massive favor. You support repair, regulation, detoxification, memory processing, hormone balance, immune support, and nervous system restoration. You support your health.

Did you know that calendar month of May is a ‘Better Sleep Month’? We take sleep for granted but not everyone thinks of sleep as a biological necessity. So, let’s talk about what happens when you sleep, because sleep is not just a “rest.” It is one of the most active and essential processes in your body, a time when repair, regulation, and restoration take place across every system. When sleep is consistent and of good quality, the body is able to reset and function in a more balanced way. But when sleep is disrupted, the effects ripple through the whole body. And I want to take few days to talk about that. Let's start with - Energy & Metabolism During sleep, the body restores energy and regulates how it uses fuel. Good sleep supports stable blood sugar, steady energy levels and may help reduce cravings and energy crashes throughout the day. Fun fact: Even one poor night of sleep can affect blood sugar regulation and increase cravings for quick energy foods the next day. Have you ever noticed yourself craving more sugar or caffeine after a poor night’s sleep? Or even crave more junk food? What do you do?