The Power of Appreciation for Restful Sleep Dr. Ritamarie’s Gratitude Journal Day Revisited

Last fall, 2011, I started an Appreciation Journal where I successfully shared my appreciations every day for 30 days. Feeling inspired by the results, I planned to continue to share my feelings of gratitude and thanks once a week.  Well, as all good plans sometimes do, that one fell by the wayside as my “Busyneess “  took over.

Being recently brought back to the understanding of the importance of gratitude and sleep, I started a 30 day sleep journal, and was reminded about how many people were helped by the gratitude journal.

So beginning today, I’ll combine gratitude with my sleep journal.

The Sleep Journal will officially be renamed the “Sleep and Gratitude Journal”

If you’re looking to experience more energy, health and joy, join me on this appreciation journey and watch magical things unfold.

Comment below with 3 things you appreciate today.

And if you want a super sleep boost, before you fall asleep each night, take a few long slow deep breaths and place your right hand over your heart.  Breathe in deep appreciation for a person, place, event or thing in your life.  Experience the joy of that place, and pour your appreciation into it.

Continue to hold the thought, the image and the feeling as yu gently drift off to sleep.

Dr. Ritamarie’s Appreciations for Today

1. I the lovely spring weather that began on Sunday, after three days of rain to fill the reservoir.
2. I appreciate my amazing team that support me in getting my message of health and healing out to the world.
3. I appreciate my glucose meter, which has guided me to identify how my bad sleep habits have effected me and helps me to choose the foods and activities that keep me in balance.

For more information about how to use a glucose meter to get your blood sugars balanced and have the pleasant side effect of increased enenrgy, a flatter tummy and a sharper and more focused mind, take a look at my B4 Be Gone Program that starts soon.

I do so love to read all your appreciations, so let’s get them coming again.

With Great Love and Appreciation,

Dr. Ritamarie

Go ahead, give yourself an energy boost. Comment below about what you appreciate today.

Optimizing Melatonin for a Sound Night’s Sleep: Dr. Ritamarie’s Sleep and Appreciaton Blog Day 4

We sprung the clocks ahead, which means I got out of bed at 11, not 10 as I thought.  I went to bed at midnight.

That means I slept 10 hours.  Congratulations me.

I was full of energy all day, went for a 3 mile run and got a lot of work done.

But there are so many more things I was planning to do.

One critical piece was not working and it needs to be before tomorrow .  SO I stayed up longer than expected trying to fix things.  Urg….

Today’s Sleep Tibbit

Melatonin is a hormone that promotes deep sleep.

To help you fall asleep more easily, turn down the lights beginning no later than 9PM.  Read or do other activities that don’t require bright light by candle light.  Turn off the TV and computer within an hour of bedtime.  Within two hours of bedtime would be even better.  This will increase melatonin.  Melatonin has been found to protect against estrogen related cancers.

Dr. Ritamarie’s Appreciations for Today

1. I appreciate the lovely spring weather that began on Sunday, after three days of rain to fill the reservoir.
2. I appreciate my amazing team that support me in getting my message of health and healing out to the world.

I appreciate my glucose meter, which has guided me to identify how my bad sleep habits have effected me and helps me to choose the foods and activities that keep me in balance

My Sleep Commitments for Tomorrow:

1. In  bed, lights out by midnight
2. No food after 8 PM

I’ll keep trying til I get it right then increase the challenge

What Sleep Commitment are you ready to make? 

Write your comments below

Love, Health and Joy,

Dr. Ritamarie

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Dr. Ritamarie’s Gratitude Journal Day 32

I started an Appreciation Journal where I successfully shared my appreciations every day for 30 days. Feeling inspired by the results, I will continue to share my feelings of gratitude and thanks.

If you’re looking to experience more energy, health and joy, join me on this appreciation journey and watch magical things unfold.

Comment below with 3 things you appreciate today.

Dr. Ritamarie’s Appreciations for Today – Day 32

1. I apreciate the downpour of rain we’re getting.  Our reservoirs really need it!
2. I appreciate my 13 year old son’s cuddles.  He still hugs me and puts his head on my shoulder spontaneously.  Wow!  It feels so great.
3. I appreciate my healed knee.  I was able to run for the first time in a month and it felt great.

I do so love to read all your appreciations, so keep them coming.

With Great Love and Appreciation,

Dr. Ritamarie

Go ahead, give yourself an energy boost. Comment below about what you appreciate today.

Dr. Ritamarie’s Gratitude Journal Day 31

I started an Appreciation Journal where I successfully shared my appreciations every day for 30 days.  Feeling inspired by the results, I will continue to share my feelings of gratitude and thanks.

If you’re looking to experience more energy, health and joy, join me on this appreciation journey and watch magical things unfold.

Comment below with 3 things you appreciate today.

Dr. Ritamarie’s Appreciations for Today – Day 31

1. I’m grateful for the wonderful tradition of decorating the houses and streets with lights this time of year…it’s so beautiful to view.
2. I appreciate the unlimited ways whole, fresh foods can be combined into delicious meals.  The class on Sunday was filled with the most beautiful colors, tastes, and textures.  I am so grateful to Karen for creating the delicious new recipes.
3. I appreciate the brand new forum we’re using for the Green Cleanse which allows us to communicate and support each other.  There are many people who are new to cleansing, and I so appreciate the veterans for chiming in and supporting them!

I do so love to read all your appreciations, so keep them coming.

With Great Love and Appreciation,

Dr. Ritamarie

Go ahead, give yourself an energy boost. Comment below about what you appreciate today.

Home Sweet Home – Dr. Ritamarie’s Appreciations for Today – Day 22

I’m back home and it feels great.

As much as I love traveling, it always feels great to return to the familiar and comfortable feeling of home.

I love having my kitchen equipment (Vitamix and food processor especially)  and I love feeling comfortable in my own space, not having to tiptoe around and be sure not to inconvenience anyone with my kitchen activities.  I’ve been traveling with my food choices for a long time.  Still, depending on who I am visiting, there’s always explaining about what I do, why I don’t eat the “regular”  food and all that.  While I love educating others, it feels good to come home and just “be”.

Dr. Ritamarie’s Appreciation Journal  for Today – Day 22

1. I am grateful for my beautiful and spacious backyard and all the greenery and wild life back there, including birds, squirrels, lizards, frogs and deer.  Its a joy to look out there as I lounge on the couch indoors writing.
2. I appreciate the mild winter weather here in Austin.  Even though a cold front has just hit, and we’re reaching for the sweatshirts and warm blankets, it’s still in the 50′s during the day and 30′s at night, which we considered warm when we were in Chicago.  Plus in a day or two we’ll be back in the upper 60′s.  Not bad for soon to be winter.
3. I appreciate the huge bowl of soup I just finished, including a combination of raw and lightly cooked vegetables, sea vegetables, warming herbs and seeds for my omega 3 fats.  It was filling, warming and oh so delicious.  I will post the recipe to the blog.

Getting in touch with what you appreciate throughout the day is a super way to  increase your energy, health and joy. Join me on this appreciation journey and watch magical things unfold.

Comment below with 3 things you appreciate today.

With Great Love and Appreciation,

Dr. Ritamarie

P.S. My “Gratitude Weekend” sale has been extended to noon on Monday, November 28th. Enjoy savings of up to 75% on health enhancing resources to make your life more joyful and comfortable.

Gratitude Weekend is described HERE.

Go ahead, give yourself an energy boost. Comment below about what you appreciate today.