5 Tips for Staying Healthy and Productive

1. Work and Workout – I hooked my laptop up to my treadmill and walk several hours a day. Here is a video of the setup: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=487017739519

2. Delegate Dinner – To make sure that we all ate nutritious and and on time each day, I delegate preparation to my . It saves me time, keeps the whole family healthy and brings her joy! It also ensure that we see each other every day at 5 p.m. We guard our dinner time so that we stay strong as a family.

3. Power Smoothies – One meal a day is a power smoothie packed with protein, greens, vitamins and minerals so that I make sure I get the nutrients I need to thrive each day.

4. Dark and Early – I have three children, including two that are home-schooled that have started businesses, which brings more work for me. I also help run our youth ministry program at our church and have two businesses that I am growing personally. LIFE IS BUSY! I get up when it’s DARK and EARLY to ensure that I get quiet time to fuel my mind with a great book or a powerful CD, focus on my plan of action for the day and knock out things like the laundry that can pile up in a family of five.

5. Prevent, Protect, and PLAY – Seven years ago my husband nearly died and in trying to do everything in life and in business while saving his life, I got extremely sick as well. Now we focus on protection and prevention in our family. We eat many organic foods and have gone wheat-free as well as peanut and corn-free. We wear plenty of sun protection and make sure to stay hydrated. We also make sure to take time out to PLAY! Everyone needs a break once in awhile. It helps to clear your mind which actually makes you more productive in the long run!

** This is my little guy, Jumpin’ Jack Jon playing Nerf Gun Wars with me! We were battling the walls! It was super fun!

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