Hello New Year, Hello New YOU!


New Year, New YOU
With a New Year, brings a new, fresh start.
 
Thank GOODNESS!!! I think we’re all in need of a change these days. RIGHT?!
 
2020 is welcome to wrap it up already. Hello, 2021.
 
So … speaking of the New Year, what are your goals?
 
Not quite sure where to start? I have a good feeling we can help.
 
Not me, but WE. YES! I’m teaming up with some sweet friends of mine to offer some really awesome fresh perspectives on living your best, healthiest, happiest, most abundant life TODAY.
 
Not tomorrow, not next week, but TODAY!!!
 
So, mark your calendars. Buckle up. You’re in for a great ride ahead.
 
Oh, and while you’ve got your calendars out, be sure to mark these dates down now. Your future self will thank you—promise!
 
Ready? Let’s dive right in!
 
So, kicking things off NEXT week, we’ll get a little jump on the New Year, and start things off fresh and new.
 
  • Monday, December 28, 2020: We’ll feature some common yoga poses and breakdown exactly how to rock them with the Yogi herself, Amy Kaspar, of Country Road 5280. I’ll also share how to use essential oils while practicing yoga.

  • Monday, January 4, 2021: Amy and I will share our best tips for practicing meditation with essential oils.  

  • Monday, January 11, 2021: With a New Year, comes a new fresh start with less waste. Stay tuned for how to up your sustainability game. 

  • Wednesday, January 13, 2021: Tune in for a live interview session with Dr. Morgan Nolte, Physical Therapist and owner of Weight Loss for Health on how to set healthy (and realistic!) weight loss goals in the New Year. 

  • Monday, January 18, 2021: Ready to make your New Year’s resolutions a reality? We’ll be chatting about how to save time and accomplish those goals—all while reducing your stress, and striking a yoga pose with our resident yoga specialist, Amy.  
This killer lineup is designed for you, so make sure you keep these on your radar after the hectic nature of the holidays is through!
 
Wishing you health, wealth, + abundance always!
 
Megan Nelson, Owner + Founder
Member ID: 10489847
 

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How to Survive Working from Home Without Losing Your Mind

HOW TO SURVIVE WORKING FROM HOME WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND
Working from home has so many perks! The flexibility is amazing, you can essentially set your own hours, and you can throw in a load of laundry (and maybe even exercise) while you’re in another Zoom meeting.
 
But this new working from home gig can also be dangerous, and a pitfall to your work-life balance.
 
What is this work-life balance you speak of?
 
I know, right?! It has been nearly impossible (for me, at least!) to strike a work-life balance while working full-time from home, running a business, keeping the house afloat, and the kids entertained. It is A LOT to juggle.
 
And, I’ve got to be honest, I’m used to having a ton of irons in the fire. This working from home full-time thing has definitely thrown me for a loop.
 
But, since March 2020, I have learned a fair deal of tips and tricks to make things a bit smoother and more efficient for every member of our family.
 
Catch my top 3 tips for maximizing your work time while at home, striking a good balance with the kiddos by your side, and not totally losing your mind.
 
Ready to dive in?! Here we go!
 
1. Plan Things Out … The Night BEFORE
This trick works for me time and time again. Plan out your day, and prep as much as you can the night before to maximize your workday. Lay out your clothes for the day, and the kids’ clothes, too. Pack any lunches or plan out meals ahead of time, if possible. Set your coffee mug out, and your workout stuff, too. Get your workstation all set the night before, too. Any little tasks that you may dread first-thing in the morning, take care of those. Your morning and your productivity will thank you!
 
2. Block Your Time
This is another tip you can do the night before, or the week before, if you’re feeling ambitious. Block your time so you know exactly what needs to happen each hour you’re awake. Notice I say each hour you’re awake there … not only the hours you’re planning to work. Map it all out—taking the kids to school, your virtual meetings, exercise time, lunch—all of it! This will give you a realistic picture of how much time you actually have to work with.
 
3. Stay Positive
Now this may be easier said than done. I get it! When it’s 9:00 AM, you’ve been up for 3 hours, and you’ve gotten NOTHING done on your to do list. However, a bad attitude is not going to serve you. Put those positive pants on, re-fill your coffee, and pump some essential oils into your workspace. Your mindset and your long list of work to-dos will thank you. And, you’ll feel better, too!


What tips are you using these days to survive your work from home time? I can’t wait to hear from you!

Love, Joy + Oils Always,
Megan Nelson, Owner + Founder
Oil Up Omaha
Member ID: 10489847

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Best Time Saving Hacks for Busy Women: Part 2

Best Time Saving Hacks for Busy Women: Part 2

Did you catch the first segment of my Best Time Saving Hacks for Busy Women earlier this week? If not, don’t miss it! You can find it right here.

 

To continue these great tips to maximize your time, while being a great and fully focused mama, keep reading. You’ll essentially be at Wonder Woman status once you’ve read and implemented these bad boys into your daily routine.

 

Say “no” more often

Yup—I’m totally guilty of not following this one myself, but it’s an absolute must to reaching your goals and sticking with them. You have my full permission—just say “NO!”

 

Listen to a podcast, inspirational video while exercising

This has been my jam lately. I always want to maximize my time. Listening to a podcast or watching a professional development video while I do some yoga or get in some cardio has been a motivator to do something good for myself while also expanding my mind—love it!

 

Get your groceries delivered 

Ugh, this one is just so easy. Just push that darn easy button already. You’ll save time, you’ll save money, and most importantly, you’ll save your sanity from taking small children into the grocery store. Because let’s be honest—that’s just nuts!

 

Shop online 

Same concept as getting those groceries delivered. Just shop online! You can get everything you need, oftentimes with free shipping, plus you only shop for what you actually need instead of being tempted by the dollar section at Target. We all know that is where our wallets go to die!

 

Batch home projects

This is a hint at the first rendition of this blog, the Best Time Saving Hacks for Busy Women: Part 1. Get that to do list out, determine what all of your home-related projects are. Maybe it’s cleaning out that pesky (and stinky!) mudroom, or finally donating those clothes you’ve been meaning to get rid of for years. Whatever it is, make a list of these projects, set a timer (20 or 30 minutes will do), and go to town! You’ll feel so glad when it’s done, and your house will be less cluttered, too. Win, win!


Got all these down? You go, mama! I’m rooting for you! And if you ever have any questions along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. Us mamas on a mission to live better, healthier, more abundant lives have GOT to stick together. I’m here for YOU!

 

Love, Joy + Oils Always,

Megan Nelson, Owner + Founder

Oil Up Omaha

Member ID: 10489847

oilupomaha.com

 

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The only thing you need to read before your weekend begins!

The only thing you need to read before your weekend begins!

Happy Friday, my friend!!

 

I don’t know about you, but I always thoroughly look forward to the weekend ahead. Not because I dislike my job, or even my routine. Instead, it’s because I know that’s the time I can actually unplug from email, from social media, and I get to soak up good quality time with my sweet kiddos and my handsome hubby. 

 

Whether you’re already thinking it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, or you still have a mountain of emails (and laundry!) to get through, I think we can all agree that it has been one heck of a year! I know many of you have asked what products we're using to not just survive but THRIVE through the seasons ahead. 

 

You have been heard, and I’m delivering! Your Fall + Winter 2020 Must-Haves are HERE!

 

Our family’s must-have hit list of the top health + wellness products, (and exactly how we use them!) is launching right now in my health + wellness group on Facebook

 

Join the free group now!

 

Once you’re in, just check out the Bonus Trainings under the Units section. You’ll find it in the Fall + Winter 2020 Must-Haves unit. 

 

The content is ready and waiting for you to help boost your immune system, up your personal health + wellness game, as well as help eliminate toxins from your home. All crucial elements to THRIVE, not just survive, as we move into the unpredictable seasons ahead!  

 

Check out all the content and send me a message. I’d love to know which products you’re most excited about exploring?!

 

P.S. Did you know that one of my (many!) services is to help YOU and your family design a health + wellness plan that is specifically designed for you + your budget? It’s true, and it’s totally free when you work with me! Send me an email or shoot me a message.

 

I’d love to work with you to THRIVE through the holiday seasons ahead! 

 

P.P.S. These are the exact steps I followed to snag my very first Health + Wellness box. You need this, too!

 

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The 6 Key Habits You Can't Live Without

The 6 Key Habits You Can't Live Without
“How are YOU doing?” 

Not in Joey Tribbiani’s voice from Friends, but rather think of the question in a sweet and vivacious little girl’s voice. This is a question my 2-year old asks us each day. And, when she asks family and friends, “How are YOU doing?” we usually get the blanket response with a sweet smile, “We’re good. How are you?”

But let’s be real. How are you really? Between orders to stay at home, managing work remotely, and likely doing both simultaneously while at home with kids, things are on a new level of HECTIC.

What level of chaos are you experiencing these days? Our home usually ranges between a 5-7, on a scale of 1, where we’re dreaming of lollipops and unicorns, to a 10 where we’re all breathing fire.

But, I’ve got to be honest, I’m not an average kind of girl, and I don’t love it when our family is mediocrely at a 5-7 on the chaos scale. I would much rather us strive to be at a 2 or a 3, where things are great, everything in the house is mostly in order, we’re almost always on time. 

Let's be real: the craziest thing that could happen at a 2-3 on the chaos-o-meter is that we hit a speedbump at 15 mph instead of at 10 mph, and we’re in a touch of a rush to get out of the house. I can totally deal with that (and strive for it!).

But, what if your family is way over that ideal range of chaos for you? There are some ways you can change it, and I’m here to help.

Here are my Six Best Tips for Living your BEST Life, like RIGHT NOW!!

Are you ready? Let's do it!

#1 Morning routine is key, you guys! You've got to have one. ☀️☀️☀️

#2 exercise. 💪 Whatever this looks like to you, hitting the gym or doing some light yoga, get it in!

#3 Read and grow! 📚 Whether you are reading a great book or listening to your favorite podcast, whatever it is, make time for it!

#4 Eat well. 🥗 We've got to nourish our bodies and fully hydrate our bodies for them to work optimally for us. Put the M&Ms down!

Yes, you read that correctly--there are 6 essential tips for living your best life today.

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The last two tips to living your best life now are available in my health and wellness group here.

✅ Don't miss them! This is all you need to have the best day ever, and officially get that chaos at a manageable level TODAY!! 🎉🎉🎉

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