You guys! Do you ever feel like you wish you had a little bit more patience? With your kids, your partner, your coworkers, yourself? It’s the middle of summer, and while I don’t want to peddle the “life is so hard” narrative, let’s be honest, big feelings are part of raising kids, working (in an office or in the home), and overall adulting in 2023 can sometimes feel like TOO MUCH!
There are a lot of small habits that I re-commit to every day to help fill my patience tank — getting a good amount of sleep, waking up before my kids, and working out in the morning — but even when I do all these things, sometimes I still feel like I’m wound up and not the best version of myself. Enter ASHWAGANDHA POWDER — or, as it’s also well known, nature’s chill pill.
My twin sister tried this first (she was influenced by Melissa Wood Tepperburg, who is a huge advocate of the stuff), and when we were together a few weeks ago, I tried adding 1/2 a teaspoon (the recommended dosage) to my water/smoothie, and let me tell you, I was hooked immediately and ordered my own jar…and have been using it almost every day since. It just takes the edge off, makes me more patient, and gives me that mental clarity to not sweat the small stuff.
If you’re like me, you’re probably like Ash-wa-what? What are you telling me I should take?? So let’s break it down a little bit. Ashwagandha is one of India’s greatest botanical treasures — and it’s very well known for its ability to calm, soothe and strengthen the body. What’s fascinating about it is that the plant holds this deep intelligence that provides your body with what it needs. For example, if you’re anxious, it will calm you; if you’re constantly fatigued, it will boost your energy and stamina. To this day, scientists don’t understand HOW these plants can medically provide this based on each individual, but my experience can confirm those results. It’s truly changed my summer, and I couldn’t resist sharing it with you since it’s been that life-changing.
Anima Mundi, the Brooklyn-based apothecary where I buy my ashwagandha, cites the below key benefits — in case you need any more convincing!
Key Benefits:
- Can significantly lower cortisol levels, stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms
- Can help overcome adrenal fatigue
- Can increase brain cognition
- Can increase thyroid function (particularly for hypo-thyroid)
- Helps to stabilize mood, relieve insomnia, and revitalize the body
- Can help balance blood sugar levels and manage weight and food cravings in chronic stress patients
I also feel compelled to share that I have no horse in this race — this isn’t sponsored/I can’t earn a commission from this brand — I just love this product so much I wanted to share it with you all in case any of you are in the same boat and feel like you need a little more *chill* in your life. You’ll have to let me know if you give it a try!
Thanks as always for your friendship and readership — it truly means the world you’re here. Xx Meg
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