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Wellness Routines Made Easy


With so many different options out there, finding the right supplement for you can be a challenge. This is why we put together pre-made kits complete with just the holistic supplements you need for targeted skin and body concerns. Let's get to know each one!

ACNE DETOX

Achieve clear, radiant skin by targeting acne at the source! Environmental Detox and Pathway work to gently bind and remove acne-causing toxins from the body, while Skin Perfection balances candida overgrowth in the gut to keep pesky blemishes at bay and unveil your authentic glow. This kit is great for acneic skin of all types, whether it's cystic, rosacea, or even eczema; these supplements are the perfect recipe for healing.

SLIMMING DETOX KIT

Support your weight loss goals with stimulant-free, non-toxic supplements that work with your body's innate functions, not against it like some chemically-enhanced weight loss pills do. Melt works to holistically detox the fat cells, while Elevate utilizes the fat as an energy source in the body. Then add Environmental Protection Water to harmonize the effects of environmental toxins on the body that can play a role in the swelling of your fat cells.

HORMONE DETOX KIT

Restore balance back to your system with two powerful, holistic supplements that work together to not only ease symptoms from that hormonal roller coaster, but also remove estrogenic toxins from the body. Environmental Detox utilizes DIM and activated charcoal to bind and remove the toxins, while Hormone Water harmonizes deficiencies in the thyroid to help you look and feel more energetic and radiant! 

DIGESTIVE DETOX KIT

Trust your gut when it comes to optimal overall health! From mental sharpness, to clear skin, and everywhere in between, the health of your digestive system dictates a lot of your body's functionality. This kit comes with just the supplements you need to relieve imbalances that cause that all-too-familiar bloating, indigestion, acid reflux, and gas all while increasing nutrient absorption and taking some of the burden off of your digestive system.


These Limited Edition Kits make it easy to find the perfect wellness regimen for you, targeting the source of the concern, and helping you radiate from the inside out! Shop yours here.

Glowing Goddess Green Smoothie


Achieving glowing skin from within is the name of our game, and when we can get that with a tasty summer treat, that's a win-win in our book! Check out this refreshing green goddess smoothie that will give your taste buds and your skin a nourishing pick-me-up.

What You'll Need:


1/2 Cup Green Grapes
1/2 Banana
1/2 Granny Smith Apple Chopped
1 1/2 Cup Fresh Spinach
1 Cup Coconut Water, Pineapple Juice, or Almond Milk (depending on how creamy or tangy you like it)
1/2 Small Avocado
1 Tbs Chia Seeds

TIP: We recommend freezing all the fruits so there is no need for ice!

Instructions:


Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add your liquid of choice until it's thin enough to easily combine. Pour into your favorite glass, top with more chia seeds or shaved coconut, and enjoy your radiance inside and out!


Savor your smoothie with a luxurious face mask to enhance results and make a daily self-care routine out of it. Interested in other foods that feed your skin? Read more here.



What is Holistic Skincare?



Everyone has experienced that frustrating feeling of looking in the mirror, spotting a blemish out of nowhere, and thinking, "where in the world did that come from?!" Or maybe you've been battling a pesky, on-going skin condition that just won't seem to go away no matter what you do. There are thousands of skincare products to choose from, but what do they mean and where do you start? Here at Osmosis, we know that what you are seeing on your skin is a direct reflection of what is going on inside of your body, and noticing exactly where on your face you are experiencing a concern can help you identify the source of the condition. This is what makes holistic skincare stand out from the rest. Treating the whole person, as opposed to a specific symptom, is what ensures permanent healing, total body wellness, and lasting results.


ho·lis·tic /hōˈlistik/ adj. Characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.

Once you can recognize that the root cause of your skin conditions originates inside the body, (think hormonal acne, rosacea, and melasma), you can then begin to address the source of the problem for healing, not just subduing the symptoms. Osmosis' philosophy is rooted in advanced skincare products that partner with the skins natural functionalities paired with internal products that address the source. This dynamic duo is what delivers visible, lasting results, and a flawless complexion we all strive for! The essence of holistic skincare derives its inspiration from Chinese medicinal practices which use natural ingredients and energies to treat imbalances or disharmonies within the body. Osmosis takes that modality and combines it with advanced technology and proven science to take it to the next level. Check out our Face Mapping Guide for more insights on what could be causing your skin concerns!

"Permanent change is possible, your skin just needs to be inspired."
Osmosis CEO, Founder, and Skincare and Wellness Formulator, Dr. Ben Johnson says, "I created Osmosis because I wanted to transform the aesthetic industry. Let's help people move away from weakening the skin and instead create a partnership that empowers healing and remodeling. Every action by the skin is perfect so our efforts should always be supportive and address the actual source of the imbalance. Permanent change is possible, your skin just needs to be inspired."

We are thrilled to be pioneers in this industry, offering healthy solutions that work with your skin and body to empower its natural function. Our passion is rooted in changing the game for beautiful skin by starting within. Join us on your holistic skincare journey and watch your authentic beauty evolve!

Tips for Maintaining Your Holiday Wellness


While the holidays do bring out joy, community, and gratitude, it can also often induce stress, bloating, fatigue, and running ourselves into the ground. We have come up with 5 holistic ways to prevent the holiday season from wrecking havoc on our bodies and minds. So, start the fire, pour the eggnog, and read up to learn how to stay merry and bright all month long!

Happy Gut, Happy You.

About 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, so it's not surprising that the health of your digestive system heavily dictates the well-being of the rest of our body and mind. It's no wonder we start to see that pesky cold make its way through our offices, homes, and communities all winter long as we indulge in a few more sweets, drinks, and heavy meals that put extra strain on our digestion.
Give your gut some back-up this holiday season with Complete, our natural digestive enzyme that will help your body break down food and increase nutrient absorption for easy digestion with the inevitable overindulgence that comes with the holidays.
PRO TIP: Optimal digestion promotes a better mood! So, keeping that tummy happy can keep a smile on your face too!

Keep Those Positive Vibes.

We're all too familiar with the stress that comes with preparing for the holidays. The cleaning, the shopping, the cooking, the in-laws! It can really take its toll on us if we let it. Focus on re-directing your thoughts to the pleasures of the season to alleviate some of that stress. Don't underestimate the power of your own mind! Take a moment to unplug each morning and start your day by jotting down 3 things you are thankful for. This will streamline those positive thoughts to the forefront of your mind and give bad energies the boot!
PRO TIP: Body Talk helps neutralize emotional effects on the body and is designed to cancel feelings of anger, sadness, and fear so you can enjoy each present moment sans stress.

Forego Fatigue.

When exhaustion sets in, it can feel nearly impossible to recover. Everyone knows the feeling of sluggish fatigue from November until January. Keep your energy levels up all season long by starting within! Contrary to what we sometimes may think... 3 lattes a day will rapidly dwindle your energy and stamina to conquer long, busy days. Instead, hydrate and nourish your body and watch it thrive! Elevate is a holistic solution to your chronic fatigue throughout the holidays. Its caffeine-free capsules offer a boost of sustained energy while detoxing cells and promoting mental clarity and focus so you can stay alert and energized all day long without the crash. We also love these fun tips to help keep your energy up all day!

Prioritize.

Society and the media drill into our minds that the holidays are a "season of giving" (A.K.A. shop 'til you drop). And though we are firm believers that every season should be the season of giving, how can we give our all to others when we don't have all of ourselves to give? Sometimes we give away our time, money, attention, and services until we run ourselves into the ground which is harmful to our bodies and mental health. This year, place an importance on self-care and take the time to prioritize your commitments. Ensuring that you are giving back to yourself will, in turn, increase your ability to give love back to others! We love waking up each morning and enjoying a warm beverage before the house wakes. Sitting quietly with yourself fuels your mind and body and helps prepare it for the day.

Sit back and relax.

Give yourself all the time you need to relax. Re-charge in the evenings after guests leave by taking a warm bath, or prop your feet up for 10 minutes while the cookies are in the oven. This refueling and focus on yourself helps provide the stamina needed to take on all the season's festivities!
PRO TIP: Struggle to unwind after a long day of entertaining? Relax Water is treated with frequencies that help create a sense of peace and balance while lessening tension so you can rest easy!

The holiday season should be a time of joy! Say goodbye to that bloating, fatigue, and stress, and say hello to true holiday cheer!

How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle After Summer Ends


Summer fitness is easy. We work hard all summer long to look good in that swimsuit, and then as soon as fall comes, we throw our sweatpants on, toss our workout routine out the window, and hunker down until next summer when we send our bodies into hyperdrive once again. But why would we throw our physical health and wellness to the wayside for over half the year? We believe in total body wellness year-round! Learn how to start within to maintain your summer momentum and keep to your fitness goals with some of our favorite methods as fall and winter settle in.

1. Go in the morning or straight from work!
This is rule number one and totally key to keeping up with your workouts during the fall and winter months. It is much harder to get back out once you go home - your couch and sweatpants are way too close! Start your day with an early morning workout or pack your activewear with you to work so you can ride your momentum from the day and head straight to the gym when you get off!

2. Hot Yoga
Hot yoga is great in-and-of itself any time of the year. But there's just something about an invigorating sweat in a 98-degree room when there's a brisk chill outside! It will feel so great on your muscles that can tighten up as the weather gets colder and once you get nice and sweaty from the class, the crisp outside air feels amazing when you leave!

3. Create a Fall-Fitness Challenge with a Pal.
Working out with others is easier than doing it alone. Get creative with your friends on how to hold each other accountable all season long! This will promote motivation and encouragement to prioritize your fitness and heart health throughout the fall and winter.

4. Hit the Trails.
The outdoors are mesmerizing this time of year! Put on a light jacket and some ear warmers and hop on your bike or hit the trails by foot! Relish that crisp, cool air and head out amongst the autumn leaves! Even just a short walk will get your blood pumping and metabolism moving, plus you'll get to enjoy a beautiful view of the trees and have some one-on-one time with nature! Always good for the soul. Find a trail near you!

5. Get Moving During Commercial Breaks.
Your fall fitness routine does not have to be running a marathon. Keep yourself active in your own home with small challenges such as jumping jacks during commercial breaks until the show comes back on, or 10 push-ups before you hop in the shower. Keep it simple and attainable and you will be more likely to follow through!

6. Osmosis +Sculpt.
Struggling to tighten and tone those stubborn areas? Osmosis +Sculpt is a safe and holistic way to target those difficult areas of the body by detoxing the fat cells while exercising the muscle! Advanced technology utilizes nano-currents to target specific areas that you want to slim and shrinks the fat cells by releasing their toxins. Contact us to find an Osmosis +Sculpt Professional near you!

Keeping up with your healthy lifestyle in the fall is totally doable if you tackle it the right way! You can also check out our Wellness Line for an extra boost to add to your routine.



Understanding Melasma & Holistic Solutions to Healing


Melasma is an increasingly common skin condition, predominantly in women, where we start to see dark spots of pigmentation on our skin. If you are experiencing this frustrating symptom, you're not alone! Though it is a challenging condition to treat, there is hope. We are exploring the root cause of this hyperpigmentation and how to treat it both topically and at its source for permanent change and long-term results! Stay tuned to learn all you need to know about melasma and the tools for a safe and effective protocol.

Learn the causes.
Research proves that melasma is connected to damage of the liver which can result in pigmented spots appearing on the forehead, upper cheeks and temples, lower cheeks and jawline, or around the mouth. Hormone imbalances can cause strain on the liver as well, a reason this condition is more prevalent in women, especially those who take birth control pills or who are pregnant or new mothers.

Treating at the source.
The best first step in tackling melasma is taking an internal approach with natural supplements, wellness products, diet, and lifestyle changes. We have seen great success with an anti-fungal diet, meaning it is best to steer clear of heavy yeasts and fungal foods like bread and mushrooms. We also recommend Restore, a top-selling Osmosis supplement containing a patented oxygen molecule that the body utilizes to fight off infections and repair oxidative damage, one of the key factors in healing melasma.

Holistic topical treatments.
There are many mainstream topical treatments available that offer only temporary lightening of pigmented spots, while inflicting long-term damage to the skin. These short term results do not outweigh the long-term devastation. Here at Osmosis, we pride ourselves in safe, effective, and holistic products containing natural ingredients that work with our skin.


Start with a Vitamin A: Our Vitamin A Serums utilize retinaldehyde to improve the overall health of the skin by creating an environment for remodeling through increased nutrient supply and collagen and elastin production. This helps inhibit skin pigmentation.

Repair the DNA: Catalyst AC-11 is our advanced serum that activates your natural zinc finger remodeling process. This process will bring healing to your skin and reduce pigmentation without irritation.

Reinforce with Epidermal Repair: Our revolutionary patented serum, Rescue, contains a highly active ingredient called Trioxolane which delivers a boost of immunity to the skin. This will help dramatically improve texture and appearance of age spots.

Top it off: Don't forget to top off your protocol with a spritz of your favorite Activating Mist, Clear or Clear Plus+, to ensure optimal product penetration, light hydration, and boosted results!

Protect from further damage: Lather up with SPF (during all seasons) to prevent further damage from UVA and UVB rays that can cause severe hyperpigmentation.
Though melasma can be challenging to treat, if you have patience and treat from the inside out, you will start to see permanent change and results throughout your journey! Regain your youthful, radiant glow with the full protocol here


Self Care Awareness Month


September is Self Care Awareness Month and this is a topic we take very seriously here at Osmosis! So many of us live such busy lives, especially as summer's leisure ends and the hustle and bustle of the coming seasons quickly approach without warning, we can easily forget about our own health and wellness (and sanity). This month, we are going to challenge every one of you to take small moments each day to take care of YOU! Whether you take two minutes here and there throughout the day to breathe and be present, or a full hour once a day to focus your mind and energy on yourself, we want to help bring awareness to the importance of self care in the midst of a fast-paced life. Read on to discover 10 small steps you can take to empower your own self care and wellness.


1. Create a morning routine.
Your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. Take advantage of small moments to yourself at breakfast, in the shower, or two minutes on the porch to get your mind right and prepare your body, thoughts, and energies for the day ahead. Try these quick morning stretches and yoga poses to help get you up and at 'em!




2. Get lost in a book.
Reading not only helps exercise the mind, but it also serves as a simple activity that gives you some quiet time to spend with yourself. Diving into a good book offers a moment's escape from reality so you can recharge and temporarily withdraw into your own mind.


3. Cook a meal.
If you love to cook, it can serve as a creative outlet for you. If you're like some of us, who are on the "take-out is way easier" game plan, we encourage you to give it a shot! Follow a simple recipe like one of these, and challenge yourself in the kitchen to gain a sense of accomplishment and a tasty meal to enjoy!


4. Get serious about skincare.
Your skincare routine is important. You know that. But, when you prioritize this piece of your self-care regimen, you're actually doing more than just washing your face. Set this time aside to spend with yourself and make the most of it! Turn on your favorite jams, apply a mask, and treat yourself to a daily at-home spa. You and your skin put up with a lot, you deserve it.


5. Utilize your time in the car.
Whether you commute to work or have a quick five minute drive to drop the kids off at school, utilize your time alone in the car to decompress, breathe, and center yourself for just that moment, or rock out to your favorite songs!

6. Meditate.
Meditation doesn't have to mean sitting in silence and trying to focus for hours at time. Meditation is achieving mindfulness between the physical and the spiritual and allowing yourself to reboot mentally in small moments. Not sure how to start? Find a meditation method that's right for you.


7. Treat yourself once a week.
You deserve it. Life is short. Treat yo' self. What more reason do you need? We need to stop trying to convince ourselves that we don't have time, don't "need" it, or "probably shouldn't". Within reason, give yourself one treat a week to pamper and reward yourself! We love Jennifer Anniston's Sunday routine!

8. Make time for "me time".
Prioritize your me-time in any way you can. Take a moment to yourself to walk the dog, fold the laundry, or watch your favorite TV show. Me-time can be found in the simplest tasks and will do wonders for your self care and stamina.

9. Create an evening ritual.
Just as your morning routine kick-starts your day, it is essential to create a nighttime ritual to help wind down your mind and body to prepare it for adequate rest. Try a soothing, caffeine-free tea, lavender essential oils, or an evening meditation or prayer to soothe and settle.

10. Allow expression.
One of the most important self-care practices is to allow yourself to feel and express. Society teaches us to "be tough" and that emotions equal weakness. This could not be farther from the truth. Tend to your feelings and emotions, express them freely!


Start small, and start within. Take these steps one at a time where you can and build up to all ten! Don't overlook yourself and your needs, you're important and you're worth it!

8 Steps to Creating a Healthy Home


Our homes should be our safe zone. Our place of re-energizing and unwinding, dancing while no one's watching, and binge-watching TV shows. It is essential to our mental clarity that we create a healthy home environment for ourselves utilizing positive energies and strategic methods from feng shui to harness balance, joy, and inspiration from your surroundings. You will be astounded at the apparent connection between life and space when your efforts are put into making this change! While there are endless amounts of feng shui tips out there (you can break down the bagua map here), we have come up with eight must-have items and tips that you can implement at any stage of your feng shui journey to help contribute to a healthy, happy, peaceful living space.

1. Candles. Who doesn't love a good candle? There are multiple benefits to placing candles around your living space. They ignite passion and warm the energy in your home, plus the pleasant scents soothe and improve your chi! The most ideal places for candles are in your bedroom, bathroom, and living room. To avoid indoor pollution and inhaling toxins, check out these non-toxic options. 


2. Eliminating Clutter. This could be one of the most important tips to improving the energy of your space and achieving peace and stability in the home. Even if you're not a "clean-freak", it's important to rid your space of unnecessary clutter to gain happiness and to be able to ease the subconscious mind for ultimate relaxation and zen.


3. Plants. It is in our human nature to be attracted to that of the earth. Connecting nature and outdoors to our human nature within is referred to as finding "Tao". Implementing plants and greenery to your home decor will invite nature's radiant energy into your space and improve your mood, mental clarity, and harmonize the area you live. Hello Tao! Check out this list of plants that help purify indoor air!
Bonus Tip! Be sure to tend to your living plants if you have them. If a plant dies, immediately discard it to keep your home a place of life!


4. Mirrors. Having mirrors in your home is an old feng shui staple, but it is important that they are strategically placed. In feng shui, mirrors are thought to magnify, energize, and can drastically alter a space. Hang a mirror in a small room to simulate expansion, but be mindful that too many mirrors can have a reverse, negative effect. Living rooms, hall ways, and dining areas are traditionally ideal homes for mirrors.


5. Fix what's broken. Broken items can interrupt positive vibrations in a space. Within reason, try not to ignore broken items such as light fixtures or burnt-out bulbs, chipped or scratched furniture (unless, of course, it is intentional style), or machinery and electronics that no longer work. Replace them or discard if they cannot be fixed.


6. Lighting is everything! When possible, let that natural sunlight shine into your home. It does wonders for the energy of the home and helps contribute to that Tao we mentioned earlier! For the night time, warm-lighted lamps and light fixtures should be placed strategically in corners of "high traffic" regions to contribute to a cozy space (if it can dim, that's a plus!). Avoid florescent lighting as much as possible as it carries negative energies and takes away from the comfort of the room.


7. Breathe in freshness. Purifying the air you breathe in your home is essential to your health and longevity. There are many options of air purifiers, but keeping it natural is key! We love Himalayan Salt Lamps, which work by attracting water molecules and absorbing their toxins or foreign particles, then releasing the purified molecule back into the air. Plus! They are a great conversation piece and contribute to earthy decor. Essential Oil Diffusers are another great option for purifying the air, and with the plethora of natural oils out there, you can customize your scent with additional elements that benefit not just your home, but your body as well!

8. Colors! Color choices in the home can be one of the most powerful tools used in feng shui. Think about how much difference it makes when you paint a room a different color or get a new bed spread. Colors play a much bigger role in our subconscious than you might think, so be sure to do your due diligence when deciding on that statement piece, a new area rug, or what color to paint the bedroom!

No matter how much or how little time you spend in your home, be sure to prioritize creating a space that contributes to your subconscious health and happiness. True beauty starts within!

Self Love: Practicing Acceptance




Buckle up Osmosis beauties, this post is about to get deep! In honor of the month of love we wanted to reach out to you and remind you just how important  and beautiful you are! Self love is an incredibly difficult practice to master. With the media telling us we should look one way and our brains telling us why we are not good enough and our own fear getting in the way of our potential, we wanted to provide you with some tips to help snuff out those thoughts and get you on track to an incredible life, where you are the self-loving star!

1. Brain Talk: Our brains are so vast and science has hit many strides in understanding the human psychology, but there are still so many emotional reactions that have yet to be understood by science, it's hard sometimes to navigate how to solve them. Many of us feel that fear, self doubt, and our abilities to be incredibly hard on ourselves should be completely ignored, or removed from our thoughts to function, BUT we actually need those emotions to grow so there can be room for both positive and negative thoughts. So many times we try to ignore the negative, pushing the bad feeling down as deep as they can go. Unfortunately that only helps those thoughts fester, until they pop up without warning, sending us into a bit of a tailspin. Instead of shying away from the negative, try our  Body Talk exercise, even if you have a positive view of your body, you can replace the body part with an emotion. Do this meditation once a week, working on a different issue/emotion each time. Allow yourself to feel both positive and negative emotions, let them live together and provide a harmonious friendship between the two. You'll find that forcing your good and bad emotions to work together can provide you with great insight and power.

2. Mirror Challenge: Ladies, listen up! We have all had those days where our jeans don't fit right, we regret what we ate the night before, we feel unattractive and can't bare to look in the mirror. When those feelings hit, do just that! Strip and stand in front of your mirror. Take a good, loving look at your body. Give it a little respect by thanking it for getting you to today. Thank your legs (just how they are) for carrying you through your life. Thank your midsection for housing your vital organs, thank your arms for giving you the strength to lift yourself and others up each day. Thank your face and head, for housing your powerful, wonderful brain and for providing yourself with expression that lets others know just who you are. Do this every morning before you hop in the shower and continue to do it until you believe it, because you are beautiful just the way you are!

3. One hour of self work: One hour a day, is something you should gift yourself. Turn off your phone, your TV, and your laptop. Take this time to just sit with yourself, journal, talk to yourself, draw, do something that can give you insight. This time is for you to navigate through your feelings. Explore what you can do for yourself, explore what toxins (literal or figurative) should be cleansed from your life. At the end of each week, take a mental inventory of what came up in your daily hours. Journal how you feel about them and ideas that can help polish them up, then put that plan into action the following week. Keep the focus small and attainable.


4. Accept that you are who you are: Once you have done these three exercises for at least thirty days, reflect on how you feel about yourself. Accept that some of your "flaws" are what makes you who you are, accept that you now have the power to let those "flaws" live in harmony with your strengths. Admire the power you have to compartmentalize your good and bad emotions. If you find you need a little extra help with this, take a few pumps of Body Talk to give you a little extra boost. Post a little affirmation to your bathroom mirror so you can see it every morning. It can be as simple as a post-it with the word "Acceptance" on it.

We know that some of these tasks may seem silly, but the first step to loving yourself is to be just a little silly! Check out our year of Empowerment and let us know here, how your journey is going!

Empower 2017!


 

It's officially a new year! We love the invigorating sense we feel once the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. We also LOVE our stance on NOT partaking in New Year's resolutions this year. Instead (in case you missed it) we are giving you, ourselves, and well... everyone permission to go easy on themselves this year asking that instead of a list of large goals, we are making small changes in our daily activities to better our health, wellness, and spirit.  Find out more about our #StartWithin - Empower campaign here.

Now that the New Year is here, we just wanted to check in with you dear readers, and see how everyone is doing with their daily adjustments?

We wanted to give you a few more tools to make this year, your most powerful yet!

1. Journal! Take note of your feelings, daily happenings, and thoughts written in your stream of conscious. Read every entry at the end of each week and revel in how creative, smart, and wonderful your brain is.

2. Move! Take daily walks for as long or as short as you want, just move! Put on your favorite tune and walk your block, dance around, or moonwalk down your driveway. Simply giving your body a little love by letting it move freely is all you need to feel empowered.

3. Be Well! Obviously we want your health and wellness to be as important to you as it is to us. Make an effort to get in your twice daily Elevate and DIM. If you have trouble remembering to take your supplements, don't be hard on yourself (trust us, we don't make our always daily doses either). Simply leave a cute sticky note in your bathroom as a reminder or set an alarm on your phone and assign the label Power Up to the alarm... then you'll know to down your supplements and maybe get a little giggle.

4. Talk to us! Go here, or here and use our 2017 hashtag #StartWithin and let us know what efforts you are making! We are here for you and can't wait to read about all of your healthy 2017 choices so far! 


Empower


Is it that time of year already? 2017 is just over the horizon and as it gets closer, we start reflecting on the past year - everything we accomplished, our highlights and every hurdle we jumped. The other thoughts that pop into our minds are the goals that may have fallen by the wayside. That's typically where the New Year's Resolutions start manifesting. While we love setting goals (crossing things off lists is, after all, a great feeling)... but how many of your New Year's Resolutions are re-do's from the past year, past two years or a re-run for the last decade? Yeah, us too! Don't fret, because this year, instead of making a list of goals most of us will forget about, we're choosing to ring in 2017 with one word in mind: EMPOWER. With this word, we're making a commitment to ourselves, to you, and to our well-being to be the best we can be without a list of New Year's Resolutions, because change starts within, not with a list. So join us in our #startwithin movement and say goodbye to New Year's Resolutions and say hello to the new, always improving and always fabulous you! 





Here are some ways, to start your New Year off right without the stress! 

1. Make small daily adjustments to better your internal, spiritual and emotional health. These adjustments should be small, building up momentum as the year (and you) move forward. Try meditating or journal every morning. Keep the thoughts positive. Try our Body Talk Meditation and start seeing results in the way you think of yourself.

2. Look at the past. That's right, take a long, hard look at all you accomplished in 2016. Make a list and revisit that list every time you are feeling stuck.

3. Say goodbye to the negative. While you look at your past years accomplishments, take note of the losses, misgivings and negative impacts from 2016. Once that list is complete give yourself an hour (no more and no less) to grieve, mourn, and accept the bad. Next, step outside and set that list on fire. In the words of Elsa, "let it go, let it go." Accepting the negative, letting it go and moving forward is an ideal task to complete before 2017 rolls in. Start fresh without having past "boo's" cloud your momentum and #StartWithin.

4. Positive affirmations. Write down, in one to two words on multiple sticky notes how you want to FEEL this coming year. Use our word, Empowered or Joyous, Content, Productive, Courage, Strength, Gratitude... the list goes on. Tape them up in places you will see everyday to remind yourself that every action you take should invoke one of those feelings.

5. Take small steps. Be sure to pay a little focus to small things that can impact your health in big ways. These steps should be easy to obtain, and should be taken day by day. It can be as small as flossing daily. Set a note up in your bathroom as a reminder. (DYK that flossing daily can decrease your risk for heart disease)? Keep the focus simple, unclouded and meaningful.

6. Gain gratitude. Let your grateful heart shine through your every pore. No matter what trials and wins you go through this coming year, know that they are stepping stones to personal growth. Throw shame out the window and hit your ups and downs head on. Share your gratitude with strangers. Tell someone at the coffee shop you like their hair, or that they look great today. Giving, after-all is the best way to make your heart sing.

Be empowered this coming year. Your life is in your hands alone and we want to help guide you to optimal wellness, inside and out. We are all in this together and we can't wait to see how you soar in 2017!

Let us know what you are doing to Empower yourself by using our 2017 hashtag: #startwithin.

Happy New Year to All from team Osmosis!