Tracie R. Braylock's Blog, page 15

Orange Creamsicle Sugar Lip Scrub

Oranges are rich in vitamin C and can be a great addition to your skincare routine. Vitamin C can help even out your skin’s texture and tone by naturally boosting the production of collagen.

When the elasticity of your skin is restored, it appears firmer and helps to minimize the appearance of wrinkles.

Coconut oil helps to moisturize and reduce inflammation. It also has antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Sugar helps to exfoliate your skin and cleanse your pores helping to give a more vibra...

Reishi

Reishi is a calming adaptogen, astringent and stimulant. It’s known to support concentration and balance mood. Reishi strengthens the immune response, helping to support it when it has been overwhelmed and no longer responds appropriately.

Reishi also strengthens the adrenal system when it has been weakened by stress and over-reactive adrenal responses, helping to prompt proper antibody reaction and decrease inflammatory responses.

Reishi has anti-cancer properties and can also fight against fat...

August Affirmations

My goals are being accomplished, one small step after another, so I continue

Beautiful, mind blowing experiences are available to me, I seek and embrace them

My light is impacting this world and I will confidently continue to shine

I am healthy, I am healing, I have harmony in my being

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Harmony

May you experience harmony in your life, an unwavering sense of peace and gratitude, that helps you navigate this world with ease. May you know that harmony is available to you, removing yourself from the stresses and distractions that keep you from achieving it. May you become a space of harmonious interaction, offering to others the wisdom and truth they’re in need of. And may you recognize what needs to be realigned in order to restore harmony to your days, giving yourself the grace you need ...

Kava

Kava is an analgesic and urinary antiseptic, and is often used as a tonic. Kava helps to reduce anxiety and induce sleep.

Kava can be calming and tranquillizing when taken in small doses. In large doses, it can lead to feelings of euphoria and intoxication.

Kava helps to relieve pain by reducing sensitivity and relaxing muscles that tense in response to pain.

Kava has a cleansing, diuretic effect that makes it beneficial for treating rheumatic and arthritic conditions by helping to remove waste ...

Comfort for Your Troubles

In this devotional, written for Proverbs 31 Ministries, I’m reminding you that we will all need comfort and have the ability to offer it to others.

I hope it encourages you. Click here to read it, leave a comment and share it with a friend.

You can also join the Encouragement for Today Devotions Community on Facebook, and watch my video in the group.

https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2022/07/11/comfort-for-your-troubles

 

 

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10 Devotional Journal Prompts to Calm Your Mind

Use these journaling prompts, along with prayer and reflection, to remember who you are and keep your mind focused on the God who created you. Meditating on, and believing, the word will help you combat anxious thoughts and the real problems that arise in your life. Together with God, you can fight back, and navigate what you’re experiencing with truth. Add your name and email address to download and work through the journal prompts. 

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House Plant Tour

Natural elements in any space can shift your mood, uplift your spirits and bring more joy. So when I see a new plant, I get excited, and begin to think about where it would bring more of that healing into my home. I have about 20 potted plants in my home of all different shapes and sizes. I’m also propagating about 5 new curly spiders that were sprouting from the original plant when I bought it. Here’s a little video tour for you to enjoy. 

I’ve listed the names of my plant...

July Affirmations

I am bold, courageous and open to the opportunities that come my way.

I welcome ease into every area of my life

My days are guided by intentional choices that are leading me to become an even more vibrant version of myself

I will thrive in my mind, body, spirit, finances, relationships and experiences 

 

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How are you, Really?

Today’s the day!! One of my absolute favorite business women has released a new book into the world and I had the pleasure of reading an advanced copy.

Jenna Kutcher, the mac and cheese loving, photography business launching with a $300 Craig’s list camera, wife, mama of 2 and 7 figure, work from home business having, sweet soul, has written How are you, Really?

This is not a business book. This book represents Jenna’s essence. Let me explain. 

I’m a lover of learning. I’ve been taking online co...