Tracie R. Braylock's Blog, page 20

Lemon and Brown Sugar Face Scrub

This lemon and brown sugar face scrub is designed to gently exfoliate and moisturize your skin.

Combine these ingredients in an airtight jar so you can save what’s left over.

•1 cup brown sugar

•1/4 cup coconut oil

•1 tsp vitamin E

•15 drops of lemon essential oil

Gently scrub your face with the blend, avoiding the eyes.

Rinse skin with warm water.

Store the remaining mixture for 7-10 days

7 quotes about living up to your full potential

There are endless possibilities for your life and potential, yet, there are times when you stare at your goals and question if they’re out of reach. And there are other times when you doubt your own ability to achieve what your desire.

So for the days when you need a little reminder about who you are and what you’re capable of, here are 7 quotes about living up to your full potential.

1.You’re so busy doubting yourself while so many others are intimidated by  your potential. -Unknown

2. Ther...

Calm worry with this simple practice

When you’re in the midst of worrying about something, it can be hard to see your way out. And once you recognize that it’s happening, you may start worrying about what you’re worrying about.

Going round and round about what may or may not happen can be exhausting. And this cycle of worry prevents you from taking action, or being fully present right where you are.

But be encouraged.

There is a way to redirect your thoughts and attention. It’s a simple grounding practice and it’ll help you qui...

How to Stop Worrying About the Future

You’re anticipating it happening. That date or event in your future that’s occupying so much space and energy in your mind. 

There’s something exciting, or nerve racking, about it, and it’s causing you to worry.

Will it go well?

Are you prepared?

Is it going to be as great, or as horrible, as you’re imagining it to be?

The challenge with giving so much energy to some future date or experience is that you miss what’s happening right in front of you. From the mundane to the magnificent, things...

How to Stop Minimizing Your Brilliance

When you pause to think about all of the factors that aligned to result in your existence, you begin to have a greater appreciation for your presence in this world.

I believe your being is divinely positioned for this time and space in history, and that you’re uniquely equipped to offer the world an unequivocal dose of wonder and design.

Now maybe this isn’t the message that you’re used to. Maybe your days have been filled with negative thoughts and derogatory narratives that have led you to...

Cinnamon Sugar Lip Scrub

This easy to make sugar scrub will leave your lips smooth and moisturized. This recipe is for one time use, however; you can always double or triple the recipe. Simply grab an airtight container to store the remaining portion.

Combine:

•1 tsp organic sugar

•5 drops of avocado oil (you can also use almond or grape seed oil)

•1 drops cinnamon essential oil

•1 pinch ground cinnamon

Using your finger, rub the mixture over your lips. Gently wipe off the mixture with a soft, wet...

How to Stop Settling

Settling can be subtle. It hangs out with you, happy to be along for the journey.

Then, one day you look up and realize that you never went for the things you truly wanted in your life because you were so comfortable with settling.

So let’s shake things up a little and talk about some of the ways you’re settling so you can make a conscious decision to do something different.

Ways settling shows up in your life:

You have a new goal in mind but you don’t want to seem ungrateful for what you a...

A Dose of Art Therapy

Art comes in many forms – most of which offers some form of healing.
 
So whenever I’m scrolling along on Instagram and find an artist whose work I appreciate, I save, share or buy their work.
 
Here are some of my favorites:






@winnie.weston



 







@cocomicheleillustrations



 







@nilsbritwum



 







@kira_the_artist



 







@zolaartfactory



 







@mkoby_



 







@illustration315



 







@makish._



 







@nubianrockchick



 







@nichollekobi



 ...

How to Build Your Confidence

Becoming confident in who you are, the gifts you have and the way only you show up in the world, are your superpowers. 

So it’s important to learn how to exercise and expand your confidence and make the greatest impact no matter what you’re doing.

These 3 practices will teach you how to build your confidence and conquer what you want to achieve.

1. Take Action

Your comfort zone will never allow you to expand or feel more confident than you already do. You have to shift your energy and actual...

Sage Room Cleansing Spray

Refreshing your space doesn’t get much easier than this sage room cleansing spray. This blend can help shift the energy, clean surfaces and leave your space smelling fresh.

Combine the following ingredients in a glass bottle with a capacity of 2 cups or more

1 cup hot water

1 cup distilled white vinegar

1/4 tsp sea salt

10 drops of sage essential oil

1 bunch of fresh sage leaves

Have you ever used sage to cleanse your space? Tell me how you used it in the comments b...