Podcast interview with  @crystalzinnyoga 

- 📱 Turning off screens before bed can help improve sleep and reduce stress.
- 🧠 Mindful use of the mind and nervous system is important for winding down and achieving a relaxed state.
- 🌗 Staring at screens can increase stress and hinder relaxation due to hyperfocus and stimulation.
- ⚖️ Finding a balance between being fully awake and completely zoned out is crucial for mental health.
- 📵 Cutting out device usage a few hours before bed can significantly improve sleep and mental well-being.
- 🧠 The mind needs downtime and space for creativity and ideas to flourish.
- 📅 Organizing daily routines and categorizing tasks can reduce stress and anxiety.
- 🧂 Using high-quality salts like Celtic Sea salt, pink Himalayan salt, or Redmond sea salt can benefit adrenal and kidney health.
- 💧 Drinking water in the morning and adding a sprinkle of high-quality salt can aid hydration and energize the body.
- 🌿 Holy basil (Tulsi) tea can lower cortisol levels and reduce stress and anxiety.
- 💤 Relaxation and reducing stress are more sustainable ways to increase energy levels than relying on stimulants.
- 🛁 Taking Epsom salt baths with higher amounts of salt can help with adrenal fatigue and induce relaxation.
- 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness and reducing distractions while eating can improve digestion, decrease anxiety, and enhance overall well-being.
- 📱 Disconnecting from phones and being present during social activities can improve connection and reduce reliance on technology.
- 🍽️ Mindful eating can have a powerful impact on the nervous system, brain, and overall well-being.
- 🍽️ Being mindful when eating promotes respect for the energy exchange and can be a practice in non-reactivity.
- 🌱 Cleaning up one's diet and being mindful of food choices can lead to positive changes in eating habits and overall well-being.
- 💪 Organizing and simplifying one's external environment can help organize the mind and support mindfulness practices.
- ⚖️ Making life decisions from a balanced state of mind and addressing root causes can lead to holistic well-being.
- 👥 Conflict, stress, and discomfort in life are often self-induced, and taking responsibility for one's actions can lead to positive changes.
- ⏳ Procrastination and seeking justifications can hinder personal growth, and simplicity and self-research are key to progress.
- 🔬 Basic teachings of different traditions emphasize the importance of ethics and morality in sorting one's life out before delving into other practices.
- 💡 Intuition and research should go hand in hand when making life choices and addressing underlying emotional and physical issues.
- 👥 Emotional toxicity, aggression, and reactivity can negate the positive effects of other health-conscious practices.
- 👥 Simplifying self-help and spirituality to the core emotional needs of feeling okay, that it will be okay, and believing in oneself can drive personal growth and change.
- ✨ Trying one or two simple practices can make a significant difference, and anyone can take steps towards self-improvement and well-being.