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How simple habits lead to big changes - sorate

HOW SIMPLE HABITS LEAD TO BIG CHANGES

August 16, 2021

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Instead of trying to BREAK bad habits, you can introduce SMALL, good habits into your daily routine.
Over time, this can lead you to a healthier, happier lifestyle.
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The outcomes in our lives all come down to our DAILY HABITS.
 
What you choose to keep coming back to - day in and day out has the ability to serve you in the most impactful way, or unfortunately stand in your way.
 
However, the choice is always yours.

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Below are some SIMPLE HABITS you can incorporate into your day: 
 ◊ Schedule your day
◊ Complete your hardest task first 
◊ Break down big goals into smaller goals 
◊ Create a daily ritual 
◊ Read everyday
◊ Move your body

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Matcha - A Calming Stimulant - sorate

MATCHA - A CALMING STIMULANT

August 12, 2021

A 2-ounce serving of matcha contains about 70 milligrams of caffeine.
This is about double the amount in a cup of regular green tea. 

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Matcha contains:

up to 60 % of the caffeine in espresso. 

75 % of that in one cup of Coffee

80 % of that in one can of Red Bull

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Due to Matcha's high amino acid content, the caffeine in matcha enters your system more slowly than coffee. That means no crash, no jitters, sustained energy for a longer period of time. 

 

We like to call matcha the alkalizing coffee, delivering energizing effects.

 

Matcha isn't just a trend - it enters us into a flow-state energy in which your mind and body is riding a gentle calm but still has mental clarity.

 

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MORNING SELF-CARE STEPS - sorate

MORNING SELF-CARE STEPS

August 09, 2021

The best way to have a good day is to have a GOOD morning.

Both BODY and MIND are refreshed, and the day begins again with a renewed sense of possibility.

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Stage 1: Support Your Physical Body In Waking Up

 

Help your body by supplying the natural physiological cues that trigger wakefulness.

You can do this by opening a window and taking a few deep breaths of fresh morning air. 

 To  promote healthy melatonin levels, you should also expose yourself to natural light as soon after waking as possible. Have water or tea instead of coffee immediately after waking, especially if caffeine tends to amplify anxiety for you. 


Stage 2: Come into Stillness

Morning routines don’t have to be elaborate – turn an ordinary shower into a moment of SELF-CARE by slowing down and bringing mindfulness to the sensations.

 Savor the feeling of the soap on your skin, the warm water. Take your time with a favorite cup of teaor some gentle music.


Stage 3: Set your Intention 

 

With your body and mind gently woken up and your consciousness held in calm attention, you can now begin to focus yourself by making plans for the day ahead.

 Think about the attitude you want to hold, how you want to feel, and how you want to engage with the tasks that lay ahead of you.

 

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How to Find and Keep your Motivation: - sorate

How to Find and Keep your Motivation:

July 29, 2021

Motivation is one of our most elusive commodities. We need it to do just about everything worthwhile, from work and creativity to eating well and exercise. 
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Get Outside:

Nature has a grounding, re-centering effect on mind and body. 

Include a Friend:

Motivation is often found in accountability. 

Get Started:

Motivation comes from motivation. This makes it feel impossible to find when you’re at zero and looking at a daunting goal, but it is as simple as taking that first step.

Make it Fun:

Turn whatever task is sucking your motivation into a game, something fun.

Treat Your Self:

Much like making it fun, you can reward yourself for steps along the way. 

Calm Your Mind:

Nothing kills motivation like that overwhelmed feeling that comes with looking at the whole task ahead in despair. Breathe deeply, practice meditation, or sip tea while you focus.

Forgive Yourself:

Forgive yourself often and quickly. You’re going to have missteps. 

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Consistency is the Key to Success - sorate

Consistency is the Key to Success

July 29, 2021

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Use your progress as validation that the steps you are taking are working and continue to refine them so that it’s sustainable.
What can you do today to help build better habits and get consistent? 
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Principles on which Consistency is based:

 The idea of consistency is based on three underlying principles.

 

PATIENCE:

Patience is the key to consistency: One of the main reasons people don’t stick with what they’re doing, whatever it might be, is simply impatience.

 

BELIEF:

Likewise, failing to believe in what you’re doing will definitely kill your consistency in doing it. Your consistency, or lack thereof, in what you do is a good indication of your true belief about it.

 

VALUE:

Everything that we do is generally motivated by one of two things: fear and desire. In either case, you take action based on perceived value: running from a bear has the value of saving your life, while running as a form of running has the value of maintaining your health.

 

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CALMING LESSONS FROM ZEN - sorate

CALMING LESSONS FROM ZEN

July 27, 2021

Want more CALM, PEACE, CONNECTION andFULFILLMENT?

Add these practices to your daily life:

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1. BREATH: 

Anytime you are feeling  rushed, irritated or annoyed. This practice grounds you. 

 

2. DO NOT WORRY: 

Do not let worry steal pleasure from the moment you are in.

 

3. HAVE NO REGRETS: 

You can spend a lifetime replaying large and small situations, making yourself crazy over what you should have done differently.

But, this cannot change anything from the past.

 

4. LET GO OF RESENTMENTS:

 When we forgive, it is an act of compassion for ourselves as much as it is for those who hurt us.

 

5. FIND PLEASURE IN THE MOMENT:

When we concentrate fully on what we are doing, even an action like washing the dishes or folding clothes can become peaceful and meditative.

 

6. DO ONE THING AT A TIME:

Modern life tempts us to multi-task, never paying full attention to any one thing that we do. For a more peaceful

 

7. BE PRESENT

Your mind is always on the next hurdle. Instead, do fewer things, but do them with your whole mind present.

 

8. SIT STILL

Call it meditation or call it simply resting. The key is to be fully present in that moment, not daydreaming, worrying about bills or fretting over things that you cannot control.

 

9. DO THINGS TO SERVE OTHERS: 

 When you are devoted to others’ enjoyment and comfort, this teaches you humility. 

 

10. CREATE A RITUAL:

This doesn’t have to be anything overtly religious or spiritual. It can be as simple as relaxing with an afternoon cup of tea.

The meaningful repetition gives shape to your days and makes it to let your life fall into a pleasant rhythm!

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Teinei (A Japanese Concept) - sorate

TEINEI (A JAPANESE CONCEPT)

July 19, 2021

The polite nature of the Japanese is associated with the term “TEINEI”.

The Japanese people do not tolerate any kind of disrespect. Thus, they show their RESPECT for others as much as they can.

 

The ultimate sense of "teinei"  is about being correct in one’s manners and being warm-hearted always! 

Originally, it means finding INNER PEACE through offerings. This inner peace is achieved through good manners and correct conduct.

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The Japanese culture has many concepts that everyone can learn from. Their politeness, when studied and adapted, can be life-changing for people all over the world.

 

The Japanese always choose Teinei.

Teinei is a broad idea of living mindfully, respecting yourself and other people. 

 

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Grounding Yourself - sorate

GROUNDING YOURSELF

June 03, 2021

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By grounding ourselves from the moment we wake up, we pull all the SCATTERED ENERGY produced from an intense night of dreaming. This will help you to create a SOLID BASE that will last for the entire day.
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First, a quick lesson on the Japanese perspective on energy systems within the body (similar to chakras).
 (Translated from the Japanese hara simply means belly, yet there is so much more to this intriguing word).
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This area is believed to be where our ki or, energy as well as our personal power originates from. The hara is positioned about 3 finger-widths below the navel, between the abdomen and the spine.
This is the area we want to focus on when we wake up in the morning. As soon as you realize where you are, reel in your thoughts. 
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Just focus on the hara and breathe in deeply with a three-part breath. To do this,
1. Breathe into the upper chest
2. Then the rib cage
3. Then the abdomen.
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 Hold each breath for a second or two and exhale completely by reversing the breath while bringing the bellybutton back towards the spine.
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Do this at least three times.
Once you have completed this, Pour yourself a matcha and be mindful of your thoughts.
From here, take a few minutes to remind yourself what you are thankful for. 
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10 Rules of Ikigai - sorate

10 Rules of Ikigai

June 01, 2021

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The book “IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret To a Long and Happy Life” by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, is a case study on the lives of the long-living residents from Ogimi, a small village in Okinawa.
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The book concludes with 10 rules of ikigai that the author’s distilled from the wisdom of these long-living residents:
  
1. STAY ACTIVE, DON'T RETIRE 
 
2. TAKE IT SLOW
 
3. DON'T FILL YOUR STOMACH
 
4. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH GOOD FRIENDS
 
5. GET IN SHAPE 
 
6. SMILE
 
7. RECONNECT WITH NATURE 
 
8. GIVE THANKS 
 
9. LIVE IN THE MOMENT 
 
10. FOLLOW YOUR IKIGAI
 
You may interpret the rules as the lifestyle habits that enable the senior residents of Ogami to Live Long and Enjoy their ikigai!
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BENEFITS OF TOUCH - sorate

BENEFITS OF TOUCH

May 27, 2021

 

With people around the world practicing social distancing and self-isolation to curb the further spread of coronavirus, some are starting to feel the effects of a lack of human touch. Whether it’s shaking a coworker’s hand or hugging a friend, most people are accustomed to some level of platonic physical touch on a daily basis. 

Regular physical touch provides the following benefits in addition to providing us with a MOMENT TO REMEMBER.

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1. Lowers Blood Pressure and Provides Relaxation, physical touch decreases headaches and improves sleep quality.
     
    2. Communicates a sense of Trust and Intimacy, after a long honest hug, conflict that many arguments have failed to resolve can vanish.
       
      3. Motivates us to be Successful "the science of a meaningful life" written by Dacher Keltner, explains that members of sports teams who congratulate each other with hugs or high fives achieve better results than those who don't interact physically.
         
        4. Strengthens Relationships, touching helps to increase cooperation and brings people closer. Touching helps to make people feel safer and more secure with each other. When it comes to romantic partnerships, it’s an essential indicator that the bonds are healthy and strong.
           
          5. Lifts your Mood, a hug or even a relaxing massage can help dissipate negative feelings that build up during a bad day.


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            FIGHT STRESS AND ANXIETY WITH MATCHA - sorate

            FIGHT STRESS AND ANXIETY WITH MATCHA

            May 11, 2021

            MATCHA'S SECRET FOR MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY!

            According to “The Book of Tea,” written in 1906 by Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzō, “Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.”
             
            Many studies have shown that matcha green tea can reduce anxiety in mice and humans—making matcha a great option if you consume caffeine often and are looking to manage your anxiety!
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            L-THEANINE, is an key ANTI-STRESS compound, predominantly found in Camellia sinensis plant (green tea plant) 

             

            The L-theanine in matcha works in three ways to REDUCE STRESS:

            1. L-theanine is an amino acid which can cross the blood- brain barrier and therefore access the central nervous system which controls stress hormones.
            2. L-theanine helps to reduce the reaction of the nervous system to stresses by blocking certain receptors. This helps to control and reduce the bodies stress response.
            3. L-theanine has been shown to help increase the levels of DOPAMINE, SEROTONIN, GABA and GYCINE levels in the brain which help boost mood, and aid in sleep. Dopamine and Serotonin are two chemical which are known as the “happiness” chemicals.
            Often people who are suffering depression have low levels of Serotonin so matcha provides a good tool in helping REPLENISH and INCREASE these levels.

              "THE GREATEST WEAPON AGAINST STRESS IS OUR ABILITY TO CHOOSE ONE THOUGHT OVER ANOTHER" 

               

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              MANIFEST THE LIFE YOU WISH TO LIVE - sorate

              MANIFEST THE LIFE YOU WISH TO LIVE

              May 07, 2021

               

              Manifestation is about ENVISIONING what you want for your life, BELIEVING you can make those goals a reality, and TAKING ACTION in alignment with those beliefs to achieve your desired outcome. 

               

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              1. BE CLEAR ON YOUR GOALS

              Firstly you need to know exactly what you want. You are the only one who dreams your dreams, so whether it’s a new job, a healthy life or a new partner, know it and own it.

              Make your intention as specific as possible. The more clear and concise, the better. Instead of, for example, saying "I want to meet my soulmate," develop a detailed picture of what that person would look like (think: qualities, characteristics, values, etc.)

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              2. VISUALIZE - AND WRITE IT DOWN ON PAPER 

              Once you've pinpointed exactly what your hopes, dreams, and goals are, you need to ask the universe for what you want. This can be done in a variety of ways—prayer, meditation, visualization, speaking your intentions out loud, or a vision board.

              You can also write your intention down on paper. 

               

              3. TAKE ACTION

              Manifesting is also known as co-creating because it’s a collaboration between you and the Universe. Which is exactly why knowing what you want is only half the battle— you will not see any results without action.

              Set aside a bit of time to think about what steps you can take to reach your goals yourself, then build them into your routine. 

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              4. BE MINDFUL AND CULTIVATE GRATITUDE 

              Gratitude is key. While you may not get everything you desire in order and the time frame you want, it is important to receive and acknowledge what you do get, no matter how big or small.

               

              5. STOP THE LIMITING BELIEFS 

              To move past your limiting beliefs, it's essential that you first identify what exactly they are. To do this, ask yourself: What are the beliefs I have about myself that may be inhibiting my progress? Write down your answers. 

              To take it a step further, the next time you find yourself questioning your worth or saying "I don't deserve this," pause and think of all the reasons why you are  deserving. 

               

              6.CHECK AND CHANGE YOUR ENERGY 

              The energy we put out in the world is the energy we get back. Which means if you are continually sending out negative energy—either through your thoughts or feelings—you will attract that same energy back to you.

              If you are able shift your energy (a practice sometimes referred to as raising your vibrations), you'll also attract more positivity, which will help you realize your goals.

               

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              HEKISHO 碧霄 - HOUSE MATCHA - 40gr
              lilly
              disappointed

              disappointed after trying this matcha directly after finishing my rockys osada tin. i was excited since this is supposed to be “the spot” to get matcha in nyc so i was expecting it to be good. its not bad its just average and honestly pretty chalky/grainy textured even afer fine sifting and whisking well. and theres an unpleasant bitter taste especially towards the bottom of my drink even after mixing and shaking it around to keep it from separating. i would definitely stick to ippodo and rockys in the future.

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              Lynn
              So nutty

              Delicious matcha powder, nutty and pairs well with whole milk for an iced latte

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