Ridiculously easy, face yoga is the new anti-ageing trend and heres how it works. Check it out

Often people enquire about the ways to slow down the ageing process. Well, there definitely is a way and it requires minimum product, ridiculously low effort and absolutely no money and treatments. Weve all heard of yoga and facial yoga is the new trend and practice of stretching your facial muscles.

One of the most effective anti-ageing techniques, facial yoga is a series of repetitive facial exercises that tightens the facial muscles while also stimulating the blood cells to increase the blood circulation to the skin. What you achieve after facial yoga is a more elastic, clear and youthful face.

By strengthening the muscles of the face, it increases elasticity which in turn reduces signs of ageing like wrinkles. The amount of exercises done on the face also increases the blood flow that helps in bringing fresh blood to the face. When fresh blood reaches the facial skin, it helps bring the natural flush of colour while also dealing with skin issues like acne.

Does face yoga prove to be effective for anti-ageing?

In a study done by northwestern.edu, theres evidence that showed that a 3-minute long session of facial yoga for almost 20 weeks showed a visible difference in middle-aged woman making her look younger by almost three years. This yoga technique is like any other form of exercise, it requires dedication and regularity in order to see results.

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The Space Between is running a virtual sound bath this weekend - complete with full 3D immersive sound.

A multi-purpose (dog friendly!!) yoga, meditation and event space based on Fenian Street, The Space Between has taken to running their classes online. Offering over 50 yoga and meditation classes weekly, this Sunday they're bringing the world's first-ever live binaural broadcast or sound bath online.

Hosted by Chloe McHugh (of Sonas Sounds) and musician Simon Cullen (one-half of synth-pop duo Ships), the event promises to take participants on a meditative journey that will "clear your mind, release emotional blocks and bring you to a state of total relaxation".

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Repost with a little artwork correction. Binaural, not bi-neural, although it sounds equally cool. _ Sound Bath with @sonassounds & @simoncullenmakes - Sunday 17th May _ Welcome to the world's first ever live binaural broadcast. A virtual Sound Bath with full 3d immersive sound. Binaural recording method captures sound as heard by the human ear, it creates a stereo sound sensation for the listener of actually being in the room with the performer. _ Sound baths facilitate the shift in the brain to a state of deep relaxation, using a range of frequencies of different sounds. We've ensured the virtual experience will be no different and bring the same opportunity for healing. The binaural experience will take those frequencies in the room and deliver them straight to your ears, as though you were physically in amongst the instruments vibrating and producing sound. _ Join us on a meditative journey that will clear your mind, release emotional blocks and bring you to a state of total relaxation, from the comfort of your own home. You will be guided by the soothing sounds of a range of ancient instruments from around the world, which will lead you on a powerful healing sound journey. You will be bathed in the frequencies and vibration, which will draw you into deep states of relaxation and meditation, leaving you feeling calm, cleansed and rebalanced. _ All welcome, no previous experience of meditation or sound baths necessary. Recommended to use headphones, or a good set of speakers for audio fidelity. _ Tickets available via our website.

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What exactly is a sound bath though? For anyone unfamiliar with the term (I googled it but two minutes ago), a sound bath is described as an immersion in beautiful sounds and vibrations that are considered to be healing for your body.

A binaural recording method will be used, capturing sound as heard by the human ear and giving the listener the feeling of being in the same room as the performer (headphones or a good set of speakers recommended).

Participants will be guided by the soothing sounds of a range of ancient instruments from around the world drawing you into deep states of relaxation and meditation, leaving you feeling calm, cleansed and rebalanced. And sure who doesn't need a bit of that these days?

The event kicks off at 8pm on Sunday and tickets start at 15 (get yours here) - free for HSE and frontline staff.

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Jane Smith, a leading light in ballet and yoga, who died last week, aged 89.

Jane was born in Glasgow on March 26, 1931, and went on to become one of the leading stars of the Scottish ballet scene and a true pioneer of Scottish yoga.

At the age of 16, Jane moved on her own to London to pursue her passion for dance after seeing the show Red Shoes.

She was soon recruited by the International Ballet Company and went on to tour extensively throughout the UK in the 1940s and 50s. Jane rose to become a first soloist in the company and went on to perform with Ballet Rambert.

In 1959, she gave birth to her only son Norman before moving to the Scottish Borders with her husband Rupert, who was the managing director of the family printing company Smith and Ritchie in Albert Street, Edinburgh.

Jane then embarked on a new career as a yoga teacher, pioneering yoga in Scotland before it had been widely heard of in the west.

She set up a yoga studio at Lurden House, Hassendeanburn near Hawick, where she lived.

Here she trained the countrys future yoga teachers with classes and retreats throughout the 1980s and 90s.

Among her many achievements, she helped to establish the Borders Yoga Circle.

An intelligent woman with a wicked sense of humour, Jane loved to host family at Christmas, Easter and during the holidays, and was known to love spoiling her grandchildren.

Family members remember her with huge affection and for the great time had at Lurden House, filled with drinking, feasting, and laughter.

Following the death of her husband Rupert in 1988, she began teaching at the Scottish Yoga Centre in St Stephen Street, Edinburgh, eventually moving next door to the centre to continue teaching others the joy of yoga.

After suffering recent ill health, Jane moved back to London to be closer to her family in 2016.

She died at the Meadows Care Home in Muswell Hill, London on May 7.

Jane was a remarkable person; witty, intelligent and in many ways a woman ahead of her time who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her son Norman, daughter in law Margaret and two grandchildren, Nina and Libby.

The family are hoping to arrange a memorial later in the year in Scotland.

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Each of the Too Hot To Handle contestants experienced personal growth in their own way, but some of them matured more than others on the retreat.

(Some cast members are omitted for lack of presence.)

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Harry came onto the show and immediately fell into a romance with bombshell Francesca Farago. But many have questioned the legitimacy of this romance. To start, Harry and Francesca both displayed no respect for Lana's rules. Both contestants pounced on each other at will. Additionally, Harry displayed chicken-like behavior by throwing his romantic interest under the bus after HE initiated a kiss with her. Despite reports that 'Hancesca' seemed to be going steady post-show, now it appears Harry has resumed his playboy behavior. Reports surfaced that he had a secret girlfriend while he and Francesca had split, and there has been a link to Harry to Madison Wyborny. Accordingly, that romance has also ended amid rumors that Harry couldn't stop flirting with other girls. Needless to say, Harry has yet to learn the art of Lana.

Haley was the first contestant to be kicked offToo Hot Too Handle. That should speak volumes towards her personal development in itself. While on the show, Haley was belligerent to all of the other contestants. Well, everyone aside from friend and sidekick Francesca Farago. Her season tipping point occurred when Haley and Francesca hatched a plan to screw the other contestants over by sharing a steamy kiss. Throughout the show, Haley frankly seemed like she didn't want to be there. But it's understandable considering that she is a recent college graduate. In retrospect, Lana should check in on Haley, maybe in 10 years.

Madison entered the show late in the season and never really grasped what the show was all about. She appeared disinterested during the show's female empowerment classes and frankly scoffed at the show's attempt at rehabilitating the contestants. This culminated in her eventual removal from the show. Since then, she appears to have dated Harry briefly. But who could blame her? The casting of Madison was an unbelievably unorganized effort by the show and to expect her to immediately assimilate was downright asinine. Despite this, in hindsight, Madison is a good candidate for a rehabilitation attempt in season two.

Like Madison, Kori was another newcomer late in the show that didn't seem to assimilate. Originally, he began a romantic fling with Chloe Veitch. But fans soon learned Kori's true nature. While leading Chloe on, Kori's real interest proved to be stealing Francesca Farago from supposed friend Harry Jowsey. After this attempt proved unsuccessful, Chloe ended their relationship emotionally. This culminated in Kori being kicked off the show along with fellow castmate Madison. But much like Madison being cast so late in the show, there was little hope for Kori. Although conversely, he may not be the type of personality that can be rehabilitated.

Francesca was the biggest rule-breaker on the show. She committed multiple infractions between contestants Harry and Haley. Additionally, she also had a close call in the shower with contestant Kelz Dyke. After a spat with Harry, she instead pursued contestant Kelz in an obvious attempt to make Harry jealous. She then screwed the group over intentionally by kissing Haley and manipulated the group by blaming the unknown rule break on Sharron and Rhonda. To make matters worse, she also entertained a dinner date with Kori while supposedly in a meaningful romance with Harry. Despite these facts, Francesca did exhibit some instances of self-control as the show progressed. For example, on her dinner date she made the hard choice to reject Kori flat out. She also helped win cash back for the group in an exclusive challenge that tested Harry and Francesca's ability to not touch each other for one night. Needless to say, despite Francesca's mistakes her progress was evident towards the end.

Related: Too Hot To Handle: Francesca Farago Interview

Chloe Veitch came on the show to not have short term romantic flings and ended up having short term romantic flings. Originally, she engaged in a romance with David Birtwistle, but this ended quickly after Chloe realized what she described as "no spark." Next, Chloe fell for newcomer Bryce Hirschberg. Yet again this relationship ended when Chloe wasn't feeling it. Finally, Chloe met her attractive match, show bad boy Kori Sampson. Unfortunately, this relationship ended harshly with Kori attempting to sidestep Chloe to make a run at Francesca. To make matters worse, Chloe appeared to stop liking each of her romantic interests whenever they began showing interest in her. This is what eventually made her so attracted to Kori. He obviously couldn't care less about her. Evidently, Chloe has some other issues that Lana may be not able to address.

Bryce Hirschberg came onto the show and immediately hit on all of the female contestants. He was then subjected to disbelief when he learned that he couldn't hook up with them. But eventually this didn't seem to bother Bryce much. He fell head over heels for contestant Chloe Veitch and seemed to legitimately want to make something more with her. Sadly, his feelings were not reciprocated. Bryce ended the show as a popular contestant but unfortunately with no romances.

Like Bryce, David was also a victim of Chloe's. Originally, the buff Tom Holland doppelganger entered the show and made a pass at Rhonda Paul. Unfortunately he was outfoxed by stud and good friend Sharron Townsend. He then proceeded to settle in for Chloe and seemed to legitimately have feelings for her. But much like Bryce he was immediately rejected soon afterward. For a little while, David seemed to be floundering mid-season. After Sharron and Rhonda seemed to split, David attempted to make a pass at her again. But shortly after he was confronted by Sharron. Seeing that he was overstepping his bounds David made a mature decision to allow his friend's relationship to flourish. He later ended the show with romantic interest Lydia Clyma. Throughout the show, David proved to fans that he is a genuine guy. Most importantly, David showed he is a loyal friend.

Kelz Dyke happily embraced the moniker of the show's accountant. This meant that Kelz refused to give in to any inhibitions that would end up at the group's expense. This was truly tested during his time spent with Francesca. He refused to kiss Francesca when baited and did not indulge in clear motivations during a naked shower session. Unfortunately, Kelz ended the show with no romantic connection after Francesca played him to make Harry jealous. But it is worth noting that many of the cast members looked upon Kelz as a wise big brother. Being a nice guy that genuinely tried to adhere to the rules despite massive temptation is commendable.

Sharron Townsend entered the show with a protective persona. Sharron tried to play off the role of a womanizer, but fans and contestants eventually figured out this is an emotional shield. During the season, Sharron reveals that his past girlfriend had cheated on him with his best friend. Understandably, this experience emotionally scarred him and consequently, he is hesitant to allow his future romances to grow too deep. Initially having shacked up with Rhonda Paul, Sharron was unable to open up with her. This caused a rift in their relationship. But eventually, Sharron is able to make his way through it. After seeing his friend David pursue Rhonda, he realizes he doesn't want to lose her. This epiphany facilitates him to build a deeper relationship with her. In fact, throughout the season Rhonda and Sharron both displayed the most meaningful relationship on the show. Despite committing some severe infractions that ended up costing the group Sharron also vastly progressed emotionally. But most importantly, Sharron's transformation espoused exactly the type of rehabilitation expected by Lana.

Rhonda Paul entered the show arguably the most mature contestant. In her initial interview, unlike other contestants who had made raunchy, cringe-worthy statements, Rhonda instead talked about her personal female empowerment. Throughout the show, she legitimately seemed to work on building a meaningful romantic bond. Rhonda acted as a rock for love interest Sharron. She listened to him and never once reacted emotionally. Rhonda handled every issue in their relationship with reason, poise and maturity. These factors enabled Rhonda to progress the most during the show. She frankly had the most maturity to do so. And at certain points, Lana was rewarding.

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SINCE making United Soccer League's Championship outfit Rio Grande Valley Football Club his new home, Deshane Beckford says he has become more focused on the game and is hoping things will continue to progress steadily in his budding career.

Beckford joined the Toros' roster on loan from Red Stripe Premier League club Montego Bay United late last year and has since made a name for himself with some tidy performances in the Texas-based team.

Despite scoring only once in nine appearances so far, the Jamaican midfielder who missed out on any real playing time with the Toros last season believes things have been looking up of late, and as such is excited about the prospects to come whenever action resumes.

The 2020 USL Championship season, which kicked off on March 6, was later suspended due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Beckford was a 58th-minute substitute for the five-year-old club in a 1-5 loss to LA Galaxy II in their season opener at H.E.B Park.

My transition to Toros was a smooth one; it took me to another level of professionalism and advanced my mindset as a football player. Life in Texas has been easy-going and there are not many distractions, so I have more time to focus on football, Beckford told the Jamaica Observer from Edinburgh yesterday.

I came at the ending of last season and I'm here for the entire 2020 season which is good for me and, like I said, things have been good so far because my team really enjoys Jamaican culture and music. So I feel at home and I have grown a lot and I am just trying to keep working hard every day, he added.

Given his no-nonsense attitude both on and off the field, Beckford refuses to let the uncertainty around the league's resumption be an excuse for not getting work done, and has been using the break from competitive action to do some personal development.

The coronavirus situation was unexpected but I am using the time to better myself as a player. I have been doing personal training everyday because my aim is to stay in good shape and maintain a high level of fitness during lockdown so that I will be ready and raring to go when things get back to normal, he noted.

Beckford, 22, is a dynamic, lightweight, technical attacking midfielder who possesses a stubborn determination, and so it comes as no surprise that he wants to soar higher in his career for both club and country.

The former Rusea's High School stalwart who has so far represented Jamaica at the Under-17 and Under-23 levels, said he would welcome the opportunity to ply his trade for the Theodore Whitmore-coached senior Reggae Boyz team, if called upon to do so.

During his Pan American Games outing with the Under-23 Reggae Boyz in Lima, Peru, last year, Beckford got on the scoresheet three times but was unable to repeat the feat in a 9-0 hammering against Japan with an Under-22 team at year end.

Still, Beckford maintains that the experience has aided his growth and development as he continues to hone his craft.

Every experience on the field shapes you as a football player, whether your team wins or loses; you always feel like there is room for improvement, both individually and as a team.

So for me personally, I am continuously aiming to work extremely hard to ensure that I perform at a top level and produce the goods if and when I am called upon. So my goal is to have a great season for Toros and most of all, help the team to qualify for play-offs and then see where things go from there, Beckford reasoned.

That said, the fleet-footed player of a shy nature shared his views on the Reggae Boyz' chances of qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup Finals in Qatar.

The process is going good so far and they know what is at stake, so they have to just continue to trust the process and continue to grow as a team. Once they do that and get all the necessary support, then their chances will be as good as any other team, Beckford ended.

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Grae Gosnell has been hanging around the Wando volleyball program since elementary school.

Warriors coach Alexis Glover first noticed her wild, flowing hair. It fit her personality. She was small then but already fierce. Energy flowed from her, even at a young age. She came from a strong pedigree with two older sisters whod matriculated through the Warriors program.

If they could just harness that spirit, Glover thought, the youngest Gosnell might be the best yet.

She knew before she even joined our program that the expectations around here are very high, Glover said. And especially for her, having been around us so much. She knew what was expected of her and she lived up to it.

Wandos Grae Gosnell is The Post and Couriers high school volleyball player of the year.

Gosnell has been selected as the 2020 Best of Prep Sports Volleyball Player of the Year, an honor presented by the Moultrie News and the Charleston Gaillard Center.

The Indiana signee logged nearly 1,400 kills in her four-year varsity career. Wando went 182-26-2, winning 87% of its games along with three Lower State championships over that span.

Gosnell finished her senior season ranked second among all S.C. High School League players in total kills. She was named all-state, the most valuable player of the North-South all-star game and received all-American honors from multiple publications this fall.

She was so competitive. Checkers, a relay race, three-on-three, it didnt matter. She wanted to win, Glover said. Shes worked so hard. When she got here, she wanted to kill the ball every time. Kill it, kill it, kill it. Now she has different tools in her arsenal that have taken her from a very good player to an outstanding player.

The Moultrie News established the Best of Prep Sports Awards two years ago as a way to further celebrate the top athletes of East Cooper and its surrounding areas.

The current health crisis and social distancing concerns have forced the paper to change how it presented this years honorees. There will not be an event, no dinner party, no emcees and guest speakers as in years passed.

Instead, with the help of the Gaillard, each winner will be featured in the paper with their own question-and-answer exit interview. Each athlete has been given seven questions and the freedom to express their thoughts and reflect on their seasons as they see fit.

Our staff, fellow media and area coaches have selected one athlete from each of the 12 sports that were completed this school year to be featured.Athletes from Academic Magnet, Ashley Hall, Bishop England, First Baptist, Oceanside, Palmetto Christian, Philip Simmons, Porter-Gaud and Wando were all considered.

Interviews have been edited for clarity.

Wando senior Grae Gosnell has signed with Indiana.

A. High school sports have been very valuable to me and my personal development because they have taught me a bunch of different life skills like teamwork, cooperation, passion and so much more. It has taught me how to flourish with those I get along well with and cooperate with those that I might not. They taught me to be respectful and considerate, and how to trust teammates as if they were my family. Ive learned to fight through adversity like injuries and losses, and found a way to keep my head up when things dont go my way. They have taught me how to work well in groups but also how to be responsible and independent. I believe high school sports are valuable to the communitys youth because they teach kids the things that classroom curriculums can not.

A. There are definitely many great lessons that I have come across throughout the years, but one of the greatest things that I have learned was that if you try your hardest, it doesnt matter if you win or lose, just be proud of the work and effort youve given and be grateful for the opportunity to play.

A. I think the strongest attributing factor to my success as a high school athlete was the fact that I have wanted to play professional and college volleyball since I was little. I have wanted to play against the best of the best and I knew that I would have to push myself if I wanted to be considered one of them. I have believed in perseverance and persistence, everything else can be taught.

A. The toughest challenge of my high school career was the adversity of injuries. Sitting out and not having any opportunity to get in to play is never fun. On the bright side, youre able to see a whole new perspective of the game by watching, that you cant see when youre playing.

A. My favorite memories from my high school athletic career were probably the home games. Away games are fun but when you are home and your friends and family come to see you play there is a different kind of motivation and it makes you play for them. There is no one you want to make proud more than your friends and family, so seeing their faces while playing such an amazing sport is absolutely the best combination.

A. If I could replay any moment of my high school career it would be my sophomore year at the state finals when the other team had game point. I looked at the crowd to my family and I saw every single one of them cheering me on and believing in me regardless of if I won or lost. In that moment I realized that I should be proud of me and my teammates, no matter the outcome. We had worked ourselves so hard and pushed ourselves to the limit. That feeling of love and support during that critical time, was one of the best feelings I have ever felt.

A. The advice that I would give to the youth would simply be to believe in yourself. Dont let others tell you what you can and can not achieve, only you can determine that. You dont always have to be better than someone else, you just have to be better than the you you were yesterday. Be extraordinary and thankful for every day.

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I have always been someone who has gone through life with a mindset of being true to myself. As clich as that may sound, in a school as big and diverse as RM, living with that perspective was not at all difficult, in fact it was actually encouraged. As I reflect on four years at RM, I think of my growth, personal development, and ultimately feeling perfectly comfortable in my own skin.

I came from an extremely small private school with only nine people in my 8th grade class. Since Kindergarten, my classes were never bigger than twenty students. RM was the first time I rode on a school bus or had options for so many extracurricular activities. It was a new world and I was quite intimidated by the change. However, I realized that no matter what I liked or whatever my interests were, there would always be people who cared about me and shared my hobbies.

I met some incredible friends, had my first experience with the concept of love, and even tried some brand new activities. I joined the Archaeology Club after a childhood obsession with dinosaurs and rose the ranks to become the club president in my junior year. I joined the RM Drama Club and was a proud member of the Lighting crew and eventually, a cast member in multiple roles and a lead role in Lend Me a Tenor. I even tried my hand at business by competing in the DECA States Competition where I ended up winning second place and qualifying for the International Competition.

Throughout my time in high school, I dabbled in many different things and tried activities that I didnt even know existed. I have truly loved every part of my high school experience. I have made mistakes, as we all do and I do regret a couple of past actions as an inexperienced freshman, but I have made those mistakes part of me. They define who I am and I know they will aid me in the future.

I dont try to push away any part of my personality or try to act a certain way, I simply act as myself and let my true colors shine through. Its important to fail; people need to know how theyre wrong to get better. You need people to tell you that youre wrong and people to cry on and people who you can always rely on. Most importantly, you need to find friends who appreciate you for everything you are and I would never trade mine for anything. If I had one piece of advice for freshmen or any other person struggling through the rough halls of high school it would be this: dont ever be afraid of yourself or the judgment of others. Act as you wish and I promise you, people will love you for it. As I move on in life, its the most important lesson Ive ever learned.

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I used to put a million things on my to-do list. As you can guess, most of the tasks on the list never got done because it was simply unrealistic. I'd wake up at the same time as my toddler, give him a bowl of fruit, and whip out my laptop so I could get to work. By 1 p.m., I was lackadaisical and disappointed at my lack of productivity.

That is until I realised I was doing my to-do list all wrong. Why? Because self-care was never anywhere on the list. When weighing which tasks took priority for the day, giving myself a scented bubble bath just didn't seem as important as meeting a stringent work deadline. Until I had an epiphany and realised self-care should take priority over every other task. I won't pretend this is a groundbreaking conclusion I came to on my own. Multiple self-care focussed therapy sessions and a book titled High-Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard helped me change my life.

So, what does my to-do-list look like now? Instead of one long blurb of endless tasks, I take a unique approach. I break my list into four sections: self-care, work, family, and personal development. I also limit the number of tasks I can include in each section to two. This way, I'm setting realistic expectations, giving myself ample time to complete each task, and eliminating unnecessary pressure. It also helps me curb feelings of underachievement and guilt that creep in when I set unrealistic goals and don't meet them.

By including self-care on my list, I'm forced to consider my own needs. What will give me the physical energy I need to get through the day? How can I boost my focus and resilience? How can I raise my emotional frequency? What will give me the patience I need to balance parenting and working simultaneously? Ultimately, this approach forced me to explore what self-care means to me and what I'm doing when I feel at my best. I concluded healthy meals, physical activity, scented candles, and doing nothing for an hour a day were some of the best forms of self-care for me. That said, I don't advise blindly copying self-care ideas from other people. Remember your needs aren't the same as everyone else's, so it will take some reflection to find what works for you.

Over time, I've built a self-care routine that I stick to during the week. On the weekends, I'm spontaneous as I have more free time and flexibility. From Monday to Friday, my self-care tasks include:

This holistic approach to self-care ensures I get a mental, physical, and emotional boost before I start my day. It also means I'm setting the tone of my day and not leaving it to circumstance.

You might wonder if it's possible to do all of this with so many tasks to get through each day. Well, I once thought the same thing. But when I realised days devoid of self-care were less productive, unfulfilling, and stressful, I made time for it. Also, completing this list doesn't take me more than an hour. I do a 30-minute workout and then dedicate the other 30 minutes to reading a few pages of a book, meditating, journaling, and setting my intentions for the day. In terms of rest, I take a break during the late afternoon when I need it most.

Because I'm human, I leave room for imperfection and also allow flexibility. Sometimes I might do shorter workouts or journaling doesn't get done and that's OK, too. On those days, I do what I can, but I avoid skipping the entire list. That's all any of us can do.

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LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeWave, Inc., a leading health and wellness company with distribution in almost 100 countries, in partnership with cmi, a global meeting industry leader, has kicked off a dynamic virtual experience that's a network marketing first. It's calledLifeWave EMPOWER! -- an eight-week personal development series featuring aworld-class lineup of keynote speakerswho inform, entertain, and motivate their audience to higher levels during these times of uncertainty.

"We've committed to offering something completely different to our distributors," said Jim Caldwell, VP of Marketing for LifeWave. "Since we've had to cancel all of our live events due to COVID-19, we wanted to match that energy and interaction through a virtual Zoom experience, pulling out all the stops in how these amazing speakers present their empowering information."

This virtual event is anything but a typical Zoom meeting or webinar. Hosted by Phil M. Jones, international speaker and author of the best-selling book, Exactly What to Say, the series uses music, live interaction, and mystery guests to keep the flow exciting and unexpected. It's structured so that each upcoming speaker will be "revealed" during the preceding webinar, keeping the element of surprise building for each webcast and the anticipation level high. It is designed to gain momentum along the way and rise to a crescendo by the end of the eight-week series.

As Phil Jones put it, "Knowing so many people are locked down in their homes and struggling to feel the human connection, it's a privilege to be able to use technology to keep communities together, help make new friends and allow people to use their time at home for extensive personal growth!"

According to Karen Harris, CEO of cmi, "Just because it's virtual doesn't mean it has to be boring or lacking in energy. We're offering speakers who use music, multiple cameras and angles and a little bit of magic to bring their presentations to a new level for these unprecedented times. These speakers will leave the participants energized, uplifted, and inspired to be not only better at what they do, but also better for each other and better for the world."

These webcasts give network marketers the skills they need to drive confidence, overcome fear, and increase resilience to take their business to a new level.The content includes a broad range of powerful personal and business development training on topics such as:

Attendees watch, listen, and learn from the comfort of their own home. They also get a chance to interact with presenters, ask questions, and even come on as live guests. Here are just a few of the types of comments from attendees who left messages in the chatbox:

The LifeWave EMPOWER! Series runs Wednesdays at 6 pmPacific time until June 24, 2020.

About LifeWave

LifeWave is a network marketing company offering proprietary, wearable patch technology. Their health and wellness products tap into the body's natural energy and resiliency using light to, among other things, activate stem cells. Founded by CEO and Inventor David Schmidt in 2004, LifeWave has thousands of distributors worldwide and holds more than 90 issued patents for its innovative products. LifeWave has been on Inc. Magazine's list of fastest-growing companies multiple times.

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cmi is a global meeting industry leaderrepresenting an international roster of speakers who positively impact millions of people through keynote speeches, training, books and thought leadership. Founded by Karen Harris in 2001, cmi's mission is to connect audiences with thought leaders who affect positive change, move people to next-level results and empower organizations to grow in new and extraordinary ways.

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The Sulphur Springs Public Library is open! We are so happy to be assisting the public again. Please stop by, say Hello and get re-acquainted with your library. The hours for May are Monday through Friday 10-6. We will add our Thursday evening and Saturday morning hours in June.

Children 0-13 -We have a great Summer Reading Program plannedonline! It may take a little getting used to, but please give it a try. Friend us on Facebook for announcements, download the ReadSquared app and register for the Sulphur Springs Public Library in Texas! It takes the place of the paper reading log by keeping track of your reading minutes. There are also fun Missions to complete for extra minutes. If you do not have online access, do not worry, we still have paper reading logs. The prizes range from bookmarks, books, brag tags, coupons, backpacks, virtual teddy bear workshop and final drawings for Family/Party packs at local restaurants and activities. Summer Reading has started early this year and we want to see you get started!

Teens 13+ SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+. SYNC gives participants two thematically paired young adult/teen themed audiobooks a week. The purpose is to introduce a variety of audiobook experiences to teens. You can register for SYNC at http://www.audiobooksync.com. There will be two featured titles each week through July. The titles, once loaded into the app, are yours indefinitely. The two featured titles this week (May 7-13) are: Picture us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert and Secret Soldiers by Paul B. Janeczko.

Adults New titles are here and available for checkout!

All Adults Here by Emma Straub

Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner

Close Up by Amanda Quick

The Farm Stand by Amy Clipston

Find Me by Laura Van Den Burg

Hello Summer by Mary Kay Andrews

The Lincoln Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer

Paladin by David Ignatius

Pelosi by Molly Ball

Grudge Match (Robert B. Parker) by Mike Lupica

Sea Wife by Amity Gaige

Unyielding Hope by Janette Oke

20th Victim (Womens Murder Club) by James Patterson

Reading makes you sexy. Best-selling author Jordan Gray agrees that knowledge and personal development absolutely make you more attractive to the opposite sex. If you have ever been wondering what to say to be more interesting on a first date, or feel lost in your current relationship on what to talk about, grab some books, start a discussion, and share some insights. When you start reading more, your partner will start reading more, and you will both become more interesting. Go get more interesting! Joe Girard Sulphur Springs Public Library, 611 North Davis, 903-885-4926, http://www.sslibrary.org

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