STRESS Less and Take CONTROL of Your Life

[@pazuzu126]

I have really been enjoying your videos since I discovered them. Thank you for being so open and putting yourself out there. My life has not gone the way I imagined it would and every day is an emotional struggle. I am getting older. I suffer from severe depression and catastrophize about the future. Your videos make me feel less alone in the world.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Awe I'm so sorry you are going through that but so happy that my videos comfort you, even just a tiny bit. I appreciate that. 🧡

[@rasiordia7265]

Not a cold your system is kicking out nicotine toxins ❤ you got this

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

@@rasiordia7265 ooh, maybe!?

[@gretchenwooten5090]

Find a craft you can do like knitting, crocheting, embroidery, yoga classes on you tube. Venting is helping you too.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

I started yoga again just this morning, thanx for the reminder/tip by the way!! and I'm walking daily now. Venting is good..haha

[@La_Dame_aux_chats]

The very cheapest pack of smokes in Australia is around $34.. .. much easier to give up here 😅

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Ooph!!!!

[@La_Dame_aux_chats]

@WomenBlazingTrails yup..my housemate spends $50 A DAY on cigarettes 😖

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

@La_Dame_aux_chats good grief. That's bananas!! When I left Canada they were $13 a pack and that was 10 years ago.

[@La_Dame_aux_chats]

@@WomenBlazingTrails wow..and I haven't even mentioned how much he spends on alcohol 🤢🤮

[@marias8007]

wow Iva, i'm so impressed you don't take any meds! health is one of my priorities this year, thanks for the inspiration

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Health is so important!!!!!

[@roseyc.5846]

Oh, Iva...that's a LOT!! I'm sorry; not a great way to start the year. Me, I go for the sweets, and, more's the pity. Since menopause, I started to put weight on, and, I've tried EVERYTHING to lose it. No luck. I have anxiety disorder and do take meds, but, sometimes, even THAT helps only a little. My life is VERY stressful right now. I might have a small bit of wine, but, I don't like to make even that small amount habitual. Sigh. Life is really hard, and, I do think you're extremely brave. My son stopped smoking, and, he practically ate them, so you can ALWAYS get back on the wagon. Hugs and prayers up. 🙏🏻✝️ Rosemarie 🩷

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

I'm sorry your life is so stressful 😞 . I hope you can find strength to deal with it and grow through it.

[@Cat32215]

You may want to try 2 tablespoon of Chia seeds a day to help your anxiety and it even helps with weight loss. I take two tablespoons and put them in warm water in the morning and let it sit for 10 minutes and drink that down before I have my coffee. If you can't handle it that way you can put them in yogurt, applesauce, or oatmeal, etc. Do research on chia seeds they are amazing for your health.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Oh I will look into it. I do have chia seeds but rarely use them

[@Cat32215]

@@WomenBlazingTrails sounds good. I actually was talking to the other lady because you definitely don't need to lose weight but she said she wanted to plus she had anxiety but they're very good for you so give it a try, maybe it'll help with your body going through your withdrawals from not smoking.

[@gina0481]

I give you a lot of credit you quit. I have lately like almost everyday say I am not going to smoke, and thought I would go crazy cause cravings were driving me crazy . Back to smoking and hate it and hate u feel no control of myself to quit

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

@@gina0481 It's SO hard. Oooph!!!

[@tigereye508]

Water with a squeezed lemon first thing on an empty stomach helped me feel better. Yoga style breathing helps big time with stress. ❤

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

I need to get back into yoga! Thanx for that tip.

[@loriadams1873]

Hey Eva I saw your video the other day with the woman that made the nasty comment about your tattoos so I am making a comment on that. That's just a horrible person. Why do they need to pick on you like that? Everything about you is beautiful. You're a beautiful person putting hope out there for all us women who are getting older and need need a plan. That was just a mean-spirited comment on that woman's part! If there's nothing nice to say why bother saying anything!! No need for that comment. You're low-key and chill and just living your life and giving some good advice

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thanx Lori, ya that comment was hard core mean. I did a short about it. Some people are just so broken, I feel sorry for them. Thank you so much for your kind words and for being part of the community 💛

[@benton-benton]

Hi Eva, Stress less - yes! I'd like to do that. It's 19 degrees where I am up north US. I bet you don't miss Canadian winters. I wish that someday you would tell a little of your background for those of us who are newer to your channel. Good luck on being a nonsmoker!

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thanx!! Don't miss winter at all! I do have a video on my channel about my life story :) Thank you for being part of this community 🧡

[@marias8007]

cigs in nz are nearly $40 a pack

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Ouch!!!!!

[@milagrosmorales2945]

Thank you!

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

💕🤗☺️

[@WENDYKING-qc3vs]

Have you ever listened to Eckhart Tolle? He's a motivational speaker but he really makes things make sense! Maybe he can help. Good luck, don't give up, you can do it! ❤

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

I haven't listened to him though I do know who he is. Thanx for the suggestion!

[@WENDYKING-qc3vs]

​@@WomenBlazingTrails Stoic Saga is another one I listen too & find it really inspiring 😊

[@brucehelppie6119]

that's a hassle when your money doesn't come in. you appear to have a simple lifestyle, maybe you just don't make enough money to cover your fixed costs. it's a catch 22 when you have an online business. you have to incur costs to produce your videos.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Honestly Bruce, I just suck at budgeting and you're probably right, I probably don't make enough and should look at other income streams...

[@brucehelppie6119]

my son was making a bunch of money posting music reviews on tik tok. they keep changing the rules and bilking him out of money. sounds like you were doing very well with your videos and your vlogs. i have a youtube channel, but i'm not monetized i'm not selling anything, but it would be nice to make a few $$ every month doing something i do (exercise) daily anyway.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

You should look into getting monetized! People love watching exercise videos. Make it more about helping them and 'what's in it for them'.

[@brucehelppie6119]

@@WomenBlazingTrails that's not a bad idea. i have enough subscribers, but nowhere near the viewing hours. i am on a bit of a journey to achieve some advanced calisthenics skills. i like to follow through on things i start, so i guess i'll ride that train to wherever it leads me.

[@roseyc.5846]

P.S. I'd like a video about your family and, maybe also, if you have a particular health and beauty routine. How are the skin and hair products in Guatemala, etc? Rosemarie 🩷

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

We could talk about health and beauty. My family? I might. My family life was pretty dysfunctional so, we'll see

[@roseyc.5846]

Mine is dysfunctional, too, trust me. 🩷

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

@roseyc.5846 🫶🫤

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