⚠️ Tired? These 5 Herbs Will Change Your Energy Game + 12 Life Areas You’re Probably Ignoring

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IN TODAY'S EDITION

1. Homestead Tip 🌱

2. Poll Results From Last Sunday 📊

3. All Things Homestead: Herbs That Support Your Body, Naturally 🌿

4. Personal Development: 12 Life Areas Every Homesteader Should Keep in Check 🌟

5. Today's Top Picks 🛍️

6. Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣

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Herbs That Support Your Body, Naturally 🌿

When homesteaders start looking into herbal medicine, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Which herb helps what? How do you use them? Where do you start?

Let’s break it down simply. Below is a guide to match herbs with the parts of the body they most support. Use this as a starting point, not a final answer. Do your research, talk to your herbalist if you have one, and always listen to your body.

Herbs for Women’s Health

• Calendula – Breasts
Calendula has been used for generations to soothe the skin and support breast health. Salves made with it may help reduce soreness or inflammation after nursing or hormonal shifts.

• Shatavari – Uterus
Known as a woman’s tonic in Ayurvedic medicine, shatavari is often used to balance hormones, support fertility, and ease PMS or menopause symptoms.

Herbs That Support Physical Strength

• Ginseng – Muscles
Ginseng helps build stamina and restore energy. It’s a favorite for folks recovering from sickness or working long days in the garden or barn.

• Rhodiola – Cells
This adaptogen helps your body manage stress. Many use it to support recovery at the cellular level after physical or emotional exhaustion.

Herbs That Feed the Mind

• Ashwagandha – Brain
Ashwagandha is known for reducing stress and helping with focus. It's gentle enough for long-term use and supports memory and clarity.

• Tulsi – Ears
Tulsi, or holy basil, is calming and often used for ear infections or discomfort due to allergies. Use as a tea or in warm compresses (not directly inside ears).

Skin, Eyes & Hair Helpers

• Rosehip – Skin
Rich in Vitamin C, rosehip supports collagen and helps skin bounce back. Many use it in oils or teas for dry or aging skin.

• Turmeric – Eyes
Turmeric isn’t just anti-inflammatory—it also supports eye health. Many take it as a tea or capsule to reduce strain and protect vision over time.

• Lavender – Nails
Lavender supports nail and skin health, especially when applied through oil blends. It's also antifungal and soothing to cracked cuticles.

Herbs for Internal Organs

• Schisandra – Liver
This berry is used in traditional medicine to cleanse and strengthen the liver. Add it to teas or tinctures to help with detoxification.

• Ginger – Intestines
Ginger supports digestion, calms bloating, and eases nausea. A strong tea or fresh ginger in meals works wonders for sluggish guts.

• Chamomile – Stomach
Chamomile is gentle and helps settle an upset stomach. It’s great for kids or anyone with a sensitive belly.

• Cinnamon – Heart
Cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar and support circulation. Sprinkle it on your morning oats or brew it into tea.

• Dandelion – Kidneys
Dandelion leaves and roots support kidney function and help the body flush out toxins. Use in tea, salad, or tincture form.

Herbs for Bones, Lungs & Immune Support

• Black Tea – Bones
While not an herb we often think of for bone strength, black tea contains fluoride and antioxidants that help protect bone density.

• Linden – Lungs
Linden is a gentle flower that helps open airways and soothe irritated lungs. It’s often used in teas during cold or allergy season.

Herbs That Help You Breathe & Stay Balanced

• Ginger – Intestines (again, worth repeating)
Not just for digestion, ginger also supports the gut-lung connection. A warm ginger tea can help loosen phlegm and ease tight breathing.

• Chamomile & Tulsi – Calming Combo
Pair these two in a tea when life feels heavy. They help calm the nerves, ease tension in the chest, and support better sleep.

How to Start Using These Herbs at Home

Start simple. Pick one herb and learn all you can about it. Grow it, dry it, drink it, and notice how your body responds.

Keep dried herbs in glass jars away from direct light. Label clearly and refresh every 6–12 months. Use teas, salves, oils, or simple infusions.

You don’t need to know everything. You just need to get familiar with a few at a time.

🌾 You’ve got this. You always have.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

12 Life Areas Every Homesteader Should Keep in Check 🌟

When your days are packed with feeding chickens, stretching groceries, and keeping littles (or teens!) alive, it’s easy to forget yourself in the mix.

But you weren’t made to burn out. You were made to build something strong, inside and out. Here are 12 areas to work on, even if you're doing it one baby step at a time.

Physical Goals

Your body is the tool that gets everything done. If it’s worn out, everything else slows down.

• Sleep properly – Create a bedtime that works, and stick to it even if it's just 15 minutes earlier.

• Eat healthy – Keep it simple: more fresh food, fewer boxes. Aim for a veggie with every meal.

• Reduce stress – Walk barefoot in the garden. Breathe before you react. A calm body handles chaos better.

Mental Goals

Mental clutter is just as draining as a messy barn. Clear your mind so you can think straight.

• Read books – Not just homesteading guides. Read stories, devotionals, anything that fills your cup.

• Social detox – Take a break from scrolling. The world keeps turning, and your brain will thank you.

• Journal + Meditate – Write what’s weighing on you. Sit quietly with coffee and listen to your breath.

Relationship Goals

Strong relationships don’t happen on accident. They need watering just like your garden.

• Schedule calls – Call your sister, your best friend, or that aunt who always listens.

• Go on dates – Even if it’s a backyard firepit after the kids go down. Make time for your people.

• Plan visits – Write it on the calendar. Life won’t slow down unless you make it.

• Attend events – Show up. Whether it’s church, market day, or a birthday, you matter too.

Work & Career Goals

Yes, you have a career even if it’s inside your own kitchen. Your time has value.

• Side hustle – Sell those handmade soaps or eggs. It’s not "extra" if it feeds the dream.

• Promotion – Aim higher. Whether it’s income or impact, don’t settle where you are.

• Network – Connect with other women building things. You’re not alone in this.

• Set boundaries – You can say no. Protect your energy like you protect your pantry stock.

Finance Goals

Budgeting may not be fun, but freedom sure is. It starts with small money moves.

• Budget – Track every dollar, even the ones for feed and flour. You’ll see where the leaks are.

• Pay off debt – Start with the smallest and chip away. One less bill is one less weight.

• Quit impulse buying – Ask: Do I need this or just want it now?

• Save – Even $5 a week matters. Label a jar if you need a visual.

Spiritual Goals

A rooted woman can weather storms. Keep your soul fed.

• Pray daily – Start the day with it. Keep it honest and simple.

• Meditate – Even five minutes of quiet can reset your spirit.

• Read the Bible – Or whatever centers you. Let truth speak louder than fear.

• Practice gratitude – List three good things. Every single day.

Environment Goals

Your space reflects your peace.

• Declutter – One drawer. One cabinet. Start small, keep going.

• Clean – Not for Pinterest, but for peace.

• Plant a tree – Or a tomato. Something that grows gives back.

• Organize – Systems save time. Labels are your friends.

Life Purpose Goals

You were made for more than chores. What fires you up?

• Mentorship – Pour into someone younger. Let someone pour into you.

• Journal weekly – Ask: What worked this week? What didn’t?

• Make a vision board – Clip, print, pin. Keep your dreams visible.

• Network in communities – Find your people. Online or in person.

Fun & Hobbies Goals

Joy isn’t optional. It’s fuel.

• Staycation – Camp in the yard. Watch stars. Make it fun.

• Travel – Even if it’s a day trip to the orchard.

• Start a new hobby – Pick something just because you like it.

• Plan group trips – Sister circles aren’t just nice—they’re needed.

Time Management Goals

Homemakers juggle more than most. But better planning = less overwhelm.

• Plan your week – Set 3 top tasks each day. The rest can wait.

• Quit multitasking – One thing at a time. Finish it, then move on.

• Set weekly goals – Write them down. Tape them to the fridge.

• Plan meals – Saves time, money, and sanity.

Social Goals

Isolation is real, even in full homes. Connection takes effort.

• Support groups – Find women walking the same road. You’ll feel less alone.

• Volunteer – Giving gets you out of your own head.

• Donate – Whether it's time, clothes, or canned goods.

• Attend events – Say yes more. It fills your cup.

Self-Improvement Goals

You can grow and still rest. You’re allowed to become better without burning out.

• Quit bad habits – Pick one. Replace it with something that gives life.

• Practice self-love – Speak kindly to yourself.

• Set smart personal goals – Realistic ones. Ones you can finish.

• Limit screentime – Less scrolling, more living.

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