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Welcome to edition #40 of B ME Bites! Celebrate a year of small steps toward a healthier, happier you with this complete directory of every B ME Bites edition from 2024—your one-stop resource for self-care, healthy living, and chemical-free inspiration.

Your Year in Bites - A 2024 Edition Directory

Every edition from the past year, all in one place to inspire your journey to a better you

This year has been an incredible journey of growth, learning, and taking small but meaningful steps toward becoming a better version of yourself. Whether it was exploring the science of happiness, diving into chemical-free living, or embracing daily self-care habits, each edition of B ME Bites was created to help you along the way.

As a special gift, here’s a complete directory of all the B ME Bites editions from the past year. Think of it as your go-to resource for inspiration, tips, and actionable steps to keep thriving!

Click on the links below to revisit your favourite topics or explore editions you may have missed. Each one is packed with bite-sized insights to fit perfectly into your busy life.

1. Introducing B ME Bites - Better Me Everyday in a Bite-Sized Way: Your Weekly Bite of Betterment!

2. Introducing the S.T.E.P.S Formula - Creating healthier habits just became easier!

3. Why Do You Do What You Do? - Part 1 - Your behaviour is meeting a need!

4. Why Do You Do What You Do? - Part 2 - Why you don't want to is as important as why you do!

5. Why Do You Do What You Do? - Part 3 - Did you know that 95% of your behaviour is unconscious?

6. Why Do You Do What You Do? - Part 4 - Why do you self sabotage?

7. Why Do You Do What You Do? - Part 5 - Are your beLIEfs holding you back?

8. Why Do You Do What You Do? - Part 6 - Is your identity helping or hindering you?

9. Transform Your Life with Habit Formation - Unlock the Secret to Lasting Change by Focusing on Habits Over Behaviours

10. Discover The Surprising Health and Brain Benefits of Using Your Non-Dominant Hand - How a Simple Shift Can Create Big Changes in Your Life

11. Transform Your Well-Being - The Incredible Benefits of Meditation - How a Simple Practice Can Create Big Changes in Your Life

12. Leverage the Power of Your Reticular Activating System (RAS) - How Understanding This Brain System Can Help You Achieve Your Goals and Change Your Behaviour

13. The Science of Visualisation: Achieve Your Goals with Mental Imagery - How Imagining Success Can Lead to Real-Life Achievements

14. Asking the Right Questions - Guiding the Brain to Success - How the Right Questions Can Activate the RAS and Drive Goal Achievement

15. The Impact of Language: How Self-Talk Shapes Reality - Using Positive Language to Remove Limiting Beliefs and Achieve Your Goals

16. The Magic of Gratitude - How Cultivating Gratitude Can Enrich Your Life - Simple Practices to Boost Your Mental and Emotional Well-being

17. The Advantages of Mindfulness - Staying Present in a Busy World - Simple Techniques to Enhance Your Focus and Wellbeing

18. Embracing Self-Love - Being Kind to Yourself - How Practising Self-Love and Compassion Can Help You Create A Life You Love

19. The Benefits of Journaling - Writing Your Way to a Healthier Mind - How Daily Journaling Can Enhance Your Wellbeing

20. Master Stress Relief with Easy Daily Practices - The #FAB3 Way - How a simple daily practice can reduce stress in just 3 minutes

21. Affirmations and Incantations - Rewiring Your Mind for Success - How Positive Statements Can Shape a Brighter Future

22. Letting Go of Perfection - Focusing on Progress for Personal Growth - How Shifting Your Mindset from Perfection to Progress Can Lead to True Fulfilment

23. Morning Routines - How to Start Your Day for Success - Tips for Crafting a Morning Routine That Sets You Up for a Productive Day

24. Feel-Good Hormone Series Part 1 - The Power of a Hug: How Oxytocin Enhances Our Lives and Relationships - Unpacking the 'Love Hormone' and Its Remarkable Impact on Emotional Bonding and Wellbeing

25. Feel-Good Hormone Series Part 2 - Dopamine: The Motivation Molecule That Drives Success - Boost Your Motivation and Focus by Understanding the Role of Dopamine

26. Feel-Good Hormone Series Part 3 - Serotonin: The Mood Stabiliser for a Happier, Balanced Life - How Serotonin Supports Emotional Wellbeing and Practical Ways to Boost It Naturally

27. Feel-Good Hormone Series Part 4 - How to Get High (on Life): The Magic of Endorphins - How Endorphins Lift Your Spirits and Keep You Feeling Energised

28. Feel-Good Hormone Series Part 5 - Cortisol: Taming the Stress Hormone Before It Takes Over - How to Lower Stress and Boost Wellbeing by Managing Cortisol Naturally

29. Feel-Good Hormone Series Part 6 - Melatonin: The Sleep Superhero - How This Hormone Helps You Rest and Recharge - The science behind melatonin, its role in regulating sleep, and how to naturally boost its production for better rest

30. Say No Without Guilt -How to Protect Your Time and Wellbeing - Simple Tips for Setting Boundaries That Stick

31. Hit the Reset Button! How to Recover from a Rough Day in Minutes - Simple Steps to Quickly Shift Your Mindset and Turn a Bad Day Around

32. Self-Care for Busy People Part 1: 5-Minute Morning Rituals to Start Your Day Right - Quick self-care practices to add calm and focus to your mornings, even on the busiest days

33. Self-Care for Busy People Part 2 - Hydration Habits for Energy, Focus, and Health - Simple hydration tips to stay energised, focused, and healthy throughout a busy day

34. Self-Care for Busy People Part 3 - 5-Minute Movement for Physical and Mental Health - Simple exercises to recharge your body and mind anytime, anywhere

35. Self-Care for Busy People Part 4 - Energy-Boosting Breaks to Recharge Without Caffeine - Quick and natural ways to regain energy and focus during busy days

36. Self-Care for Busy People Part 5 - 7 Simple Ways to Do a Mini Digital Detox for Better Health - Quick and effective tips to reduce screen time and support your health and wellbeing

37. Self-Care for Busy People Part 6 - 7 Quick Tips to Declutter in Minutes for a Calmer Mind and Better Health - Simple decluttering techniques to reduce stress and improve wellbeing

38. Small Changes, Big Impact - Chemical-Free Self-Care for the Holidays - Simple steps to take better care of yourself and your loved ones

39. Gift Kindness - Thoughtful Chemical-Free DIY Gifts for Loved Ones - Share health and happiness this holiday season with personalised, chemical-free creations

Which edition from this year made the biggest impact on your journey to a better you?

Weekly Challenge

Your mission for this week, if you choose to accept it, is to do the following:

Choose one edition from the directory that resonates with you. Take a moment to reflect on its key message and try implementing one small S.T.E.P.S step this week.

If you need some help, feel free to hit reply - let’s help you get started if you’re stuck!

B ME Bites is deliberately sent on a Friday morning (Aussie time) so that where ever you are in the world, you have the weekend to give yourself the gift of implementing a small change towards a better you. What will that small change be? Is there a change that you have been trying to make and haven’t yet succeeded? Give it another go, applying the above - you can do it!

Resource Roundup

Below is a resource list that has been created with you in mind. Whenever something new that could be helpful is discovered or created, it’s added to the list, so check it out from time to time. If you’re strapped for time, once you open the page below, click on Resource List in the top menu, then click on the “Health Tools” link for a list of items that could be helpful on your path to a better you.

The answer to this week’s trivia question is:

Thank you for being part of the B ME Movement this year. Here’s to even more progress, positivity, and small steps toward a better you in the year ahead. Enjoy your gift, and don’t forget to share the B ME Bites love with your friends and family using this link: https://bmebites.beehiiv.com

How did you like the content in this newsletter?

Hit reply and answer either 1,2 or 3, and, if the answer is 2 or 3, give the deets on what would make it a 1 for you!:

1. Loved it!

2. It was OK

3. Meh!

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Until next week, keep taking one S.T.E.P.S step at a time! (If you missed the issue explaining The S.T.E.P.S Formula, you can check that out here)

Warm regards,

Shari Ware Chief Encouragement Officer at B ME Bites

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