The Diaries Of A Sweaty Girl

Yesterday I had the opportunity to watch a conference put on by my church directed toward women. It was so inspiring, empowering and uplifting. I always come away from watching or doing positive things with such a positive outlook and desire to be better.

I just wanted to share a few happy thoughts with all of you from the conference that I loved.

To paraphrase something that was said during the conference, one of the greatest ways that we can show charity to others is by withholding judgement. I love this. I think as humans we have the natural tendency to judge others. We judge people the second we meet them. But to truly love someone and show them charity is to not judge them and we can do this by changing our thoughts and words about others.

Another thing I learned going along with the previous one was that to better understand others we must recognize that we ourselves have imperfections. I think that this shows humility. I think that our purpose on earth is to progress continually and become better people. To be able to do that, we must recognize that we have imperfections. That doesn't mean picking yourself apart constantly. That means being willing to learn and to change. If we are able to do that, I think we will understand that other people are just like us in that they have their own imperfections, allowing us to better understand them and love them.

Lastly, I learned something that has been a reassured truth to me over and over again throughout my life. And that is that each of us have a purpose in life. We each have potential, we each are unique and we have a calling in life. If we quit turning to outside sources and turn to the one who truly can help us-- our Father in Heaven or God-- we can know what that purpose is and be directed each day for a greater purpose. One of my favorite quotes from the conference  was, "The purpose of faith is not to change God's will but to empower us to act on God's will".

I hope you all feel some hope and light in your lives today and can think of something you can do today to be better. :) 

Thanks for reading! Keep on keepin' on!

Diaries of a Sweaty Girl 

So recently we moved to Indiana while my husband pursues his dream in dental school and I am so, so proud of him! However, sometimes it's hard because my day-to-day life is determined by me. 

Let me explain. I work from home and have a dog that I love, but being in a new place and staying at home the majority of the time, I have to really determine how my day is going to go. I have had hard days when I am not in the best mood, but I have found that when I do these four things that I am automatically put in a better mood for the day. 

1. Exercise

Now I know what you may be thinking: everyone talks about exercise. But it doesn't have to be hard core-- just getting out and walking. I like to take my dog for a walk because I feel like I'm getting out of the house, taking in the weather and becoming healthier. If someone could sell exercise in a pill, they would be rich because exercise has so many positive outcomes. It releases endorphins that make you feel happier and lifts depression, it calms anxious nerves, it clears one's mind and it makes you look better as well which boosts your confidence. So get out and boost your mood!

2. Create a "Happy" Playlist

I have made a "happy" playlist on my Spotify and it's crazy what it can do for your mood! Anytime that I'm recognizing I'm feeling down, I put that playlist on with a bunch of feel-good songs and it automatically boosts my spirit! 

3. Focus on ONE thing you want to get done that day

I used to overwhelm myself with big lists that I needed to get done everyday. I would wake up and be completely anxious with everything I had to do. I started choosing just one project a day I was going to focus on instead of the list of things that I knew I needed to get done throughout the week. Just think of the biggest thing you need to get done today. The other day for me it was laundry. I had put it off for days and it had piled up. So I said, "Today that is what I am going to get done." The motivation to do other things will follow but it will give you such a sense of accomplishment for what you have done instead of focusing on the million other things you didn't get to. 

4. Gratitude Journal

This one is easy! I started a gratitude journal a few years ago and it has changed my days completely! Even if I had a rough day, at the end of the day I write down 5 good things that happened that day. Sometimes they're as simple as, "I got the laundry done today". This will quickly help you realize truly how good life is. 

Now go out and have a better day!!!

Hope these help!! What are some things you do to have a better day?

Xoxo, 

Emmaline 

Thank you all for your questions! I'm glad we were able to get a conversation about hyperhidrosis going. I hope to still be able to help you guys so join the conversation! 

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Have a great Sunday everyone!! 

I have had tons of questions in emails and comments and I want to be able to answer them!! I'm doing a Q&A video on Sunday. Ask my anything about hyperhidrosis or share your story in the comments below!! Let's get people talking about it!!

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I grew up thinking I would never get married.

Self conscious. Even more sweaty around a boy that I liked.

Nervous. Anxious. Sweaty. Even worse-- drippy. I thought no one would ever think that that was beautiful.

That was, until July 6, 2013.

"I'm so sorry", I said to my boyfriend as I pulled my hand away from his for the millionth time. "My hands are always so sweaty."I was feeling down on myself because I always thought I was grossing people out, and I thought this would be the same instance.

But he pulled me by the shoulders and spun me around to face him. 

"Don't ever be sorry again", he said. "I don't care. I like it. I like you. Just the way you are." He took my hand and wiped it on his shirt, interlaced my fingers again with his, and kept on walking-- talking to me as if nothing had happened.

That was when I knew someone could love me for all of me. When I knew that he was different. When I knew I wanted someone like... like him.

On December 28, 2013, that man held my hands across an altar, I stared into his deep blue eyes, and we were married for time and all eternity.

And

I grew up thinking I would never get married.

I am not writing this to have you all cheer for me and to congratulate me. I am not writing this because I am an exception.

I am writing this so that hopefully you can all change your minds a little bit about yourselves. We have the power to create the life we live in, to create our happiness and our worlds. The results we see in life are in direct correlation with the small decisions we make each and every day. We all have difficulties here in this life. Learn from them. Grow from them. Don't look back or let them hold you back-- we are our greatest bullies. Be the kind of person you want to marry. 

People will bash on you and fight you and tell you you're not pretty enough-- but it is up to you to believe it. And if you do, someone else will too. But if you believe in yourself, and your sweaty hands and embrace who you are, someone else will too. 

I grew up thinking I would never get married.

I am now a wife to my best friend, the love of my life, and the man who believed in me even when I didn't myself.

Xoxo,

Sweaty and Hawt Girl.

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I express myself in many ways. 

I like to believe that deep down inside I have an artsy soul. 

Music, writing.. these all help me to express myself.

Well recently I have been pondering hyperhidrosis and had a negative thought. I began to think, "Man, if I just didn't have this condition life would be so much better." Haha the adversary knows me so well. However, I believe I have learned how to cope with these negative thoughts and so immediately what popped into my head was that "NO. This is partly what makes me me. And I want someone who loves me for all of me. We all deserve people who will adore us for who we are, and who encourage us to be better. Someone who is happy around us and we are happy around them. Otherwise, what's the point? 

The other day on my hike, I was having a great conversation with a man. We discussed how we have the opportunity every day to do something good, better, and to change... but often times we don't. He went on to tell me how he thought that part of the problem we have in society is not that we are evil or bad, but that we are lazy. He told me we have to reach a point where we accept where we are, be okay with that and then continually try to be better each day. 

So. Stop trying to be someone else. The only one you should compare yourself to is to who you were yesterday. 

Happy Wednesday! Be confident and have a great day!

xoxo,

Sweaty and Hawt