Anti-Belle Lifestyle #3

Anti-Belle Lifestyle #3

April 10, 2020
Hello, my friends! 


Happy Good Friday and Passover to all who celebrate. Whatever your'e celebrating today, from religious observances to being healthy to the sun coming up (or the rain!), I wish you all the best.


This week's newsletter is about reveals. 

What has this strange time revealed to you? Have you discovered a new passion? A reconnection with family? A deep and abiding love of lying on the couch and spacing out? There is no "winning the quarantine!" Whatever has been revealed, how are you honoring it? What are you working through? 

Remember that I'm here to listen and am thrilled when you reach out to share! For now, read on for motivation from the Anti-Belle community, the chance to win free books, and fitness inspiration! 

Much Love,
Skye

Daily Reveals

Spring is springing as we stay shuttered inside. Health and safety are humanity's singular concern, but the world continues her cycles. Beauty is there, even when our glazed-over eyes can't see it. 
As nature blooms, how are you blooming? What has this time revealed about you? Who are you when the noise of the hectic routines are removed?
+ If these questions elicit a positive response from you, wonderful! Tell me everything! What is your new obsession or joy?
+ If these questions strike a darker nerve, do trust that I completely understand. And, yes, I'm here to listen to that too! 
But if you're struggling with your shadow self, this is the time to do that work, too. There is nothing wrong with the negative emotions you will naturally feel. Don't demand they stop. Don't devalue them. They have a lot of worth, just like every part of you does! Work with them, journal through them--honor them, and then decide how you can alleviate them. 
For those whose shadow selves are strong right now, I recommend the workbook from LonerWolf. It's $15 and well worth it. That's a personal testimonial, by the way. I own and use it in my own reflections!

Cover Reveal!

Oh my goodness, y'all, is this cover a beauty or what???? Avery Kingston is a fellow romance author and a graphic designer. She's done all three of the Anti-Belle covers, and I swear each one somehow tops the mastery of the previous. NEMESIS had her cover reveal this week. Huge thank you to all those who supported and sent their oohs and ahhs. 
Pre-order is live! Click here to reserve your copy, and it'll be on your Kindle when you wake up on April 28!
Are you caught up on the Anti-Belle series? NEMESIS can be read as a standalone, but if you read Not Suitable for Work & Off the Record first, the world and characters become deeper.
Free content: Need more Celeste & Ben? Addicted to Nick & Mel? All you have to do it hit me with a reply, tell me what you loved about the books, and I'll happily send you the epilogues to either or both stories FREE!
Win the ebooks: Want NSFW or OTR for free? Enter the giveaway! Email me or hit me up on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram and answer one of the following:
1. What has April revealed for you?
2. What do you love most about the Anti-Belle world?
 The winner is drawn April 21st! International readers free to join!

Revelations from the Community!

"I used to race motorcross."
"I was a drummer in a girl band"
"I totally neglected monitoring my kids' schoolwork Monday so I could finish reading your book... Don't tell my husband!"
"Human interaction is key to my sanity"
"I've been in love with my best friend forever. In this time, I'm moving on and letting it go!"

"I worrry I'm not cool enough... But you know what? I need to stop worrying about what others think and practice self-compassion. This month I'm working on appreciating myself. I'm going to stop measuring my value in productivity and just enjoy what I'm doing and enjoy life as much as possible."

Weekly Workout Guide

Below is an all-levels table of this routine. Note the links to make sure your form is correct! As always, listen to your body and don't do more than you feel is safe.
Win an Amazon giftcard! Share how you're using these workouts on social media, tag me on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, and enter to win a $15 Amazon gift card! International folks should enter, too!
Right now you may be far more sedentary than usual. This workout is 20 minutes a day, so aim to do it at least 5 days this week. Change up the activity as you see fit! But also be sure that you're standing up/ walking around at regular intervals. If you sit for an hour, stand for at least 15 minutes! 

Also, guys, stay hydrated. When we sit and work for hours on end, that can get ignored too. By the end of the day, you're feeling like garbage, sluggish and tired. Water or unsweetened tea HELPS THAT. 
Be well, everyone! 

20 Minute Intervals
Beginner:
March in place for one minute, rest for one minute. Repeat for 20 minutes.
OR
March in place for one minute, squats one minute. Repeat for 20 minutes. 
OR
March in place 1 minute, crunches one minute. Repeat for 20 minutes.

 
Intermediate:
Jumping jacks or cross-jacks for one minute, rest for one minute. Repeat for 20 minutes.
OR
Jacks for one minute, squats one minute. Repeat for 20 minutes. 
OR
Jacks 1 minute, crunches one minute. Repeat for 20 minutes.
OR
Jacks 1 minute, pushups one minute (on knees is fine!). Repeat for 20 minutes.

 
Advanced
Burpees 1 minute, rest one minute. Repeat for 20 minutes.

And Finally
A quote for the week. 

"Unf**k yourself. Be who you were before all that stuff happened that dimmed your shine."

Be good, y'all.
Skye

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Skye McDonald
antibellelifestyle.com
@WriterSkyeMcD 
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