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Taking care of your wellbeing this Coronavirus Pandemic with food

March 30, 2020 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , 1 Comment

Many people are worried about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is affecting our lives. The whole uncertainty is enough to rob you of your peace of mind if you let it. This pandemic can wreck havoc on our mental and physical health, which is why we must ensure to take extra care of our wellbeing this Coronavirus Pandemic. Here are quick ways you can start taking care of your wellbeing this Coronavirus Pandemic with food –

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Avoid stressful situations

Stress is the last thing your body needs right now, so avoid anything that will increase your stress levels. Getting enough sleep is one way of getting rid of stress. To ensure you get a good night sleep, you can try a cup of chamomile tea before bed. That will help you sleep like a baby.

Eat your dark chocolate

I am sure many are surprised to see this on the list, but eating dark chocolate is one way to get rid of stress. Dark chocolate has plenty of magnesium in it, so it is not only yummy but healthy. It is also in very high in iron, copper, manganese, and is filled with prebiotic fiber that feeds your healthy gut bacteria. Just another reason to stock up on dark chocolates this period.

Natural foods are good for you

The best type of foods are the natural unprocessed ones. So eat as many natural foods you can this period to keep your body and mind healthy.

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Stay away from toxins

Staying away from all toxins would be great for your physical health as well as your wellbeing. So say no to drugs, alcohol, additives, coffee, excess sugars and the likes. This will help you stay in healthy and keep your body and mind strong.

This is not the time for extreme dieting or detoxing. Just make sure you eat a varied diet and then you won’t feel so guilty when you reward yourself with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. Everything in moderation is the way to go.

 

Trusting in your inner voice

March 4, 2020 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , 6 Comments

It can be hard when it comes to trusting in your inner voice sometimes, especially with the loud voices around. There’s the press, social media, family and friends, and their voices can get a louder than our quiet intuition. However, listening to your inner voice is even more important when the outside voices get louder. News about CoronaVirus is everywhere and people are already starting to panic. I don’t blame those who are panicking. When you see the figures and how quickly the virus spreads, it can easily throw you off. But it is better to stay calm and informed so you know how best to protect yourself and your loved ones. Panic only leads to hysteria, and then people stop thinking logically when that sets in.

 

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So how fo you stay calm in the midst in chaos? How do you trust your inner voice when there’s confusion everywhere. Here are three ways you can go about doing just this –

Stay silent

Many times we are too busy waffling on to find the time to just be quiet. The more silent you are, the more likely you will hear your inner voice. That inner voice is usually very quiet. You can easily stay silent when mediating. So you need to tune in to listen and take in the message. When in doubt on the next action to take, stay silent and trust in your inner voice.

Recognise the inner voice

Most of us have heard the judgemental voice in our head that tells us how horrible we are. That voice is full of spite and hate, so it is quote easy to recognise. The inner voice is quiet and calm. It is full of love and light. From the tone of the voice, you shall know it.

Listen to your body

Sometimes our body is able to communicate what our inner voice or intuition is trying to tell us. This usually happens when we don’t stay silent enough to hear our inner voice or when we don’t recognise it. The chills you feel could be your body trying to tell you something, the tension you feel in your stomach could also be your body trying to bring your attention to something. It pays to listen to body. When all else fails, our body speaks to us loud and clear.

 

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How do you learn to trust your inner voice? Do you have any tried and tested tips to share for trusting in your inner voice? Please sound off in the comments section.

Have a great day wherever you are.

 

Elegant Solutions for When Your Home is Losing the Battle For Space

February 12, 2020 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

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You love your home… but it would be great if there were just a little more of it. Of course, you understand that space comes at a premium, and if you want to be able to live in a highly desirable location like yours, every inch of available space is worth paying for. Still, making the most of your space is tricky when you only have so much to go around. Even a relatively simple decision like buying a new sofa can lead to repeat trips to the shop, measuring, trial, error and rethinking the entire topography of your living room to accommodate your new chaise. 

 

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Nonetheless, the importance of empty space in the home cannot be overestimated. It is your most powerful weapon in the battle against clutter and all the negative psychological effects that come with it. If you feel as though your home is losing the battle for space here are some elegant solutions to help you find more…

Get in touch with an architect

While we’ll mostly be looking at making the most of your available space, an architect can literally help you to create more usable space, with elegant solutions like a Side Return Extension. Not only can this add more space, it can also help to increase the amount of natural light coming into your home. This in turn can help your living space look brighter and more spacious.

 

Invest in smarter storage

If your kitchen countertops are piled high with ingredients, groceries and cooking utensils, it can make something as simple as making a plate of beans on toast feel like a chore. Invest in storage solutions that allow you to store more in your available space while also providing quicker and easier access. Whether for your kitchen or your wardrobes, it’s a great way of keeping essential belongings from impinging on your living space. 

 

Make better use of available vertical space

We tend to neglect the space that’s either above or below eye level, but this can also help to improve the availability of walking and living space without contributing to the problem of clutter or diminishing the flow of a room. 

Whether you’re investing in taller bookshelves, displaying more wall art vertically or using more ottomans and footlockers to take advantage of storage space below eye level, there are lots of ways in which you can maximise your vertical space to give you more room in which to live, relax and play. 

 

Rethink the layout of your furniture

And finally… Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to gut your home and clear out all its furniture to make it look and feel more spacious. In fact, furniture can even help it to look more spacious. It’s simply a matter of where and how you display it. Try to hug the walls with furniture, but don’t be afraid to let are wall shine through here and then. Make sure that there is walking space around large items to ensure that they help the room to retain its sense of flow.

What do you think of these elegant solutions for when your home is losing the battle for space?

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