Monthly Archives: June 2020

Why A Healthy Mind Is Your Best Accessory

June 4, 2020 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , 1 Comment

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Good mental health is something that we are becoming more and more open about. Achieving this state of mind is not easy. We all have done days and we all struggle with life. However, it is important to take actions in order to do everything you can to achieve a good mental state. This will help you to cope with problems and make sure that you enjoy your life as much as possible. It also provides you with a feeling of inner strength and well-being.

Just as you take care of your body by exercising and eating right, you need to take steps in order to protect your mental health. Actually, working out and eating right can also be important in terms of maintaining good mental health too. 

The food you consume can have a direct influence on your mood, physical health, and energy levels. A healthy and balanced diet is one that contains enough of each vital nutrients, does not have too much alcohol, salt, sugar, or fat, has the right quantity of calories for maintaining a healthy weight, and contains a lot of foods from all of the basic food groups. By opting foods that give you a steady flow of energy, this can assist you in terms of staying healthy and making your mind feel good.

There are a number of other things that you can do in order to maintain a healthy mind as well. For example, a lot of people have turned to vape juice as a means of relaxing. Of course, this is not going to be for everyone, but it is something that works for a lot of people. 

Exercising on a regular basis is also vital for both your mental and physical health. This is the case irrespective of how old you are. Being physically active helps you to stay independent as you get older, as well as being able to continue you to do the things you enjoy in life. Long-term health benefits can be attained if you exercise frequently over a long period of time. This is why it is important to stay active. This can help with stress reduction as well. 

Finally, it is important to make sure that you are well-rested and that you get enough sleep. If you are someone who has trouble sleeping, there are a number of things you can do. This includes drinking chamomile tea before you go to bed, taking a shower or warm bath before you go to bed, and avoiding strenuous exercise right before bed. Other tips include avoiding alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine, as well as going to bed at the same time in the evening and waking up at the same time every morning. 

So there you have it: everything that you need to know about maintaining a healthy mind. There is no denying that a healthy mind is your best accessory. This helps you to get more from every day and to challenge your problems head-on.

 

Beauty Muse: Yemi Alade

June 3, 2020 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , 1 Comment

The talented and beautiful Yemi Alade is the Beauty Muse of the month. I have previously featured Yemi Alade as a Style Icon on Fashion and Style Police a couple of years ago. Apart from her stylish taste in fashion, she also has some pretty facial features, which is why she is a Beauty Muse. For those who do not this beauty, Yemi Alade is is a Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter. Her big break came when she won the Peak Talent Show in 2009. Her hit single a”Johnny” was released in 2014, and her career really took off that the catchy song.

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I am a huge fan of Yemi Alade’s music. Her beats are always super catchy and she is also a great dancer. I enjoy watching her music videos, they are always full of amazing moves. This woman is the definition of an African Beauty. Her facial features are stunning and she obviously knows her to care for skin. I have always admired her glowing skin and I am always on the hunt for great skincare products to try. So when I came across an interview with Vogue, where she shared her beauty secrets, I knew I had to blog about it. Here are some skincare products and makeup tips she swears by –

Coconut Oil

Yemi Alade moisturises her face with some coconut oil after cleansing. The fact that she uses coconut oil doesn’t surprise me at all. This amazing product is known for the great skincare benefits. I have a bottle in my bathroom cabinet and I use it on my hair and skin. Coconut Oil is one of those multitasking oils you just need to have.

“Because I am a performance stage artist, and I dance a lot, the most important thing is the primer,” she says. “It keeps everything in place.” After a full-coverage long-wear foundation is applied, Alade uses two different concealers to highlight her lids, then sculpts her eyes with a contour palette, courtesy of the Nigerian beauty brand Zaron Cosmetics. “The main thing that pushed me to learn how to make myself up is because when I travel around the world, I find that Nigeria is very ahead in terms of makeup skills,” she explains. “The Nigerian makeup artists know exactly what they’re doing.”

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What do you think of this Beauty Muse? Are you a fan of her music? Please sound off in the comments section below. Thanks for stopping by.

 

The healing power of dance therapy

June 2, 2020 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , 2 Comments

A lot has been going on everywhere, the chaos in the land has made this lockdown experience even harder. I stay away from the news as much as possible but I usually catch headlines on social media. My online work means I can’t stay away from social media as much as I would like, but I do take days off every now and again. I plan to take more time off social media. A whole day off all social media platforms every week will be amazing. I had a social media detox not too long and I really liked how I felt the whole day. The fear of missing out and addiction to the smartphone is what keeps me scrolling on most days but I really should stay off the internet some more and do other things. Dance therapy is one of my favourite things to spend time doing now.

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The healing power of dance therapy

In my quest to find my happy place, I have fallen in love again with dancing and I am so loving it. I used to really like dancing growing up but I fell out of love with it for some weird reason. Dancing keeps my energy moving and it keeps me fit, plus it allows me move to some of my favourite tracks. It is a good way to exercise. Self care is a big one for me now. A lot is going on and it is super easy to forget about your needs and wants, while focusing on everything else. Dancing allows me spend time caring for myself and feeding my inner child; she loved dancing.

Dance involves the body, mind and emotion, which is why it is a powerful way to self-care. It promotes general wellness by strengthening the immune system through movement. I feel instantly energetic after a good 30 minutes session. Dancing to African beats are the best for me. You can easily catch me moving to Tiwa Sawage, Davido, Wizkid, Adekunle Gold and the likes. Another great benefit of dancing is the increased sense of vitality. It literally awakes and renews energy. Research has shown that dance therapy can improve moods, decrease depression, and strengthen self-esteem.

I now have multiple dancing sessions in the day and it has really helped me in many ways. If you feel stuck and want to try a new way of keeping fit, you should try dancing. You may find yourself looking forward to your dance therapy just like me.

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