Monthly Archives: September 2022

5 Communication Tips for Couples

September 28, 2022 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , 4 Comments

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It is important to communicate effectively in every relationship. Being able to express your thoughts and feelings without getting overly emotional is a superpower that is largely underestimated. Most of the problems in relationships are caused and maintained by poor communication skills.  If you are interested in improving the way you communicate with your significant other, you are reading the right post. Below are some tried and tested communication tips for couples.

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5 Communication Tips for Couples

With daily struggles and life adversities, it has now become even more crucial to communicate properly. If you are dealing with highly emotive issues like trying to have a baby, you will need to be able to communicate properly with your partner to avoid confusion and added stress. Here are 5 tips that may help you communicate effectively –

Stay Calm

For you to express yourself properly, you have to ensure you stay calm. If you are having a conversation and things are beginning to escalate, it is best to step away and have the conversation at a later time when you are both less emotionally charged. When both parties are calm, a productive conversation can be had.

Pick the Right Time

It is best to discuss certain sensitive conversations when you are both in a relaxed state. If you are both struggling to conceive and you want to talk about fertility issues and how to go about trying for a baby, for example, you would not want to discuss that when either party is in a bad mood. This is why the best way to ensure communication lines stay open is to stay calm and pick the right time for certain conversations.

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Be Gentle

This links in with the first tip of staying calm but it deserves its own slot because it is super important to be gentle. Being gentle as you communicate reminds you to stay calm and keeps the conversation less emotionally charged which helps communication lines stay open.  Having a gentle tone means your partner would feel less attacked which would help the dialogue stay productive. If you are trying to have a baby and becomes overwhelming, you need to remember to be gentle with yourself and with each other, and express your thoughts and feelings in a gentle manner.

Speak Directly

It is always a good idea to communicate directly. Many people struggle in this area because they have grown up communicating with people indirectly and the thought of being direct with anyone scares them. However, if you want to have healthy communication, you need to learn how to speak directly and politely. Once you make a conscious effort to do this, you would find it gradually becomes your default setting, and you would also notice that you no longer feel any kind of resistance when you do speak honestly.

Self-soothing

If you notice that you easily get upset in general, you may benefit from some self-soothing. Conversations are more effective when emotions are balanced. You can self-soothe by having some quality time for yourself, going for a run/walk, reading, soaking yourself in a bathtub, and the like. Focusing on your needs from time to time keeps you balanced enough to communicate with others properly.

How do you ensure you communicate properly in your relationship?

 

How to Sleep Better at Night

September 26, 2022 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , 3 Comments

With the current state of the world in general, having a good night’s sleep has never been more important. It is essential our bodies get all the rest needed to function properly. When we struggle with a lack of sleep at night, we may find that we also struggle to get on with our day. If you are not getting enough sleep and you are wondering what you could try to help you sleep better at night, here are some tips you may find useful:

Have a nightly routine

It is best to go to bed around the same time every night to get our bodies used to a nightly routine. The daily recommended sleeping hours for an adult is 7 hours. Sticking to a bedtime routine would help you get the recommended 7 hours of sleep every night because your body would get used to it. So ensure you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day even on weekends to reinforce your body’s sleep-wake cycle.

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Stay active during the day

It is important to stay active during the day so you would feel sleepy at night. Staying active is different for everyone. It could mean doing chores around the house, exercising, going for long walks, or running. Including physical activities in your daily routine would help you stay active during the day and help you sleep at night. Having said that, it is best to do physical activities during the day and not close to bedtime so it does not have a negative impact.

Watch what you consume

Pay attention to what you eat and drink hours before bedtime. It is best to stay away from caffeinated and alcoholic drinks in the evening if you struggle to fall asleep at night. You don’t want to go to be stuffed with food and you don’t want to go to bed hungry. Also, be mindful of what you watch and the conversations you take part in just before you sleep. It is best to keep it all light so nothing keeps you up at night.

Limit daytime naps

If you find yourself tossing and turning at night when you should be fast asleep then you may want to limit daytime naps if you can’t eliminate them altogether. Limit your nap to one hour a day and avoid napping late in the day. Any naps too late in the afternoon may negatively impact your sleep routine at night.

 

Product Review: Plantifique Face Mask

September 24, 2022 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , 4 Comments

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Hey skincare lovers! Another week, another skincare product to share with you. This product review is all about the amazing Plantifique Face Mask. I got this clay face mask off Amazon some weeks ago, and I have been using it twice a week since then. This skincare product is 100% Vegan with Avocado, Tea Tree, Sea Silt, and Green Tea. The face mask was formulated with a unique combination of 7 powerful superfoods: Avocado, Spinach, Blueberry, Spirulina, Tea Tree, Aloe Vera, and Calendula.

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Product Review: Plantifique Face Mask

Here are my thoughts on this Superfood Marine Clay Mask by Plantifique:

PROS
  • I love the compact packaging. It is very practical and neat to store, plus it comes with a little brush for applying the mask
  • This clay mask detoxifies and purifies the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and moisturised
  • It is great for all skin types including sensitive skin
  • Only natural ingredients are used in the formulation of this clay mask
  • I like the fact that it is a 100% Vegan face mask
  • This product is so gentle on the skin. I use it twice a week. I leave it on for around 20 minutes each time and it doesn’t sting or cause any irritation at all
  • This face mask feels so relaxing on my face. I love the texture so much
  • It is quite affordable. You can grab yours via the link below.

CONS

None

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I am so in love with this Clay Mask by Plantifique. It is definitely one of the best natural skincare products I have used. I love everything about it and I know I will be buying another jar once I am about to run out.

What do you think of this product? Have you tried it before? Do you have a favourite face mask? Do sound off in the comments section below, let’s chat. Thanks for reading, liking, sharing, and commenting. Stay safe.

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