Recently, mental health awareness has grown in leaps in bounds. People are more sensitive to mental health and illness and are willing to engage in talks to promote their solution. It would help to be careful about your mental health by learning how to care for and improve your mental health.
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Monday, 1 March 2021
5 Steps To Take To Boost Your Mental Health
Recently, mental health awareness has grown in leaps in bounds. People are more sensitive to mental health and illness and are willing to engage in talks to promote their solution. It would help to be careful about your mental health by learning how to care for and improve your mental health.
Saturday, 9 January 2021
Lockdown Workout Ideas
With January being the traditional yearly workout boom and the impact of yet another lockdown in the UK, it means that many people who are starting new fitness goals need to think outside the box and look for other ways to work out as opposed to signing up for a gym membership.
Not being able to hit the gym shouldn't put you off finding ways to workout and motivate yourself. Far from it, it means you have to be more inventive when it comes to finding workouts you enjoy and can do within the constraints of a national lockdown.
C25K
Couch to 5K is a popular app that helps people get off the couch and move more. Aimed at getting you into running in a gentler, easier way, the C25K apps available for both Apple and Android phones can help you to move more without the pressure to be at the top of your game instantly.
For this, you will need some suitable equipment to get you started. Headphones to listen to the app each day. Suitable running trainers and comfy clothing. Some people may find they need to use suitable eyewear especially for the low winter sun so investing in running sunglasses or even just getting replacement oakley lenses for your existing sunglasses to help you combat the glare from the sun when you are out.
Walking
Head out to your local beauty spots for a walk. Download a playlist, podcast or even movies and tv shows to listen to on your walk, but using what is free and available in your local area will not only allow you to get out when everywhere else is closed but to also get some much-needed exercise, clear your head and regain fitness levels too. Make a list of everywhere you can reasonably explore while staying local and then make it your aim to visit as many as possible.
Online Exercise Programmes
Joe Wicks is undoubtedly the UK's favourite PE teacher right now. and the good news is, you can join in even without children, or you can head to his Youtube channel to check out his many free workout videos to follow each day.
If Joe isn't your cup of tea, then searching online for free workout programmes will throw up a plethora of options for you to choose from and allow you to get moving. From free dance classes, yoga, pilates and the more vigorous HIIT workouts, you will be spoilt for choice. All you need is some motivation to actually get going and you're on your way!
Open Water Swimming
This activity has been booming since the closure of many local swimming pools. There are many health benefits of open water swimming and you will likely find many individuals and clubs in your coal area you can join to get you started. In the winter, it takes a brave soul to dip their toes into the cold waters of the UK coastline and waterways. However, once you have gotten over that initial shock you can take part in a swim treading water or simply enjoying the feeling of being out in the open water.
Thursday, 10 December 2020
Could Rollerblading Help You Meet Your Fitness Goals?
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It’s Great Cardio
On average, you will burn around 250 calories from half an hour of skating, so if you do 4 short sessions a week, you can burn 1000 calories, which makes a significant difference if you are also managing your diet well.
It’s Brilliant For Toning Muscle
It’s Safer Than Running
Rollerblading might seem like a bit of a strange way to stay in shape, but it’s so effective, so why not give it a try?
Monday, 7 December 2020
4 General Life Goals We Should All Set Ourselves
It’s important to have goals in life, and everybody will have different goals depending on the things they value most. For example, some people have very specific career goals, while others prefer to pursue goals outside of work. However, there are certain aspirations that we should all have because they help to improve our lives and make it easier to meet our own specific goals.
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Looking after your health is one of the most important goals for all of us. As you get older and your risk of illness and injury increases, you have to work harder to stay healthy. If you start getting into good habits now, it will be much easier to sustain this in later life and you will live a much longer and happier life as a result.
But looking after your health isn’t just about avoiding illness, it’s about giving yourself the energy and drive to achieve your other goals. Staying fit and healthy can completely transform your life because you are more driven and your mindset is much more positive. When you are physically healthy, you will have far more motivation, making you more likely to reach your personal goals in life.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health and looking after yourself mentally requires work, but we don’t always realize this. If you want to stay in shape, you have to eat well and exercise regularly, and the same amount of work needs to go into your mental health. It’s important to set aside time to relax and reduce stress and make sure that you are aware of your mental health. Feelings of anxiety or low self-esteem can hold you back in life and prevent you from reaching your full potential, which is why everybody should aim to improve their mental health as much as possible.
Achieving Financial Freedom
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Everybody has different opinions about money. Some people are very financially driven and their goals revolve around moving up the career ladder so they can earn as much as possible. Other people are less concerned about getting rich and their career goals are focused on enjoyment and fulfillment instead. However, even if you are not worried about earning loads of money, you should still aspire to achieve financial freedom.
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020
Guide to Birthstones
January - Garnet
If you are a January baby, garnet is your birthstone. This gem comes in every colour except blue, so you can find a green, pink, and orange garnet amongst others. It reportedly gives its wearer protection from nightmares and cures snake bites and food poisoning.
February - Amethyst
This variety of quartz comes in pale lilac to deep purple hues. It is also a durable stone and comes in all shapes and sizes. It is believed that amethyst prevents intoxication and is a symbol of peace, protection and tranquillity. Since royals have always loved the colour purple, this gem was often worn by ancient Greeks and Egyptians, and can even be found in the British Crown Jewels.
March - Aquamarine
Due to its sea blue color it is said that this stone protects sailors, which makes it an ideal gift for someone who often goes on cruises. Wearing aquamarine should bring you love and affection and it is a symbol of youth, hope, and health.
April - Diamond
It is not a coincidence that engagement rings usually contain diamonds. This stone has been the traditional symbol of love since ancient Greece. Most people are familiar with colourless diamonds, but there are also coloured ones that come in green, red, pink, blue, canary yellow and amber hues. They are more expensive than regular ones.
May - Emerald
The famous green stone supposedly cures poor eyesight and infertility and even helps the wearer to predict the future. If you wish to own this gem, make sure you properly protect it from scratches, sharp blows, and household chemicals.
June - Pearl
This gorgeous product of oyster's defence mechanism over bacteria (not a grain of sand!) comes in a wide range of colours. It is a symbol of modesty, chastity and purity.
July - Ruby
Beautiful red stone is known as the "Lord of the Gems" because of its rarity and it is said that it protects its wearer from all kinds of misfortune. You can find more information on this gem on https://moonmagic.com/blogs/news/july-birthstone
August - Peridot
People born in August should wear peridot as an amulet against all evil. It has a lively lime green colour and is available in larger sizes.
September - Sapphire
Although blue sapphire is very popular, this gem comes in other colours such as pink, green, orange, and golden yellow. Interesting fact – Princess Diana’s engagement ring was with a blue sapphire. In the past it was believed that this gem refused to shine when worn by the wicked.
October - Opal
While white opal has a white body colour with flashes of various colours black opal has a dark body with vivid flashes of colour. It is a symbol of hope, innocence, and purity and medieval writers believed this gem could make its wearer invisible when needed. One gem to rule them all!
November - Topaz
The most popular topaz is a golden yellow gemstone, but it also comes in other colours, such as red, light green, blue, and pink. The Greeks believed that this stone restored sanity, cured asthma, gave strength and relieved insomnia.
December - Turquoise
When it comes to turquoise, colours range from sky blue to blue-green and apple green. This gem was used in the 16th century as currency by the Southwest Indians who believed that it could bring winnings to the warrior, animals to the hunter, and happiness to everyone.
I certainly would - but I adore garnets, anyway!