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Lifestyle Changes That Will Help Boost Your Energy

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Do you often feel sluggish, tired and in desperate need of a nap? This seems like pretty common behavior that we blame on the working week. But wouldn’t it be nice to stop feeling so tired all of the time and actually have some energy?

Maintaining consistent energy levels comes down to some key lifestyle changes. By switching the focus of your health goals to having more energy, you can shake that lethargic feeling and start to feel more energized.

Want to give yourself a boost? Here are some lifestyle changes to make that will improve your energy.

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Get more sleep

Having more energy starts with a good night’s sleep. Most people fail to get their recommended 7-8 hours a night, which can cause problems with your stress levels, your appetite, mood, and energy. Those late nights partying or staying up past midnight can soon creep up on you, affecting your health in various ways. Work on improving your sleep quality to make sure you get enough rest.

Eat for energy

Food is the fuel you need for your body to function, and eating the right foods will help you enjoy sustained energy. While a carbohydrate-filled, sugary snack might seem like a good energy boost, it will be a quick win, and you’ll soon feel more tired than you did before. Focus on a diet that features energy-boosting foods and watch your tiredness begin to improve.

Drink less

Alcohol can have several effects on your energy levels. While you might think that it ‘perks you up’, alcohol can mess with your sleep and leave you feeling tired and dehydrated the next day. Some people might think that alcohol gives them the energy to perform tasks better like driving, but you can click here to learn more about why that’s not true. When you drink less alcohol or give it up altogether, you’ll certainly have more energy, but your waistline and wallet will also feel the benefits. Many people use alcohol as a sleeping aid, but this habit can do more damage than good.

Change your exercise habits

Exercise burns energy, so how could it possibly make you feel more energetic? Regular exercise will improve your cardiovascular health, which will fuel your body with the right nutrients to function. It also increases your endorphin levels which can help to lift your mood and give you that natural high. Focus on exercises that improve energy, including morning stretching and walking more to help you fight fatigue, especially during the day.

Focusing on boosting your energy levels can change your approach to diet and exercise. If you want to improve your focus and alertness, then switching up your habits could soon have the desired effect. Instead of succumbing to your tiredness, get up and walk around and eat foods that release energy over time. With increased energy, you’ll feel more motivated, capable and ready to take on anything.

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The Best Business Ideas to Create a Lasting Relationship With Customers

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Businesses are designed to make money–everyone knows that. If you’ve got a business, then it was likely started because you were looking for a better way to make a living. However, simply having a business isn’t enough even if you have a fantastic product. Companies like Apple and Google can afford to have a couple of vocal unhappy customers because it usually doesn’t affect the overall scheme of things. They still make excellent products that are sold in the millions all over the world.

However, if you’re a relatively small business then an unhappy review can negatively affect your business and it’s a good idea to focus on creating a lasting relationship with customers to help you grow your brand in a positive light. People often say that there’s no such thing as bad exposure, but if you’re a small no-name brand with lots of negative reviews, then it’s clearly a bad thing.

In this article, we’re going to talk about a couple of business ideas that are perfect for growing a lasting relationship with your customers.

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1. Choose a business that allows you to interact with customers

A business that is focused on interacting with customers is a great way to ensure that you can build a lasting relationship. For instance, consultancy is a fantastic business venture if you love working with clients and empowering their businesses or even their life. Coaching is similar to consultancy and is often used for areas such as fitness and there are even life coaching opportunities. If you can interact with your customers on a regular basis, then it’s a great way to ensure that your business will continue to grow and develop solid relationships with your clients.

2. Choose a business idea that improves the health of your customers

Health is always going to be a huge concern which is why health-focused business opportunities are a great way to solidify business relationships. However, health-based businesses are very common and it’s difficult to really get noticed unless you seek out a niche or growing health-based industries. For instance, the growing cannabis industry in America is a great opportunity and looking for the best wholesale company is much easier because there are fewer around. Alternatively, you could think about digital-focused health ideas such as online checkups and self-help advice.

3. Choose a business that makes your customers laugh or smile

Entertainment will always be a great business opportunity if you want to create a deeper connection with your audience. If your products are capable of making your customers laugh or smile then it creates a fantastic opportunity for you to grow your business relationships. For instance, if you’re in the business of making films, music, video games or even fictional stories, then there’s always the opportunity of speaking to your fans in person when they go to purchase your products in person and you can always have a blog which showcases your product’s development to keep them entertained and informed.

4. Choose a business that can be active on social media

Social media is a great way to interact with your customers and any business idea that can make regular use of social media is the perfect opportunity to build a lasting relationship. Almost any business can take advantage of social media, but there are a couple of business ideas that will make regular active use of it. For instance, any technology-focused company should be using social media to grow their brand, and you should also try to take advantage of social media for the purpose of customer service and feedback. It’s a brilliant way to give your customers a point of contact if they need assistance with your products or would like to offer positive feedback.

5. Choose a business that involves many public appearances

Public appearances are a great way for you to get brand exposure. This means that if you’re regularly able to make appearances at trade shows or even local malls to showcase your products, then it’s going to help you stay in the minds of your customers and will also give you the opportunity to interact with your audience in person. Virtually any business could make regular public appearances, but if there are plenty of excuses to do so (such as a tech business thanks to all of the tech-related trade shows) then it’s a positive for your business and you should take advantage of it when possible. More media and influencer coverage is never a bad idea and will help you create a much larger brand.

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Tips For Keeping Your Mind And Body Strong

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As we grow, we learn more about how our bodies work and that time is sadly something that’s not on our side. Looking after ourselves does get harder as we get older, so here are a few tips for keeping both your mind and body strong.

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Always Look To Be Educated

A lot of our learning tends to stop at a certain point in our lives, and we end up doing very little learning as we progress through adulthood. However, you should consider every day as an opportunity to learn something new, not only to build yourself as an individual but to help keep your mind active. As we age, we start to become a little lazier, and that laziness also means we don’t exercise our brains enough. Whether it’s learning a new language or just reading a book, keep your mind active with education!

Let Yourself Heal Properly

Injuries are a common occurrence for everyone and it can happen one, two or multiple times. Whether it was a full blown injury with personal injury lawyers involved or tripping over and spraining a body part, always allow it to heal properly. Especially as our bodies age, our once nimble and resilient bodies that we had as kids aren’t quite the same nowadays. Most of us will try and get back to daily activities as soon as possible, but that can actually hinder your recovery. Take the time to look after yourself when you get sick or injured. It might seem like a nuisance, but resting is the best way of getting better without any issues later down the line.

Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise is important to keep your body physically fit. It’s not necessarily about muscle definition or weight loss but more about improving your stamina and making sure you’ve got the heart pumping. Try to incorporate some form of exercise on a daily basis, twenty minutes should do it. Find a sport or exercise that you enjoy doing rather than something that’s been recommended as we all enjoy different things.

Learn To Say No

Whenever we take on too much, we end up burning ourselves out and feeling run down. Learning to say no is difficult because we want to keep everyone happy and to impress. Whether it’s in a social or workplace situation, it’s ok to say no. Taking on too much is not going to do well for your mind or body, so if you don’t fancy going out with friends or taking on something else at work, just say no.

Sleep Well

Sleep is an important factor in keeping your mind and body strong. It’s something we all need to function and the more of a good night’s sleep that we have each night, the better we are for it. Try to get a regular bedtime routine in place so that your body becomes aware of when it’s time to sleep. Keep electronic devices out of your hands before getting into bed and reduce your caffeine intake to just the mornings.

Hopefully, these tips will help in keeping your wellbeing in tip-top shape, no matter what your age!

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More Fat, Less Problems? A Review Of The Keto Way Of Eating

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What if the advice you have been given about eating fat all your life was wrong? What if it wasn’t actually fat that makes you fat, but sugar, both refined and in the form of carbohydrates? Well, that is what proponents of the ketogenic diet believe, and this way of eating (WOE) is not only gaining popularity amongst the fiterati but also in the mainstream. Of course, before you decide to revolutionize your own WOE, you will need to know all about this diet, something you can do by reading the post below.

What is keto?

Keto or a ketogenic diet is one that looks radically different from the what the average American consumes. This is because it’s all about keeping carbohydrate intake at or below 20g a day. What that means in practice is that just the carbs in the bread of a sandwich will take you over your daily limit.

Now, you may be wondering why going over the 20g mark matters, and it’s because it will take you out of a state called ketosis. Ketosis is where your body switches over to burning fat for fuel rather than carbohydrates, something that essentially makes you into a fat burning machine.



What are the benefits?

Ketosis has many benefits, one in particular that lead many people to choose this diet is that it can help people to lose, or manage their weight. This is because the body is directly burning fat, something that means if you moderate your own fat consumption your bodies stores will be used instead.

Of course, that is not the only benefit of a ketogenic diet, and many people report increased clarity, energy, and even better blood work results, surprisingly including cholesterol levels.

Some folks also report an improvement in their depression or anxiety levels. Which as a ketogenic diet mainly cuts out sugar isn’t perhaps that surprisingly as it prevent the highs and crashes associated with this type of food.

What are the disadvantages?

It is important to remember though that just like any kind of WOE a ketogenic diet isn’t without some disadvantages. Probably, the most significant of these is what is know as keto flu, where people switching to the diet experience muscle cramps, fatigue, and brain fog as their bodies get used to reduced consumption of carbohydrates.


Of course, this flu can be very unpleasant, and in many cases put people off continuing with this diet. Although there are some strategies, you can use to minimize the symptoms.

One is to use a supplement like BHB which can provide additional ketones to be used as energy as you transition. The good news is that, if have a look at KetoLogic’s awesome BHB recipes you will see you don’t just have to take a pill to feel better but can actually enjoy some yummy treats that will improve symptoms as well. Treats like apple BHB slush, or even BHB popsicles!

Other folks have found success by drinking a mixture known as ketoaide which is essentially water, water enhancer that is sugar-free such as Mio, with added lo salt for potassium and some magnesium. The latter being cited as helpful for muscle aches and trouble getting to sleep. Another problem that those wishing to a keto diet can experience.

What kinds of dishes can you eat?  

Often what people really want to know before they commit to a new way of eating is what kind of food they can have, and whether it will be practical for them in their day to day life.

Bacon and eggs, plus some low carb veg is a perfectly acceptable meal on keto.

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Well, in term of dishes you will want to skew your consumption to foods with moderate protein, high fat, and low carb, so fatty meats like steak, chicken with the skin on, and even bacon are all good. Something that makes popping out for brunch totally doable on this diet. You are also pretty much good to go with dairy products like cream, eggs, and cheese, and with green vegetables, and even most nuts.



Of course, you will do better if you stay away from most fruits as these are high in sugar as well as milk or white chocolate. Although a little dark chocolate is fine as long as you can fit it in your daily carbohydrate allowance.

In fact, the large selection of tasty and satiating foods available on this diet means that not only is practical but can be an enjoyable way of eating as well. This being something that leads many to suggest that the statement mo’ fat, less problems, including weight gain, poor concentration, high cholesterol, and even high anxiety, to be true.

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The New Wave Of Home Gourmet Chefs

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We all recognize the importance of incorporating organic and whole foods into our diet, but there is no need to spend all day in the kitchen. Instead, it is time to replace ‘homemade’ with ‘hand touched’.

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We don’t all have the time to make a meal from scratch nor do we have the want. For example, rather than making your own paste when cooking a curry, there is nothing wrong with using a curry mix. If a delicious dinner can be achieved via this manner then what is the problem? Keeping that in mind, read on to discover a bit more about this trend and how our cooking approaches are changing.

Nowadays we certainly have a new wave of home gourmet cooks. One of the reasons why this is the case is because of the rise of the Internet. In the past, consumers were very brand loyal and would buy their fresh ingredients from the same store and brand. This is something that is actually changing.

At the moment, approximately 30 percent of the population are between 15 and 35 years old. These people are tech-savvy and socially engaged; they spend their days using social media and aren’t afraid to look for something new and different. They are less brand loyal and more inquisitive. They want to know the story behind the brands and the products they are buying into.

As touched upon in the introduction, one of the main trends of the new gourmet at home cook is hand touched replacing handmade. It is all about finding a balance. The new cook wants to make delicious dishes from scratch but they also want to do so quickly. They want to achieve the high levels of quality and flavour but they don’t want to spend hours measuring ingredients and such like.

This is why companies like Hello Fresh and Blue Apron are proving to be so popular. Consumers receive a meal kit with the recipe and all of the ingredients needed to create the dish. All food is fresh, pre-chopped and ready to use. This eliminates hassle and cuts time, however, it ensures that you reap all of the benefits of cooking with fresh food.

Aside from the points that have already been mentioned, the new wave of gourmet chefs places a great emphasis on healthy eating, preferring a healthy dinner over a processed one. They also aren’t afraid to be experimental and use spices and herbs that previously would have been snubbed in the kitchen. When it comes to equipment, they are buying gadgets that would have once only be found in restaurants, such as espresso machines.

These are the trends of today. Have you made the switch from handmade to hand touched?

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Healing From A Fall Down The Steps, Literally

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Human beings are strange gangly creatures. We’re the only animal to stand upright and balance perfectly on two legs. We also have long limbs, with intricate features that allows us to spread out weight and secure ourselves. So although falling down the stairs is sometimes used as a gag in comedy shows, it’s not that funny when it really happens. The injuries that once can receive from falling down the steps can range from minor to fatal. The most common kinds of injuries can be quite painful, so much so that you can no longer make it into work. Even walking or gentle jogging becomes a chore due to the joint pressure pain you are going through. Maybe you stretched out your hands to catch yourself and you fell heavily on your arm. The injuries you sustain from this can be broken bones or severely bruised muscles. Even worse, if you land on your tailbone or head, then you really do need bed rest for your well-being.

Twist and Shout

The most common form of injury when falling down some steps is a twisted ankle. Our reaction is to suddenly losing our footing is to scramble around and try to hit something solid immediately with our feet. This can twist the ball joint and push our weight inward or outward. This creates a contusion, which leads to sometimes tearing muscles and even ligaments. Firstly, use lots of ice to bring the inflammation down and bring new blood to the scene. White blood cells need to flood the area and begin repairing the microfibers quickly. Straighten your ankle and foot and wear an ankle brace. This will stabilize the joint and allow you to slowly recuperate to full strength.

Black and Blue

Landing on your legs, buttocks, arm or ribs can really bruise. This is due to a blunt force trauma of your entire weight landing on just once part of your body. Blood vessels burst causing bleeding underneath the skin. The first thing you should do is warm the area. Unlike bone injuries where ice is used, muscle bruising requires heat that will allow the blood cells to circulate and not blotch. You can use a heat pack and wrap it around the affected area with a bandage. Wear more layers when you are going out to keep the wind chill away which causes great discomfort. Don’t put direct pressure on the area either, so if you have a bruise on one side of your body sleep on the opposite side.

Emotional Recovery

Falling can sometimes be a near death experience, especially if you fell down multiple steps. Taking time off work also hurts your financial situation. Make sure that you at least don’t have to worry about paying for your medical bills if it was not your fault. Contact a good injury claim lawyer that build a case against an employer or other party. They can take into account the emotional damage done by a life changing injury.

Falling down steps is quite a sudden and painful experience. Losing your footing your whole body weight can act against you. Take your time and use both cold and heat to your advantage.

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5 Real Ways To Lose Fat Fast

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Many of us are keen to lose as much fat as possible. If you are like most people in this position, you probably find that you often go up and down in weight, and when this weight is primarily fat you should probably try and do something about it as soon as possible. As well as it being a physical or unsightly problem, you should also be aware that fat is unhealthy for you, and it is absolutely a good idea to try and keep it to a minimum at all times. But it is one thing to want to do that, and quite another to make it a reality. In this article, we are going to look at some of the best real ways to actually lose fat fast. As long as you consider some of these, you should find that you are able to do that much more effectively than you might have hoped.

 

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Eat Lots Of Fiber

 

If you want to lose fat, you will of course need to focus on a good diet, but what that actually entails is something that a lot of people find hard to understand. There are many things to consider here, some of which we will look at later, but one in particular you should aim for is to eat plenty of fiber every day. In particular, you want to focus on eating soluble fiber, as this is much more likely to be beneficial for any kind of fat loss. Soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a kind of gel which in turn helps to slow down the food breaking down in the body. This invariably leads to less fat, especially if you eat a good two or so portions of it every day. It also helps you to feel full, because of the way that the food takes longer to break down, so you are less likely to gorge on something fatty to feel full. There is also some evidence to suggest that eating soluble fiber actively helps specifically fight belly fat, so that is clearly something you should consider if that is where you are trying to lose fat from.

 

Increase Your Exercise Regularly

 

Obviously enough, you will need to be exercising a lot if you hope to lose fat, and this is one of the two basic points along with diet which you need to focus on. You also need to appreciate what kind of exercise regime is actually going to help here, as not all are made equal. The most important thing to remember here is that you need to gradually increase the intensity of your exercise as you progress. If you do this, you will actively burn off more fat over time, whereas if you keep the intensity the same it is much less likely that this will happen. Whether you achieve that by extending the session time or just increasing the weights, or whatever else it might be, you will find that it is a hugely powerful way to make sure you are burning plenty of fat.

 

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The Simple Act Of Walking

 

That being said, it is not just high-intensity workouts that work well for losing fat. One of the simplest and most important things you can do too is to simply go for a walk regularly. Walking is a great exercise for losing fat, especially around the belly, so it’s something you should make a point of doing regularly. You can easily incorporate this into your daily life, moreover. Most people these days have apps on their phones detailing how many steps have been taken. You can make use of this in order to ensure you are walking the recommended ten thousand steps – or whatever other target you might wish to go for. As long as you are walking enough, you will find that losing fat is going to be a much simpler thing to do, and it is so easy to make sure that you are doing so, even if you don’t like to exercise much.

 

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Noninvasive Procedures

 

If you are looking for a particularly quick way to lose your fat, in particular your belly fat, then you might want to look into having a procedure done. While some people might be a little worried about such ventures, the truth is that they are relatively simple and easy to use, and that they are likely to make a huge difference to how much fat you have on your body very quickly. The noninvasive procedures are obviously the best, and if you go for something along the lines of Metropolitan Dermatology CoolSculpting you will find that you are able to get rid of whatever belly fat you have in a safe and efficient manner. This is certainly something to consider for most people, especially if you are genuinely struggling to lose fat through the more traditional means, and you wish to have it over and done with as soon as possible.

 

Cut Your Alcohol

 

If you drink more than a few units of alcohol a week, then this is one of the first things that you will want to look into changing in order to lose fat. It is incredibly difficult to be able to drink alcohol and keep fat off you, so you should make it learn in your mind that it really is a choice between one or the other. This should make it obvious how much of a binary choice it is, and hopefully over time you can drink less and less. Of course, it is a potentially addicting substance, and therefore you might find it hard to quit entirely. Consider cutting down slowly, and maybe getting help if you need to at some point along the way. It will be worth it in so many ways, not least the fact that you will lose some fat fast.

 

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All of these are great methods for losing fat, and you should consider combining a number of them into one program if you really want to make a big change to your physical health and appearance.

 

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Is There A Lazy Way To Live Healthily?

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Most people assume that healthy living takes a lot of effort. Having to exercise more and prepare meals with fresh ingredients means giving up more free time and having to exert more energy. However, that doesn’t mean that it has to be a complete chore. There are some ways to live healthily that don’t require as much time and energy – such lifestyle measures could be easier to keep up. Here are just a few examples of lazy ways to live healthily!

 

 

Exercise While Watching TV

 

Whilst some people are happy to take an hour out of their day to go to the gym or go jogging, for others this means giving up free leisure time to do something unenjoyable. Fortunately, there are ways of exercising and enjoying leisure activities that are usually perceived as lazy. For example, there are plenty of exercises that you can do whilst watching TV – this guide at Bustle lists some examples such as lunges and the plank. This could allow you to still catch up on your favourite TV shows or watch movies whilst getting the physical activity you need.

 

 

Embrace Tabata Training

 

If exercising for long periods is too much effort, you could always embrace Tabata training. This involves doing high intensity exercise for four minute periods. Such exercises can be easily slotted in throughout the day without you feeling as if you’re giving up valuable free time. Studies meanwhile have found the health benefits to be extraordinary.

 

 

Cut Down on Sugar and Alcohol

 

You may not have to change your diet drastically to live more healthily. Cutting out certain unhealthy foods could be all you need to make an impact. This takes willpower but no added effort. Sugar and alcohol are two of the biggest culprits when it comes to negative health effects – by consuming these less regularly you could help to lose weight, reduce your blood pressure, strengthen your immune system and clear up your skin.

 

 

Buy Time-Saving Gadgets and Utensils for Your Kitchen

 

A lot of people make the excuse of not having enough time to cook healthy meals (ahem ME), however, with a few handy gadgets you could reduce the time and energy you exert. Rice cookers can help to cook rice to perfection every time so that you don’t have to slave over a pot and keep checking the texture. Mandoline slicers meanwhile make cutting up vegetables much easier by simply using a grating action. There are even electric potato peelers in existence available at sites like Harts of Stur. By adopting some of these time-saving gadgets, you could find that you’re more inclined to prepare your own healthy nutritious meals rather than relying on unhealthy processed foods.

 

 

Get Meal Kits Delivered to Your Home

 

If it’s shopping for ingredients that you don’t have the time and energy for, there’s also a lazy solution to this problem – get these ingredients delivered to your home in the form of easy meal kits. There are many delivery services out there that offer meal kits. This Home Chef review details one such meal kit delivery service that specializes in providing healthy meals.

 

 

Prepare Meals for the Week

 

Rather than preparing for single meals, you could also consider planning ahead and preparing for several meals at once. For instance, rather than cooking a couple potatoes, you could can consider cooking up a whole batch of them so that you can simply refrigerated them and reheat them throughout the week. This could mean being prepared to eat the same meal two nights in a row, but it will save you the hassle of cooking twice.

 

 

Buy Healthy Ready Meals

 

Whilst a lot of ready meals aren’t healthy, there are a growing number of ready meals out there that are healthy and take minimal prep time. Opting for these instead of the unhealthy options could help you to improve you diet without having to make any major lifestyle changes. Most supermarkets now have healthy ready meal options, however, it is worth researching into these beforehand to check just how healthy they really are.

 

 

Eat Slowly

 

If you’re the type of person that likes to wolf down their food, eating slowly could be another easy way to live more healthily. Eating slowly gives your body more time to digest everything. This reduces the amount of food that gets stored as fat as it gives the body more time to distribute nutrients and waste to where they need to go. Most of us don’t chew our food enough, which can often put more strain on the gut – this could be another simple way of making a healthy lifestyle improvement.

 

 

Try Supplements

 

Supplements can be an easy way of absorbing important nutrients into our bodies without having to rely on fruits and vegetables. Of course, that isn’t an excuse to ditch the greens altogether – you still need fruit and vegetables for fiber, which something you can’t get in the form of nutrients. However, it could allow you to eat less of them, which could mean less preparation during meals. You can shop for supplements online at sites such as The Vitamin Shoppe.

 

 

Get Enough Sleep

 

We should all be getting seven to eight hours of sleep per night. This is the optimum amount that our body and mind needs. Sleep can affect everything from our ability to burn fat to our ability to counter stress. If you can’t sleep in later due to work, make an effort to go to bed earlier or incorporate more naps into your day. Taking steps to improve your sleep quality such as improving your bedding and using sleep-inducing scents in your bedroom can also make a difference.

 

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Wood Watches for The Modern Millennial + Giveaway

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There are two things that are very important to me: being on time, and looking good while doing it!

Between my various jobs, my days are busy. Basically nonstop. I have specific times I need to be here and there and everywhere, plus deadlines to meet. I need a watch to get through my days. Sure, I have a cell phone that shows the time, but there is nothing quite like the look and feel of a watch on my wrist. The elegance and style, and the warm nostalgia I feel when reading an analog clock/watch; there’s nothing quite like it.

 

 

Disclosure: I received a watch as part of a collaboration/partnership with JORD Watches. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions and words are my own.

JORD Watches (pronounced Yode) carefully create beautiful wood watches for the modern person. There are also watches made with other earthly materials to accommodate all styles (like mine, which you’ll see below)! JORD watches have functionality and beauty, with a touch of sustainability.

 

 

 Browsing through the user-friendly website, the watch that spoke to me was the Sier Arcadia; though honestly, it was REALLY hard to choose! Created with real, rough cut white marble (hand polished to a stunning luster) and rose gold, the Sier Arcadia is classic minimalism at its finest. I am all about clean lines and simple styles, and I knew this watch would pair perfectly with any outfit.

 

 

 The watch arrived in the most beautiful packaging:

 

 

I’ve owned watches before, but nothing quite like this. You can see and feel the quality of the Sier Arcadia. It has weight, but not too much. The white leather band is thick enough to not break apart, but thin enough to not feel bulky. The rose gold metal mesh band is comfortable, sleek, and doesn’t fade like other mesh bands I’ve had. The bands are easily interchangeable, which I really like!

One thing I surprisingly enjoy is that the watch face doesn’t have any numbers or marks. Without the numbers, it’s especially sleek and minimalist. Clutter is stressful, and there’s no clutter in this watch! I also like being able to tell the time without the numbers. It reminds me of my childhood (you know, the 90s, before electronic technology ruled the world).

 

 

It’s really lovely and convenient to have such a unique watch that matches everything! I can go from work to dinner, or a light workout to brunch, and never have to worry if my accessories match my outfit. And with this watch, I’ll always be on time (which is an issue for me). 😉

 

 

It’s funny (& maybe weird?): when I wear my JORD watch, I feel fancier. I feel confident and pretty, and like I know a thing or two about accessorizing. My watch makes it SO EASY to make any outfit look great. I even stopped wearing my fitness tracker so I can wear this!

I’m so happy to have incorporated this beautiful watch into my lifestyle; thank you JORD for my gorgeous watch!

 

 

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How Could You Improve Your Focus And Alertness?

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Don’t you wish you had superhuman powers, where you could leap the tallest buildings, hear a mouse sleeping, see perfectly fine miles and miles away? Yeah, we all do. Unfortunately, those kinds of abilities will forever more live only in our dreams. Actually, there can be a case made for how little we appreciate our own senses right now. The human body is a marvel of evolution and biology. We like to think of ourselves as inferior to most other animals we share this planet with, because we don’t have a nose like a bloodhound, and we can’t see in the dark like our pet cat. Don’t feel so down about this because we have other amazing qualities about us that other animals don’t. Maybe just maybe, if only you could amplify your senses to the point that you were much more alert about them, and able to focus better on the things you want to you could realize how awesome our bodies already are. Luck is at hand, because here are a few ways you can train your mind and body to a higher level.

 

The Checkered Checkmark

For many centuries the true test of one’s alertness has been chess. This simple game played on a checker board will show you just how mentally aware of yourself and the things around you, you really are. You must always think at least 3 steps ahead, know where each piece on the board is exactly and what the repercussions are for that. Yeah, like picking up chess is going to be so easy? Well, now that chess is mostly played online yes, yes it is.

 

There are multiple top chess websites that have free account and free to play systems in place, such as ChessCube, Chess24, lichess, Sparkchess, ChessClub but to name a few. On these websites, there are fun interactive lessons that teach you the fundamentals about the game. As you could expect in this modern age, there are many other players that interact with each other and discuss tactics. You can play against human opponents or challenge the computer. You mental awareness will shockingly improve if you were to take chess seriously and have it as your new hobby.

 

Test Your Senses

Part of why some people go hunting is because of the necessity to feed their family, but many others go to test their senses against the wildlife and nature they with to interact with. Human beings have a lot going for them in the way of our sensorial features. Our eyes face forward, so our depth perception is great. We have so many small receptors on our tongue and skin, that we can sense heat and various chemicals. Our fingertips and toes have so many nerve endings which allow us to differentiate between feeling hard and soft objects. And last but not least, our eyes are on the sides of our head, therefore we have 360 degree hearing ability.

 

Start off by testing your ears by getting a hearing test which will test the pure air and bone conduction. There’s also a speech recognition testing to see how well you can pick up varying tones and pitches. For an eyesight test, you can go to your local opticians and book an appointment, where they will do a general check up. Moreover, you can also book an advanced eyesight test which tests to see how close you are to 20/20 vision.


Work in Silence

The modern culture that we live in, we are constantly bombarded with sounds. We have our phones on and play music at night while trying to get to sleep. There are more vehicles on the roads than ever, so just walking down the street is noisy. If you work in the city or even just at home, these kinds of disturbances are sometimes all too often. Don’t be tempted to put your headphones or earphones in your ears to drown out the ambient noise. Instead you should focus on finding a nice silent place to work and calm down. Maybe it’s in your garden, in your attic, at night in your own home office, or perhaps in the park. Whatever kind of task you are doing where you need focus, don’t drown out the noise with more noise, but instead do your best to work in pure silence.

 

We are not so fragile and incapable as other wonderful animals. Our senses and mind are incredibly sharp but we just don’t realize it often enough. When you need to focus and finish a piece of work you’re doing, look for a nice, quiet zone. Test your senses to see if they are working fine and without obstruction in the first place.

 

This post was a collaboration.

 

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