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What You Should Be Thinking About To Achieve A Healthy Lifestyle

August 22, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Quite often seen as an impossible task, or something that requires a lot of commitment and hard work, is a healthy lifestyle. We all want to make sure we’re making the most of our time, and living a good, long life is part of that. In order to make sure we are achieving this, we need to spend a little time to take an active approach when it comes to our health. But it doesn’t need to be hard work. You will always get the people who seem to just naturally be healthy, however, they will be most likely be achieving the goal of a healthy lifestyle from making simple everyday choices.

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Have a look below at some of the things you can focus on to help achieve a healthy lifestyle without it becoming stressful or a constant worry:

Regular Health Checks

It should go without saying that regular health checks should be something that is high up on the list as a priority when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Although we don’t always like to hear that we’re not as healthy as we should be, we need a filling at the dentist, or we need help with areas such as our hearing, it doesn’t make it any less important. You should take the time to learn more about the importance of looking after your teeth, ears, and eyes.

What You Consume

An essential part of a healthy lifestyle is the food and drink that you consume. It’s something that we deal with every day. We know it has a huge effect on our overall health. We will ultimately end up unhealthy, stressed, overweight, tired, and agitated if we don’t consume the right food and the right quantities. Look at areas such as:

· The Food You Eat – Try to make sure you are sticking to a well-balanced diet.

· Vitamins and Supplements- It’s a popular choice to use these to help achieve a healthy lifestyle.

· Alcohol – Try to minimize binge drinking.

· Water– It’s not a big secret that we need water to survive. We naturally consume water throughout the day, so it’s important to top this up as the day goes on.

Exercise Regularly

Exercise is definitely a key part of any healthy lifestyle, but it doesn’t need to be a task that we all dread. The best way of achieving the goal of daily activity in your life is to stop thinking about it as exercise. Yes, that is much easier said than done, but making small changes like walking to the store, going for a family bike ride, or for a stroll up the beach, rather than lying down, means you won’t feel the pressure of exercising, but being more active. Try to think about:

· Being Active for at Least 30 Mins- This can be doing the housework, cleaning the car, walking to the store, or it can simply be an exercise video from YouTube.

· Find an Activity You Enjoy- If you hate running or swimming, don’t do them. Try a few things until you find one you like.

· Involve Your Family or friends- You are much more likely to achieve this if you have support, so get everyone involved! They need it, too.

•Are there any other hints and tips that you can share to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle? Please share them in the comments below!

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Prevention Is Better Than Cure; How To Look After Your Health

August 21, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

When it comes to your health, it is far more effective to prevent illnesses, rather than to wait until you have one to treat. There are a number of ways you can look after yourself and limit your risk of illnesses, so if you don’t already do these things, then take action today and reap the benefits later! From protecting your eyesight or your hearing (which you can learn more about how to do here), it’s far better to prevent those issues than to try and treat it when you actually have a problem. You never know, it could be too late to treat.

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Eat Well

To keep it simple, avoid saturated fats, cholesterol, refined carbs, refined sugars, and trans fats as these foods contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. Everything in moderation is a good rule to live by, so make sure you find a balance and don’t overdo it on any one particular food.

Check Your Cholesterol

Diet surprisingly isn’t the most important factor when determining your cholesterol level, and only 20 percent of your body’s cholesterol comes from your diet. The other 80 percent is made by your liver, so it’s important to get your cholesterol and your liver checked!

Keep An Eye On Your Blood Pressure

Knowing your blood pressure and if it’s at a healthy level is essential. You can help your heart by keeping your weight and salt intake down and your activity level up. I can attest for this; I have high BP and have to take medication (ugh) because I didn’t take care of myself before having to treat it! Again, it’s better (for yourself and your health) to live a healthy lifestyle to prevent high BP, than to deal with it and treat it later.

Aim For A Suitable BMI

To see if you are at the “right” weight for your height, calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Take a look at this BMI calculator to see how your BMI compares to other people from around the world. If you need to lose weight, then there are plenty of tips online for how you can do this (like exercising more or eating fewer calories).

*Note: BMI isn’t necessarily the best indicator of your health. It’s a guide, for sure, but there are several reasons why a BMI might be high. For example, a short person who exercises frequently (& builds muscle), will have a higher BMI even though they are healthy. Every single body truly is different! Use your BMI as a guide to get you on the right track.

Maintain Safe Blood Sugar Levels

Soda, candy, and sugary desserts can all cause your blood sugar to rise. If you suffer from diabetes, this can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves, so it’s important to maintain safe levels. This is also crucial to those who have hypoglycemia (or hyperglycemia). I have hypoglycemia, meaning my blood sugar drops quickly and easily. If my blood sugar is too high, I get incredibly sick, and it takes at least an hour to even out. Eat healthy foods, and eat regularly!

Exercise

Exercise doesn’t mean you have to start going to the gym every day; it just means that finding 30 minutes every day to do some kind of activity is beneficial. It could be short and brisk walks two to three times a day, three 10-minute spurts, or two 15-minute spurts of activity to keep your heart healthy.

Quit Smoking Cigarettes

A recent study has found that smokers lose at least ten years of life expectancy, compared with those who’ve never smoked. This study also found that people who quit smoking cigarettes by age 40 reduce their risk of smoking-related death by 90 percent! If you smoke, there is probably nothing else that will be as effective for your health than quitting. Face it: smoking cigarettes will kill you.

Sleep Well

Sleep has a huge effect on how we feel, so if you’re having trouble sleeping, it could be because of your diet. Food relates directly to serotonin, which is a key hormone/neurotransmitter that promotes healthy sleep. Serotonin is also essential for stable mental health and happiness.

Go For Regular Screenings

Health screenings can save your life. Health screenings are designed to identify cancers and other serious problems early so that you can get a more successful treatment. There are plenty of screening recommendations and options for adults, and varied screenings depending on your family history. Take advantage of this and make sure you get it done!

Doing these things will positively impact your health, and your life overall. You’ll only ever have one body, take care of it!

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7 Things You Can Do Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

August 21, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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As you get older and understand more about life, learn about yourself, and plan for the future, you hopefully won’t have any regrets. However, the more you learn and grow, the more you realize what you could have done differently and what you might do differently in the future. There are a few things you can do today that your future self will thank you for!

Be Proactive

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” and he was absolutely right. If there’s something you want to achieve, the first step is to start. Don’t wait until next month to start your own business, start an exercise regimen, eat healthier, or start meditating. Don’t wait to go to the doctor. If there’s a health issue bothering you, get it checked out now. Eye tests, trips to the dentist, and hearing tests (which you can learn more about here), should not be put off. The time you’re waiting for is now, so take advantage of it!

Invest In Yourself

The best thing you can invest in is yourself, and whether it’s time or money you invest, investing in yourself will give you the greatest rewards in your life. Prioritize yourself, it’s important.

Be Yourself

Don’t allow yourself to be defined by others or your career. While it takes a lot of insight and courage to be your authentic self, it is the best thing you can be, and if people don’t like you for who you are, it doesn’t matter. Move on and find the people who do. Your life will be much richer for it.

Create Healthy Boundaries

Whether it’s for exercise, dietary choices, relationships, your job, or spending habits, setting some limits for yourself will pay off in the long run. It might be that you choose to save money each month so you can take a long-overdue vacation, or adopt a healthier diet comprising of whole foods so you can finally run a marathon. Boundaries mean that you have the courage to say “no” to what doesn’t work for you, and say “yes” to things that will serve your best interest in the long term.

Never Stop Learning

You can never know everything, and there are always things to learn. You might need to learn how to learn for this to make any difference, because it’s not just about retaining the information; it’s about what you do with that information.

Be Flexible

In life, there are always going to be things that happen that you don’t expect, and that is the joy of life. You never know what’s around the corner, so going with the flow is the key to getting where you want to be. You will rarely achieve things the way you thought they would occur, so don’t try and control everything. Let it be. 🙂

Live a Life of Gratitude

Look around at what you have and be grateful for it. A positive attitude in life does wonders for you and will do so for your future!

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Don’t Let These Common Issues Derail Your Self-Confidence

August 17, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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So, how are you feeling today?

If you’re feeling on top of the world, with oodles of self-confidence, and a raring to go attitude, then congrats, long may it continue!

However, many of us struggle with feelings of low self-esteem, and our confidence levels drop in tandem. Consequently, we are less likely to engage in social situations. We take fewer risks because we don’t want to do something that could result in failure. And we hold ourselves back from achieving our dreams, perhaps because we don’t feel capable.

It is important to deal with the issues that derail our self-confidence. We will then break free of those things that bind us, and move forward with renewed positivity and a can-do attitude that will get us to where we want to be in life.

These are just a few of the common issues that can negatively affect our confidence levels:

Issues That Affect Us Socially

From genuine psychological issues, such as social anxiety, to debilitating conditions, such as issues with hearing and speech, many of us struggle with confidence as a result. We then limit ourselves in social situations and lack the courage to take on simple tasks, such as using the telephone. Thankfully, these can be overcome. Anxiety can be overcome through counseling therapies, speech therapy is available to those who need it, and hearing can be improved through a range of hearing aids, including cochlear implants. Should you be suffering from any issue that is affecting you on a social level, speak to the relevant professionals for the help that you need.

Issues Around Our Physical Appearance

None of us are perfect, but many of us suffer from low self-confidence because of the way we look. This is partly compounded by the images we see in the media, many of them falsely prescribing to the notion that to be beautiful, we have to be slim and have perfect skin. Now, you can take steps to improve your physical apperance when necessary. If you are struggling with weight issues, you can exercise more and eat a healthier diet. And for your skin, there is a range of creams and beauty treatments available. However, providing your health isn’t at risk, it is okay to be who you are! That’s all you should ever be: you. Work on your imperfections if you need to, but do other things to stop hating your body. Begin by offering gratitude for your best bits, and ignore the toxic messages that the media bombards you with.

Issues Around Social Media

Many of us compare ourselves unfavorably to the people on our friends’ lists. We envy the exciting lives that they seem to be leading, and wish that we had better things to post. We place value on the number of likes our posts get and start to feel down when nobody seems to notice what we write. These factors can negatively affect our confidence levels, so perhaps it’s time we unplug ourselves for a while. We might then start to become less reliant on Facebook, Twitter, etc. for our social needs, and finally start to enjoy life and regain confidence away from our screens.

What impacts your self-confidence? How do you find confidence?

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Working Through The Knots Of What Massage Therapy Could Do For You

August 14, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Massage is something many of us do to relax, whether on a spa day or at home. It’s a comforting gesture from our partners after a hard day at work. In some cases, it’s even a way for us to get closer to the people we love. But, health? Surely massage can’t help with that?

Massage therapy can actually bring a whole load more health benefits than you might realize. In fact, massage is one of the oldest forms of medicine found to facilitate bodily healing. Even better, taking the time to make this a regular part of your routine can see you enjoying both health and mental benefits.

Admittedly, not all massages are created equal. Swedish massage, for example, is best for those who want a gentle and relaxing experience which works through some knots. Deep tissue massage, however, is a more pressured and targeted method of addressing specific muscle pains.

To get the most out of massage therapy, it’s vital that you search around for the best option to suit your needs. Once you discover that, you’ll be free to enjoy massage therapy benefits including-

Relieved Postural Stress

A relief of postural stress is one of the most apparent massage benefits and can be found with the majority of options. This is especially useful for those with jobs that affect postural health such as office work, as it can undo the damage of sitting in a chair all day. That’s because a massage can help to address the imbalances that lead to issues such as neck stiffness and lower back pain. If you’re in one chair for the majority of your working day, then, massage is undoubtedly the therapy for you.

Emotional Regulation

Options like aromatherapy and Qigong massage are fantastic at regulating emotions. That’s because they focus on the senses rather than just posture using methods such as unblocking energies and essential oils. If you often feel stressed or anxious, then these therapies can help to unblock your mind as much as they do your body. Massages like these can be so useful that Qigong is even now regularly used in the case of special needs, particularly autism. Qigong for special needs works by increasing the ability of children with autism to regulate the emotions which they struggle with most of the time. And, it could go a long way towards helping you, too.

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Improved Immunity

Last but not least, massage can also improve your immune system, as evidenced in a 2010 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The study found that regular massage led to a significant increase in white blood cell counts, meaning patients were better able to fight disease. As such, booking yourself in for a weekly massage could go a long way towards keeping you healthy at all times.

Instead of just leaving a massage for your spa days, you could well benefit from seeking a local trained massage therapist for regular sessions. Your health will certainly thank you for it!

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From Lackluster to Luscious; How Joico’s Defy Damage Line Transformed My Hair

August 8, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

My hair is usually a huge mess. It’s summer in Las Vegas, which means daily temps are over 100°F. Take that heat, add in humidity during Monsoon Season (AKA now), and like I said, my hair turns into a HUGE MESS. My long hair becomes frizzy and unruly. I have dry, damaged hair, yet I have oily hair at the same time (what?!). Not to mention, the sun strips my hair dye at alarming rates. I need a really good shampoo, conditioner, conditioning masque, and heat protectant to manage my long locks. Luckily, I discovered the Joico Defy Damage hair care line!

Disclosure: I received a sample of Joico’s Defy Damage hair care line, in exchange for an honest review. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are 100% mine.

I wasn’t familiar with Joico, so I was excited to do some research on this amazing company, and their life-changing hair products (that are sulfate and paraben free!). I was generously offered the Defy Damage Protective Shampoo, Defy Damage Protective Conditioner, Defy Damage Protective Masque, and Defy Damage Protective Shield. I’M IN LOVE!

I’m pretty picky about my hair care products. I don’t like greasy heat shields, oils (usually), and well, okay, I don’t really like any hair products besides shampoo and conditioner. However, I need a masque and heat protectant. I’m being totally honest: these products are PERFECT, especially because they smell so, so good!

I use the masque once a week (at night), and it leaves my hair SO SOFT. Even my boyfriend noticed the difference (he’s been brushing my hair lately, because I had neck surgery, and my shoulder is essentially useless). The protective shield gives my hair the perfect amount of protection from my straightener and the sun, in addition to strong, shiny hair, without feeling oily or greasy.

Look how gorgeously smooth and soft my hair is in this picture!

From the Joico website: “Protect all hair types from the ravaging effects of daily heat styling, UV exposure, and environmental pollution that lead to dry, dull, lackluster locks with Joico’s NEW Defy Damage haircare system. This damage-defying breakthrough helps protect and strengthen hair bonds for a healthy-hair transformation you can instantly see and feel.” Defy Damage products have SmartRelease technology. They continually release Rose Hip Oil, Arginine, and Keratin.

I’m really glad I’ve been introduced to Joico’s Defy Damage hair care line; I’ve easily become a regular customer! I bet you’ll feel the same way, too. 🙂

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Become A Hippy Health Lover

August 5, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

A hippy health lover is not (necessarily) someone with dreadlocks and incense burners (though, they might be and that’s cool!). It’s someone who believes in all of the alternative methods to keep in check with your health, rather than putting pill after pill into your body that’s prescribed by the traditional, western doctors. Some of you will be very suspicious of alternative medicine; not knowing what the government and the health institutes are really putting into our bodies. Some of you will simply not like all of the chemicals that go with western medicine, so maybe you are ready to try some alternative methods. Well, alternative is exactly what we’ve got for you today, because we know how important health is. There seems to be many new health problems arising every minute, from mental health to physical health, and if we don’t start focusing on the issues at hand now, they’re only going to keep growing. So keep on reading, and let us show you how you can become a ”hippy health lover.”

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Alternatives To Pain Relief

When it comes to medicines that we’re putting into our bodies, pain relief is up there with one of the things that we’re shoveling in the most. For one reason or another, so many of us are dealing with daily aches and pains that are hard to get rid of, and you may not want to be putting anti-inflammatories and whatever else into your body to get rid of it, every single day. You could to start thinking about the alternative methods that are sweeping the world and revolutionising it all. CBD oil is one of those, and it’s proving far more effective, and far less destructive, than any normal pain relief is. CBDOlja is just one company that can provide you with the goods, but don’t worry, you won’t be getting stoned off it. This has the THC element stripped, meaning you don’t get high, but you get all of the good health benefits. After a week of using this, we know that you’ll notice a massive difference in the pain you are experiencing.

I take CBD oil every day, multiple times a day. I experience inflammation (especially when it’s humid!), and now I’m recovering from neck surgery. Opioids are highly addictive, so I wanted an alternative to those pain pills. I’ve been taking CBD oil and it’s helped alleviate the pain tremendously! The brand I use is called Charlotte’s Web (affiliate link). It’s third-party tested, grown/sourced in the USA, and has been around for longer than most other oils on the market.

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Go Organic

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If you think about all of the foods that you’re eating in a day, and if you actually look at the contents of any packaged foods, you’ll see that there are many different types of preservatives and additives thrown in there, that are not naturally needed by the body. By going organic, you’re cutting out all of this trash that’s incredibly hard to digest by the body (if at all), and you’ll be turning your body into an oasis. By organic, we mean sticking to fruits and vegetables and lean meats, and trying to stay away from anything that has been packaged, processed, or treated with pesticides, growth hormones, or additives. It is generally easy to cut that crap out of your diet and go organic, you just have to try it for a few weeks, and we promise your digestive system, in particular, will help.

A State Of Mind

Mental health is one of the issues that’s on the rise right now. Depression and anxiety are amongst the biggest conditions that are increasing (especially in teens). It’s now more important than ever to get into the right state of mind. Focus on relaxation and happiness, and maybe think about taking up yoga or meditation. If you tend to focus on your stresses in life, rather than trying to get rid of them, unfortunately it’ll be easier to experience negative mental health (I’ll admit, I struggle with this daily). I have multiple mental health conditions, and while many need medication, like I stated above, I prefer to try alternative methods. Treatments are different for every single person, and I am only speaking to what works for me (*I am not a doctor and do not diagnose, treat, or cure any conditions).

These are only a few recommendations I have, based on my own experiences. They may not work for everyone, and I am in no way telling anyone to change their medication. Always speak to your doctor before changing your health routines!

•Do you prefer traditional medicine or alternative medicine? Do you prefer a mixture of both?

•What do you do the calm your daily stresses? Do you agree with the ones we shared about?

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Ways To Practice Self Care In This Busy World

July 24, 2019 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

The world that we live in is getting increasingly more and more busy. We have a thousand and one demands on our time, and for many of us, this leaves us feeling stressed out and mentally exhausted. It’s important to spend some time practicing self care – even if you feel guilty about it, there’s no way you can help other people if you have burned yourself out. Here are some tips on how you can do that.

Perform A Digital Detox

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First of all, it’s time to digitally detox your life. Nobody’s saying you should grab your phone and drive to the nearest body of deep water so you can throw it in there, but it’s a great idea to make sure that there is a part of each day when you aren’t reachable on your cell. A perfect time to do this is the two hours before bed – any more demands from other people might make you unable to sleep, and the blue light emanated by phones and laptops can throw off your natural circadian rhythms. You may also find that there are certain apps on your phone where you can switch off notifications, which means that you’ll only check them when you want to instead of being distracted when you’re in the middle of another task.

Focus On Your Physical Self

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It’s extremely important to focus on your body as well as your mind. Eating healthily and mindfully is a perfect way to do that – purchase fresh and seasonal produce instead of ready-made food or food that contains a lot of preservatives and chemicals. If you have any chronic health conditions like asthma or arthritis it’s important to keep on top of them. Continue checking in with your doctor and try to stay in touch with your body so you can work out if there are any changes. You could also try some gentle exercise. Walking is great for this – plus it’s extremely cheap since you don’t need any equipment except for a pair of good shoes. It can help heal sore backs and will help to improve your stamina. If you suffer from aches and pains, try swimming – the water cushions and supports your body so your joints won’t have any pressure put on them.

Learn To Treat Yourself With Kindness

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Finally, it’s important to learn to treat yourself well. Treating yourself with love is an act of radical kindness: a lot of the time the words we say to ourselves are words we would never tolerate hearing about our loved ones. But the truth is that we should be our own loved ones and best friends, so it’s time to change the story that you tell yourself. Focus on your accomplishments and achievements, and learn to enjoy being in your own company. You can take yourself to see a movie or for lunch, you can develop your own hobbies by going to a book club or a pottery class – you don’t have to go far or spend a lot of money to find new, fun things to do.

Focusing on yourself and your mental and physical health is the best way to find long-term serenity and happiness. Easier said than done, I know; but you can do it!

•How do you practice self-care?

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5 Things to Make Time For in Your 30s

July 23, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

It can be a little scary reaching your thirties. You don’t feel all that much different from being in your twenties, but are well aware of the fact that this is the age you should really ‘have your life together’ (key word: should). What that means exactly depends on who you ask, but there are a few things that just about all of us thirty-something guys and gals can benefit from. Here are a few ideas:

Start Up A Side Hustle

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Hopefully you’ve reached a stage in your life where you enjoy your career and have the job you want to be in, but regardless of your situation, it’s a good idea to start up a side hustle. It could be blogging, freelancing, tutoring, or a home business– either way, it gives you the chance to build new skills while earning more money. If anything happens with your day job, you have a stream of income to fall back onto, which is great, and in the here and now the extra money can be used to save, pay debt, or fund nice treats like designer clothes and holidays which we all love to have.

Focus On Your Health

Many of us are lucky to feel fit and well in our thirties, but if you have any niggling health issues, then it’s a good time to get them sorted. Like me, for instance. I had surgery last week for an issue I’ve had for over 5 years! Maybe you need stellate ganglion blocks after an injury, or perhaps you have a skin issue that always flares up. Whatever it is, chat with your PCP and get it sorted once and for all. Start eating well and exercising if you don’t already, and give up the binge drinking and smoking before it starts taking it’s toll on your body. You might have got away with it up until this point, but you won’t forever. Now is a good age to start taking care of yourself and thinking to the future.

Make Time to Socialize

Our thirties are a time where it can be hard to socialize. Most of us and everyone we know of the same age have busy careers, are raising family, some might be off travelling the world. It can be tricky getting everyone together to catch up, but it’s so important to do so when you can. Arrange monthly or bi-monthly meet ups, host parties and barbeques at your home, and/or meet with friends for days out when you can. It might be more afternoon coffee and spa days than pub crawls, but it’s just as fun once you’re no longer a party animal!

Get Your Finances in Order

Whether you earn a little or a lot, your finances should be under control. If you’re in debt then take steps to get out as soon as possible, work on saving money for a rainy day, and work to a budget so that each month, everything is getting paid on time. Sit down and go through your money, the way you pay things and how much, and figure out if anything needs to change. You could run through price comparison sites and get your bills down. You could set up a bills-only bank account and set all of your bills to come out by direct debit.

Create a Home You Love

Buying a house is something that’s on most of our bucket lists, but it’s not always super easy. Maybe you live in a very expensive part of the world, or perhaps you’re still recovering from financial mistakes and debt from your twenties. If you can buy a house, that’s fantastic, but even if you’re renting, the space should still be somewhere you love to be. Invest in nice furniture- a good quality bed (my Cali King bed is the greatest thing ever), sofa, and pieces like a coffee table, dining table, and wardrobe. If you’re able to, redecorate in a way that suits your tastes and personality. Bring it all to life with soft furnishings, lamps, and accessories. Your home should be a place you’re proud to show off, somewhere you can entertain friends, raise a family, and make lots of happy memories.

•What are some things you do in your 30s that you definitely didn’t do in your 20s? If you’re in your 20s, what’s something you can plan to be more stable in your 30s?

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What Are You Doing To Safeguard Your Wellbeing For The Future?

July 19, 2019 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Looking after yourself in the present is important, but you have to look ahead too. What are you doing to safeguard your wellbeing for the future? Let’s talk about some things you should be doing.

Get Into Shape

Let’s start off with something of great importance that we all know we should be doing: exercising. Yet, the vast majority of us are quite sedentary in today’s society. It’s so easy to get from place to place by barely moving your body. Most people drive to work, sit at a desk, drive home, sit on a couch, and so on. However, staying physically active is essential to your long-term health. Yes, it keeps your weight at a healthy level, but it also keeps your heart healthy and improves your emotional wellbeing. Both of these things are important to your future health as well as your present health.

Of course, some people are deterred from exercising because they don’t see the effects they hoped to see. They might adopt a new fitness regime and only lose a few pounds in the space of several months, for instance. Perhaps this has been the case for you. It’s always worth talking to a doctor about your lifestyle if you want to figure out how to achieve the health goals you have in mind. We all have different bodies. It might be the case that a particular hormone in your body is lower than average, and this might be causing weight gain or slow weight loss. You might want to look into biologically identical hormone replacement therapy. This could help to balance your body and improve the results of your new workout routine.

Start Sleeping Properly

We’ve all felt the immediate effects of a bad night’s sleep. Bags appear under your eyes, and it feels as if any energy has been drained from your body. You can sometimes solve that with a quick shower, some make-up, and a good cup of coffee, right? Well, the health consequences of sleep deprivation are much more extensive than you might think, and sleeping poorly definitely affects your long-term wellbeing. It can slow your metabolism, so your fitness plan won’t have the desired effects with regards to your bodily shape. It can also weaken your immune system; staying up to complete work or chores is only going to make you less productive when your health suffers (I am totally this person). If you want to safeguard your wellbeing in the future, try getting 8 hours of sleep every night.

Pay Attention to Your Mental State

You also need to pay attention to your mental state if you want to improve your health for the future. It’s important not to bottle up emotions. Simply opening up to those around you could help to release the burden of anxiety, stress, or depression. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to your mental state and talk to those around you as soon as you notice a change in your thought patterns. Speaking to a therapist might be useful too. That way, you’re not just talking for the sake of opening up; you’re talking to someone who can help you to actively improve your emotional wellbeing.

Sometimes we get so stuck in the present, and think what we eat/do/don’t do won’t matter right now, because the future seems so far away. But truly, every little thing we do matters.

•What are some things you do to keep your health in check for the future?

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