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5 Tips for Practising Self Care Everyday

 
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Self care is an act of taking care of oneself with the intention to focus on one’s needs in order to maintain mental and emotional wellness. Self care practices include intentional actions, such as eating well, getting enough sleep, spending time with friends and family, practising mindfulness meditation, taking care of one’s appearance, and exercising, and I’m sharing 5 tips for practising self care everyday…

5 Tips for Practicing Self Care Everyday

Why Should You Practice Self Care?

You should practice self care because it makes you feel better, it reduces the chance of developing depression, and it improves your overall health. We all know that self care is important but many of us neglect our own needs.

Self care is not only about prioritizing what we need, but also accepting and understanding our needs and wants. It’s about putting ourselves first and investing in our well-being.

5 Tips for Practicing Self Care Everyday

5 Tips for Practising Self Care Everyday

Sleep

A good night’s sleep is one of the most important aspects of self care. Sleep deprivation can lead to both physical and mental health problems. Start by getting enough sleep. You must get between 7-9 hours of sleep to feel energized the next day.

Exercise

Exercise is not just about fitness or health, it’s also an essential part of self-care. It’s important to take care of your mind and body; something that often gets neglected in the hustle and bustle of modern life. Studies have shown exercise can improve mental health, physical health, sleep quality, energy levels, self-esteem & more.

Mental Health

Mental health is a growing concern for many people, especially with the increasingly stressful lifestyles that many of us lead. Self care is crucial to maintaining mental health, but it can be difficult to know how to do so. One of the easiest things you can do for your mental health is to take care of your physical health by eating well and exercising. In addition, engaging in leisure activities such as reading or going on

5 Tips for Practicing Self Care Everyday

Hobbies

A hobby is something you do regularly for pleasure, recreation, or competition. Hobbies are important for self care because they can help you relax after a long day of work, keep your mind active and healthy. They also offer some relief from the stressors of life.

Diet

A good diet is not only about having a healthy lifestyle, but also about looking after oneself. This is because what we eat has an effect on our mental health and body, and most importantly, it can affect the moods we experience every day.

Having a good diet is a crucial component of self care. It can help you feel more energized and in control in your life. A nutritious diet with a balanced mix of fat, protein, and carbohydrates can give you the energy to tackle your daily tasks while still feeling satisfied at the end of the day.

Self care is so important for your mental and physical well-being. It helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid stress. There are many different ways you can incorporate self care into your daily routine, and the benefits can be seen both in your physical and mental health. A person’s physical and mental health is just as important as their work performance. It is crucial to have a healthy routine that incorporates self care into daily life, so ensure you take make room for some much-needed me-time today.

5 Reasons Why We Need Sunscreen Daily

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Everyone knows that applying sunscreen is an important step in skin care. But how many of us actually do it? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 90% of Americans use sunscreen, but not enough of them apply it properly.

5 Reasons Why We Need Sunscreen Daily

One study found that only 18% of participants applied enough sunscreen to cover their whole body. And while a quarter admitted not using sunscreen at all, the most common mistake people make is failing to reapply frequently enough.

It’s true that some sunscreens are more effective than others and some only protect against UVB rays while others also protect against UVA rays as well as infrared radiation and even skin-damaging free radicals like pollution.

It’s true that some sunscreens are more effective than others and some only protect against UVB rays while others also The right sunscreen can protect against UVA rays as well as infrared radiation and skin-damaging free radicals like pollution.

However, it is important to note that the effectiveness of a sunscreen may vary depending on the type of product you are using. For instance, you may not be getting full protection if you don’t apply it properly or frequently enough, regardless of what type you choose.

5 Reasons Why We Need Sunscreen Daily

The sun is the strongest source of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is not only harmful to our skin, but also to our eyes and immune system.

1. Skin Cancer: The use of sunscreen reduces the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer.

2. Skin Ageing: Sunscreen slows down your skin’s ageing.

3. Eye Safety: Every time you go out you need to use a facial sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, which you can apply to your eyelids, because they protect your eyes from UV rays that cause cataracts and macular degeneration.

4. Immune System Protection: Sunscreen protects your body’s immune system from the effects of UV rays like lower white blood cells count, which can lead to more risk for infection.

5. Vitamin D Production: A lack of vitamin D can lead to various health problems including osteoporosis, immune deficiency, and even some types of cancer. By wearing sunscreen regularly, you can make sure that the amount of vitamin D in your body is at an optimal level.

5 Reasons Why We Need Sunscreen Daily

What Are The Risks Of Not Applying Sunscreen?

No matter the weather, it is important to apply sunscreen daily. It is important also to make sure that it is applied evenly and correctly. We should not rely on our other forms of protection like a hat, long sleeves, or staying indoors. Wearing sunscreen is important all year round, and not just during the summer, to protect our skin, body and eyes.

50 Budget Friendly Self Care Ideas

 
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50 Budget Friendly Self Care Ideas

January is always a long month for everyone, and budgets are always tight after the festivities of December. January is known for being a tough month, making it the perfect time to practice some healthy self care practises to keep us feeling our best. You don’t have to spend a fortune in order to enjoy some quality self care sessions, and I have 50 budget friendly self care ideas to help make January a little brighter.

50 Budget Friendly Self Care Ideas

50 Budget Friendly Self Care Ideas

Whenever I’m feeling a little down, I always try to practice some self care, and you don’t have to spend a penny for many self care ideas. It can be something as simple as using your favourite bath bomb, or lighting a candle. Anything which help improve your mood, and make you feel good. Here are 50 great self care ideas which will either cost absolutely nothing, or will cost very little.

  1. Go for a walk
  2. Take a shower
  3. Meditate in silence
  4. Have a warm drink
  5. Clean & declutter your home
  6. Read a magazine
  7. Listen to a podcast
  8. Give yourself a foot spa & pedicure
  9. Have an early night
  10. Do something kind for someone else
  11. Make your own face mask
  12. Change your beddings
  13. Make a playlist of your best feel good songs
  14. Spray your favourite perfume
  15. Write down your feelings in a journal
  16. Watch a feel good movie
  17. Make your favourite meal
  18. Read a book
  19. Turn off notifications on your mobile phone
  20. Light a scented candle
  21. Practice positive affirmations
  22. Give yourself a hand massage
  23. Compliment someone
  24. Make yourself a healthy smoothie
  25. Clear out your closet and donate 5 items to charity
  26. Do a 10-minute breathing exercise
  27. Make a to-do list of achievable goals
  28. Go to your favourite coffee shop and order your favourite drink
  29. Start a scrapbook with your happiest memories
  30. Give yourself a break from social media
  31. Binge watch a feel-good show on Netflix
  32. Try downloading a mindfulness or meditation phone app
  33. Give yourself a long, hot bath with your favourite bubble bath / bath oil / bath bomb
  34. Apply a scented body oil to your skin
  35. Have an early night
  36. Head to Pinterest to pin some inspirational and uplifting quotes
  37. Bake something delicious
  38. Buy yourself pretty flowers
  39. Play around with your makeup and try something new
  40. Do a yoga challenge on YouTube
  41. Create a gratitude jar to fill with positive messages for whenever you’re in need of a boost
  42. Declutter your inbox
  43. Try colouring an adult colouring book
  44. Apply a pampering sheet mask
  45. Have a pyjama and slippers day
  46. Rest
  47. Learn a new TikTok dance
  48. Do an act of kindness
  49. Make a mood board
  50. Call your best friend for an uplifting chat

50 Budget Friendly Self Care Ideas

There are so many things you can do whenever you’re feeling a little down, and it’s amazing how many self care ideas there are where you don’t need to spend a penny. I really hope you found this self care idea round-up helpful, and it’s inspired you to give yourself some much needed me-time this January.

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5 Reasons You Need To Increase Your Water Consumption

 
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5 Reasons You Need To Increase Your Water Consumption

Medical professionals are always discussing the benefits of drinking more water, but why is drinking water so beneficial to the human body? I’m sharing 5 reasons you need to increase your water consumption, as well as some tips on how to increase your daily water intake too.

5 Reasons You Need To Increase Your Water Consumption

Did you know that around 60% of the human body is made up from water? And our blood is said to be 90% water, both facts really surprised me. Drinking water is important for the body and its organs to function correctly, but there are other benefits of drinking more water.

When your body and skin become dehydrated, it can leave the skin looking drier and lines can become more visible. Dry skin is also known for being less resilient, and more prone to wrinkling. By drinking more water, your skin (which is an organ) can function well, and will help rid the body of unwanted toxins.

5 Reasons You Need To Increase Your Water Consumption

If you take part in daily exercise, drinking water is imperative. It’s been discovered that dehydration can have a negative effect on your physical performance. It can also lead to increased fatigue, whilst also making exercise feel both physically and mentally difficult.

Did you know that the brain is strongly influenced by your hydration levels? Studies have shown that even having mild dehydration, such as the loss of 1–3% of body weight, can impair many aspects of the brain’s functions. Mild dehydration has also been found to impair mood, the memory, and brain performance too.

Something that I definitely suffer with when I’ve not been drinking enough is headaches. Dehydration can trigger headaches, and also migraines. One of the most common symptoms of dehydration is a headache, and it’s the body’s way of letting you know that you need to up your hydration levels. Plus drinking water can actually go towards helping to relieve headaches also.

Now it’s January, are you focusing on your diet and lifestyle a little more? Drinking water can help to reduce sugar cravings, especially as the brain can’t distinguish the difference between hunger and thirst, so it’s recommended to try a glass of water next time you’re hungry as it could be your body’s way of letting you know it needs more water. Water can also help to keep you full up for longer, and it can help prevent or treat a hangover too.

5 Reasons You Need To Increase Your Water Consumption

So you don’t drink enough water but you definitely want to try to improve your water consumption? I’ve had two revelations that have helped me, and now I’d choose water over almost any drink. One of the reasons I didn’t like water was the smell and the taste when it was anything other than ice cold.

I’ve invested in double walled insulated drinks bottles from S’Well and they’ve changed the game for me. They keep your drinks ice cold for up to 24hrs, and you can even put ice cubes into the bottle and they remain solid for hours.

In addition to keeping my water as cold as possible, discovering flavoured water has really helped me. I personally really like the sparkling flavoured waters, as they offer the refreshment and health benefits of water, but the very subtle sparkling makes them taste less like water and more akin to a fizzy drink. My favourite is lemon and lime, but there’s lots of flavours to choose from. Plus, you can also get lots of still flavoured waters too which are ideal if like me, you don’t like the taste of water from the tap.

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My Fave Vegan Foodie YouTube Channels.

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Happy World Vegan Month!

Since becoming vegan I’ve found myself obsessed with food, even more so than I used to be, that is. I love cooking, I love trying new foods and I love experimenting in the kitchen. Being vegan has made me so much more adventurous and my tastes and palette have expanded so much.


Gone are the days where I would binge-watch beauty vloggers, these days I’m all about the vegan YouTubers who inspire me to try new foods, be a little healthier or make me crave cookies like nobodies business.


I thought I would list a selection of my favourites below for you to explore, and hopefully, you find some new YouTubers to watch! I feel like I have a really good mix of wholesome whole food healthy vegans and those who post ice cream taste tests and put plenty of butter in their cookie recipes.

Cam & Nina


I love this Australian duo, they’re so calming to watch and make some of the most beautiful videos. I’ve made a bunch of their recipes and love watching their ‘what we eat in a day’ videos for healthier food inspiration.

A Chill Vegan


Emily posts really great ‘What I eat in a week’ vids and her sense of humour is everything. She’s super chill about veganism and I dig it.




So You’re Dating a Vegan


My favourites!! I freaking love Duncan and Liz and this is the only channel that Mikey and I have watched every single one of their videos TOGETHER! (at first, it was just because I had to show Michael how much he looked like Duncan, but then we got a bit hooked on their fun & unique videos). The pair actually got married this summer and I cried watching the video. I LOVE THEM.

Mary’s Test Kitchen


Mary posts ‘what i ate’ and recipe videos. Her recipes are amazing and so easy to follow. She has everything from homemade vegan cheese and yorkshire puddings, to donuts and bbq ‘pork’ buns. (those are next on my list!)




Ellen Fisher


Ah, that perfect Hawaiian life. Ellen is a ray of sunshine and her videos are becoming more and more beautiful. She definitely inspires me to eat more whole foods, salads and greens whenever I watch her videos. I’ve watched every single video she has uploaded.

Liv B


One of my more recent subs, I like Liv’s easy, comfort food recipes and simple ideas for tasty meals. There’s plenty of easy recipes for mug cakes, waffles, snacks and all the pasta. Plus, have you ever seen someone with such gorgeous blue eyes? ugh.

Sarah Lemkus


Sarah is from New Zealand and is also about to have a baby any day now like meeeeeee! I think I found her channel from searching what vegan toddlers/kids eat videos, (gotta be prepared – also most interesting videos ever!) where she showed her 2yr old daughter Beth’s meals. I fell in love with their happy little fam and have been subbed ever since.

Hot For Food


What vegan isn’t subscribed to Hot For Food?? I think she must have been one of the first all-vegan food channels I found. I’ve made so many of her recipes, the cauliflower buffalo wings are my favourite and I make them once or twice a month at least! Chicken noodle soup, corn and courgette fritters, mac and peas… all staples! I can’t wait for her cook book next year.

Taira


One of only two UK YouTubers I’ve listed – oops! I definitely need to find more. Taira has six children. Yes. Six! and they’re all vegan and amazing. She mostly posts vlogs but I love seeing what they get up to and of course, what they eat – they make me feel totally chill about having a vegan baba with a totally ‘normal’ diet. Nuggets and chips do happen, and that’s totally okay because they’re vegan nuggets 😉

Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen


I subscribed to Sarah 9 months ago when she posted a video of her taste testing two different vegan smoked salmon recipes. It blew my mind! Vegan salmon! (I made the carrot one btw and it was tasty but so much effort). I then binge watched every video she had ever uploaded and have watched every new one since, so much delicious food!

The Viet Vegan


Lisa’s recent recipe for a lemongrass banh mi inspired me to make seitan for the first time! and it was a hit! So I obviously had to subscribe.

Cheap Lazy Vegan


Need inspiration for cooking on a budget, Rose is ya gal. Plus, she’s Korean and posts a lot of noodle recipes, and I love anything with noodles, so that’s great.

Mommytang


Mommytang doesn’t seem to upload anymore, but I had to include her because she fueled my love for all things vegan korean food. I would never have found kimchi without her, I owe the lady a lot.

Avantgardevegan


Gaz is our second UK YouTuber! His recipes are absolutely insane, just one quick look and you’ll understand. Katsu curry, toffee apple brownie, nut roast… yum! It’s no wonder he also has a cookbook coming out soon. His videos are TV standard and really professional, too!

And that’s all I have for you, for now!


Do you have any recommendations for channels I can check out??