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Mental health -Tips to help you cope

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According to the Thesaurus, there are numerous synonyms for mental health such as mental stability , mental balance, and mental hygiene …I prefer the word mental hygiene as this implies that we need to do this daily and it should become a habit. We are moving in a direction where mental health should no longer be met with negativity and shame. It’s important that we educate ourselves and find ways to deal with mental health. Just like we care for our bodies and eat healthily, we need to care for our mental health/hygiene. I’ve compiled a Mental Health Toiletry Bag 1.   Exercise Staying active is the first step towards maintain mental stability. Do a 30-minute cardio in the morning or a quick jog before you start your day, Exercise releases endorphins that create   that “happy” feeling that we all need.   2. Meditation Meditation is the practice of focused concentration to training your mind and redirecting your thoughts. Here’s the top 3 types of meditation. o    Guided mediation  Th
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6 Easy ways to kickstart your weight loss journey

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  It’s the beginning of a new year and I am sure most of us overindulged over the festive, but that’s water under the bridge. So, let’s direct our energy towards living a healthier life, starting today!!!   There are a magnitude of diet plans out there and I usually get very vested in these diets but after a while I lose interest. Some people prefer jumping into it cold turkey and while you might lose weight, you probably won’t maintain it. In all my years of yo-yo dieting, I have found that I will eventually fall of the wagon, hit rock bottom, and try to silence my emotions with food and start the cycle AGAIN…   I have realised that making a few lifestyle changes, can make a big difference. Try the following, you will be amazed by the results… Reduce your sugar intake  Start by adding one less spoon of sugar to your tea/coffee Replace at least one serving of juice or fizzy drinks with a glass of water When you feel the need for a sweet, rather have some fruit Drink mo
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