by Melanie on April 29, 2008
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Most people spend around 25 minutes each day traveling to work. Over the course of one year that could amount to more than 200 hours merely traveling to and from work.
Researchers have found that commuters experience significantly high levels of stress. However, they also point out that not all commuting is created equal, nor does stress have to play a part.
So, how can you make your commute less stressful?
#1 Relax prior to your commute
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by Melanie on April 22, 2008
We all know that a healthy lifestyle can profoundly impact our overall well being, but did you know that this includes memory and concentration as well?
If you’re a writer, I’m sure you’ve experienced the dreaded “writer’s block!” While this is normal, if it happens too often, it could end up hindering your performance in the long run.
Making poor food choices prevents the body functioning at peak levels, ultimately affecting our ability to remember things, and concentrate as well as we should.
When I experience problems with concentration I can normally trace it back to poor eating habits over the last week or so. It’s so frustrating, and it’s definitely not a productive way to write!
Anyone else ever feel like this?
So, what are the benefits of making good lifestyle choices?
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by Melanie on March 20, 2008
Stress is a reality for most of us from time to time, and it has even been suggested that a little is in fact normal, and can improve our performance.
However, when it becomes something more permanent, instead of protecting us, it can eventually make us more vulnerable to health problems, including headaches, high blood pressure, and even heart disease.
Here are 15 simple yet effective ways to deal with stress, before it escalates out of control:
#1 Breathe deeply
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by Melanie on February 27, 2008
Menu planning can be an extremely useful way to prevent wastage of both food and money, but the task of planning your meals for the first time can sometimes appear a little daunting.
I’ve been checking out some of the sites which offer menu planning tips and plans, and it seems there are a vast array of differing options available.
Here are my favourite menu planning sites:
Veggie Meal Plans
Veggie Meal Plans is a personal meal plan blog written, and beautifully photographed, by Cassie Young. Cassie provides weekly meal plans, suggested shopping lists, and delicious recipes specifically for vegans, but anyone can enjoy!
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by Melanie on February 22, 2008
It’s estimated that some families dispose of nearly 50% of the food they purchase. This seems pretty extreme, but I can imagine it carries some degree of truth.
Most of us can take steps to cut down on the amount of food we waste in our own homes. If you’re trying to eat healthy on a budget, reducing waste and being shop savvy is also particularly important.
So, without further delay here are 25 simple, yet often overlooked tips
Before you shop
1) Research local shops and markets close to your work and home, to find where you can buy the cheapest foods, or which shops regularly have offers.
2) Look out for special offers in the local newspaper, flyer’s, or supermarket websites for items such as fresh meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables etc.
3) Plan your shopping to avoid costly impulse buys. Check out my previous article, 5 Tips for Successful Menu Planning.
4) Work out how much money you can afford to spend, then set out with a shopping list, and that amount of money only. Also, try leaving your debit and credit card at home to avoid impulse buys.
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