Healthy Habbits

As the years go by and as we're getting older, I think it's important for us to always keep our healthy habbits. Below is an article written by Alison Bryant via All Women Stalk about healthy habits to keep. Enjoy reading =)

 

7 Healthy Habits to Keep for Life …

1. Moderation
Do you ever feel guilty about enjoying chocolate or dessert? Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn´t mean that you have to deprive yourself of anything that´s fun. Moderation is the rule to bear in mind. An occasional glass of wine won´t hurt you – it´s drinking every day or consuming more than a sensible daily amount that causes problem. So as long as you don´t overdo it, it´s okay to enjoy something that´s not so healthy.

2. Exercise
Exercise is one of the best healthy habits for life. You don´t have to join a gym, run for miles or jump up and down at aerobics classes. The important thing is to keep active and keep your body moving. This is especially important for our health when many jobs involve being sedentary all day. Some gentle daily exercise such as walking will do you the world of good. Don´t let your body seize up, and you´ll be likely to stay fit and active for many years.

3. Activities
Work often takes over our lives, and when we get home it can be difficult to summon up the energy to do anything other than make dinner and slump in front of the TV. But all work and no play won´t do you any good at all. Find the time and energy to enjoy some activities that are enjoyable and a break from the eat/sleep/work routine.
4. Socialising
No man – or woman – is an island. We need to spend time with friends and family – being around people we like and love is a great boost to our mental wellbeing. It´s good to get into the habit of spending time socialising; you don´t need to be out every night, but enjoying a healthy social life does allow us to balance work and pleasure.

5. Positive Outlook
When it comes to adopting healthy habits for life, we shouldn´t just consider habits that look after our physical health. Our mental and psychological health is just as important. Sure, we can´t be as sunny as Little Orphan Annie all the time – life can be hard going at times, and nobody´s that cheerful! But wherever possible, it´s really good to maintain a positive outlook – the more that you do so, the easier it is to cope with hassles, and you will find that you are less bothered by things that don´t matter.

6. Sleep
The importance of getting enough sleep cannot be overestimated. Our body uses the sleeping hours to repair itself, and our mind needs to rest. If you´re having trouble sleeping then try to work out what the problem is, and what you can do to solve it.

7. Regular Meals
Do you ever skip breakfast, either because you ´don´t have time´, or because you simply don´t fancy it? Do you snack on fatty, sugary foods instead of eating proper meals? Or do you leave out lunch so that you can lose weight? Missing out on meals won´t give you the energy you need. Eating regularly is one of the healthy habits everyone should adopt, however busy they are.

Adopting healthy habits for life will pay off considerably. Leading a healthy lifestyle isn´t about depriving yourself of everything that´s fun and enjoyable – on the contrary, being and feeling healthy is a huge bonus. It´s about looking after yourself, and you´ll feel all the better for it. Which healthy habits do you really need to adopt?
(article via allwomenstalk.com - images via 500daysofhealthy.tumblr)

Improve Your Memory

I admit that sometimes I forget things and now that I have a baby I often forget where I put stuffs or things that I have to do. Maybe it's because my mind is loaded with lots of things or maybe because of something else. Is it just me or it's happening to any of you too? I bumped into an article on Woman's Day called How to Improve Your Memory – Tips to Improve Your Memory - Woman's Day. Isn't it amazing how sometimes things can bumped into one another at the right time? =) So, here are what the experts suggest us to do to improve our memory. Simple but useful things...

How to Improve Your Memory

Eat your vitamins B, C, D and E

New research shows that older people who have higher levels of vitamins B, C, D and E in their blood have stronger memory and thinking skills. Make sure you're getting enough vitamin B₁₂ in particular (found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk)—low levels of this vitamin have been linked to memory problems. Whenever possible, try to get these nutrients from food instead of pills. But if you're a vegetarian, over 50 years old and/or taking certain medications for diabetes or heartburn, ask your doctor about B₁₂ supplements, since you may be at a higher risk for a deficiency. On the flip side, avoid foods that contain trans fats (including fried foods and many packaged baked goods). Studies show that people with high levels of this dangerous fat had worse cognitive functioning. (Orly Avitzur, MD, fellow of the American Academy of Neurology)

Play games

Try doing a word scramble, a crossword puzzle or Sudoku against the clock. Giving yourself a time limit challenges your brain's focus, speed and flexibility. Also choose hobbies that keep your mind engaged—painting, writing, playing board games—and do them regularly. Research shows that activities like these help keep your brain function strong throughout your lifetime. (Cynthia Green, PHD, author of 30 Days to Total Brain Health and president of Memory Arts, Montclair, NJ)

Take a brisk walk

Exercise triggers positive changes in your brain, including forging new connections between nerve cells, increasing blood flow and even creating new brain cells—all of which help strengthen your memory and problem-solving skills. A brisk half-hour walk every day can also lower your chances of developing dementia, since it helps keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check. Best of all, it's never too late to make a difference. Research shows that even longtime couch potatoes who started a regular exercise program experienced positive changes in brain function almost immediately. (Arthur F. Kramer, PHD, director, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)

(article via Woman's Day - image via: favim)

Amazing Loft Interior

Found this really amazing home interior design from 1Kindesign. It's The Heinz Julen Loft is a spectacular loft in Zermatt, Switzerland. I think it has a mixture of many styles. You can see some rustic style, country style, glamour style, chic style and also minimalist style. Somehow it can be one whole style concept rather than a mess. So beautiful.

(all images via onekindesign.com)

DIY Erase Board

I just found this great idea..a DIY project that is so easy to make. Found it via Papernstitch. It's a"Double Duty Dry Erase Board" tutotial (image below).

Isn't it a clever idea? I never thought about making this one before, but when I saw it I was like "wow, this is so simple yet so useful". It's like a reminder board but instead of sticking or pinning notes, we only need to write it down on the board and when it's done, just erase it. So, here is the tutorial.

 

Materials: 

 1. Picture frame with glass or plexi insert  

 2. Fabric scraps 

 3 . Heavy duty tape 

 4. Dry erase markers 

Step by Step How To:  

1. Remove everything from the frame (paper, mat, backing) except for the glass.  
2. Cut a piece of fabric slightly larger than your frame backing (about an extra 2 inches all the way around). Whether your backing is hardboard or cardboard, this tutorial will work, so don’t worry.  
3. Place cut fabric over frame backing and then flip over.  
4. Fold over excess fabric and then, using heavy duty tape, attach the fabric to your backing. 
5. Place the now fabric-covered frame backing into the frame and you are all done! You are ready to write notes all over your pretty dry erase board.

Karma Cleanse

Nice quote for your Tuesday =) 

Karma cleanse...it's  always good for you to do good to other people.  

Good things will come to those who do good things. Have a great Tuesday...

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Your Sign at Starbucks...

Hi everyone...I am so sorry for my absence last week. My husband was not feeling well so I have to take care of him and leave my computer behind. But here I am again, with all of you. Feeling great to be back here and also feeling great because my husband is now feeling well. It's raining here in my place, it's been a while since it's raining so hard. When it's rain, I can only think about having a coffee. But I just has my coffee a few hours ago, I think I have to wait for another couple of hours for my second cup of coffee. Speaking about coffee, I found this fun astrological-coffee relationship on Zodiac Solution. So fun that I can read it over and over again. I put some of the images below, to view the complete zodiac, click here. Mine is Gemini...how about yours?

(all images by zodiacsolution.tumblr)