When it comes to exercise, I know that a night on the sofa watching a program or a movie can be more appealing than a walk or a jog, but exercising definitely helps your mind and way of thinking, it is definitely worth it! Below I have a few tips in how to make exercising seem more fun than a chore and how to get the most out of it.
Best of luck and watch this space for Yoga updates!!! Em x
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Everyone needs a good night’s sleep and sometimes that is a bit difficult when you have a mini me running around in your head all night, but don’t worry you are not alone on this according to RTE news 61% of Irish workers claim fall asleep at work. Here are some tips that we found to help when we were struggling with sleep: Get comfortable Creating a comfortable environment that is ideal for a perfect sleep can help your body to relax and unwind, this environment could be dark and quiet for some or the complete opposite for others. Making sure your mattress and pillows are soft and not lumpy/warn could make all the difference in ensuring that your body is comfy and relaxed. Sleep schedule Keeping a sleep ritual is a good technique to try and get your body into a routine. This includes going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, include weekends. If you are finding it difficult to fall asleep within approximately 15 minutes of your intended sleep scheduled time you should try getting up and doing something to relax your body, maybe read a book or put on a face mask. Keep an eye on your food and drink habits As the saying goes “a healthy diet means a healthy you”. Going to bed stuffed or hungry are neither good ideas as it can cause bloating/uncomfortableness. Ensuring that your liquid intake is limited before sleep can prevent you to disrupt your night’s sleep with trips to the toilet. Although we are lovers of caffeine limited the amount before bed can assist a better sleep, the effects of caffeine takes hours to wear off so closure to your sleep schedule time we would advise maybe a change to decaffeinated coffee and/or tea. Exercise People think that exercise is only good for toning up and getting your body bikini ready, however studies have shown that exercise such as a walk, run, yoga, palates, swim or a game of football help your mind relax and it also boosts the effects of natural sleep hormones. Be careful not to exercise too late in the evening as exercise naturally gives you an energy boost. If you exercise earlier in the day, you will feel the benefits throughout the day and will be more relaxed and tired in the evening. |
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