Jun 30, 2017

Healthy Hobbies for a New You




While it may consume time, it is important to realize that spending some time on healthy hobbies could help you revitalize your physical, and of course, emotional health. It isn’t just for those who have time to do something else apart from work, but it is something that will do you good in the long run. Additionally, it is a great tool for diversion to most people who are particularly stressed over life thus helping them clear their minds and relax.

Whether or not you are doing some of these hobbies, make some time for fun and enjoyment - don’t put your health at risk, and instead live a healthy, happier life.

1) Cooking. While people may see cooking as a part of a daily routine, studies show that people could get a lot of healthy benefits from doing this as their hobby. It gives them the freedom to cook what they love, enjoy the results and of course, bond with the family. In fact, mental health specialists and therapists use this as a treatment to those who have mental and behavioral health conditions such as anxiety and depression. So if you love or have taken interest in cooking, why not try it? It could definitely help you relax, plus you get to eat and share the food you’ve always wanted!

2) Gardening. While most people would ignore gardening for a hobby - it may be time for you try it. Surprisingly, gardening has shown various benefits such as helping reduce stress, decrease the chances of osteoporosis, and particularly lessen the risk of stroke and heart disease!
What’s more to like about gardening? It’s the fruit of your labor: the gorgeous flowers, colorful, delicious fruits, and the green, leafy vegetables that you would certainly enjoy!

3) Owning a pet. Owning a pet may require a lot of effort and attention, but what it makes you feel will definitely convince you if you haven’t owned one. Plus, it has been found that owning a pet reduces the risk of anxiety, depression, stress - and of course, helps you keep fit and active all day!
4) Playing an instrument. Music serves as an outlet for most people. Making time to learn and play an instrument is significant for all the negatives and positives one can feel most especially, at a certain age, as it reduces the possibilities of suffering from depression and anxiety. Additionally, if you invest time on it, you get the privilege to enjoy the beauty and color that music can give you in your daily life.

5) Writing. Similar to playing an instrument, novel writing, poetry writing, blogging, and keeping a journal, serves as an outlet for self-expression. In fact, writing is the most common way to get rid of the negative feelings one can feel - and of course, cherish the positive ones as well.
Additionally, it can help you sleep soundly at night and form bonds with people who shares the same passion in writing as you.
6) Traveling. If you’re the kind of person who loves to try something new, then try traveling. Make time and plan a trip - being in the road and different places will help you relieve stress and enjoy life better. As experts would say, being at different places and adjusting to different cultures will help you be more open, and less vulnerable to stressors that you may have encountered most often in the past.

Key Takeaway
Diverting your focus into something you really love doing will most likely help you be more open and willing to embrace the complications in life - and if you find yourself in a rather boring or stressful situation, remember these hobbies that you can definitely turn to. Live free. 



Author Bio:
Laurel Santos may be a 24 year old adult but at her core she is just a little girl full of wonder. She lives in the city and works as a freelance photographer in the Philippines. She manages a small pet shop inside her village. She has a big heart for animals, especially stray dogs. She is an avid traveler because she believes that life is not lived within the borders of your own home.  Despite her busy schedule she always finds time to do one thing that she is very passionate about and that is writing.





Jun 16, 2017

10 Cool Ways to Brighten Up Your House



Whenever you open a magazine about interior design, you get swiped away from your feet by pictures of wonderful, bright, and luxurious home. We’ve all dreamed that one day our own home would look like that, but not many of us got to make those dreams come true. If you’re in love with Pinterest-worthy homes, there are easy ways to transform your boring, old home into a cool, bright one, and it doesn’t require thousands of dollars and years of hard work.

#1 – Use mirrors wisely

Interior designers advise using mirrors to make any room appear bigger and more spacious: hallways, living rooms, as well as dining rooms. No matter what room you decide to fill with mirrors, always try to hang them across from the windows so that they reflect sunlight as much as possible.

#2 – Bring in some plants

You don’t have to turn your home into a jungle; a few plants strategically placed in corners, on coffee tables, or on a shelf will make any room look more inviting. Small cacti are wonderful, and they make a lovely, colourful statement. For those who aren’t fond of cacti, there are always other options such as succulents, bamboo, fresh herbs, and aloe vera.

#3 – Colourful rugs

Even if you live in a small apartment and you wish to keep the walls white so that the room appears brighter, you can add a graphic rug and make it more interesting without turning it dark. It can be a pink or a bright green rug made of faux fur, or you can pick the one with intricate geometric patterns for the ultimate summer look.

#4 – Mason jars to the rescue

A great way to get personalized, DIY flower vases is to take ordinary mason jars and paint them. You can aim for that vintage, worn-out look, or you can cover it with glue and dip it in glitter to make it more glamorous and elegant.

#5 – Twigs and branches

Fresh flowers are also a nice way to add more light and life in a room. Pick fresh flowers that are both colourful and smell good: roses and lilies, and you can also get some orchids if you want a touch of something exotic. If you’d like it to be a bit different, you can also experiment with twigs and branches which you can spray paint silver and wrap with satin ribbons.

#6 – Add a touch of gold

Gold will always be a colour of luxury, and it’s a great choice when you need to brighten a space. You don’t have to paint your walls gold or use gold rugs, but gold throw pillows, gilded photo frames, gold handles, flower pots, and gold-rimmed curtains will reflect the light in a beautiful way. 

#7 – Glam glassware

Glassware is great, but it can also be boring. Everyone is tired of ordinary glasses and jars, so why not opt for something more eye-catching? Swap your classic glassware with colorful additions for an added punch to your sips: green, blue, yellow, and pink will look great on your shelves as well as on the table.

#8 – Boxes and bins

A great way to keep things in order and your rooms clutter-free is to get boxes and bins, or multifunctional furniture. Lovely chevron bins will look great in a living room, especially when they have graphic prints in bright colours.

#9 – Sheer window coverings

A dimly lit room will always look gloomy, even if it’s big and painted white. Instead of heavy draperies, pick the sheer ones, or pick blinds on their own to get that casual style. You want your draperies and rollers to be light-colored, especially to add some contrast against the strong walls. If you don’t have the time or the patience to go to the store and browse there, you can find perfect roller blinds online and save yourself some time.

#10 – Use white or light-coloured furniture.

Wherever possible, pick white or light-coloured furniture: coffee tables, bookcases, credenzas, couches, and chairs. These look particularly good on dark wood floors, and if you pair it with an off-white rug it will look magical.

We’re almost finished with June, and summer is in full swing, so it’s only natural your home to look as great as you feel. Simply by adding pops of colour and lovely details in each room, you will be able to transform your dark home into an oasis of light, colours, and peace. 

Jun 15, 2017

5 Must do’s for a new yoga teacher



After one is successful in becoming a great yoga teacher, they should keep in mind a few small things. One cannot just finish their yoga teacher training and start teaching right away. They must choose carefully, that whether they want to continue yoga for the full life or not. The following are the points one should keep in mind before starting a training.
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Top Tips for a yoga teacher

Keep Practicing: Once one is able to understand the basic fundamentals of yoga, then they must start practicing by their own, in home and classes. This will help one to go deeper and explore more about yoga. If the teacher is not intelligent enough, then they will not be able to teach younger students. The training will help one to learn about philosophies about yoga. If a teacher is curious enough to learn new things, then they can make to the one of the best mentors in the world.

Respect your Mentor: The one who is still learning is always the best teacher. Always respect your mentors and keep practicing with them. Some mentors of yours will tell you to help them while they are in a workshop. This will definitely, bring more experience in you. Yoga is one such thing, where there is no end of learning. One can keep learning throughout their life. So respecting your mentor is always important.

Liability Insurance: This is one real important thing for a new yoga teacher. Before one starts her teaching classes, they should definitely get a liability insurance. This helps in some legal litigations which may arise while in a training. If a candidate gets hurt by doing something wrong or irrational, he can always file a case against his yogi. But with this insurance, a yogi can always fight against all litigations.

Free classes: One might think to earn something by teaching yoga. But, it is advisable to give some free classes, which will definitely give you a confidence boost before you actually starting a career. One can show his or her yoga skill in local parks and communities, where there are people who are in need of yoga. By this, one can also get some popularity, which will help them in getting new students very soon.

Continue your learning: It is not always about keep practicing. One should always continue their training with their mentors. This will keep their body flexible and they always can learn something new, which will definitely help in their yoga teacher training classes. Students can therefore learn something unique everyday.

It can be well concluded that the above are the best tips, which can develop a yogi to become a perfect teacher. A regular yoga would lead to perfection and help you become an efficient teacher. After taking proper training you can now heal yourself and help others also to keep their body fit and flexible. There are certain other steps that can help you become a better yoga teacher.

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