As much as I love to exercise, sometimes it can be hard to get motivated. That’s why I’m going to tell you about the benefits of regular exercise and diet. Reduce the risk of heart disease. Regular exercise can help you reduce the risk of heart disease. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular …
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The evolution of social media has brought about a new age of social interaction with its reach extending into almost every aspect of our lives. When the COVID-19 lockdowns hit, millions of us turned to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and other platforms to escape feelings of isolation, anxiety, and hopelessness. While interacting on these social …
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Sign of relief. The signals have been switched off. Finally, you have some time to dedicate to a social detox. Here are 5 simple ways you can find more energy using yoga and well-being techniques to get your body realigned and functioning in a healthy balanced way. Morning Time So many of us just roll …
You may love your mobile phone, but you have to admit – the phone is a constant distraction, disrupting your workday, your social life, and your sleep. Phones are expensive, cause accidents, and can be a target for crime. But did you know that making calls, sending and receiving messages, and browsing the internet have …
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Life can get busy. I have three kids, work full time and run a business in my ‘spare time’ (tired much?). So, I know all too well what it’s like to be busy and feel like self-care is a luxury. But if we don’t look after ourselves, who will? If you’re going to pick one …
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Did you know that regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health? Exercise has been shown to improve mental health, relieve stress and tension, improve sleep quality, and boost overall fitness levels. Plus, it can help you maintain a healthy weight, ward off chronic diseases, and improve your quality …
Social media in the modern world Too often we are consumed by the media and social media. We spend countless hours of the day skipping through the countless volume of Snapchats and facebook posts whilst wishing we were an influencer, rich or famous as well. Social media has crept more and more into our lives …
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Social media is perceived by many as an essential part of our life and yet in my day job as a clinical psychologist, I have come across clients who would describe themselves as ‘addicted’. Some years ago, like many, I would spend hours, especially after a long day at work, unwinding in front of the …
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There is no denying that social media is everywhere—and it plays a huge part of our day-to-day lives. Switch Off Social (SOS) is not against using social media. Rather, our message is that It is okay to own a technology, what is not okay is to be owned by technology. Countless studies have shown that, when …
Advances in technology, on the one hand, have made it possible for us to stay in touch with people living across the globe. It allows us to maintain acquaintances easily. Our social circles are thus much more extensive and diverse… On another side, it is said that online friendships are obscuring those in the real …