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THREE WAYS TO OVERCOME LIFE’S OBSTACLES*

THREE WAYS TO OVERCOME LIFE’S OBSTACLES*

The COVID-19 global pandemic has made people across the globe, reassess their lives. Many have found themselves stuck in a rut, working in a role that they can stand, in a relationship going nowhere, and stuck in the doldrums of debt. It would be best if you considered how you could use this surreal time in your life to overcome the obstacles that you may face. The world is changing at a rapid pace, and you can change alongside it. Be proactive and look at these three ways to overcome life’s obstacles. CHANGING JOBS If you can’t stand your overbearing boss, it’s time to be proactive and get job hunting. You don’t have to resign just because you are looking for a new role. Having the motivation to apply for numerous jobs can be challenging if you work long hours, but the result can be worth it. You may find yourself working for a more forward-thinking company with better leadership, and you might even secure a higher wage. During this uncertain economic time, many people are worried about redundancy. If this looms for you, don’t think of it as a negative and don’t take it personally. Redundancy is nothing more than… View Post
Three Tips for Staying Consistent with Lifestyle Changes

Three Tips for Staying Consistent with Lifestyle Changes

If you have decided that it is time to take up a new, healthy lifestyle, then that’s great. Choosing to do this and get started is one of the toughest parts of the process, so it’s fantastic that you have taken this step. However, the next thing that you need to do is stick to it! This is easier said than done, so here are three tips for staying consistent with lifestyle changes. Be Mindful of What You’re Eating One thing you must do to stick to lifestyle changes is to watch what types of foods you eat. Most people do not like to do this, and at times it can become obsessive, so watch out for signs with this and seek help if needed. But, you need to watch what you’re putting into your body, especially if you are following a specific diet. For example, you need to know what foods to avoid on keto if you adopted this lifestyle specifically, and the same goes for any other disciplined eating plan. There is always going to be a list of forbidden foods, and you must know what they are if you want the best (and healthiest) results. If you aren’t following… View Post
How To Kickstart Your Healthy Lifestyle Change (Right Now)

How To Kickstart Your Healthy Lifestyle Change (Right Now)

This time of year, you’re starting to think about what you can do to feel healthier and happier in the next twelve months. There’s nothing like the festive season and all of its indulgence to make you feel ready for a change in the new year. However, sometimes, we wait until January 1st to make the bulk of the changes we want to. Yet, you may find that it’s more natural and much more effective for you to think about doing that right now. Although you may want to enjoy yourself and relax a little over Christmas, you can still work in a bit of damage control at the same time. In short, there’s never a right time to adopt a healthy lifestyle, but there’s never a wrong one either. And so, opting to make a few changes today, and more in the future could be just what need.  But where do you start? When most people are looking to change their lives for the better, that’s where they fall flat. Sometimes, you might think that you have to wait until you feel ready, but that’s never the case. You can start whenever you want – including today. You just… View Post