During 2020 and the global pandemic, our lives changed dramatically as Covid-19 spread and restrictions were put in place across the world. We weren't able to socialize with friends, go on holiday, shop for clothes, or go to the gym, restaurants, bars or the cinema. The situation was clearly not ideal. But rather than dwelling on the downside, what if we were to tap into the potential benefits? "One of the positive aspects of the situation is that it's given many people the space to slow down and simplify their lives," says occupational psychologist Kate Keenan.
WELCOME
The joy of keeping it SIMPLE • 2020 disrupted the lives of just about everyone, but there are some lessons we think are worth learning…
One-minute WELLNESS • Boost your health when you’re short on time with these 60-second tips
FIND YOUR PRESSURE POINTS • Acupressure is an ancient alternative therapy that sends signals to the body to aid healing. Here, acupuncturist Renata Nunes** reveals the points to press that can improve wellness. Apply pressure for 30-40 seconds at a time.
CORRECT BAD POSTURE • Reverse the effects with this daily programme of 60-second stretches by PT Kira Mahal, founder of the workplace wellness provider Reset LDN.
Soothe your STRESS • Is anxiety slowly creeping up on you? Deal with everyday angst by rethinking your mindset and making a few tweaks to your diet and lifestyle choices
Find your HAPPY PLACE • Didn’t think meditation was for you? You might think again once you’ve tried one of the many new ways to find your inner zen…
3 MEDITATION TIPS FOR NEWBIES
THE POWER OF TOUCH • More than just a fancy foot massage, we explore the potential health benefits of the body’s pressure points…
Grow & strengthen RELATIONSHIPS with mindfulness • While we recognize the power that mindfulness has on ourselves, we may not have considered the positives it can bring if worked on in a partnership
MINDFUL EATING made easy • If you struggle to stick to diet plans or have a roller-coaster relationship with food, this simpler way of eating may be for you
Supercharge your MEALS • Being more conscious of your eating is an important first step, but the next is ensuring you are eating the best foods possible
Is it TIME YOU did NOTHING? • If you feel like a slave to your never-ending to-do list, now might just be the moment to hit pause…
RELAX YOUR WAY • We all let go in different ways – here are Marie’s suggestions…
Let’s go OUTSIDE • A daily dose of nature is essential for our health and wellbeing, say the experts
FIT KIT
PUT PEN to paper • We can sometimes struggle to articulate what it is that is really bothering us about a situation, but by giving ourselves space and time to practice journaling we can often hit that painful nerve
MAKE YOUR SPACE work for you • It’s easy to feel that you don’t have space or the opportunity to practice mindfulness regularly. Take some time to create and organize a space just for you
Find your DREAM ROUTINE • Set routines can be good for your health. But, while this is great news for control freaks, what if you’re struggling to survive in organized chaos? Our experts help you find the right balance…
YOUR PERFECTLY TIMED DAY
Breathe yourself BETTER • Can you really breathe yourself better? Faye M Smith went on an oxygen-filled mission to find out
BOOST YOUR BREATHING • Last year, Google searches for breathing apps rocketed by 219%, proving we all need to breathe better. Here’s what could help you at home…
Creativity MATTERS • You may not always feel like it but, as humans, we all have great capacity for creativity. Practice mindfulness and stop...