In order to be happy in life, it is critical to understand what to hold on to and what to let go of to make that happen. Although there are many popular tips to help you make these decisions, sometimes it is best to sit down and think of all the things that benefit you and what weighs you down every day. After coming up with the answer, try writing them down and going over them daily to start your road to happiness. Five Things to Give Up 1. Negativity – A negative attitude is very easy to have in life and it is also what takes away a great deal of happiness. Instead of looking at a situation and instantly seeing the negative side of it, take a moment and …
How to choose a new pair of glasses
Many moons ago, I worked for a bank. One of the perks of working for the said bank was that we received free check-ups at a local optician, and, if it were discovered that we required glasses, we would receive 50% off our first purchase. Now, I didn’t need glasses. I’d never had any need for them. My vision was as clear as a bell (apologies for the mixed metaphor). But they offered us the whole day off if we went for the eye appointment. A whole day off? Just to go and sit in a chair and read some letters on a wall? Sign me up. So, I went along. I sat in the chair. I read the letters on the wall. And I was told that it was …
The Role of Intermittent Fasting on Your Testosterone Levels
If you’re into your health and fitness, it’s likely that you’re already aware of the term ‘intermittent fasting’, which is a method that involves alternate periods of eating alongside periods of fasting. If the word ‘fasting’ gives you chills, the truth is that we all fast naturally in our day to day life. With the average human being sleeping for between 7 and 8 hours each day, this automatically means that we have ‘fasted’ or gone without eating. As we enter a new decade, men’s testosterone levels are at an all-time low. With research carried out indicating that average testosterone levels have been decreasing by 1% each year, low testosterone levels can lead to poor health outcomes. There are natural and easy ways to boost testosterone levels, such as intermittent …
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5 less obvious areas of London that deserve some tourists love
If you tell friends that you’re about to take a trip to London. The world-famous capital of the United Kingdom. You’re bound to be inundated with suggestions about where you should go. Yes, you could visit the Queen’s home, Buckingham Palace, or see a Shakespeare play at the Globe Theatre However, what if you want somewhere that’s intriguing without being overrun with tourists? Here are some London areas you can later proudly say you’ve visited, but friends haven’t… until, of course, they decide to act on your travel recommendations. St Dunstan-in-the-East Naturally, when World War II bombs fell on London, there was a lot of carnage and destruction. But not all of the damaged buildings were fully repaired. One good case in point would be St Dunstan-in-the-East. A medieval church …
How to protect your teeth when you’re working out
While your feet are pounding the pavement, or your muscles are stretching and clenching in the gym, you could be forgiven for not paying a great deal of attention to your teeth. That’s why you have to protect your teeth. After all, you’re getting fitter, and therefore healthier – what could go wrong? It might shock you then to find that regular exercise can actually be bad for your teeth – according to a study in Germany that found a link between regular exercise – and enamel erosion. It won’t surprise you to know that energy drinks, and even many protein bars, contain obscene amounts of sugar, but what else could you be doing to protect your teeth, when working out? Control your breathing Great – something you’re used to …
6 Affordable Ways to Improve Your Kitchen
Improving the kitchen is a top priority for many homeowners. Unfortunately, they don’t always have enough money to go through with the large-scale changes that they want to make. The result is that their kitchens end up staying the same for years, much to the annoyance of the homeowner. If this sounds like you, there’s a way out. Below are some suggestions for affordable changes you can make that will improve the kitchen. Each of these is manageable for most homeowners, and while the change may be small, it will make a big difference in your kitchen. These are some tips to organize your kitchen. Paint Something To start off, consider painting something a new colour. For example, you could paint all the walls to give the entire room a …
5 frequently overlooked home improvement ideas
Whether you’re a homeowner or renting a property, everyone experiences that same, nagging sensation from time to time: the place needs sprucing up. But before you completely redecorate, take a quick look at these easy-to-overlook home improvement ideas. With a combination of creativity, a dash of DIY, and some outside of the box thinking, you could be well on your way to a fresh, spacious, and cost-effective home in next to no time. Some Home Improvement ideas are given below 1. Distressed furniture If you’re looking to add a little character to your home, it can be achieved at a wonderfully reassuring price – and a little elbow grease to boot. Distressing wooden furniture is simple, and you don’t need to hand over a wad of cash at your local …
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