Whatever your plans are, there is always room to slot in something healthy + beautiful.
1. Drink your 8 glasses of water. Most of you may spend your weekend running about, shopping, visiting or even travelling and it's easy to forget to drink up. Our bodies need water to stay hydrated (think moist dewy gorgeous skin) and to perform basic bodily functions like getting rid of toxins. So carry a bottle of water with you and sip generously throughout the day.
2. Watch what you eat. Research have shown that people averagely consume 15% more calories on holidays and weekends. The more worrying fact is that these calories are typically from unhealthy and processed food, doing nothing for your body. Now you may have the answer why Monday feels so sluggish - that's because your body is working hard to rid itself of the unhealthy calorie overload during the weekend! What should you do? Be conscious of what you eat and if you must snack, go for fruits! You will benefit from the fiber and vitamins that comes along with it. The fact that it's yummy and refreshing is a perk ;)
3. Get moving! If you are the sort who loves to cuddle up with a book or catch up with your movies marathon-style, do make it a point to balance out your activities during the day. Curl up for half the day then spend an hour or two (in the cool evenings perhaps?) to get some exercise albeit a light one. Some great exercises that doesn't seem like exercise includes - walking your dog, enjoying an outdoor sunset (while walking of course) or simply just strolling around the garden. The fresh air will do you heaps of good.
4. Prioritise quality sleep. Weekends can be a jumble of activities and perhaps even parties. It's easy to think that "well, it's ok if I cut off a few hours of sleep, I'll try to make up for it soon". Unfortunately our bodies don't work that way! We need constant and daily quality bedtime. Try to keep late nights to a minimum and if needed, apply the Cinderella rule - call it a day at midnight. Your skin (and health) will thank you for it.
5. Take some time for yourself. Kids, family, pets, chores, friends, shopping sales... you name it, plenty are calling for your attention. While most try to pack everything they can into one weekend, it's equally as important to pack some "me time" into the equation. Go for a pampering spa (we recommend Organique Therapies for some organic pampering) or maybe just take some time off at home with a indulgent face mask (we love the Living Nature Hydrating Gel Mask). Or simply indulge in a rejuvenating hot soak in the tub or go get your hair done. Whatever tickles your fancy but do take some time off alone.6. How about something good that feels good? Look out for community causes around your neighbourhood that you can contribute to. Maybe it's a recycling campaign, maybe it's a charitable home that needs volunteers for some simple home repairs, maybe it's your dear old neighboor who needs some help moving some plant pots. Whatever it is, if you are blessed with the resources and ability to contribute, it's a great thing if you do.
Whatever it is, enjoy your break ahead and hope you make it a healthy + beautiful one.
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