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How to keep yourself busy during lockdown

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Mental Health: As lockdown have packed us at home once again, many of us feel that our routine has become very unproductive and have ample amount of free time. 

If you are bored at home and struggling with the ideas that how to kill your time and feel productive then here are some tips to follow to feel better and progressed of yourself.  

  • De-clutter your wardrobe

Dedicate your time to your wardrobe. Clear out the clothes that you don’t use anymore. Review clothing category wise including those hiding in the laundry basket, washing machine or some corner of your house. Sort all your clothes and place them properly in your wardrobe so that next time to open your wardrobe your clothes are falling out of it. 

Donate the clothes which you have de-cluttered to some charity shops or take them to recycle boutique.   

  • Pamper yourself

As we all miss going to spa during lockdowns which gives us a valid reason to set up spa at home.  Set the spa mood at home with some candles, essential oils and relaxing music. Give yourself rejuvenating manicure, pedicures and feel relaxed and better or soak in a luxurious bath. You can also choose other ways to pamper yourself which will make you smile from ear to ear like giving yourself a relaxing facial or a good hair spa. 

If you are facing anxiety issues or your stress levels have gone high, then give yourself time, take care of yourself, take care of your body, it will help to relieve stress and will make you feel better and relaxed.  

  • Read

Rediscover the magic of books in this lockdown. Increase your appetite of reading as it not only helps to increase knowledge but also helps to decrease blood pressure, lower heart rate and reduce stress. Reading can help to escape from the stress of everyday life.

Invite yourself to the literary world which will relax your body and ease out tension in your muscles. Books are an endless source of history, humor, romance, fantasy, comic and whatever you might be craving for. Find a book of your interest and make a routine to read every day at least for 30 minutes in a quiet place. 

  • Learn new skill

If you are someone who always has interest in learning new things, then this is the best time to discover yourself and learn new skills. Choose an activity in which you have interest and start learning it online. There are endless options available to learn like knitting, baking, dancing, painting, blogging, designing, learn a new language to name a few then enroll yourself in the courses and utilize your time. 

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  • Exercise

Spend some time in exercising as regular exercise helps to uplifts self-confidence, improve your mood, and lower down the symptoms of anxiety and depression. 

Choose any form of exercise that you like. It will help to increase your fitness level while decreasing your stress and will make you feel refreshed. Simple activity which can be easily done indoors like walking, stair climbing, dancing, yoga can work wonders in such difficult times. It will help you to stay active and will help you burn those extra calories.

  • Make a travel bucket list

If you are fond of travelling then write down all the places you wish to explore after things get back to normal. You can also research about those places like must visit places, food culture of that place, which language is spoken and so much more. 

  • Play board games

In this lockdown, embrace some time with your family and make the bond stronger with each other.  You might miss playing outdoors but you can have fun playing board games too. Kill the boredom and play fun board games like Uno, ludo, scrabble, taboo, monopoly and list goes on.  

Also Read – How to overcome the habit of emotional eating

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How to overcome the habit of emotional eating

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Emotional Eating

Are you the one who eat to feel better or to relieve stress? Well, if yes then keep on reading as it help you to stop emotional eating, fight your cravings, identify your triggers and will help to identify ways to make you feel happy.   

Due to covid-19 pandemic, emotional stress is high which is leading to rise in emotional eating. Some people associate happiness with eating food and whenever they feel sad they start eating, which is very unhealthy and can lead to many health issues. 

 We all are going through tough times and it is important to normalize the feeling of sadness. It is fine, if you are sad or unhappy. You should accept the negative emotions and try to express it to your family, friends or loved ones. Don’t create fake bubbles in your head and let negative emotions overpower your thinking. 

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Expressing your emotions will help you overcome the sadness. You are allowed to feel angry, sad, jealous or maybe guilty. Allow yourself to get out of your negative system. Don’t be scared to ask for help, nobody is going to judge you or harm you.  Food does not solve matter of mind and heart. If you are unable to control your feelings of emotional eating seek help of some counselor or therapist. Never try to suppress your issues as it may lead to bigger issues in future.

If you occasionally use food to reward yourself or to celebrate then it’s not a bad thing, but if you make it your habit then it might be alarming. When eating is the primary emotional coping mechanism then you get stuck in an unhealthy cycle where real feelings and problems never get addressed. 

Emotional eating might help you to feel good at that moment but are very unhealthy as you have consumed unnecessary calories. Try to solve your issues and negative traits in a healthier way and avoid triggers, conquer cravings and overcome the habit of emotional eating.

Also Read – Build your immunity with beetroot smoothie

Build your immunity with beetroot smoothie

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Health Tips: The second wave of novel corona virus has affected millions of lives and it becomes important for us to stay at home and to strengthen our immune system to fight against the deadly virus.

Apart from consuming lukewarm water and kadha, try having a beetroot smoothie that is easy to prepare and is a healthy source of vitamins and minerals.   

Beetroot smoothie is very healthy and wholesome which provides some impressive health benefits. Beetroots are delicious and versatile which fits well in a healthy and balanced diet.  

Ingredients required-

1 beetroot 

2 tomatoes

1 lemon

 Fresh mint leaves/ Blue berries

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How to make a beetroot smoothie?

Take the beetroot and tomatoes and chop them in the blender and grind them till you get a fine smoothie. Pour the smoothie into the glass then add lemon juice. Top your smoothie with some fresh mint leaves or blue berries and its ready. Avoid adding salt in the smoothie. 

Have a glass of beetroot smoothie on a regular basis.

Benefits

Beetroots are a good source of potassium, manganese, vitamin C, iron and other minerals. It helps to lower blood pressure naturally and improve blood flow as well. It reduces cholesterol and  support your liver to get rid of toxins. 

Tomatoes are a rich of antioxidants, potassium, fiber and vitamins C, B and K which protect your cells from getting damaged. 

Also Read – Ways to attract positivity into your home

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BTS announces debut performance of their 2nd English single Butter at Billboard Music Awards hosted by Nick Jonas

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There is enormous news for all BTS fans. The South Korean super band BTS is all set to perform their new song Butter at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards.

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The group made the announcement on their official Twitter handle on Tuesday. The tweet read, “We can’t hold it in any longer! Our debut performance of ‘#BTS_Butter’ will be at this year’s @BBMAs! Watch on Sunday, May 23rd at 8 pm ET/5pm PT on @nbc.”  They unveiled the logo of Butter, it was not just an unveil.  It was an hour-long video showing an animated butter melting.

BTS members have gone on to turn into international icons since their debut in June 2013. The band was probably the most streamed Korean artiste and international group.  The group has been consistently rising on the popularity charts and have earned specific honours in the recent past.

Ways to attract positivity into your home

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positivity into your home

There are few things that you should always consider so that you can attract positive vibes into your homes. If you find that you are often tired and easily gets irritated throughout the day then you must try to bring a change in your surroundings.

Fortunately, there are few easy steps that you can incorporate to bring in positive energy into your home. 

  • Focus on natural light

Natural light increases the release of serotonin (happy hormone) which helps to uplift the mood and makes you feel happier instantly. It helps to reduce depression and relieve anxiety. It can instantly brighten up the space, making your outlook towards the day brighter and less gloomy. 

  • De-clutter 

Excess of unproductive items just lying in the house can result to stress. Getting rid of things you need no longer helps the space feel calmer and open and can have a profound effect on the positivity.

Always make sure that commonly used areas in the house like kitchen tables, coffee table, dining area stay clean and clear so that you feel refreshed and comfortable in your own surroundings. You can also add some fresh flowers to feel refreshed and calm. 

  • Add greenery 

Add green plants to your house as they add a value and also improve health and well being. Plants helps to reduce stress, increase concentration and productivity levels, and are therapeutic. Having a plant in your covered space is a source of pleasure and makes the surroundings happier and healthier place and also increases the air quality. 

  • Add colors to your home

Adding a pop of color to your space can immediately make you feel bright and livelier. It is one of the easiest ways to bring in some change that adds positivity. You can hang some colorful artworks or throw some pillows on the couch. Color is clinically proven to influence happy mood and positive energies.

Also Read – Effective ways to cut down belly fat

Effective ways to cut down belly fat

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Are you struggling with belly fat? Well, if yes then you must read the following tips to reduce the unwanted fat near the waistline, as maintaining a flat belly does more than make you look great. Flat belly not only makes you look beautiful and appealing but also reduces the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and even cancer. 

Although losing fat particularly from this area can be a task, there are several things you can do to reduce excess abdominal fat. 

  • Reduce your stress level

Stress can make you gain weight. Stress triggers the adrenal glands to produce cortisol (stress hormone).  Increased cortisol adds to gain fat around the midsection. 

To help reduce belly fat, stop over thinking and engage yourself in pleasurable activities which you enjoy and will relieve your stress. Workout or practicing yoga can be an effective method to control your stress levels.  

  • Drink plenty amount of water

Water helps to take up space in the stomach and helps to reduce hunger. Drinking a glass of water before reaching out to junk can help curb extra snacking. Moreover, water helps kidney to filter out toxins and waste while the organ retains essential nutrients and electrolytes. 

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Without water, the body cannot properly metabolize stored fat and carbohydrates. Drinking plenty amount of water is necessary to cut down extra fat from the body.   

  •  Add apple cider vinegar to your diet

Apple cider vinegar is a natural tonic packed with amazing health benefits. There are immense benefits of consuming apple cider vinegar, it also controls blood sugar, lower cholesterol, improves the heart health, reduces wrinkles, cures acne and lose weight. 

The daily consumption of apple cider vinegar on an empty stomach with a glass of lukewarm    water helps to reduce the fat accumulated around belly. 

  • Walk at least for 30 minutes each day

Regular walking has been effectively shown the results of cutting down fat in the midsection. In fact, walking for 30-40 minutes (around 8000 steps) per day has been linked to significant reduction of tummy fat and a slimmer waistline.  

Also Read – Highly effective suntan removal tips at home

Highly effective suntan removal tips at home

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Skin Care Tips

Skin Care Tips: Sun tan is one of the most common beauty problems faced by everyone. Exposure to direct sun rays makes the skin look dull, tanned and damaged. The skin tends to lose its shine due to harmful sun rays.

It becomes more important to take care of your skin when the sun is above your head around the year. If your skin is tanned due to your daily routine, then follow these homemade remedies to get rid of sun tan and get glowing skin again. 

  • Tomato 

Tomato is a source of vitamin C and antioxidants that promotes growth of collagen in the body. It also contains lycopene, which acts as a natural sunscreen and is very effective to prevent skin from suntan.

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How to apply-

Apply the tomato juice on your face and affected areas and leave it for 15 minutes then wash it off with water. Repeat this method twice a week to see the visible difference. It will not only remove tanning but also will make your skin looks brighter and glowing.

  • Curd and honey

Curd and honey are easily available in every household. Curd helps in reducing pigmentation and acts as a natural bleaching agent. On the other hand, honey is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. The antioxidants present in honey helps to heal the damage caused due to sun rays. 

How to apply-

In 2 tablespoon of curd, add 1 tablespoon of honey and mix them well. Apply this thick mixture to your face gently and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse off your face with lukewarm water. You can apply this mixture every day to see the difference. 

  • Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a medicinal plant with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and considered as one of the best ingredients for skin and beauty. It helps to brighten your complexion and protects the skin against the damage caused by sun rays.

How to apply-

Extract aloe vera gel from freshly cut aloe vera leaf and apply a thick layer of fresh gel before going to bed and wash it off in the morning. Repeat this every day to see the results.

Also Read – Know the benefits of having plants inside your home

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Know the benefits of having plants inside your home

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Indoor plants add a value and also improve health and well being. Adding greenery to your indoor space helps to reduce stress, increase concentration and productivity levels, acts as a therapy and also helps to recover from illness faster and most importantly it improves the quality of indoor air. 

Having a plant in your covered space is a source of pleasure and makes the surroundings more happier and healthier place to be.  Here are some few plants that you can add to your indoor space to add natural beauty. 

Rubber Plant

Rubber plants are easy- care household plants and are perfect for beginner’s gardeners. Great for adding lush greenery and filling up empty corners of your space. It is often grown indoors as a houseplant, where it can be grown for years and its size are kept more manageable as rubber plants can grow up to 100 feet tall in ground.  

The large glossy leaves of this plant absorb airborne chemicals and break them down. Rubber plant converts carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen. 

String of Pearls

String of pearls are unique, beautiful and easily recognizable tiny pea shaped leaves. They grow on trailing stems and gracefully spill over the sides of the hanging planters. This indoor plant is easy to maintain and is a rapid grower which will fill your pots with vibrant greenery.  

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Bird of Paradise

Bird of paradise is considered to be queen of indoor plants. This upright plant adds rich flair to your space as it leaves fan out. This plant requires adequate sunlight to thrive for long-term, so will recommend placing them in bright light. 

This plant has exotic flowers which can make you feel happy with its vibrant color and tropical feel. The green leaves are good for air purification and circulation.   

Snake Plant

Snake plant will enhance the beauty of indoor space and will filter the air quality.  It is a resilient succulent that can go grow anywhere between 6 inches to several feet’s. What’s unique about this plant is that it can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen even at night. 

Snake plants have ability to absorb and remove harmful toxins and acts as a defense against airborne allergies. This is a common household plant and is ideal for bedroom décor as it will help to regulate healthy airflow.

Also Read – Boost your immunity with this easy homemade kadha

Boost your immunity with this easy homemade kadha

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kadha

As the current covid-19 situation in India continues to grim, the need of the hour calls to strengthen your immune system by staying at home. Present scenario asks for staying at home, wearing a mask and eating healthy food. People are now returning to their roots and are trying to improve the immune system naturally. Kadha has been used in India since ancient times but currently it came into attention due to the novel corona virus. Here is the kadha recipe which can be easily prepared by the ingredients available in your kitchen. Daily consumption of this tea is recommended in this pandemic situation. 

The ingredients required to prepare the concoction are turmeric, cinnamon, tulsi leaves, fresh ginger, black pepper and clove. 

Quantity required 

1 liter water 

½ teaspoon of fresh ginger 

½ teaspoon of turmeric powder

1 clove 

1 cinnamon stick

5-6 tulsi leaves 

½ teaspoon of black pepper

Kadha

How to make

Boil the water in the utensil and add all the spices in the utensil, and boil it thoroughly. Let the boil till the quantity is reduced to half. Then strain the mixture and have it early in the morning when the kadha is warm. 

Benefits 

The traditional, homemade aromatic drink has immunity boosting qualities. Antioxidants help to reduce internal infection and protect you against the risk of chronic diseases. Not only this, this drink also helps to aid digestion, has anti-aging properties, helps in weight loss and also lowers the blood pressure. Therefore, it is highly recommended to consume this effective kadha on a daily basis.  

Turmeric is a good antiseptic and antifungal spice. Ginger is filled with nutrients and adds taste. Tulsi is packed with vitamin C and zinc. This green plant has amazing antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Cinnamon and cloves have antioxidant properties that help to boost immunity. Black pepper helps to kill inflammation- causing infection.

Also Read – Few online business ideas to work from home

Few online business ideas to work from home

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Business Tips: We all have our bills to pay and many other expenses that just don’t magically go away. Choosing to become an entrepreneur has lots of perks but it comes with great responsibility. 

Are you someone looking for start your own business that you can work at your own time and not being tied to commute every day? 

If yes, then here are some ideas to show you online business ideas that you do to earn your living.

  • Affiliate Marketing

It involves referring to a product or service by sharing it on a blog or a social media platform or website. The affiliate earns a commission each time someone makes a purchase through that unique link. This performance based opportunity can become an important part of your business by letting you earn healthy income.  

  • Freelancer

Over the period of time, freelancing has become more acceptable and attractive for many businesses. It gives an opportunity to people to work from home with a certain set of skills like content writing, video editing, graphic designing, web developers, social media marketing, e-book writing, voice over services, travel consultant, virtual assistant and many others to grow their business. 

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It is a great opportunity to work and leave behind the traditional nine to five jobs and to put your acquired skills to work by staying at home. 

  • Life Coach

Life coaches help people to overcome life’s challenges when you hold mixed feelings like you are confused, overwhelmed or may be misdirected at the same time. If you are a compassionate and non-judgmental listener and trying to build your own business then considering this option might work for you.   

This can be the best business idea for those who are passionate about helping others and are good at communicating. Life coach business can be handled entirely from home and earning potential is high.

  • Tutor

If you are looking for an easy home business that you can start immediately and without investing any money then, tutoring is worth considering. It is needed at all levels of education from elementary to college and on different subjects. You can choose your niche and can start with your business if you have the ability to explain it in a way that others can learn.  

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