Lifestyle
“Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgement will be surer” – Leonardo Da Vinci.
I've come to believe that sleep is a very important part of people’s lifestyle. If you’re like me and when you don’t get enough sleep you turn into a grumpy old monster then you’ve come to the right place for some tips and tricks. Although sleep is very important I find that winding down and relaxing really helps too. Over the years I have found my winding down tips and tricks and I wanted to share them with you. Giving yourself some you time is extremely important. Trying to wind down and relax whilst watching a scary film isn’t the most relaxing way to do it. It’s important to take some time out of your day at least once a week to pamper yourself and concentrate on yourself. Here’s some tips and tricks! ENJOY....
Home Pamper Parlour? YES PLEASE
Facemask anyone? Something I like to do when trying to relax is a good old facemask. Probably not for everyone but a MUST for me. I find facemask SO relaxing and they leave your skin feeling as soft as a babies bum! (WAIT did I just say that!) LUSH do some fantastic facemasks so get out there and give em a try.
Switch Off
Switching off is easier said than done. I don’t know about you but I find myself laid on my bed scrolling through work emails or binge watching box sets for hours or even the odd 2, 3 or maybe 4 episodes of CHEERS! Yep got to LOVE that programme. To completely switch off put away that laptop or phone half an hour before bed. This will help you calm down and just relax...
Home Pamper Parlour? YES PLEASE
Facemask anyone? Something I like to do when trying to relax is a good old facemask. Probably not for everyone but a MUST for me. I find facemask SO relaxing and they leave your skin feeling as soft as a babies bum! (WAIT did I just say that!) LUSH do some fantastic facemasks so get out there and give em a try.
Switch Off
Switching off is easier said than done. I don’t know about you but I find myself laid on my bed scrolling through work emails or binge watching box sets for hours or even the odd 2, 3 or maybe 4 episodes of CHEERS! Yep got to LOVE that programme. To completely switch off put away that laptop or phone half an hour before bed. This will help you calm down and just relax...
Did Someone Say Bubble Bath?
Bubble baths are by far my favourite. Bubble Baths fix everything and help you forget about the stress and worrying lingering around from the stressful day you’ve just had. Unwind with a girly gossip mag and a cuppa hot choc in the tub with all the bubbles in the world.
Chocolate! Hot Choc, C’mon!
Lying on the couch with a Hot Choc and a magazine is a great way to chill. Get up on that celeb gossip and crosswords and forget EVERYTHING! (Well not everything) A Hot Choc with cream and marshmallows is a must when trying to have some you time. What’s your relaxing drink?
Read...
Thinking about this one made me think about Harry Potter, probably my favourite set of books ever. I’m currently re-reading the whole collection. For me reading is downtime. I pull myself away from the laptop and phone to read. I ADORE reading it’s something I’ve always loved. Stephen King is my favourite author! IT, YES I could read that all day every day. Bring out your inner Matilda and read them books girl.
SO there you have it some tips and tricks on How To: Relax & Unwind. Thank me later. What do you do to relax and unwind. Let me know in the comments below.
Finding your way in the world is tough especially when it’s
time to move away from home. For most
students it’s exciting but for others it’s a worry. Not only are you moving in with people you
don’t know but you’re moving away from family, people you have lived with
forever. It’s a big step. The biggest stress of all is how you’re going
to pay for it, that’s certainly on my mind.
University is supposed to be a fun time a time when you
spread your wings and grow up. But
growing up brings the responsibilities of paying bills and having your own
place to look after. I’m here with 5
money saving tips for all you Uni Survivors!
Tip No 1:
When it comes to paying bills I know that gas and electricity
can be very expensive especially now that the colder months are coming, everyone’s
going to want to turn up the heating. So
to tackle the colder weather why not throw on a jumper or grab a blanket. This will save you money on your heating bill
and is probably more snug.
If you’re a new student and haven’t paid for your own gas
and electricity before then Money Supermarket
might be right for you. There are
hundreds of offers on their website that will help you. They usually have some great deals if you’re
new to their company. Take a look and
see what you could save.
Tip No 2:
Broadband charges can be one of the most expensive bills you
have to pay. Not anymore. As the world of technology changes its
becoming easier and cheaper to get on the net.
Vodafane have brought out a new kind of internet box where you don’t
need to pay for a phone line as well. BONUS!
If you’re a student who doesn’t need a sky box or a phone line then
opting for this kind of internet service is probably the best option. Keep a look out for great deals.
Tip No 3:
One thing that is a big issue at the moment is Council Tax,
it’s not cheap and can see you massively out of pocket. Councils rarely advertise that students get a
reduced Council Tax or even sometimes it’s FREE yes FREE!! If you’re a student and you live with other
students then your Council Tax could be dramatically reduced or even FREE.
So that’s more money in your pocket for those days where you
need it most.
Tip No 4:
Most Students in the UK opt for a Maintenance Loan meaning
they get a certain about of money from Student Finance England. Instead
of blowing all this at once why not open an ISA with your bank and earn some
interest on the money you get. If you
have a student bank account then there are some great deals out there on
savings accounts. The money you save
could be part of what you pay back. Let’s
face it we all like to spend money but saving it is probably best in the long
run.
Tip No 5:
Earn cash back on the things you buy, I recently found this
out when I was on my banks website. Most
banks have jumped onto this recently including Barclays and Lloyds. You can earn cash back on everyday items that
you buy, free money great. Check out the
Lloyds
site and Barclays
for more information.
I know saving is hard not just when you’re a student but for
everyone. Hopefully these tips will help
you out and help you survive uni.
Share some more tips in the comments.
Today I felt like being a little bit different. This post idea came to mind whilst sat at my desk (in my office) drinking a good cup of coffee. Sometimes we all need a pick me up and I've got just the right thing for you. A post full of inspirational quotes to help make anyone's Monday better, I'm sure we all get the Monday blues.
Hopefully my quick pick me up post has done the trick and helped us all have a better Monday afternoon. Let me know in the comments if you'd like to see more posts like this.
Check out my last post: http://beautlifeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/come-fly-with-me-top-5-life-tips-for.html
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