Enjoy what you are learning and doing.......

You learn the most from things that you like to do and learn.You don't even know time has passed.
Einstein used to say " I forget to eat lunch as I am so engrossed in my work". It is also important to be passionate towards many things in life such a simple home prepared meal with some of your favourite foods. When a blind beetle  crawls over a surface of a curved branch, it doesn't notice that the track is curved. Einstein was lucky enough to notice what the beetle didn't notice. So do some
of your favourite things and some new things- It's very good for the brain.
Remember that the brain has many purposes.


 Have a great week ----- Hippo

Tips to achieve "Body and Brain Wellness = Balance"

1.  Try and decrease your multitasking.
2.  Eat breakfast - protein/and easily digestible foods
3.  Exercise-40 min a day-physically
4.  Meditate
5. Think positively
6.  Sleep - good night's sleep
    7.Exercise your brain

Have a balanced week - Hippo

How to make another person's day !

I love life....!

1. Feel "UP " around other people

2.Pretend they love you-walk into a room with those expectations...

3.Stop worrying about others..

4.They do not need to trust me-I am just as fallible as they are....

5.If you are going to gossip , keep it positive.

Have a great week.....The best from "Hippo"

Stress Management

Stress has become a fact of our lives.We do not always have control over what happens.


A few tips from "Hippo"

1. Breathe easily-inhale slowly,exhale slowly

2.Be calm (visualize) eg. Walking in a beautiful forest..

3.try to smile.

4.Devise a mantra.

5.Min massage your hand periodically during stressful times.

6.Do a puzzle or a little math.


Try these tips for a time and I bet they will help.

Hippo

"Read before you eat it"

Misinterpreting Food Labels

I have learned the hard way-at first I believed most  everything that was on the labels -That can be misleading and information -not quite so precise-
"Extra lean" probably better than "lean" which can contain twice as much fat as you should be consuming daily. "Low calorie "label gives you 40 cal.or fewer per serving but "light" hs no strict definition.It could be lighter in colour.."Reduced fat" label has at least  two  grains but not neccessarly
whole grains which are better nutritionally. If it is not a whole grain then the nutrients have been milled out...
More on labels next week-until then       "Read ,before you eat it"

Are you stressed....?

How do you describe yourself?

1.Do you procrastinate frequently? .
2.Prepare lists of "to do's"chores or errands.
3.How does fitness work into your life?
4.Have you considered a "wellness way" of living each day?

There are some healthy ways to cope with stress
1. Be realistic
2. Shed the superman /woman outfit
3. No-one  is perfect, give yourself a break
4  Don't plan too far ahead

Are you familiar with Mint... green leafy ?

Peppermint

Speariiment

Today I will talk about "Mint" Did you know that there are a least 25 different species of mentha mint, The mints that we all refer to are from the Mentha genus. Most mints have square stems and grow about a foot tall. They have  flowers atop the stems and are very fragrant. Most Mints have the same nutritional value as greens-fair amounts of calcium and potassium and vit. A and  many other nutrients. Peppermint mint is used medicinally for settling a upset tummy. Dry some mint before flowering and use 2 Tbsp in a tea pot. Steep 5-10 min. and make a cup of tea , Mojita mint-cocktails. There is Apple, chocolate,english, moroccan, banana, orange, lemon, ginger and more......
It is best grown from plants-

Enjoy-be a little adventurous !

Have a happy and mindful week.......Hippo