These are uncertain times, at best. Quite scary. Definitely uncharted territory. The emergence and rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has upended all our lives, and there’s no handbook on how to deal with such times (unless you count works of fiction like The Stand by Stephen King). With all that’s happening, it is understandable for you to find yourself struggling. I know I am! But one thing we may be overlooking is how kids are handling the situation.
A Path to Wellbeing: The Growing World of Gardening Therapy
Gardening has been present in human life for thousands of years. Once mostly observed as a source of food, today its benefits are considered wider and more significant. This leads to gardening therapy, as a means that can improve physical and mental health.
Right now, gardening therapy is more important than ever. The cities are getting bigger and life is being busier by the day. People sacrifice their health to long hours at work and looking for ways to control the stress to a bearable minimum. Since engaging with nature can bring a lot of benefits, gardening is a perfect way that even the busiest person can find time to do. [Read more…] about A Path to Wellbeing: The Growing World of Gardening Therapy
Laundry Guidelines in the Time of COVID-19
COVID 19 has changed many of the daily routines in everyone’s lives, even for things as mundane as doing the laundry. Hence, it’s worth reviewing and enhancing the steps for washing and laundering of clothes and linens, along with disinfecting objects and surfaces, to minimize the chances of contracting the coronavirus and getting sick.
A lot of unknowns surround this novel coronavirus but it’s a fact that the spread of COVID-19 is through droplet infection, which is when a sick person coughs or sneezes. Recent developments now advise or enforce the use of masks for everyone, healthy or infected, to prevent contagion through droplets. [Read more…] about Laundry Guidelines in the Time of COVID-19
How to Have a Zero Waste Home
In recent times, we have really seen a rise in awareness about issues surrounding climate change. This has really been brought to the fore by campaigners such as the teenager Greta Thunberg but also because we are witnessing many worrying changes in our weather patterns. This has spurred people into action because it’s the right thing to do. [Read more…] about How to Have a Zero Waste Home
If You Don’t Like Big Weddings: Here’s How to Go Micro
“You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need” – Vernon Howard
So the big day has arrived and you’re walking down the aisle in the wedding dress of your dreams. But instead of being present in the moment, all you can think about is the hundreds of eyes on you. You look to the crowd for a reassuring smile only to see a sea of faces of you don’t even recognise. People you’re paying for, and people you certainly don’t remember inviting… [Read more…] about If You Don’t Like Big Weddings: Here’s How to Go Micro
6 Simple Ways You Can Practice Mindfulness During Home Renovations
Renovating your home can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. As you prepare to break ground, you’ll have to make a lot of important decisions that will require you to be thoughtful and deliberate in your thinking.
Unfortunately, with so much happening at once, it can be hard to focus on the present and remain mindful. However, there are many ways you can practice mindfulness and keep yourself balanced during the renovation process. [Read more…] about 6 Simple Ways You Can Practice Mindfulness During Home Renovations
