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Surprising Benefits of Spending Some Time Alone

Posted on by Posted in Self-Improvement .

The idea of “being alone” is usually seen in a negative light. Although it’s generally good to interact with a lot of people, there’s also nothing wrong with spending some alone-time at all! On top of that, there are actually many great reasons for you to do it from time to time. Here are only some of them.

You get to rediscover yourself

When you’re constantly spending time with a lot of people, chances are you’ll develop their way of thinking as well. You become more likely to just go with the flow and not make decisions on your own anymore. That’s why it is important to be alone from time to time. It helps you take a step back and find your own voice again. Sometimes that’s all you need to get yourself back on track and rediscover who you really want to be.

It’s a good time for you to unwind

Believe it or not, your mind and body will need breaks from social interactions from time to time as well. You won’t notice it much but when you’re around people you’ll have to put a lot of effort into sharing stories with them, making them laugh, comforting them, reading their emotions, and many more. If you don’t take a break from that cycle, you’ll be exhausted emotionally and mentally over time.

You learn to put more value in your relationships

When you spend time alone, you’ll actually see the value and importance of your relationship with others. Most of the time you won’t see how special a person is to you unless you actually spend some time away from them. This can be a parent, a friend, a lover, or whoever! You will learn to appreciate all the things that come from knowing each person.

You learn to be independent

Getting used to being alone isn’t really such a bad thing. If there’s one thing you can gain, it’s that you become less reliant on others. Many people have a slight fear of not seeing anyone around them, metaphorically and sometimes literally. But when you break free from the anxiety that comes with that fear, you’ll see that life doesn’t really change that much. When you’re alone, you can still do just as many things as when you’re with a lot of people.

We won’t miss out on things

Many Singaporeans already know the “fear of missing out”. But there are also many people who hesitate in trying new things because of the thought of doing it alone. The thing is, you shouldn’t let that fear get in your way of doing things. You would not want to miss out on your favorite artist’s concert just because you’re afraid of going alone!

Easy Beginner’s Guide to Meal Prepping

Posted on by Posted in Gourmet World, Health .

If you’ve just started paying better attention to your health and fitness, one thing you’re bound to come across is meal prepping. Basically, meal prepping is dedicating time to either cook ingredients in a batch or prepare full meals for the week ahead. Now, all this may sound quite overwhelming at first, but it’s really not and we’ll help you learn the very basics with this quick guide.

First of all, why should you do it?

Meal prepping has many distinct advantages. One big benefit is that you’re sure to eat healthy food for the whole week. Because you’ve prepared your meals already, you’re less likely to eat fast food, junk food, processed food, etc. throughout the day.

Meal prepping is also pretty important when you’re trying to lose or gain weight.  This is because when you prepare the meals yourself, you can balance the calories and macronutrients accordingly with your required daily intake.

Make a Plan

There are actually many prep methods and one might work for you better than another. For example, there’s prepping ready-to-cook ingredients which you can do if you prefer cooking meals before serving. Here you prep all the ingredients and only cook them before your mealtime. The opposite of this is prepping make-ahead meals.

This is when you actually cook a meal in bulk and put it in separate containers. Then, you can just take a container and reheat it when it’s time for you to eat. So, whether it’s prepping make-ahead meals or just the ingredients, make a plan that’s convenient for you.

Start prepping and storing

Let’s use make-ahead meals as an example for this one. Let’s say the meal you plan to make consists of rice, chicken breast, and some broccoli. You plan to have that as your lunch for the whole week so, of course, you should get enough ingredients for the whole week.

Once you’ve cooked everything, place them in separate freezer-, microwave-safe containers. Then, simply store them in your fridge and take one anytime you need it. Then, when it’s time to eat you simply reheat it in an oven or microwave.

Always take note of storage life

The one thing you have to remember is that not all ingredients will have the same storage life. Some vegetables, for example, may last for only 2-3 days while others can still go for 4. So, you always have to be mindful of that.

Freezing your prepped meals properly is simply the best way to maintain quality. Even so, just put date labels for when you think the meal might not be good for consumption anymore. You wouldn’t want to get food poisoning, of course.

5 Beauty Commandments Every Bride Should Live By

Posted on by Posted in Hair and Makeup, Wedding List .

If you want to avoid last minute decision that you might regret later on, make sure to keep these beauty bridal commandments in mind. These will guarantee you with no regrets, no breakouts and definitely no poodle hair when you walk down the aisle.

Thou shall not dabble in new products a week before the big day

The week before your wedding isn’t the time to try on a new beauty product that your friend is raving about. You wouldn’t want to develop an allergy or breakout due to an unfamiliar product you used a few days before your wedding, would you? Instead, establish a balanced skin care routine two months prior your big day. Balancing your skin’s moisture is your ultimate goal during this time, because a well-hydrated and healthy-looking skin ensures that the makeup glides easily and looks flawless on you.

Thou shall stay hydrated

Never underestimate the power of hydration. Drinking enough water hydrates the skin, keeps headache at bay and energizes you to help you feel focused on your planning and on the busy wedding day itself. Especially on the day of your wedding, you will be dressed up and dragged for photographs for hours, so make sure to get guzzling.

Thou shall treat your hair with care

Use the looming wedding as a chance to nurture your tresses and get that heavenly crowning glory. If you need to make a major color change, schedule it well in advance, so you’ll have enough time to restore it in case you didn’t like the new color. And as your wedding day draws closer, make sure to take care of those unsightly split ends.

Thou shall not hide your natural beauty

Your wedding is not the time to go heavy on makeup and hairdo. One thing you want to achieve when your hair and makeup is all done is for you to look the best version of yourself. Do not fall into the outdated traps of stiff curls, heavy lashes and harsh contours. You want to be able to walk

Healing and Recovery Timelines for Sports Injuries

Posted on by Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Sports .

Most sports injuries will heal over time and give the athlete a chance to get back into action. There are, however, several factors that will affect the healing process besides the person’s overall health before the injury.

Let’s look at some of the common sports injuries and how long it takes to recover from them.

Ankle Sprain – This may be caused by accidents like rolling the foot or walking or running on an uneven ground. This can take 6 to 12 weeks to heal with rest and ice compress. Surgery will only be required if there is a ligament tear.

Shin Splint – A shin splint should heal within 2 to 6 weeks, but the person must not put more stress on the bones. Intense workouts that caused the injury should be avoided, and surgery will be required if there is a fracture.

Whiplash or Neck Strain – This is common in sports that require tackling another person. To fully recover, rest and rehabilitation are required for 6 weeks.

Calf Strain – If the injury is mild, 2 weeks should be enough but more severe injuries will take 3 months for recovery.

Hamstring Pull – This injury can take 6 to 12 weeks to heal. It may be caused by sudden movements especially in sports that require jumping and running. To hasten the healing process, the person will require rest and therapy, but surgery is a must if there is a tear that won’t heal.

Simple Fractures – Simple bone fractures will need a minimum of 6 weeks to heal, but this depends on the location of the fracture.

Compound Fractures – If there are broken bones in more than one area, a surgery may be scheduled by the doctor. To fully recover, the person must rest and undergo therapy for a minimum of 8 months.

Fractured Fingers/Toes – With rest, this injury will take between 3 to 5 weeks to completely heal.

Fractured Neck – With a neck brace and plenty of rest, this injury will take a minimum of 6 weeks to fully heal. This applies to injury on any of the seven neck vertebrae.

Fractured Ribs – This injury will require painkillers and exercises that target breathing. It can take at least 6 weeks for a person to fully recover.

Fractured Collarbone – An injury to the clavicle can take between 5 to 10 weeks to fully heal, which will require therapy that ensure there is arm movement.

Mild Contusion – The injury is caused by broken blood vessels. Bruises should disappear within a week.

Concussion – This is a brain injury and will take several weeks to heal depending on the evaluation of the doctors. A person should be cleared by a certified physician before getting back into action.

 

ACL Tears – Sudden stops or changes in the direction or running can cause a tear. Even with surgery and rehabilitation, this can take more than 6 months to fully heal.

Shoulder Separations – With rest and rehabilitation, it will take a minimum of 2 weeks to recover.

Tennis Elbow – Repetitive motions on the arms can cause this injury. With rest and stretches, this can take about 3 to 12 months to heal completely.