Health

5 Tips for Healthy Living in Your 30s for Women

October 19, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

When I reached my 30s some years ago, I was lucky to not notice too many changes in my body at first. But as I then reached my mid and late 30s, I was shocked by some of the changes taking place.

My skin lost a lot of its youthful tone. I had a harder time losing weight. And the weight I did gain sat on my body differently.

Of course, while I know some of the changes are inevitable, I still want to build some healthy habits to help keep myself looking and feeling good for as long as possible!

These are my top 5 tips for healthy living in your 30s, and beyond! [Read more…]

Finding Balance As a Teacher Working From Home During the Pandemic

October 6, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

While the vast majority of professionals have noted massive daily changes to their work and home lives during the pandemic, teachers and educators are among the hardest hit.

There are several reasons educators are faced with more challenges and hurdles, from needing to acquire entirely new skill sets to finding work-life balance while working from home. But regardless of the extreme changes to daily life as a passionate educator, you can still achieve balance during the pandemic. Here are some tips to help!

Separate Work From Home While Working Online

Teachers are already tasked with so many responsibilities, from finding new tactics to appeal to students to engaging classrooms that consist of varied personalities. The impacts of the pandemic have dramatically enhanced the challenges of being an educator; teachers are now tasked with engaging all their students in an at-home environment. [Read more…]

3 Simple Coping Mechanisms for Stress and Anxiety

October 2, 2020 by Kathryn 1 Comment

With the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest demonstrations going on all around us, falling into bouts of stress and anxiety is becoming a reality for millions of people across North America, and I’m definitely one of them!

Whether you lost your job, had to suddenly homeschool your children while working, or just got overwhelmed by constant bad news, it’s only natural that so many of us felt overwhelmed by life in recent months.

And of course, even when society is running smoothly, the average person often has to deal with the stress of work, unexpected expenses, or problems with friends and family. That’s why making sure mental health and well-being is a top priority is a must!

Sometimes it only takes a small change to help a person deal with stress and anxiety. The next time you feel like your life might be out of control, try one of these coping mechanisms for stress to help you feel more relaxed:

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Why and How to Start a Zero Waste Skincare Regime

June 28, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Finding a good skincare regime is a must for every woman. It helps keep skin healthy, allows us to treat problems ranging from acne to aging and lets women look and feel their best.

But some statistics show that the commercial cosmetic industry is one of the worst generators of waste in our society. And many of the products also use potentially harmful chemicals and synthetics. That’s why going zero-waste can be a great choice for your skin and the environment!

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Where To Find Hand Sanitizer Online in Canada

June 10, 2020 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

When soap and water are not easily available, hand sanitizer is a quick and effective germ-killing agent. A single drop will significantly eliminate disease-causing viruses and bacteria. However, in order to best kill germs, the best sanitizers come with 60% alcohol content.

While there are alcohol-free cleansing products available as well, they are generally not as effective as alcohol-based sanitizers. And with people trying to limit their trips into physical stores, finding a good hand sanitizer has become more challenging. But online options have helped make it easier to have a bottle or two on hand just in case. Here are a few places where you can buy hand sanitizer online in Canada.

Amazon.ca

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