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#BBG Fitness: fun meal preparation

Posted on May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by Georgie

#BBG week four, running & learning about meal prep ❤

Posted in F I T N E S S & F O O D I ETagged BBG, fitness, fitness journey, food preparation, gym, healthy happiness, kayla itsines, learning curve, meals, overnight oats, postgraduate student2 Comments

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built since my old blog, alifeofalanguagestudent.com is the journey I had through my university life and now, its time for a change, the next step, into the bigger wide world of adulthood!

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A D V E N T U R E 🌏 . I very much agree with the quote “travel is the only thing that can make you richer” as I have been very lucky in life to see many places. I am enriched in my varied perspective and experiences with culture, customs, traditions, food, and understanding. Yet, this quote made me pause given the article Danny read on a site called Medium a few weeks back. I believe that changing your surroundings and exposing yourself to new things is an amazing experience to do. However it’s not necessarily the only thing that’ll bring you the peace of mind you may be yearning to discover, and within that find out who you “really are”. . Instead of having to escape the little isle of Britain to let your mind be free, find out what’s in it. I’ve started to visit places within the U.K. that I haven’t yet acquainted myself with. This can apply to anyone across the world as we all have a place that’s home, that’s familiar. Knowing a foreign city really well is cool, but what about an hour down the road? There’s history that we forget to uncover and it’s so important that we do in this modern age. . An #adventure can be down to your local, or outside what you know. The opportunity to step out of the daily routine is bound to give your mind space, perspective, and a bit of fun. Enjoy it, be curious, and your mind will love you for it 🌺 #mentalhealth #imstillonthathype #traveller #myflightisdelayedsoimgoingtomissnotonebttwobuses #mindfulness #youareworthit #2018

I N S P I R E 🧚🏼‍♀️ . It’s astounding how it is a common habit not to share thoughts that aren’t rainbows and sunshine, feelings that aren’t always positive and bubbly, and small victories that the individual may consider to be huge. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2018 has been an amazing demonstration of how it’s okay to feel good, sad, enthusiastic, nervous, and any other of the emotions on the vast spectrum. For this last post, as #MHAW18 comes to an end tomorrow, I think the strongest message we could ever give is our own. . 🙋🏼‍♀️✨ surround yourself with things that you feel empowered by, people that you feel good around, follow those that encourage and support you. I love the motto “your vibe attracts your tribe” as it rings so true in all social situations - inside the office or out. I put my hand up to admit that I may put myself in situations where I’m not comfortable or feel I can “be me”. Sometimes the effort is worth it and you have a breakthrough with someone. However, if you’re feigning to be like someone else, what inspiration would that give others? Your own story, your choices, your messages travel more than we think. Where ever you go, whatever you do. Take the inspiration you receive and act on it. Pay it forward. Release the anxiety on whether it’s right or not, whether you would be able to pull it off, and just do it. Our biggest project is me, myself and I, and worth more than anything in the complex and ever-changing world we live in. . All these people I’ve included in this post are a small snapshot of the potential to inspire. Whether I realise it or not, they have all given me something to be inspired by. I’m so grateful for that and feel very blessed to have them in my life. On this sunny weekend (so far), I hope you are all investing some time in yourselves no matter what that may be. We all deserve a little #timeforme 💗 #2018

S L E E P ☁️ . If there’s one thing that is deemed to be the answer to so many problems, it’s getting enough #sleep. As more research is being shared with us, it is becoming ever more evident that we need it now more than ever. Ironically, sleep seems to be the easiest thing to sacrifice when it comes to prioritisation. Every person requires different amounts of sleep a night to be our best and it is a truth universally acknowledged that our bodies need seven to nine hours a night to function, to recuperate and, to be able to do everything we want it to do. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2018 emphasises that low quality sleep is often linked to increased feelings of stress and lowered mental and physical health. We as a population need to reverse this culture of always been “switched on” and let ourselves indulge in the idea of going to bed. To reacquaint ourselves with loving the idea of going to bed and the routine that comes with it; the internet and sleep experts have many tips. . 💤🧠 set a time you want to wake up every morning and work back how many hours sleep you need and work out a bedtime. @_sportsleepcoach recommends that we have a ninety minute wind down time before we go to sleep. Turn off your phone, go about your room/flat/house tidying up, prepare yourself for the next day, keep away from ‘blue’ light, etc. I know this isn’t easy. I am definitely not someone who manages the above despite trying a few times. Yet with the inspiration of #MHAW18, I’m going to sincerely give it a try. . Work on it slowly, starting at only practicing this 15 minutes before bed, then slowly add time. If you find it hard to quiet your mind, spill it onto paper and keep a notebook by your bedside. I have a gratitude journal which I write in as my “last act of every day” so if that helps you switch off, go for it. The challenge sometimes is that you’ve been so busy in the day, you haven’t had a chance to respond to messages or scroll through updates on social media. Remember that everything can wait until tomorrow (if not urgent). Time is yours to take steps to balance and stop. I hope you all sleep well tonight... especially since it is #Friday!! #mentalhealthmatters #2018

S T O P 🕰 . Being ‘busy’ is sometimes encouraged to be a good thing however there are moments where it becomes overwhelming or no longer has positive consequences that it used to. I love the saying “work hard, play hard” however I have learnt to not take it for its literal meaning, otherwise I don’t think I’d last a week at this level, let alone longer period of time. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2018 is a reminder that we are in control of what we do. So, in order to find balance in our lifestyles and mental health (as I’ve said in earlier posts), being empowered by the choice to let yourself stop at a moment that works for you can be life changing. . 💭⛔️ no matter whether you’re midway through an email, an essay, a piece of work, revision, it is so important to practice knowing when to stop for a small break. Our modern working culture has taught us to sit down and get on with it, we need to meet deadlines, we need to send a file or message, we need to do something. The outcome of this is people are sedentary for hours without stopping, their energy levels drop, their concentration waivers... you know the rest. I find myself sat for hours in front of my monitors at work. After today, I am going to consciously make the effort to stop every forty-five minutes to an hour. Just for five minutes - I’ll go refresh my water bottle, say hi to someone, walk to turn my chair around to not look at my screen! It may seem that we don’t have the luxury of time to do this, but we do. For those revising or with more flexible schedules, don’t be afraid to stop at the bottom of the page you’re on (even if it’s mid sentence) and use that opportunity to move your body, take your mind elsewhere. . In a recent podcast I listened to, the host said that if you get up midway through whatever you’re doing, it is easy for your mind to click back into the flow upon your return. I’m not recommending that we stop after each task, but #bemindful that being “switched on” all the time is exhausting. Within the busy hubbub of every day life, we each have the power to look after our minds to reduce stress, anxiety and stop to look around. #mentalhealthmatters #worklifebalance #wednesdaze #2018

S T E P S 🚶🏼‍♀️ . Yesterday we finished a Step Challenge for my team at work which was launched on the 16th April in the build up to the start of #MentalHeathAwarenessWeek2018. It was fantastic to see people feeling inspired to go on walks with their children, make the most of the rather glorious weather we’ve had here in the UK, go to the gym after saying they would over and over... motivational and amazing stories to hear from my colleagues. . Not only was it an effort to move our bodies more, but it was also launched to remind ourselves of the benefits that come with resting and taking care of the mind. Mental health is so much more than counting your steps every day! It’s about breaking the stigma and saying it’s okay to not be okay. And also, don’t be ashamed of your story, it will inspire others! . So day two of #MHAW18 brings me to share what the step challenge contributed to our team. . 💭🙌🏻 Share the small victories that seem like day to day tasks or everyday life. For me, since the end of final year at university, I didn’t like going somewhere alone. I couldn’t shake the anxiety that I felt, even to walk down the street to buy some cookies at the local store. It was as if my mind couldn’t cope with being alone for those few minutes. Unless I had to be somewhere or I had company to go with, it was a mental battle I often lost. I heavily relied on my car and the voice in my mind was further satisfied rather than confronted. The step challenge reminded me of how fortunate I am to be able to walk to work. I’ve slowly learnt to be okay with myself for those twenty five minutes. I listen to podcasts as I walk, as music sometimes doesn’t help at all, and it’s getting better. I’ve tripled my steps everyday from two thousand to six thousand just by committing to the walk. . That’s why #smallwinsmatter. Remember to congratulate yourself for what you do and achieve every day. Whatever makes your mind happy, or if you have the opportunity to get some headspace and walk away from whatever you’re doing for ten minutes... pursue it and find the balance for you. #tuesdaythoughts #worklifebalance #mentalhealthmatters 💗

B A L A N C E 💫 Today is the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek2018! . The main topic of conversation and focus is #stress. I attended a talk a few months ago about #worklifebalance and the world of social media, managing a #sidehustle to your main job (if you are), and most importantly, looking after yourself. (thank you to @carlyrowena @rhitrition & @camillamaryrose ☺️) . After seeing a BBC article this morning stating that three in four Britons have been stressed over the past year, it really is something to start talking about openly so that we can start putting ourselves, our minds, and our health first. Mental Health is also getting a lot of attention in the workspace as well as at home and when you’re out and about. I find myself often wondering what everyone’s stories are when I’m travelling through London, sat on public transport, waiting like so many others to arrive at my planned destination. So for day one of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, I am sharing something that has been advised for many years, yet only is starting to gain traction: . 💭📝 get your mind on paper. With the everyday hustle and bustle, the bombardment of social media, information, to-do lists, deadlines, taking care of others (if you’re a parent/carer/etc.)... I could go on. Either find some plain, scrap paper, or get yourself a small notebook, or cheekily use some stationery from work... and spill your mind onto paper. Let loose your thoughts, your worries, your wishes, things that keep bothering you, your endless to-do list, and keep going until you have shared all you can. . Then walk away from it and return ten minutes later. Highlight the things that really matter to you and make you happy. Keep those in the forefront of your mind. Whenever you feel stressed going forwards, bring yourself back to what’s important and centre your focus on it, as this will slowly but surely shift your mind to thinking about the bigger picture. It takes twenty one days to change or create a habit. Let’s start making ourselves and our happiness number one on our list. 💗#mentalhealthmatters #bemindful #loveyourself #2018

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