With the\u00a0New Year\u00a0we all start with plans to conquer new goals and create grand resolutions\u00a0for the coming twelve months.\u202fMore than often the year flies by and we haven’t checked these goals off and they roll over to the following year with\u00a0only\u00a0a few modifications.\u202fIt is important to have ambitions and a desire to want to become healthier, a better person, happier –\u00a0but realistic changes that match your ability to commit are most important. There\u2019s no point making grand plans if you\u2019re not going to stick to them.<\/p>\n
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AT HOME<\/p>\n
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A different approach to creating a long list of objectives over the next year is simply to look at your current circumstances and to see how to spark more joy in your life.\u202fThis idea comes from a Japanese theory by Marie Kondo on creating space and\u00a0decluttering\u00a0your environment – primarily referring to your living space.\u202fOnce we have learnt how to\u00a0declutter\u00a0our living areas it can be wider applied to our general life principals.<\/p>\n
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“Life truly only begins once we have our home in order”. When we look around our home often we have hoarded years and years of collectibles that we just stuff and store somewhere that we more than likely won’t even look\u00a0at or touch over the next year.\u00a0This includes our wardrobe, books, photographs,\u00a0stored\u00a0boxes in the garage.\u00a0It can be a daunting task that seems impossible to tackle especially as we all have an emotional attachment to many of our belongings, but once your life is more\u00a0organised\u00a0and you have created space it flows onto making your life easier.<\/p>\n
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It is suggested that the\u00a0decluttering\u00a0process works through stages and starts with your wardrobe as this has the least emotional attachment when culling.\u00a0All your clothes need to be pulled out and while deciding on what to keep you ask the question of whether each item sparks joy? If you haven’t worn it in the past twelve months you are probably unlikely to wear\u00a0it for the next twelve months.\u202fIt can also create potential for someone else to make use and find happiness from what you are no longer benefiting from.<\/p>\n
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Once you have mastered the decluttering process and worked your way through your home from kitchen, bathroom to office, (including all your drawers) creating an environment where the things you cherish and use are accessible and also visible your life\u00a0becomes more simple and\u00a0organised.\u202fIt is important to respect the belongings you have and when hidden, bundled or boxed they are not\u00a0creating any joy in your life.\u202fTidying doesn’t mean getting rid of everything, just keeping what makes you happy.<\/p>\n
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FRIENDSHIPS<\/p>\n
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This is an important\u00a0concept which\u00a0could be applied throughout life.\u202fWe can ask the same question of our personal circumstances and make positive changes in our employment, interpersonal relationships with partners and friends.\u00a0Determining the people in our life that create happiness and make us\u00a0feel better can have huge positive impacts on our\u00a0well-being.<\/p>\n
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If we all think of our circle of friends and extended circle – we can think of people that make our mood positive and in contrast there are different people that drain us. So focusing your energy on people that make you feel good about yourself instead of people that bring your mood down is an important way to spark more joy in your life.\u202fWe all have times of need and trouble but there must be a balance and friendships should seek a balance working for both people.\u202fBefore just cutting people from your life you could talk to them at an appropriate time about the relationship you have and how to make it better.<\/p>\n
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There are many ways that can make a friendship feel draining, someone that makes an appointment to see you and always cancels last minute is not respecting your time, someone that never shares their portion of the bill over dinner, someone that only calls you when they have problems but never asks how you are or forgets to\u202fcall when things are going well for them.<\/p>\n
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In some cases it really can be a situation where your friend is not aware of their\u00a0behaviour\u00a0and the effects it has on you.\u202fBut we all have our limits and you can\u2019t carry on in an unhealthy friendship. Let your friend know or let them slip away quietly.<\/p>\n
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RELATIONSHIPS<\/p>\n
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The same can be said for our love life.\u00a0Do we feel we are being taken for granted, is the playing field honest and\u00a0respectful?<\/p>\n
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Whatever your situation, whether being in a marriage, living with your partner, dating, casual meetings – you need to feel good in yourself and the other person should\u00a0enhance your happiness level.\u202fWe often become complacent in our relationships but seeking a level \u201chigher than satisfactory\u201d is important for our personal wellbeing.\u202fWe have a choice with our partnerships and respect and honesty, taking care of each other makes these partnerships special.\u202fIf we are not feeling cared for or appreciated – then changes are necessary.<\/p>\n
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You should feel\u202fa spark of joy when spending time with your partner so try to find new ways to create\u202fhappiness and fun in your partnership.\u00a0This is the hardest decision to make if things are not going your way. There are so many good relationship and marriage counsellors out there so try your hardest to make time for each other, sometimes reigniting that initial spark is all it takes. Spend time on your relationships.<\/p>\n
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Another aspect of our life which we dedicate a great amount of our energy and\u202ftime is our work.\u202fEmployment is important to feel valued in society and in having a sense of self-worth.\u202f Whether your occupation is going to the office, looking after children at home, or being\u202fan athlete, it needs to fulfill us emotionally as this is what we do day in and day out and there is\u00a0no escape from.<\/p>\n
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It may not be possible to change your position in the workplace but if your work is not fulfilling you, creating a sense of self-worth, or sparking joy then you can look at how to enhance your current job, develop into a new role or look at ways\u00a0to develop a new career path.\u202fIf you create a mind map or plan it will make achieving your goals clearer with a more determined effort.\u00a0Make 2022 a year to focus on this and if changes need to be made, do so. There is so much help out there and the government backed scheme called the New Enterprise Alliance will guide and fund you along the way. Make changes now if you need to.<\/p>\n
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AESTHETICALLY PLEASING<\/p>\n
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Not for everyone but if it makes you feel happier within yourself then there are so many great products and procedures on the market these days, there is no need to suffer in silence. They won\u2019t break the bank either. If it can help boost your confidence, if that\u2019s what you are lacking, then you should go for it. If you have a crooked nose and it\u2019s depressing you \u2013 Rhinoplasty was the only alternative at \u00a34000 plus a year ago, now you can get filler and at a fraction of the price with no downtime. Thin lips getting you down, filler is not only for celebrities, shun the takeaways for a few months and cook at home to save the \u00a3300 you need to boost the new you.<\/p>\n
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NEW NOSE<\/p>\n
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Nose Filler or non-surgical liquid rhinoplasty is the new trend for nose jobs. It is an excellent alternative to traditional surgical rhinoplasty. The treatment works by placing dermal filler on strategic areas to lift and sculpt the nose. Although this treatment does not make the nose \u201csmaller\u201d it carefully contours and shapes the nose to look less bumpy, straighter and more delicate.<\/p>\n
The benefits of this treatment are plentiful: It takes approximately 15 minutes to achieve amazing results, there is no downtime or recovery time, you get instant results plus no general aesthetic and no broken bones. Cobham and Wimbledon based beauty salon, Face and Fillers, are doing a January promotion for anyone who is happy to have their before and after nose photos put on social media. Prices are being reduced from \u00a3450 to \u00a3350 if you book through their website this month. The results are amazing and can last for 6 months or more.<\/p>\n
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SLIM DRONE<\/p>\n
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The first body treatment to win the \u201cWinner of Innovative Technology Award\u201d and now available in Weybridge at Lisa Harris Skin Science, recognised as one of the best worldwide clinics for results in Drone Technology Results.<\/p>\n
The treatment uses Pharmaceutical Drone Encapsulation with a navigation system to target fat cells and allow product to directly enter the cells, which no other treatment has yet been able to do. The Drone and Electrode pads work together to stimulate collagen production, detoxifying the body and delivering Drone Technology directly inside the cells. It can transform the body in just 3 weeks; so a perfect after Christmas treatment to do if you have over indulged.<\/p>\n
Offering 3 different programmes to target; Fat Reduction, Cellulite Reduction & Skin Tightening combining the amazing muscle toning programme to improve muscle definition. Alongside Electrostimulation, LED & Thermal Stimulation helping to deliver the Drone Peptides – to target a range of skin concerns. The benefits include: rebuilding and strengthening muscle definition, helps with sporting performance, improves circulation and skin texture, focused fat reduction, reduction in cellulite, increased collagen and elastin.<\/p>\n
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BOTOX & FILLER<\/p>\n
These procedures seem to be anti-ageing rituals for most women these days. Always make sure you visit a regulated aesthetician, there are so many rogue traders out there. Surrey Rocks recommends Icon Style Beauty, Face & Fillers, Lisa Harris and The Soni Clinic if you are looking for the best local establishments. Proven track records, qualifications and 5 Star Reviews… you will thank us later. Steer clear of cheap as chips \u2018Botox\u2019 and \u2018Filler\u2019 merchants as you pay for what you get and there\u2019s a lot that can go wrong if you are not in the right hands.<\/p>\n
With Botox it\u2019s always best to go \u201cless is more\u201d if you are trying for the first time.<\/p>\n
Look out for \u2018Baby Botox\u2019 which you can test to see if it\u2019s the right procedure for you without going and fully freezing your face and regretting it later.<\/p>\n
With lip fillers always opt for 0.5ml not a full 1ml as there\u2019s nothing worse than a \u2018Lesley Ash\u2019 trout pout. If 0.5ml is not enough first time round extend to a 1ml next time \u2013 but try it out and build it up gradually, you don\u2019t want to look like a blown-up version of you with scary consequences.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou only better\u201d is the result you want to achieve with any cosmetic procedure. Yasmin at Face & Fillers, Marina at Icon Style Beauty, Lisa Harris at Skin Science and Dr. Ash Soni at Soni Clinic all know this and will look after you guaranteed. Botox and Fillers are not fads – they are preventative medicine for your face ageing. As Yasmin said to us, \u201cGrowing old is a fact of life but looking old no longer is.\u201d<\/p>\n
Be sure to be over 20 before you start these procedures \u2013 any younger is a waste of time and money as collagen does not depreciate till then. And as of 20 you only lose 1% collagen growth per year so the ageing process that starts then, starts slowly.<\/p>\n
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DON\u2019T SUGARCOAT IT<\/p>\n
Try and cut out sugar from your diet. It\u2019s harmful in so many ways.<\/p>\n
Take a look at sugar-free advocate Carolyn\u00a0Hartz. For the past 28 years Carol has shunned sugar in her pursuit of the perfect face and body and has been making headlines in the process. Fed up of the highs and lows associated with sugar and a diabetes scare in her forties, she gave up the drug (yes, drug) almost 30 years ago and has never looked back.\u00a0Carolyn boasts a bikini body and glowing complexion that many women decades younger could only dream of.<\/p>\n
The Perth-based mother-of-three, said of her transformation: \u201cA lot of women post 50 think that it’s not possible to maintain a reasonable shape and weight when they reach 50 or beyond. I even speak to women who are in their 40s and who have had children and think they cannot regain their post baby body. We know our metabolism slows down as we get older it just means we have to take control and make healthier choices and work a little harder,\u201d she said.\u202f\u201cI believe it is very important to be aware of the type of food you eat and the quantity of food you eat. Being mindful while you are eating is a huge factor. Mindless eating can lead to unnecessary weight gain. I say to my customers “taste and enjoy every mouthful”… it will help you slow down and you will be less likely to overeat.\u201d\u00a0And when it comes to food, sugar is most certainly out, with\u00a0Hartz\u00a0opting for an alternative called Xylitol.\u00a0If you can opt for\u00a0sugar free\u00a0completely it will work wonders, otherwise aim to cut down on the white stuff.<\/p>\n
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DESTRESS<\/p>\n
All the cells in our body contain tiny clocks called Telomeres that\u00a0determine how long each cell\u00a0lives.\u00a0Telomeres are little caps at the end of chromosomes that prevent loss or injury to genetic information during cell division.\u00a0However, each time a cell divides, part of the Telomere\u00a0is lost and it becomes shorter, eventually disappearing\u00a0because of the\u00a0divisions and\u00a0damage\u00a0that prevents each\u00a0cell from\u00a0reproducing itself. Hence the ageing process.<\/p>\n
Anyway what\u2019s with all this science babble? Well before you throw this\u00a0mag down\u00a0–\u00a0here it is\u2026\u00a0the\u00a0chief enemy of Telomeres has been discovered\u00a0by scientists\u00a0to be none other than Stress.\u00a0Therefore the breaking down\u00a0of cells and\u00a0premature ageing is\u00a0primarily to do\u00a0with leading a stressful life. Did you know Barrack\u00a0Obama went grey after just a few months in\u00a0the Oval Office?\u00a0In which case, this theory is proven in spades.<\/p>\n
This outward sign of\u00a0Barrack\u2019s\u00a0\u201cgrey-ageing\u201d\u00a0(pronounced\u00a0gray-ging)\u00a0was\u00a0caused by the damage to his\u00a0Telomeres. Think\u00a0of this\u00a0in simplistic terms as the outgoing president elects\u00a0cells\u00a0going rusty.\u00a0So, what can we\u00a0actually\u00a0do to combat stress and\u00a0thus\u00a0delay the onset of wrinkles?\u00a0Besides not becoming President of the United States.\u00a0Well here you go\u2026<\/p>\n
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YOGA<\/p>\n
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Research has\u00a0found that participants in a 3-month\u00a0yoga programme\u00a0had increased levels\u00a0of Telomerase in the bloodstream. Why? Because yoga\u00a0fundamentally\u00a0allows you to control your thoughts, not letting them spiral out of control. It\u2019s known that yoga can help manage anxiety and depression. And if you feel more in control of your life and state of mind, you will simply be less stressed.\u00a0Other benefits of yoga include improved muscular strength, improved flexibility and improved sleep quality. That yoga retreat holiday your friend has been barking on about seems somewhat more appealing now?<\/p>\n
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EXERCISE RIGHT<\/p>\n
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If you look at a person\u00a0pounding\u00a0the treadmill next to you –\u00a0their face\u00a0contorted,\u00a0looking\u00a0like they\u2019re doing\u00a012\u00a0rounds with Mike Tyson rather than a leisurely\u00a0jog?\u00a0Well this news will give you even more of a reason to gloat.\u00a0This\u00a0painstaking process\u00a0is\u00a0actually more\u00a0counter-productive\u00a0than the good work they think they\u00a0are doing\u00a0as if you don\u2019t enjoy a workout, you will release stress hormones.\u00a0\u00a0Exercise should leave you feeling elated\u00a0so\u00a0be sure to\u00a0choose an activity you really enjoy to shed pounds and destress you\u00a0–\u00a0be it swimming or a team sport.<\/p>\n
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POSITIVE THINKING<\/p>\n
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Research shows that pessimists have shorter Telomeres than optimists. Of course, too much optimism can make us deluded, but we all tend to expect the worst much more frequently than we assume everything will be OK.\u202fThink positive as opposed to negative (minus delusion) and you will be\u00a0taking a leaf out of Carolyn\u00a0Hartz\u00a0book in no time. Other benefits proven to thinking positive include; a longer life span, better physical health, lower blood pressure, better stress management and more creative thinking. According to Web MD you will also have greater problem solving skills, clearer thinking, better moods and less depression. Sounds good to us.<\/p>\n
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EAT HEALTHILY<\/p>\n
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Good news\u2026 repeated studies have shown Omega 3s, found in oily fish, encourage our Telomeres to grow.\u00a0Added to this almonds, cherry and other\u00a0berry juices\u00a0all act as anti-oxidants in the fight against cell division. Plus in a recent study, participants\u00a0who\u00a0took multi-vitamins had longer Telomeres than those who didn\u2019t.\u202fSteer clear of red meat, starchy white carbohydrates like bread, pasta and rice and try to up your fish and vegetable intake. The best anti-oxidant superfoods are strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kale, broccoli, artichokes, pecans and beans.<\/p>\n
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GO NUTS<\/p>\n
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Pistachios also\u00a0protect our DNA by lowering blood pressure\u00a0in the fight against\u00a0Telomares\u00a0destruction.\u00a0The right food choices can help combat the ageing process so take full advantage of this simple anti-ageing rule.\u00a0Walnuts and almonds are the best source of concentrated Omega 3 so if you are thinking of snacking get a pack of nuts to hand, its health benefits are plentiful as they contain Vitamin E to repair skin damage and boost collagen.<\/p>\n
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SLEEP MORE\u00a0& OTHER BEDROOM ACTIVITY<\/p>\n
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Simple, but effective.\u00a0Get eight hours sleep or more and you can be winging your way to looking wow, not ow.\u00a0\u00a0Oh, and have more sex\u2026it\u2019s good for the\u00a0cells in the brain, apparently. Regular sex helps people look youthful for longer, experts claim. Dr David Weeks\u2019 research shows that older men and women with an active love life look between five and seven years younger than their actual age. Other British research has credited regular lovemaking with halving the odds of early death. Dr Weeks, former head of old age psychology at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, said that people of all ages should be aware of the benefits of a healthy love life. Those who looked younger than their age claimed to\u00a0have sex an average 50%\u00a0more \u2013 in the 40-to-50 age group equating to three times a week rather than twice.\u00a0Dr Weeks says that the pleasure derived from sex is a \u2018crucial factor\u2019 in preserving youth.\u202fBiology also plays a role, with sex releasing endorphins, the body\u2019s natural feel-good chemicals.\u00a0You have been told!<\/p>\n
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IN SUMMARY<\/p>\n
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Making small changes to find more\u202fpositivity\u202fand happiness in your life can\u00a0have\u202fhuge\u202flong-term\u202fbenefits.\u00a0Your home should be a place you look forward returning to, the belongings you have should be\u00a0easily accessible and\u202fvisible.\u00a0The people you surround yourself with should be supportive, caring and uplift your mood.\u00a0Your\u202fpartnership should make you feel valued and create a\u202fsense of contentment.\u00a0Commitment and determination to focusing on creating\u202fan\u202fenvironment that\u00a0makes you happy will\u00a0give you a higher level of satisfaction and well-being. Simple changes in your mindset and looking for ways to enhance the joy in your life will create higher levels of\u202fsatisfaction\u202fand enjoyment.<\/p>\n
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