{"id":6419,"date":"2021-09-30T19:39:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T19:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rocksmag.com\/surrey\/half-term-is-here-already"},"modified":"2021-09-30T20:57:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T20:57:02","slug":"half-term-is-here-already","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rocksmag.com\/surrey\/half-term-is-here-already\/","title":{"rendered":"HALF TERM IS HERE ALREADY!\u00a0 \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wow<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>wow<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>wow<\/span><\/span>, it only seems like 5 minutes ago the kids started back at school again and now we are what seems like days away from another 2 week half term break!!!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Argggghhhh<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>I hear you cry! But do not stress, coping with this is just about 3 P\u2019s planning, planning, planning.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When holidays are on the horizon and you’re thinking a UK<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>staycay<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is on the cards the only way to manage and live to see another day is to act like it\u2019s a military operation and get everything<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>organised<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>to keep the kids happy and the stress at bay.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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So,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>whether you’re a single dad, a mum of 4 or whatever, I am coming to the rescue with ideas and strategies to get you through this<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>October half term<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>time until the Christmas lights go up and we can all relax, NOT!!!!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where do we<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>start,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>how can I get this done without tearing my hair out and literally shouting at everyone,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>apart from your boss of course,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>as that will cause more problems?!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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So<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>planning<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>planning<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>planning<\/span><\/span>\u2026 first up to sit up and think. This might seem a little odd but actually if you sit, breathe deeply and are quiet for a little time then ideas can pop up in your head that maybe would not have had a chance to manifest in amongst the crazy busy minds we all have. Once you’re sitting quietly, somewhere relaxing and quite perhaps write a plan for each day and how you might fill these with fun for everyone.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Surrey Rocks has a great monthly Events Calendar and What\u2019s On page so you can be strategic and<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>formalise<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a really great plan full of fun stuff for the kids, which can make half term easier and calmer for everyone.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the lead up to this next holiday break plan and<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>organise<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>as much self-care as you can for yourself. If that\u2019s a manicure, a spa day, a walk in your<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>favourite<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>spot, a lunch with a good friend or even grabbing the latest best seller and curling up to read the entire book in a few sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Whatever it is, by doing this you will be feeding your soul and allowing yourself the ability to prepare for a busy couple of weeks with all the family.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Did you know sitting calmly and breathing slowly will reduce the stress hormone cortisol and reduce your blood pressure as well. Basically, a great way to focus and feel better in an easy<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>peasy<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>way. Plus, you may find it will help stop you getting irate at the kids when they\u2019ve trashed the house again!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Next up is your energy levels. In order to smash this autumn<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>holiday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>you need\u00a0bags of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Improved energy takes time to build up so start as soon as you can. First things first<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>diet. Clean up your diet by reducing sugar, high fat foods and fill up instead on fruit, vegetables and whole foods. Salads with chickpeas for protein and lots of greens is a great one. Or if the weather is chilly how about a<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>vegetable<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>lasagne<\/span><\/span>, so easy and great for all the family and can even stretch to more than one meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sleep is another way to improve your energy levels, get to bed earlier and if you struggle getting to bed or sleeping there are several ways to improve this. Stretching or yoga before bed, a nice warm bath also helps. Have you tried meditation before bed? It\u2019s a game changer and you are guaranteed to drift off easy after listening to a relaxing sleep version.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Have you thought about exercise much recently? This is a<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>surefire<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>way to ensure you\u2019re full of beans for half term fun. Maybe slowly at first but if you can add some walking, jogging, swimming or whatever you enjoy in the weeks leading up to this holiday then you\u2019ll feel amazing both mentally and physically. Just 10 minutes of movement improves focus and concentration so get moving! Then when it comes to taking the kids swimming or for<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>walks<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>you\u2019ll feel fitter and healthier to keep up with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Now let\u2019s get serious and talk about the A word. Alcohol, this can be so damaging to our bodies and health. I am not trying to say remove it all together as it<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>totally has a place in my life but getting less of it is so beneficial it cannot be ignored. Have you maybe thought about an alcohol-free beer or<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>nosecco<\/span><\/span>? They are great substitutes and low sugar ones can be great too.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It\u2019s been proven that alcohol can actually restrict the brain\u2019s ability to create new brain cells. This is not what you want when trying to be fit and healthy. So, if your Thursday to Saturday drinking only has slipped during these long lockdown months then try and pull it back to no drinking Monday through Thursday and you will look and feel so much better.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Last but not least is enjoy! Have fun during these holidays; kids grow up fast and they won\u2019t be young and happy to cuddle us forever. Have a great time and don\u2019t worry, the spring will be here before we know it!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you\u2019d like help resetting your health before Xmas, please go ahead and book a free consultation with me.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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