Category: Wellness

I love Christmas time.
We can close the office without any guilt (most of our clients do too anyway), sit and read books, see good movies, clean out those cupboards and spaces that accumulated throughout the year and above all, spend time with family and friends. We become a lot more connected to ourselves, people and the important stuff in life, purely because we have more time. Or rather allow ourselves more time to just be.
But at the same time we move into this buzz of Christmas shopping, food and parties which leave a trail of frantic chaos. I get caught up in it too, but then try very hard to remind myself what Christmas is really all about. It is really a festival of Christ and His birth which is such a powerful connector to our families, friends and communities. May we remember this amazing blessing during this special time of the year and truly stop to smell the roses. Hug a loved one, what the hell, hug a stranger and just enjoy the simplicity of life, joy and peace.
May you have a blessed Christmas season and fully recharge batteries to tackle the new year with energy, passion and commitment.

So you are stuck at your desk at work…….. You feel tired, sluggish and heavy…….. Your energy levels have dropped and your focus and attention are starting to fade. It does not help if you went to bed late, and/or were kept awake by a barking dog and/or maybe you had too much of a rough night? The latter being totally your own fault…… and very much associated with our younger generation (although us “oldies” can still give you a go on the odd occasion)! The bottom line is that your brain needs to be rested, refreshed and optimised in order for you to manage work and life on a daily basis. While healthy eating, regular exercise and enough sleep are the three fundamental healthy habits, there is another easy and practical “quick-fix” accessible to us all: drink water! And if you do, drink it through a straw or a sports bottle.

The 3 key reasons below:

• Water is the best fluid for the brain – it clears out all the cobwebs, hydrates your thinking, and makes you feel alert and awake…
• A straw creates a sucking action – the oldest way to calm and de-stress the body and brain! Thus aim for less smoking and over-eating and drink water instead….
• The 3rd benefit is a full bladder – so lift your bum off the chair and get in a quick stretch break on your way to the loo. You will give your brain and body a very much needed break to ease tension in the head and muscles!

Cheers to H₂O!
Cheers to a healthy and productive workforce!
Oh, and water drinking and driving is totally allowed and legal.