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FORMS OF SELF- CARE THAT WORKAHOLICS NEGLECT

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  FORMS F SELF- CARE THAT WORKAHOLICS NEGLECT Working at home can make you experience a lot of emotions, both positive and negative. Chances are, you’re so overwhelmed with the transition that you find it hard to be organised and stabilize your mental health throughout the whole ordeal. Many studies have found that even though people clock in the usual 8 hours, since they’ve been working at home they still don’t believe they got enough work done.  All these factors can bring mental health deterioration to the surface and that’s why it’s important to simple but effective forms of self care.  That said, fresh list brings to you its top picks of types of self care that workaholics often tend to put off-  Don't have a conference call until mid morning? Get up on time anyway. Is your Netflix binge in full force by the end of the day? Turn it off and get to bed at a decent time. When you're suddenly at home more, sleep schedules can take a hit as you try and adjust. But s...

5 SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN WAYS TO RELIEVE ANXIETY

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     5 SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN WAYS TO RELIEVE ANXIETY Despite popular belief, the term anxiety is not just limited to a clinical illness,  Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come.  But if your feelings of anxiety are extreme, last for longer than six months, and are interfering with your life, you may have an anxiety disorder. Freshlist brings to you its top picks of scientifically proven ways to reduce anxiety when it hits-  1. Exercise Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to combat stress. It might seem contradictory, but putting physical stress on your body through exercise can relieve mental stress. The benefits are strongest when you exercise regularly. People who exercise regularly are less likely to experience anxiety than those who don’t exercise. There are a few reasons behind this: Stress hormones: Exercise lowers your body’s stress hormones — such as cortiso...

TOP 5 BAKING TIPS TO MAKE YOUR DESSERTS HEALTHIER

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   TOP 5 BAKING TIPS TO MAKE YOUR DESSERTS HEALTHIER   Baking is an interesting hobby that many choose to pick because it is just as fun as it is therapeutic. Beyond the delight of whipping up warm treats for you and your family, studies have shown that baking is an effective tool to calm your nerves and rejuvenate your body.  However, many shy away from the practice because they believe that the more they bake, the more they eat. This particularly affects the weight watchers and calorie-conscious.  While it is true that common baking ingredients often use a lot of unsaturated fats and sugar, that needn't always be the case! Freshlist brings to you its top picks of baking in a healthy way. 1. Make your own bread to use less salt Bread is probably the bakery product we eat the most, which means that, while it might not be the saltiest food you can think of, it can make a significant contribution to the salt content of our diet. Using whole grain flour instead of ...

5 BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

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   5 BENEFITS OF MEDITATION   While nobody really needs an introduction to what meditation is as most Indians are fairly familiar to this eastern practice, the fact that it has been gaining popularity at an astronomical speed over the past few years has compelled even the skeptical ones to dive into it.  Although the definition is largely subject to variation, meditation Can be termed as a mental exercise that involves relaxation, focus, and awareness. Meditation is to the mind what physical exercise is to the body. The practice is usually done individually, in a still seated position, and with eyes closed. It can be done with either concentration (focusing attention on a single object, internal or external), Observation (paying attention to the present experience) or Awareness allowing awareness to remain present and undistracted).   That said, freshlist brings to you the top 5 benefits of incorporating this practice in your routine- 1. Reduces Stress Stress re...