The corona virus forced us to stay and work-from-home. Everyone has felt an upheaval in their lives due to sudden health crisis. In ‘New Normal’ phase, our home not just serves as a shelter, it also became our workspace too.
Truly, there are certain perks of working or studying from home however if you’re not careful, you could prey to dwindling a pit of distractions. Below are some useful tips to lessen anxiety and to channel your focus and productivity.
1. Wake your body up with some H2O
Drinking a glass of water as soon as you get up in the morning will benefit you immensely. Doing so helps rehydrate your body, boost your alertness and energy levels, and jumpstarts your metabolism.
PS. Don’t limit yourself to just doing this in the morning. It’s a must to stay hydrated throughout the day!
2. Dedicate spaces in your home based on certain activities
If you’re working from home, don’t make your place of rest the same area as your place of work. It is important to have your own dedicated work area, and create that boundary between your work space and personal space.
3. Dress Up
Just because you’re home all day doesn’t mean you should stick to your pajamas. Change out of your PJs and into something comfortable, sporty, or stylish. As long as it is something that you feel good in and motivates you to complete your daily obligations.
4. Minimize distractions
Remove yourself from all the possible distractions, yes, including your gadgets. If you’re working at home, it is important to keep distractions at bay, and focus only at the task you have in hand.
5. Set the mood
Regardless of what you are currently doing – whether it is working, relaxing, doing chores, or signaling your body to go to sleep, set the mood you want with scented candles. Scented candles are especially beneficial in creating a positive atmosphee. Studies show that lavender, one of the key ingredients of Clear Botanique, is a scent that is known to reduce stress, anxiety and helps alleviate headaches.
6. Give meditation a try.
Meditation is a relaxation technique that is often overlooked, yet a simple practice that can help clear your headspace. Meditation alone can help reduce stress, increase calmness, increase focus and productivity, and give you a better sleep.
Start by finding your own meditation space at home and set the mood through intrumental music and sounds of nature, and scented candles. Settle yourself comfortably on your mat, and set your timer to 5 to 10 minutes. Close your eyes, tune out and focus on your breathing – follow the sensation of inhaling and exhaling. When your mind starts to wonder, acknowledge your thoughts and gently let them go one by one. Shift your focus to breathing once again and repeat this process until your timer sets off.
7. Stretch it out.
Sitting down behind your desk all day isn’t good for your body, so taking a few minutes to stretch every now and then will allow your body to stay limber and follow proper blood flow.
8. Schedule tea time!
Drinking tea is know to help in boosting brain function, and relieving stress. It is also an overall antioxidant, which is good for your body.
9. Make sure to keep things clean.
Organize and fix all the clutter on your desk after work at meals. Keeping a clean and organized space will help you keep your mind anxiety free and feel more organized when you start your day the next morning.
10. Give your scalp a natural and healthy treat.
Don’t forget to give your scalp some love! Take a shower and massage your scalp with the new CLEAR BOTANIQUE shampoo with 5 essential oils that will leave your scalp clean, fresh, plus soothing feeling that you deserve.
Upgrade your shower routine by giving your head a quick much needed massage:
-Massage your scalp before putting shampoo. Avoid using your nails as this does more damage. Use your fingers to gently massage instead.
-Pay attention to your hairline. This spot tends to collect a lot of dirt, start with your hands at your temples and gently massage in your small circular motions, moving upwards, then back again.
These simple upgrades are all about stepping it up to keep your lifestyle productive, healthy and balanced. You can #MAKETHECLEARUPGRADE with the new #CLEARBOTANIQUE for clean. dandruff-free hair with the power of nature.
