#Tip28 – Mood Hoovers
Mood hoovers are those small things (and sometimes bigger ones) that give you little doses of sadness, regret or guilt. With guest Dave Rogers, we look at how to remove those mood hoovers from your life to make you feel better
#Tip27 – The One Thing
We all know that feeling of becoming overwhelmed because our ‘to do’ list has too much on it and we don’t know where to start. We want to share a tip with you that you can do instead of the worrying, which will actually enable you to use your brain fuel to get the ‘to do’ list down.
#Tip22 – Flip It!
The idea this week is to use a 21st century tool most of us carry with us most of the time - a smart phone - to take pictures upside down, from down low, sideways, through objects and off reflective surfaces such as puddles. The science here is to challenge and see what else we can see by changing our perspectives.
#Tip20 – Roll with it!
This week's top tip has so much science involved we can barely contain ourselves - and it's all about how rolling a tennis ball under your feet can reduce stress and more...
#Tip18 – Sing it Out!
Whilst your family might not thank you for belting out your favourite tunes in the shower, or whilst hoovering or whilst dancing at a party after a little too much fizz, you go on ahead - you are doing great things for your immune system and adding to your oxytocin reserves.
#Tip14 – Plant Power!
Beetroot juice is good for you?? Really? Studies show that it can have an impact on how mentally sharp you are and that it can help people train faster for longer. Intrigued?? So were we...
#Tip13 – Treat Yourself!
We thought we would bring the science of why chocolate (in moderation) is good for you - and why ‘treating’ yourself to an edible or any other reward actually works as a way to feel good and perform better.
#Tip8 – Pay Attention!
Two tips in a week! Firstly, try using your non-dominant hand (really!) and secondly, pay attention - we'll explain all.
#Tip7 – The Power of a Pint
Each night before you go to bed, get a pint of water and put it by your bedside. This is not to drink during the night (so you might need 2 glasses if you sip during the night). This pint is especially and exclusively to drink first thing in the morning when you wake up.
This idea is so simple, it’s hard to believe it can do so much good. But before we get into the science of why, in this case, simple is sensational, let’s talk about why it’s good to be prepared.
#Tip 4 – Morning Sunshine!
The right light at the right time is really good for our bodies and brains. Try morning sunlight in particular if you are feeling low. It might just be a brilliant thing to introduce into your morning to boost your whole day!
#Tip2 – Warm Afternoon Bath
OK so this one is really easy to explain! At least twice a week, take a hot bath in the afternoon for 30 minutes. Ideally, follow it by another 20 minutes taking it easy and staying warm.