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The inevitable back to school stress ? Tips for mums.

If you have children heading back to school and you feel anxious about September, thinking about hectic mornings, busy schedules, tiredness : here a few tips and ideas to enter this period with a different outlook.

Stress?

The most commonly accepted definition of stress (mainly attributed to Richard S Lazarus) is that stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that “demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize.” In short, it’s related to our perception of the situation and what we feel when we think we’ve lost control of events. The stress response inside us is therefore part instinct and part to do with the way we think.

So, if you feel like jumping in a time machine and revert back to Day 1 of summer break to avoid September… Don’t worry, this transition period is not easy and let’s see how we can think it over differently.

Positive thinking

Write down the 5 main things you hate, you are anxious about or you would like to avoid in September.

Now, take time to think about : Which ones or which aspects are inevitable and beyond your actions or impact? Which ones or which aspect can you control or have an impact on?

Identify and write down positive actions and use your creativity.

For example, if you or your children do not like to wake up early.

First, all agree that if school starts at 8am, no way you can change it and complaining will not help!

On the other hand, you can do quite a lot to ensure a smoother transition for your family and more peaceful morning time. It’s all about changing how you are seeing mornings ; think about what you want to happen and reframe it.

Some simple changes can have a great impact, like:

  • adapt your sleep routine for you and your children one or two weeks before school start;
  • change morning routine; prepare the table breakfast the night before;
  • dedicate 15 minutes when the children are still in bed to organize the morning and spending that time packing your bag, laying out clothes, sorting stuff they need, etc.
  • if you have a big meeting at work, tell your child / partner the night before and ask them what they can do to help you.
  • re-organize the shoe area / school bags / sport equipment.

Be prepared to answer your children needs

Change, whether positive or negative is rated high as a stressor for children. The schedule change from summer to school is enough to create feeling of stress and anxiety for some children. Couple that with change of school, different friends, after school activities… Your children are very likely to experience stress in this adaptation period and stress being contagious, your own stress management and full capacity to support them will help.

Ensure that your children:

  • Get on a schedule (children respond very positively to routine).
  • Have a connexion and communication time with you so schedule peaceful down time.
  • Eat healthy and get sufficient rest and sleep time.

To be fully able to support your children and accompany them in this transition period, take care of yourself: nutrition, physical activity, sleep….

To help you releasing your own stress, we suggest practicing abdominal breathing exercise.

10 minutes are usually sufficient to experience a first calming and relaxing effect, preferably in the evenings. Practice lying down at first. Find a comfortable position lying on your back. You may prefer to keep your knees slightly bent and your feet flat against the surface.

Start by paying attention to your normal patterns of breathing for a few minutes: Do you breathe into your chest or abdomen? Does your breathing feel slow? Fast? Be aware of the movement of your breath in all your body.

Then, place your hands in a position that will allow you to track your breathing. Place one hand on your upper chest and the other just below your ribcage. Relax your hands as much as you can, allowing your elbows to rest.

Then, inhale slowly through your nose and into your abdomen. And exhale slowly through your nose, with the abdomen moving downwards. Observe the regular movement of the air getting in and being pushed out through your abdomen. Continue this exercise for about 5 to 10 minutes.

In case of negative thinking or anxious feeling, try the following:

Take a few deeps breaths while focusing on the exhalation:

Exhale the negative feeling or thought in this moment: the ‘Mummy Guilt’ ; the one-hour queue to buy school furniture; the busy schedule …

And afterwards, inhale deeply a positive feeling or though and send it to yourself: the pleasure of being present to your children in this period ;the opportunity to relax and rest while queuing,the calming thought that September only lasts a few weeks -:)

In September, give your stress wings and it will fly away!

Nadège Ravoux – HealthyLux Passionate Contributor

HealthyLux September theme – Ready to Start School?

 

KACHEN Magazine in English: Special Price for HealthyLux community

The Luxembourg magazine on cuisine, KACHEN, is now also being published in English.

KACHEN has conquered its position as the number one food- and lifestyle-magazine in Luxembourg over the three years of its existence. The magazine has initially been launched in German and is published quarterly. The 12th edition of KACHEN, which will appear in September, has been an occasion for the publisher to reflect on the further development of the magazine and the answer was clear: diversification!

“That is why we decided to publish the magazine, not only in German anymore, but also in English. The first English edition of KACHEN is coming out in September“.

The KACHEN-team is offering to all readers of HealthyLux.lu, a special discounted price of €6/copy (instead of the standard retail price of €9.95). Those interested in betting their copy should email: christine@kachen.lu and mention HEALTHYLUX

 

Take advantage of the Quiet – Explore Luxembourg

As anyone can tell, August can feel like a ghost town in Luxembourg. As with anything there are advantages to the quiet – take advantage of it.  Take advantage of the quiet of August and reap the benefits.

While there may not be many people here, there are plenty of activities around the city and around the region. Take advantage of all there is to see. Have you been to a farmer’s market or visited the wine countries of Luxembourg, France or Germany? Have you walked around the city or visited the Grund?

Here are just a few areas of Luxembourg that you may not even know about. Take advantage of the quiet of August to explore more than just the city www.visitluxembourg.com

Mullerthal or Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland (Eastern Region)

Mullerthal owes its name to its hilly landscape reminiscent of Switzerland. The Mullerthal is a unique biotope of rock formations that are as beguiling as they are surprising.

Along with Echternach, Luxembourg’s oldest, historic city, there is the Mullerthal Trail which is 112 kilometers of magnificent valley trails. The footpaths of Mullerthal will lead you through fields and forests into the heart of a natural setting. Besides demanding hikes, the Mullerthal offers a network of pleasant walks amidst breathtaking panoramas.

Moselle (East/Southern Region)

The Moselle River is one of the major rivers of Luxembourg. It runs along the border with Germany. Moselle lends its name to one of the most beautiful valleys of Luxembourg, famous for its wineries and medieval towns. The valley of the Moselle is famous for its steep hills and vineyards. It is also the birthplace of Luxembourg wines. Hikes, such as the wine route, are a great way to discover this region.

The Moselle region is great for water sports and hikers. Swimming, water skiing or Nordic walking are just some of the activities on and around the River Moselle, as well as river cruises.

Guttland (Central / West Region)

Just outside the city you can find an enchanting setting of charming villages with old farm houses, imposing castles and beautiful natural landscapes. There are hundreds of kilometers of hiking and biking. A highlight of the area is the Valley of the Seven Castles, which extends over 24 kilometers and includes the castles of Mersch, Schoenfels, Koerich, Hollenfels and Septfontaines as well as the two castles of Ansembourg. Medieval festivals and other events breathe new life into the old castle compounds.

Ardennes (Northern Region)

While the Ardennes is mostly known for it’s medieval, historical castles of Vianden, Bourscheid and Esch-sur-Sûre, there are also the nature parks including Naturpark Our and Naturpark Öewersaue.  Traditional markets, outdoor concerts and medieval festivals are reviving this fascinating medieval time.

Land of the Red Rocks (Southern Region)

The Land of the Red Rocks owes its name to the red ore of the steel industry in Luxembourg, back in the industrial era. Today, the former mining area has established a new identity through combining ancient and new technologies. The region encompasses the major commercial cities  including Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange and Dudelange. Modern and trendy, these cities have a young and dynamic atmosphere. Street theater, rock festivals and concert halls form the cultural aspect. The region’s nature reserves have several mountain bike trails.

 

Take a day trip, go hiking, take a walk in the park, visit the castles, lakes and hills of Luxembourg and beyond. This is a great time to unwind, take some nice quiet breathes and focus on you and all that is around you. You just might be surprised at how much there is to offer if you just open yourself up and look beyond your everyday life in Luxembourg.

 

Natalie Bachiri

Owner at Tab into Your Happiness and HealthyLux Passionate Contributor

HealthyLux August theme – Anyone in Luxembourg?

Do you tend to get out of your healthy routine?

Anyone in Luxembourg who is going on holiday this summer and tend to get out of their healthy routines?

As a lifestyle coach I meet a lot of active, dynamic and hard working people throughout the year. I love meeting them and working with them all.

 

I think you are all amazing.

What a commitment you are showing week after week! And this commitment has given a lot of good results.

But what surprises me among a lot of people, is when they are off on holiday, all healthy and good routines seem to be forgotten.

I keep asking myself WHY?

Ok, I admit it, I am a health freak. But I always aim and try to find the balance in life. Sometimes it takes so little to maintain good and healthy routines.

To me, going on holiday doesn’t mean eating unhealthy and being lazy. To me holiday means being able to do what I love. I fully understand that we have different priorities and passions. But you are just as important as your family!

Don’t stop doing what’s important to you just because it’s holiday and you have your family around you. You aren’t being selfish! Take some precious YOU TIME! Remember that! Don’t give up yourself and what’s important to you. You deserve to take care of yourself and live healthy.

The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Without our health we are nothing. I think we can all agree to that! Life is a constant work in progress and nothing comes for free. Be grateful for the people in your life, for having the choice to continue staying healthy and being able to travel, move and live!

So my question to you is… Would you like to continue healthy routines on your holiday? If yes, then you should continue reading….  I will try to tell you how you easily can maintain some of the good habits you have throughout the year. But first we need to find the obstacles. Is it hard because you aren’t cooking yourself? Or maybe you don’t have a gym in the area? Is it because you have your kids around? There can be many reasons and I hope I can help you to find some solutions to keep up your healthy habits or even start some!

NOTHING WOULD MAKE ME HAPPIER!

Firstly, it’s always easier if you do your healthy routines because you want to not because you have to. Good health and healthy routines don’t have an expire date and living healthy isn’t boring and without joy and fun. You have to trust me on that one. You will feel happier, more energetic and better about yourself. Good routines that both you and your family and friends will benefit from. So let’s start the journey towards a healthy and active holiday. Are you ready?

TRAVELLING

Chances are, you’ll be traveling during the holiday season to reconnect with family and friends or take a much-needed vacation. While holiday travel can be great for your psyche, it can take a hefty toll on your health. The journey itself can be filled with stress. Traffic, flight delays, jet lag can cause a disruption in your sleep schedule and eating habit. All of these can lower your immune system’s ability to fight off cold and flu germs, making you more prone to getting sick. Once you arrive at your destination, you’ll likely face large festive meals combined with a lot of sitting and schmoozing, not great for your waistline. Having a healthy start to your holiday might higher the odds for continuing staying healthy so with a smart action plan, you might be able to clear some of these hurdles to stay healthy already from day one!

You will always travel with hand luggage. Make sure you are prepared and have easy access to your bag filled with peeled carrots, apples, nuts, almonds, dried brown apricots… These delicious snacks will keep you off the crisps and chocolate bars in case of pro-longed travels or cravings. Airport food isn’t always unhealthy. There are so many airports around the globe that serves healthy options like crispy salads, grilled vegetables and chicken, freshly pressed juices. And when you get your not-always-so-delicious-airplane-food, avoid the pasta, bread and dessert and replace it with the healthy snack you have in your bag! Trust me, nothing beats the feeling of starting your holiday the healthy way already from day one!

And for the sleep… Let’s hope for quiet children, busy reading, playing with the little surprises you have in your bag and that will that nicely fall asleep in the seat next to you.

EATING

Being a guest in someone’s house isn’t easy. Normally we don’t do the cooking but if there are certain food you don’t eat due to allergies, intolerances or digestive issues, please tell them. I have to say it’s so much easier to cook when my guests tell me what they can’t eat rather than not eating what I cook or eat something they shouldn’t just because they are being polite… Offer yourself to cook one evening. You can easily set the standard and show what kind of food you appreciate by doing that.

Renting a house and being able to cook for yourself makes it so much easier to stay healthy.  A lot of villages in Europe have local farmers market one day a week. It’s such a treat to go, explore, smell and taste the local greens, olives, cheeses, fruits, nuts and take it home to prepare something good for you and your family.

Before you book your hotel for the holiday, pay attention to their kitchen. You can come to a hotel having buffets filled with cakes, meat, pasta, bread, but nothing really nutritious. Other hotels might have a wide selection of all your favorite salads, vegetables, freshly grilled fish and chicken, lovely fruit desserts… These hotels are heaven for waist lines and hearts.

As I said, hotel food and buffets can be fantastic or very frustrating! Just remember, whatever you put on your plate, you will eat… Very often the joy and satisfaction of eating that cake is very short!

When going to a restaurant, check the menu before sitting down. Make sure they have something healthy for you. Many of us always put our children first. Great, but I think most restaurants might be able to come up with a portion of pasta, rice, some meatballs or grilled chicken for the little and picky ones.

If there is anything I can recommend you to avoid on your holidays, my number one is fried food! Don’t order yourself one and don’t eat your children’s. Another one is the ice cream… Do we need an ice cream per day? Probably not! A big class of water from a jar filled with cucumber, menthe and lemon is absolutely refreshing and delicious and so much better than an ice cream. Not to mention all the sweet and ripe melons, strawberries, cherries! That is really yummy for tummy!

FITNESS

A healthy body mainly starts in the kitchen, no doubt about that! But fitness gives so many other important benefits to our physical and mental health.

Many of us don’t have time to do a lot of fitness during our stressful and busy daily life. Then holidays are the best time to get started. And routines that are started during holiday are so much easier to continue doing when we are back to daily stressful life. The word routine is the clue. Everything that is a routine and habit, we very often do without having the endless discussions with ourselves… should, shouldn’t, should, shouldn’t…

I meet a lot of people who keep going to the gym week after week throughout the year and when holiday comes…. ZERO. All that effort and then you stop!

I try to understand but I don’t. Don’t you hate starting all over again after the holiday? Don’t you feel better when you have done your sports? Did you know that so little effort is needed to maintain your muscles and condition?

During summer we tend to go to warm destinations. There are multiple activities to do. Again, when choosing your holiday hotel, make sure they have a fitness room, they might even have fitness classes you can join. Or maybe try something new. Try yoga, learn how to windsurf, powerwalk along the beach, swim, go for a run in the morning, rent bikes and explore the area. So many exciting things that will widen your horizon and add so much more to your holiday. You will love it. To those of you who are used to go to the gym or would like to have a small fitness program to have a home, in your hotel room, next to the pool, in the garden, I have added a small 20 –minute program to my website. No weights are needed, it doesn’t take much time and you can do it whenever and wherever.

Give it a try. You won’t regret it. And you will feel your body saying thank you for taking good care of it.

I hope I have now started a few ideas in your head. And hopefully you will give some of them a try over the holidays. It’s not complicated, it’s not difficult, it’s only your choice and decision! The feeling of staying healthy, fit and active is just wonderful and keeps the after holiday blues away.

I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday!

 

Cecilie Rigneus

Owner at Lifestyle Optimiser and HealthyLux Passionate Contributor

HealthyLux August theme – Anyone in Luxembourg?

 

Anyone in Lux?

Hello – anybody out there!??!

Summer at long last and suddenly the country seems deserted, don’t you think? For me personally, I cherish this time of year and intentionally schedule my holiday calendar to ensure I get to reap all the benefits of hot summer days (hopefully!), no traffic, and beautifully undisturbed quiet time to just read, relax and kick back !

To be honest though, I didn’t always feel this way. When I first arrived in the summer of 2008, my sentiments and reaction to the quietness of it all was completely different.  Here I was, adventuring into new and unknown territory and was ready to ‘hit the ground running’ as they say.. but oh NO – it was August in this little sleepy hollow town and I couldn’t as much as open a bank account, or arrange to have my phone and internet connected.  You’d simply have to wait for September to roll around before you considered achieving anything like that.  How does the country survive with such a mentality I thought?

Jump forward almost 10 years and here I am relishing in it all, having adopted the more European lifestyle, letting August just roll on by without a care in the world. Want something done – talk to me in September when my brain has reawakened!

But that of course, is on the business front. Lets move on to the more social scene shall we? I’m not one to be hitting the clubs and exploring the night scene, so tell me… is my perception true? Does everyone literally pack up the family and head to greener pastures for ALL of August, just leaving the very few behind to relish in the great expanse of the country all to ourselves? Or are there more people and things to do than one is led to believe?

 

I’ll be sitting on my back porch, swinging in my hammock, waiting for your comments! And while I do – here’s my list of simple things to do for August;

 – Rise & Shine with the sun – get up early and embrace the quiet

 – Read a book in the hammock

 – Cook and eat outside as often as you can – its BBQ time

 – Go for a bike ride

 – Rose S’il Vous Plait

 

Sabrina Foley – HealthyLux Passionate Contributor

HealthyLux August theme – Anyone in Luxembourg?

Summer is here!

Now that days are long and the sun shines upon us, what better activity to do than to go outside and enjoy nature and life! Everything is blossoming and everyone seems to be in a great mood enjoying the warm weather.

Summer is here! One of the best things to make the most out of these long days is to enjoy nature and do outdoor sports. No matter if it is going for a swim, hiking, biking (for both acitivities Luxembourg is great!) or simply going for a walk or enjoying the afternoon in the park, maybe with your little ones – there are so many options on what to do, everyone of us will find the right thing.

 

All through summer there will also be MammaFit classes taking place in various parks in Luxembourg in order for mums to be or for mums with their little ones to enjoy the sun and at the same time to do some quality exercise. Feeling great is guaranteed! Meeting other future or new moms while spending some good time with the babies as well!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the schedule on http://www.mammafit.lu (English and French)

Join the fun and spend some quality time with your baby while you do something useful for yourself !

Martina Berthoux – MammaFit Team and HealthyLux Passionate Contributor

Bikini Season is upon us! Are you ready?

My mother in law loves taking lots of pictures of us on holiday, including pictures of me in my bikini by the pool! I still remember the first time we went on holiday together and she was taking photos of me. I didn’t like it one bit. She likes “in the action” photos, so most of the time I didn’t even know she was taking them. I had to reassure that she would not post any of them on Facebook!! She promised she wouldn’t. I actually just wanted to burn (delete) them!

This year however, things were different. In March we went on holiday together and again she was taking lots of pictures. This time, when going through them I wasn’t all grossed out about seeing me in a bikini!

YAY!

First of all, what a terrible thing to think about myself! Is it really that bad to look at my own body? Well yes it is! And I am sure I am not alone! But really! Would we say that we are grossed out about seeing our best friend in a bikini if she is a little bulky and overweight? I recon not!

Second of all, did my body really change that much? I have lost some weight but I am surely not skinny and I do not look like the woman in the picture.

So what has changed?

 

My confidence and how I view myself has changed! All the holistic work I am doing for myself is really working! I am so happy that I am finally accepting and loving my body the way it is.

So can you! Here is the good news!

If you are unable to look at yourself in the mirror and hate seeing photos of yourself, especially in a bikini, you too can start to love yourself, just the way you are! You are worthy of love and you are beautiful!

 

Here are 5 small things you can do start loving your body:

  1. Take a yoga class.  Doing yoga forces you to connect with your body in a different way and you will start to see your body differently.
  2. Get to know Louise Hay! Click here to listen to one of her many lectures or guided meditations you can find on youtube.
  3. Schedule something good for yourself at least once a week. It can be a massage or other treatment, try something new like Reiki, go for a walk, reconnect with a friend – anything that makes you happy! Go on, schedule it in now!
  4. Eat more vegetables! When you fuel your body with delicious nutrients, vitamins and minerals, your body will glow and you will start feeling different.
  5. Stop comparing yourself to others! You are and look the way you look and that’s the end of it! Cherish yourself! You are worthy!

Oh dear, there are so many more, it is hard to choose just 5! Be good to yourself! How do you expect other people to love you if you don’t love yourself? You can start now!

 

Anne Louise Littlejohn, HealthyLux passionate contributor

Owner at GetReal.lu

 

Can One Have Holidays whilst Looking for A Job?

In today’s world we are connected to all sort of news no matter where we are located. As soon as we open the phone, e-mails and news feed start occupying our reality.

When looking for a new career opportunity, people are often glued into job boards checking every single possibility to apply for. The more one looks into something, the less we see what is actually happening. We get used to seeing the job advertisements, they all start looking like one another. We become critical to apply as we start focusing on skills that we do not have. When this happens, it is time to pull back and look at the whole picture. It even might require a break.

“WHAT? I cannot afford to have a holiday without a job!”

Holiday does not necessarily mean going abroad. Holiday can mean just turning off from what one is normally doing. If you have been looking for a job and you start to be tired of doing that; have little bit of time off. Be conscious that you are taking time off. It is your decision not to read your e-mails and messages through social media platforms. Switch it all off.

The break does not have to be weeks and months. It can be couple of days. But remember to be conscious about it. You might need to put your phone down. There is actually a whole world out there, if we look around.

Holiday can mean walking on bear feet on the grass, reading a book and sleeping until late. All this can be done also by staying home.

When was the last time you went into a library? Holiday means doing something different than you usually do.

You define what is different and what you wish to do. If your daily routine is based on looking for a new challenge by using lap top and phone, your holiday is being without those two machines.

Be brave and leave them behind. After your time off you can share your experience on social media about your adventure without your electronic equipment or maybe you choose not to do so.

 

Kristel Weinreich – Lumo Pearls

HealthyLux July theme – Holiday time

 

How do I get through the summer without going crazy?

The summer break is here and you would think it was a time to take a break, relax and soak up the sun. But, as all of us know, it’s not quite that simple. The kids are home from school, we have holiday trips to plan and we have to visit our families in our home countries.

How do we fit all of this in without going crazy? I’m getting stressed just thinking about it.

 

  • We need to go home to visit our family and they stress me out.
  • How can I get this whole trip planned on time?
  • Have I packed everything we need for the trip, and if not what happens if I forget something?
  • Everyone wants to see us, how do we fit them all into our trip?
  • How will I keep the kids occupied?
  • Will everyone be happy during our trip and how do I make sure everyone is having fun?

Let’s just step back a little instead of getting stressed out with the big picture. No matter how hard you try or how much time or energy you put into it, it will never be a “Perfect” trip or vacation.

First we must accept that we can only do so much. We are human after all.

Just this once, try to let it flow. Picture a stream and you are the leaf on top of the water gently flowing downstream, going with the current.

If you don’t go with the flow, you will get stressed out, your family will get stressed out and everyone will be unhappy. But, if you just let it flow, everyone else will follow and you can go with the current and flow gently down the stream instead of getting snagged in the bushes or branches.

There is a Hopi Elders Poem that explains this well.


There is a river flowing now very fast,

It is so great and swift.

That there are those who will be afraid,

They will try to hold onto the shore.

They will feel they are being pulled apart,

And will suffer greatly.
Understand that the river knows its destination,

The elders say we must let go of the shore.

Push off into the middle of the river,

Keep our eyes open and our heads above water.

And I say; see who is in there with you,

Hold fast to them and celebrate!

— attributed to an unnamed Hopi elder, Hopi Nation, Oraibi, Arizona

So, instead of trying to grab onto the shore, just take a few minutes, take a deep breath, relax and go with the flow.

Tips on how to go with the flow.

  • Take a few minutes to just sit down, away from any distractions, and just breath. Take a deep breath and hold it for six seconds and let it out for six seconds and repeat.
  • Take a walk in nature and hug a tree. Walking barefoot on the earth (earthing) is also very relaxing and calms down your nervous system.
    If you are familiar with mindfulness take a few minutes to focus on something in nature, outside your window, in your back yard, on the street – a tree, a bird, a flower. Just focus on this and listen to your breathing and slowly relax while you tune into this amazing piece of the universe. After a few minutes you can step out of this and you will see the world a lot more clearly.
  • Meditation is very relaxing, even if it’s just for 5 to 10 minutes. Just sit or lie down and close your eyes. Focus on your body and your breathing – the rhythm of your breath and how your body moves as you breath. Slowly release your stress from the tips of your toes to the top of your head as you focus on those areas and they become less stressed and relaxed with breathing.
  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a very effective way of bringing down your stress with just a few taps of your fingers on the energy meridians on your face, hands and chest. There are many tapping points but just tapping with your fingertips or palm on your chest or on the top of your head can be very effective.

 

Let it flow and have a nice, relaxing summer break.

Natalie Bachiri – Tap Into Your Happiness

HealthyLux July theme – Holiday time

 

How Sunlight Helps Your Biological Clock, Stress Levels and Sleep

Here in Luxembourg the days are still pretty long and you wake up with the tweeting of birds.

Light has such a powerful role for our health but it can be easy to rush into work, stay in the office all day long and then only catch a few more glimpses of sunlight before heading inside, watching your favourite tv show before heading off to bed.

So here are a few reasons why you should consider including a break and going outside during the day.

1. Our skin and our eyes absorb sunlight and it sends a signal to our brain. This helps our biological clock to regulate itself and differentiate between night and day.
Fun fact: it is believed that most people actually have a 25 hour internal clock instead of the 24 hours we have at our disposal.

2. Having a well regulated circadian rhythm helps the body to know when to become sleepy and when to give us a natural power boost. I hence always recommend my clients to schedule in at least one 5 minute walk outside per day.

3. Breathing fresh air and having natural sunlight connecting with our system is also helping the production of vitamin D and it helps to detox our body. All of this and more is vital for a well balanced hormonal household. That is connected to sleep, digestion, skin appearance and health and also mental wellness.

4. Going outside and seeing the natural colours is also helping to reduce stress, lower unnecessary high cortisol levels and hence favouring general wellbeing and sleep of course.

So take advantage of this beautiful season and schedule your first walk right now.

Christine Hansen – Sleep like a Boss

HealthyLux June theme – Enjoy Nature