We have combined the ultimate list of travel quotes to inspire you to get out and explore the world in 2021. Whether you feel stuck in a rut, demotivated or you’re simply bored and have a thirst for change and adventure then look no further!
It’s amazing how reading inspirational quotes can change your whole mood and push you to get started on your travel goals. They help you to feel inspired and encourage you to take action.
So take a scroll through our epic list of travel quotes that will surely encourage your thirst for wanderlust.
#1 ‘The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.’ Saint Augustine
#2 “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal.’ Paulo Coelho
#3 ‘Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.’ Mark Twain
#4 ‘Don’t count the days. Make the days count.’ Muhammed Ali
#5 ‘I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.’ Susan Sontag
#6 ‘It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.’ Ernest Hemingway
#7 ‘Because in the end, you won’t remember the time spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.’ Jack Kerouac
#8 ‘What you have to decide… is how you want your life to be. If your ending was ending tomorrow, would this be how you’d want to have spent it? Listen, the truth is, nothing is guaranteed. So don’t be afraid, be alive.’ Sarah Desson
#9 ‘A mind that is stretched by a new experience, can never go back to its old dimensions.’ Oliver Wendell Holmes
#10 ‘Wherever you go, go with all your heart.’ Confucius
Travel has always been one of our favourite ways to not only explore the world but as a way to detox from our busy lifestyles. While travel is considered a privilege it doesn’t mean you have to be rich to enjoy the benefits a holiday destination can afford you.
We have been fortunate to explore various parts of the world while working full-time. But this wasn’t without forward planning to dip into our travel savings which helped to fund our trips.
Saving doesn’t always come naturally for many of us and it can be struggle to get the cash together for a big trip if you’re not used to being careful with your money. While we don’t suggest you have to be overly frugal we have listed our best tips and tricks to get closer to your travel savings goal!
So get out your pen and pad and jot down our savings hacks which will get you closer to your holiday destination and on the next flight out.
Set up a separate bank account
First thing first! Set yourself up a savings account that is separate from all of your other accounts. It is easy to set up an account online with pretty much any and every bank provider. This way your travel fund is totally separate from your regular money and you’ll be less inclined to dip into your travel pot. Many banks will give you rewards for opening a new account, which can include a monthly bonus or you could receive a gadget for showing loyalty. In addition, we would recommend an account which limits the number of withdrawals you can make throughout the year so you’re not tempted to touch your savings.
Set up automatic transfers
To build up your travel savings faster it would be a good idea to set up a standard order into your new account. Put a set amount from your monthly pay cheque into your new savings account. The easiest way to do this is to have cash automatically transferred from your ‘regular’ checking account each payday. For example, you could set up a £50 standard order (depending on your budget) to set aside for your travel goals. It is also a good idea to boost your savings fund with any extra cash you have leftover – whether daily, weekly or monthly – rather than buy that latte put that extra £5 into your travel account.
Get a money jar
Why not go old school and put your loose change into a money jar. We love doing this. It’s always a surprise to see how much you have accumulated over a few months. We both used to put £5 aside and saved over £150 between us in just a couple of months. Setting up a savings jar is an easy way to put money aside.
Use budgeting apps
A great way to keep your expenses low and see how much extra money you have available to boost your savings is to download a budget app. They allow you to keep track of your spending habits which can you give a clue of where to cut back on your spending. Apps like Mint are perfect to use for this. Mint allows you to keep track of and categorise your expenses, as well as set maximum spending limits for yourself.
Remember that gym membership you started in January but have yet to step inside – cancel it. Or that magazine subscription you probably don’t need, cancel that too.
Now, take a closer a look at areas that you can negotiate a better deal and pay a lower rate. For instance, do you pay a monthly fee for your bank account? Think about switching to another provider and earning a cash bonus of up to £100. Or you can check what upgrades your current provider offers and decide whether you actually need it. For example, if they offer mobile and travel insurance this can be a great asset for when you’re ready to travel. If you’re paying too much shop around and compare prices on comparison websites.
What about your Netflix account? Check out how much you’re paying each month and if you’re paying for premium consider going back to the basic plan which costs about £5.99 per month.
Don’t Give Up
While it may seem like a challenge it doesn’t have to be a struggle. Travel is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer and we should all get a chance to get a discover the world. Whether you’re craving new experiences or challenges by following these easy steps you’ll be on your next flight in no time!
If you are looking for something a bit different to do in London, we would definitely recommend a wine tasting experience. We had an entertaining and tipsy Saturday afternoon spent wine tasting at London’s Wine Cottage. The day was held at The Oval cricket ground which has been the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club since it was opened in 1845.
We kicked our day off with tequila.. yes tequila! If you really want to let your hair down definitely go for it. You have the option to choose if you would like to have a session tequila tasting before the actual wine tasting and we chose to do just that lol.
Now, for the wines. We enjoyed luxury Wine, Champagne & Port, paired with Cheese and Truffles. Each wine complimented the cheeses so well and not forgetting the port and truffles. We drank Port from a chocolate cup which went down very well. The wines and port were finely selected by our wine connoisseurs. The wines are exclusively selected and imported directly from some of the best châteaux and award winning vineyards from around the world.
Our wine tasting experience was not only fun and entertaining. The day was also educational and informative. You will not only be leaving the venue tipsy, but with your new found wine knowledge you will become a wine connoisseur in your own right.
While much of the globe is currently on hold with travel restrictions being imposed following the coronavirus pandemic there has been no better time for us to make some personal finance changes so we can get back to globetrotting!
Are you planning a dream getaway, package holiday, a solo trip or a budget trip and are stuck on ways to save for your epic journey?
In this guide, you’ll find our simple and most effective tips to save for money and embark on your latest travel adventure.
By making small changes today, before you know it you’ll be on your next flight out on a dream holiday.
Before we get started there are a few things you must consider before you begin saving money for travel.
How much are you looking to save and what is your travel budget?
Do you have any outstanding debts?
Are you currently sticking to a budget?
Do you have any ways to make some extra money?
Paying off debt
Paying off any loans or credit cards are one of the first steps you can take to make your travel goals. By freeing yourself of debts gives you more control over your money. While it can be a long journey to be completely debt-free, once you reach that goal it will give you peace of mind.
One option for borrowers is to transfer your credit card debt to a 0% balance transfer credit card where you will not be charged any interest. For example, if you owe £2,000 on your card you’ll only have to pay off the balance only. It’s important to note that some providers charge a fee on balance transfers.
If you have debt on more than one credit card it is worth paying off the most expensive card first. If, for example, you owe £1,000 on a card charging 15% interest and another £1,000 on one charging 30% concentrate on the card charging 30% and pay as much as you can. But make sure you continue to pay the minimum amounts on both credit cards because any missed payments can negatively impact your credit score.
We would also recommend that you set up a direct debit payment for all your credit cards so that you never miss a payment.
Before you begin stashing away cash for your dream destination, it is important to set yourself a savings goal. Think about your budget and how much you will need for the trip and how much money you need to save.
Have a look at your finances by creating a spreadsheet where you can clearly see how much you earn each month and the amount you spend. Or you can download a free monthly budget app onto your phone which can track your spending habits. There are also various online calculators that can help you plan a budget.
Are there any areas where you can cut back spending or subscriptions you can cancel like your current gym membership?
Once you have decided how much you need to save set up a limited access savings account and automate payments into your holiday fund each month. This way you can commit to saving for your dream trip and by using a limited savings account you’ll be less tempted to dip into your travel fund.
Let’s imagine that your budget for your trip is £1,000 and you want to save up for your dream getaway in the next four, six or 12 months. Over the next four months you’ll need to save £250, over six months roughly around £167 and in 12 months £83.
By setting realistic money saving goals you will get closer to reaching your target.
Sell your stuff
It’s amazing the amount of things we accumulate over the years that we no longer use but hold on to for whatever reason. Unless it holds sentimental value to you just get rid of it!
There are numerous websites online where you can sell unwanted clothes, furniture or sports equipment online – pretty much anything! With sites like Ebay to Amazon and Depop there are easy ways to sell your old items and make some extra cash along the way.
If you have creative talents you could even turn your handcrafted unique pieces into cash by selling on Etsy. It’s a great way to turn your hobby into something profitable and have some extra funds to add to your travel account.
Start a side hustle
Being in lockdown has given many of us a lot of time on our hands to start being a bit more creative. Maybe you wanted to start a blog or write a book but there are many different opportunities to earn extra money if you have a full-time job.
Find a side hustle that could be working from home or a second job as an Uber or Amazon driver or you could set up an online business. It doesn’t have to be something that makes you loads of money. Just something to help boost your income.
Do some research and find something which matches your talents or skill set. By doing this it will be easier for you to reach your goals and make some extra money.
Watch your savings grow
It is not an easy task but with determination and discipline you can reach your travel savings goal in no time. Check your account every couple of months to see how you’re doing.
Set yourself small targets and treat yourself as you hit each milestone.
When you reach your goal for this year’s holiday, set a new higher target for next year – maybe you could increase the number of destinations that you visit and more holidays.
Do you have any other tips to help others save for travel. Let us know in the comments!
We celebrated Shelley’s birthday in style at London’s Hakkasan restaurant in Mayfair. We were seated in a dimly lit room, with a soft glow coming from a candle situated on the table.
We have been fans of this restaurant since we first visited Hakkasan in Las Vegas (review coming soon!) so we couldn’t turn down going in our hometown of London.
If you’re a fan of fine dining and have an appetite for Dim Sum then look no further.
So we began our dining experience with a Dim Sum dish, creating a banquet of different tastes and flavours in our mouth. We devoured a classic steamed dumpling variety which consisted of swordfish, king crab and caviar. This was accompanied by soy sauce, chilli sauce and rice vinegar. Of course, our meal wouldn’t be complete without a cocktail or three. We couldn’t get enough of The Hakka!
For our second course, we enjoyed two meat dishes that certainly had our taste buds wanting more. Firstly, was prawns dipped in nut sauce with jasmine rice and aubergines. Second, was the mouth tingling stir-fry black pepper rib-eye with Merlot. Delicious!
We are such fans of Dim Sum that we couldn’t resist another round of the exquisite delicacy. It’s just so good!
They brought us Hakkasan’s signature desert for our final dish which blew our minds literally…
A rice crispy ice cream ball with warm chocolate sauce slathered all over. A deliciously gooey treat that makes you crave for more.
We have introduced so many fitness workouts into our routine over the years, and are currently hooked on walking on an incline at a steady pace. Try walking on a level 12 incline at a 3-mile per hour speed for 30 minutes… If you don’t break a sweat doing this we can’t help you! lol. When you walk on a treadmill with an incline, posterior muscles like your glutes, hamstrings, calves, and back are getting to work. It’s a form of resistance training, and you’re building strength in your glutes, hamstrings, back, and core muscles.
On top of that, the speed adds more difficulty. Three mph might not sound that fast, but combined with the incline, you will definitely feel the burn. Your heart rate will also rise since you’re working harder walking uphill at a quicker pace, and although the workout may feel super tough at first but if you’re consistent, over time your body will adjust as your body adapts to its “new normal” working capacity.
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Beneficial for your bones: Incline walking is a weight-bearing exercise, so with the resistance the body creates, you naturally strengthen your bone density.
May help with weight loss—if you’re consistent: It’s important to note that weight loss is determined by many factors from calorie intake to moving your body regularly, any potential weight loss from doing this workout will vary from person to person. If you’re trying the workout specifically to lose weight, the key is to stay consistent.
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Helps your heart: This workout could be a helpful addition to build endurance and boost cardiovascular health. Moderate-intensity walking, three to five times per week for three months is said to lower blood pressure.
Calorie Burn! This workout sesh can burn anywhere from over 180 calories to over 300 calories, depending on factors like incline, speed, and the individual’s weight and fitness level.
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As kids, most of us spent our time skipping rope in the garden with our siblings and family members, or at the school playground with friends. It was so much fun we didn’t even realise it’s such a good way to get in some exercise, and of course we had loads more energy back then! A skipping rope workout is one of the most effective and underrated exercises for full-body fitness. Whether your goal is fat loss, endurance, strength, or agility, skipping is one of the best ways of training. It’s easy to start, highly effective, and requires minimal space making it the perfect workout for busy lifestyles and the best part is, you can incorporate skipping into your routine at anytime.
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Can improve coordination and balance: Adding skipping to your workout routine can be a great way to improve your balance and coordination. Learning to skip rope involves the coordination of your arms, legs, and torso while also keeping a constant rhythm. You decide how fast you’re jumping and rotating the rope, which means you can slowly build your coordination and balance based on your needs.
Improves cardio fitness: Skipping is great for improving your cardio fitness. Jumping continuously for a period of time increases your heart and respiratory rate. Over time, this can strengthen your heart and improve your lung capacity, allowing you to exercise for longer.
Strengthens muscles: Skipping rope relies on your lower body muscles such as your calves, thighs, and bottom. And upper body including your shoulders, biceps and abdominal muscles. This not only helps improve muscle strength but also muscular endurance, which allows your muscles to exercise for longer.
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Apart from helping improve your coordination, getting your heart rate going and burning calories. Another benefit is that it’s an easy and affordable way to get some cardio in. So buy a skipping rope and get skipping! It can be done almost anywhere – just try to avoid knocking over your furniture.
Hot yoga is a type of yoga practiced in a heated room, usually between 32–40°C. The heat and humidity can cause those taking part to sweat a lot. The heat is designed to promote deeper stretches and sweating by raising your core body temperature. Some hot yoga practices seek to replicate the heat and humidity of India where yoga originated.
We tried hot yoga recently and it is intense due to the added heat, which increases your heart rate and makes it more challenging to hold poses, compared to regular yoga practiced at room temperature, but you feel amazing afterwards. We always like to dig a little deeper into the new hobbies we take on. Below we’ve listed the incredible benefits from a hot yoga workout.
Flexibility: The heat can help muscles warm up, allowing for deeper poses, improves flexibility, balance and strengthens the muscles.
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Mental health: The heat helps with mental clarity and concentration, and can help relieve stress. Yoga, in general, can help reduce stress levels and reduces anxiety.
Cardio health: The heat can increase heart rate, which may help improve cardiovascular health and endurance. The high temperature in hot yoga can make it more intense than a traditional yoga class. It makes the heart, muscles, and lungs work harder and boosts metabolism.
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Improves skin: Sweating can improve blood flow which helps deliver nutrients to the skin cells. The heat can increase circulation and help the skin glow.
Burns more calories: The heat and the time a person holds challenging poses can help you burn more calories in hot yoga than in traditional yoga.
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Always remember to keep a bottle of water nearby. Due to the high heat, it’s crucial to stay hydrated before, during, and after a hot yoga class.
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that uses gentle touch to promote relaxation and well-being. A reiki practitioner places their hands just above your body to help guide energy within in a way that leads to balance and healing. Reiki is often used to reduce stress and anxiety, and is intended to help people feel more relaxed and peaceful.
Founded by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s who originated the practice in Japan. It is said that Usui taught his system of reiki to more than 2,000 people during his lifetime.
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The term comes from two Japanese words: “rei,” which means universal, and “ki,” which translates to a flow of a lifeforce of energy that happens in all living things.
Reiki is a complementary or alternative health approach. It does not directly cure an illness or get rid of any health conditions and it’s not a medical treatment. Health benefits of reiki may include: reduction of pain and fatigue levels, depression, anxiety, and stress relief, improved sleep quality, pre-surgery anxiety, fear, pain relief, emotional healing and blood pressure management.
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Reiki is considered a form of energy healing and sessions usually last about 60 to 90 minutes to make time for relaxing deeply and energy flow.
We had our first Reiki session last year and left feeling so relaxed, we’ll definitely book in for a second session!
We meditate often and have recently taken our much-needed zen time more deeper with sound baths. The practice of healing bodies through sound is technically thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures across the world. A sound bath is a meditative experience where those who attend a session are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are produced by various sources, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, percussion, chimes, rattles, tuning forks, and even the human voice itself.
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This “spiritual, cleansing music” varies according to place and culture, but it can be as simple as chanting an om following your yoga session or as complex as an hour-long experience in a dedicated space with a sound practitioner.
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During the sound bath, you often lie on your back and get as comfortable as possible, with a pillow and blanket wrapped over you making the experience as cosy and relaxed as can be.
The different frequencies emitted by gongs, chimes and Tibetan bowls work to soothe the mind and heal the body, stimulating the brainwave frequencies associated with total relaxation and switching on the nervous system’s repair mode.
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This ancient practice has numerous physical and mental health benefits too, including better sleep, improved mood, reduced stress and unblocking chakras. Chakras are centers of spiritual energy or power, a concept that comes from Hinduism. It may also help treat conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
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After a sound bath, you may be advised to move slowly when transitioning to a seated position. Other advice after a sound bath ends can include staying hydrated, getting rest, and staying relaxed.
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There are many locations in the UK and around the world that do sound bath sessions. Or if you prefer to take part in the comfort of your own home, you can always listen to a sound bath recording on YouTube, or there are a number of sound bath apps which you can download.
As we are now into the colder months, we are more prone to catching colds, and of course want to keep those germs at bay. It’s important that our immune systems are given that extra boost and ginger does just that, it is the spice that holds many benefits.
Ginger is one of the first spices to have been exported from Asia, arriving in Europe with the spice trade, and was used by ancient Greeks and Romans. Ginger has also been used in traditional medicine in China, India and Japan for centuries.
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Boosts Immunity: Loaded with antioxidants, ginger strengthens the immune system, helping to keep off seasonal illnesses like colds and flu that often takes over our bodies in winter.
Blood Circulation: Ginger promotes better blood circulation, which is crucial during winter and as we tend to feel colder. Improved circulation helps maintain warmth throughout the body.
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Helps the digestive system: Ginger is said to be a trusted remedy for digestive issues. Its soothing properties help alleviate nausea, indigestion, and bloating.
Respiratory Support: The warming effect of ginger helps clear congestion and soothes respiratory discomfort. Ginger tea with honey can offer relief from coughs and sore throats, providing comfort during cold weather.
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Pregnancy: Ginger can help with morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting.
Arthritis and joint pain: Antioxidants and other nutrients in ginger root may help prevent or treat arthritis, inflammation, and various types of infection. Ginger is also said to help relieve joint pain.
Ways to Incorporate Ginger into your diet: Ginger Tea – Brew fresh ginger slices in hot water, add a squeeze of lemon and honey for a soothing and warming tea.
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Add grated or sliced ginger to soups, stews, curries, and stir-fries for a flavorful twist and added health benefits.
Create ginger-infused water or drinks by adding ginger slices to water, allowing it to infuse overnight for a refreshing and health-boosting beverage.
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Ginger Shots can kickstart your day. Blend ginger with drops of lemon, this will definitely give you the boost you need first thing!
The StairMaster is a cardio machine that mimics stair climbing. It provides a low-impact, high-intensity workout that targets the lower body and several muscle groups. A session on the StairMaster is a great way to burn calories and build strength. It’s a great choice for people of all fitness levels. Like treadmills, a StairMaster has a variety of settings to mix up your workouts. You can adjust the speed and select the duration by programming the number of minutes you want to exercise. If you’re just starting out, you can set the machine to go for 5 or 10 minutes and work up from there. Stair-climbing on a StairMaster helps your body release endorphins. So although you may feel exhausted at the end of your stair-climbing sesh, mentally, you’ll feel ready to take on anything!
Burns calories: Depending on your weight and how hard you go, you can easily burn hundreds of calories in just one session! The faster you climb and the more stair-climbing sessions you fit into your weekly exercise routine, the more calories you’ll burn. Most machines have a built-in calorie calculator, which will tell you how many calories you’ve burned in each session.
Improves cardio: Climbing those stairs will boost heart health and will get your blood pumping around your body. When stair climbing, your body works harder than when walking on flat ground because it has to push against gravity as it goes up each step.
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Kinder to your body: Running staircases and hills can be tough on your joints, muscles, and tendons. The StairMaster is more gentle on your body since you are only stepping up and up. Try not to miss your step though, being face down on The StairMaster isn’t the best look!
Strengthens calves and glutes: Each time you lift your legs to climb a stair, you engage your glutes and calves. The glutes is a muscle that help move and support your hips. They’re essential for stair-climbing, as they power each step you take on the stair machine. Your calf muscles are two muscles at the back of your lower legs and stair-climbing helps strengthen them.
Improves overall fitness: Regular stair-climbing helps to improve your overall fitness levels. You’ll burn calories, build strength and power in your legs, increase stamina and speed, and gain better coordination. And you can mix it up with various settings to keep it interesting.
Plus, stair-climbing can provide an escape from day-to-day stressors and help you to relax, especially if your session involves listening to your favourite workout tracks.
Kettlebells have been used for centuries, originating in Russia. Kettlebells (called girya in Russian) are associated with great power and strength. They were originally used as counterweights to measure the weight of goods, but were eventually used in strength competitions. Today the weights are featured in gyms and exercise classes. Kettlebells work several muscle groups at a time. Holding a lot of weight by a handle engages your arm, leg, shoulder, back, and abdominal muscles. The pull on your muscles helps to strengthen them. Kettlebells are also said to help strengthen back muscles and improve posture.
Low impact exercise: Kettlebells keep your feet planted on the ground, which reduces force and pressure on your knees. For some people, this may be a better option for getting the heart pumping than higher impact exercises such as jump training.
Full-body workout: Kettlebell swings use your upper body, core, and lower body for a great full-body workout.
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Calorie burn: The workouts are high intensity and can burn a lot of calories in a short time. And you may burn more calories after the workout due to post-exercise oxygen consumption, which is a temporary increase in metabolism to support recovery.
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Quick exercise: Most kettlebell workouts can be completed in as little as 10–15 minutes and require only a kettlebell to get started.
Better cardiorespiratory fitness: Kettlebell swings involve your whole body, which requires your heart to beat faster and pump blood throughout your body.
Matcha is a type of green tea, made from the powdered leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Originally served at tea ceremonies in Japan, and has been consumed there for more than a thousand years! Matcha tea is a type of green tea, drank by Buddhist monks to promote concentration and energy. Although from the same plant as green tea, matcha is grown differently and as a result has a unique nutrient profile. Drinking one cup of Matcha equals drinking 10 cups of green tea. You can drink it hot or iced, and it has some great health benefits.
Focused Mind: Matcha gives you energy and also promotes focus and relaxation in your mind. Matcha green tea also sharpens your mind, and It is said that matcha powder gives you a Calm Alertness.
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Strengthens Immune System: Matcha helps give you a strong immune system, not just during winter but all year long. So, really one matcha a day does keep the doctor away! The antioxidants in matcha are also good for your oral health.
Burns Fat and Boosts Metabolism: Matcha green tea burns fat and boosts your metabolism. It also detoxes your body.
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Great for your skin: It’s rich in antioxidants and nutrients and contains compounds that can help you with all kinds of skin problems. From dry or irritated skin to acne-prone skin, all skin types can benefit from the health benefits of matcha. It can even help with premature aging and psoriasis and of course give you a healthy glow!
How to prepare matcha tea: You need matcha powder and a small bamboo whisk. Boil water and let it sit for a bit, so it’s not too hot. Add 1 or 2 scoops of matcha powder (depending on how strong you like it). Whisk the tea until it’s frothy. You can add to your iced or hot latte, and it even tastes great in a smoothie. Enjoy!
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Not only is matcha used for tasty beverages, those with a sweet tooth can also use matcha in their ingredients for cookies, cakes, breads, muffins and even ice cream.
Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. This can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts in your daily life can have a big impact. There are various forms of self-care. Take a look at a few tips below.
Try a relaxing activity: Explore relaxation, wellness programmes or apps, which may incorporate meditation, muscle relaxation, or breathing exercises. Schedule regular times for these and other healthy activities you enjoy, such as listening to music, reading, spending time in nature, and engaging in low-stress hobbies.
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Set goals and priorities: Decide what must get done now and what can wait. Learn to say “no” to new tasks if you start to feel like you’re taking on too much. Try to appreciate what you have accomplished at the end of the day.
Practice gratitude: Remind yourself daily of things you are grateful for. Be specific. Write them down or replay them in your mind. Try to focus on positive things, and if that seems difficult at times, Identify and challenge the negative and unhelpful thoughts.
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Regular exercise, eating healthy and staying hydrated: Of course we would include exercise! Just 30 minutes of walking every day can boost your mood and improve your health. Small amounts of exercise add up. A balanced diet and plenty of water can improve your mood, energy and focus throughout the day.
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Surround yourself with positive people: Choose to spend time with people who make you feel good, that have great energy, and learn to love yourself!
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