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Each new year often brings with it a burden of expectation, talk of resolutions, new diets, starting afresh, etc.
All these expectations can lead to unnecessary pressure. January can be a difficult enough month with little sunshine and Christmas debt
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All these expectations can lead to unnecessary pressure. January can be a difficult enough month with little sunshine and Christmas debt
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without making it harder for ourselves.
So, how can we have a pressure-free new year?
We need to create one! We can create the New Year that suits us, and be mindful of our needs and self-care.
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So, how can we have a pressure-free new year?
We need to create one! We can create the New Year that suits us, and be mindful of our needs and self-care.
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If there are outdoor activities and we feel the cold or do not feel like socializing then get out of it! Either make an excuse or be honest.
But don't feel a slave to the pressure.
Be prepared for the all-demanding questions around weight-loss and resolutions
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But don't feel a slave to the pressure.
Be prepared for the all-demanding questions around weight-loss and resolutions
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and have snappy (not rude, but swift and firm) answers ready, such as:
"Oh, I don't fall prey to new year diet culture."
Or "Resolutions just make me stressed, so I prefer to think of affirmations instead."
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"Oh, I don't fall prey to new year diet culture."
Or "Resolutions just make me stressed, so I prefer to think of affirmations instead."
Or whatever works for you #SexAbuseChat
It's up to you/us! In truth, "It's none of your business," might work too, though it is a little frosty.
Given the global pandemic that continues to rage, many of us are dealing with pressures on that front, too.
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Given the global pandemic that continues to rage, many of us are dealing with pressures on that front, too.
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The whole of England has just been placed in a six-week lockdown, following the rest of the UK who were already in lockdown.
California is all in purple tier. Stress!
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California is all in purple tier. Stress!
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All this pressure and stress mounts up, whether we are aware of it or not. So, in fact, any way we can lighten the pressure on ourselves in other areas is really key.
If you WANT to make changes without setting yourself up for a fall, try these options:
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If you WANT to make changes without setting yourself up for a fall, try these options:
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Instead of going on a crash diet:
Set a Healthier Pattern
For example, do meat-free Mondays or reduce meat consumption to three days per week (less saturated fat for you and better for the environment).
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Set a Healthier Pattern
For example, do meat-free Mondays or reduce meat consumption to three days per week (less saturated fat for you and better for the environment).
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Or choose to eat only healthy food at least three days a week or only on weekdays (e.g., make sure your meals contain vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy products, and protein).
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This way you’ll already have a healthier diet #SexAbuseChat
while still being able to treat yourself with a snack on weekends or parties.
Get a Fitness Watch
Fitness watches like Fitbit or MiBand are tiny accessories that will count your steps and calories burnt and will serve as an excellent motivator to move—
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Get a Fitness Watch
Fitness watches like Fitbit or MiBand are tiny accessories that will count your steps and calories burnt and will serve as an excellent motivator to move—
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or to take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Find a Physical Activity You Enjoy
Even if you are not that fond of doing sports, you can definitely find an activity that you’d do with pleasure. Think about what you’d like—
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Find a Physical Activity You Enjoy
Even if you are not that fond of doing sports, you can definitely find an activity that you’d do with pleasure. Think about what you’d like—
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from taking up Nordic walking to pilates or exercising at home.
Try Intermittent Fasting
This is an alternating cycle of fasting and eating. For example, stop eating at 8 pm and restart not sooner than 12 hours later.
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Try Intermittent Fasting
This is an alternating cycle of fasting and eating. For example, stop eating at 8 pm and restart not sooner than 12 hours later.
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This approach has been proven to have numerous health benefits, in addition to weight loss, making it one of the best alternatives to New Year’s resolutions related to dieting.
Talk with your doctor first before starting to see if this is right for you!
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Talk with your doctor first before starting to see if this is right for you!
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