1. THE NUMBER 1 PRIORITY. Improve the quality of your sleep and take regular breaks at the office to increase productivity (being chained to your desk for 12-15 hours a day just doesn't cut the mustard! You need to take breaks!).
You lose 1 IQ point for every hour of lost sleep! To improve your sleeping patterns try the Natural Facelift Massage www.energya.co.uk
2. THE TRIVIAL BUT TRUE. Have plants at home and at the office. Plants release oxygen, absorb toxic ratiations and formaldehyde emissions and improve air quality in air-conditioned environments [Source: The Healthy Home, Gina Lazenby]. Exposure to radiation from mobile phones and computers can deplete your immune system (that's why you haven't been able to shift that nasty cold you've been nursing for the past 3 weeks!) and can increase your stress levels. Remember that the more stressed out you are, the less likely you become to make good decisions. Also, your memory and concentration tend to lapse (so, what was it again that I need to get for my home and office?).
Have a walk at lunchtime for at least 15-20 minutes to get fresh air, get your mind off things, take in some vitamin D from the sun to fix your calcium levels; plan some exercise into your diary and make it an unmovable appointment.
3. THE "WHY DIDN'T I THINK ABOUT IT?". Use any spare time you have to make order in your life: from getting rid of old clutter (why not sell on eBay those useless Christmas presents you got in 1995, I'm sure someone will buy them!), to writing down career and training plans. This is the right time to learn a new skill especially if - unfortunately - you are currently unemployed or may be made redundant. You apply for free or government-subsidised courses which can ultimately help your future career progression. If your focus is more on self-development, you can choose from a wide variety of subjects (needlework anyone?) and you never know, a hobby can turn into a profitable activity later on - it happened to me! A training provider on leadership and networking I partner with is Aquitude www.aquitude.com
4. THE EXTRA HELP. Choose an alkaline diet over an acidic one to strengthen your immune system, brainpower and general health. HANDS OFF THAT CHOCOLATE! I CAN SEE YOU!
Acidic forming foods are those we tend to crave the most (ouch!) like tea, coffee, chocolate, sugary snacks, processed meats and alcohol (it seems like a good idea to unwind at the pub with a pint of beer or 6 but your liver won't be a happy chappy and your sleep may become restless and shallow).
Alkaline foods include vegetables, pulses, nuts, seeds and wholegrains. For a personalised eating consultation please go to www.energya.co.uk.
5. LAST BUT NOT LEAST... THE ABSOLUTE VITAL TO BEAT THE CREDIT CRUNCH. Get free professional help from these sources: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com, http://www.debtadvicebureau.org.uk, http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk, http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk.
Recessions come and go. This is my third recession already (no I am NOT 100 years old thank you very much!) and I've seen bubbles burst before only to inflate back again.
Use this time wisely to build strong foundations in your personal, family and work life. It is a worthy investment that will never be affected by global markets or shares fluctuations.
Paola Bassanese
Copywriter
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