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Small acts of kindness go a really long way, whether it's giving your colleague a compliment on their outfit or even having a conversation with the barista making your coffee.
If you need more inspiration for these 'kindful' acts, be sure to check out our tips below. The best part? It only takes a few minutes to make someone's day.
There's a mindfulness theme in this week's newsletter, as presenter Lisa Snowdon reveals how you can cultivate a positive mindset and find out a bit more about manifesting, if you're wondering what all the fuss is about.
As always, you can catch up with any episodes of the Walk to Wellbeing that you've missed by using the link below - we'd love to see pics of you out and about getting your steps in! Whatever you're up to this weekend, stay well and happy reading! |
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2 ½ tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 fresh red chilli, finely chopped 500g cherry tomatoes 150g tenderstem broccoli -
230g bunch asparagus, trimmed 250g wholewheat spaghetti 300g raw king prawns 50g parsley, chopped Rocket, to serve
1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan and fry the garlic and chilli until softened, and season. 2. Add cherry tomatoes whole and cook down gently until tomatoes have burst and juices start to reduce down, stirring occasionally. 3. Meanwhile, thinly slice broccoli lengthways. Heat a large frying pan with remaining oil, pan-fry the broccoli and asparagus in 2 batches until slightly charred, cut into 2cm pieces and set aside.
4. Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 10 minutes, drain well, reserving a cupful of the cooking water. 5. Add prawns to the tomato sauce and cook for about 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Stir the spaghetti, parsley, asparagus and broccoli through the sauce with a little pasta water to loosen slightly. 6. Top with rocket to serve. Credit: Yakult |
The British–born Buddhist monk Ajahn Brahm is a pioneer of the kindfulness movement – his teachings explore how mindfulness (non–judgemental awareness) can be more powerful with the addition of compassion and kindness. "Little acts of kindness are hugely powerful," says Ajahn. "They make both you and others very happy, which is what we call an 'instant karmic reward'." Not sure where to start? Life coach Nicky Clinch says: "Begin to catch yourself being judgemental to others and put yourself in their shoes. Showing compassion helps us see where someone else may be struggling – instead of judging, smile at them, let them through the door first or give them your seat to rest." Click here for more ways to be kindful today. |
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The Walk to Wellbeing podcast, in partnership with Skechers, is back! Part-time NHS doctor and best-selling author Dr Ranj joins us this week, and chats stress hacks and what it's like being friends with Lady Phyll. |
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Movement doesn’t always have to mean smashing your PB; some days it’s just about showing up to the session. Can’t commit to a full hour workout? No problem! Your body can achieve a great deal in as little as 10 minutes.
If you only have a short window for exercise, make it count with a heart-racing HIIT session.
Click here for a quick-fire workout to get a sweat on. |
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| Do you have the urge to tidy and re-organise your house whenever you’re faced with an important task? Believe it or not, ‘procrasti-clearing’ is a real thing.
Need some motivation to get cracking? Giving yourself boundaries and limits and setting yourself a specific time to get sorted could help.
Click here for more ways to be productive. |
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Can tweaking your outlook really transform your day? TV presenter, podcast host and wellness lover Lisa Snowdon thinks so |
"I’m a big believer in positive energy. I love the concept of manifesting and the law of attraction. Dreaming big and thinking big, and not feeling like you or your ideas are too much. "I think it’s important to try and change the way you look at your day by flipping things around and looking at the positives. It’s hard for us, especially in the UK when the seasons change. But taking vitamin D and using one of those SAD lights to boost our mood can really help. Smells as well, they’re so important! I’ve got this mood mist from my friend Paolo who makes it every month under the light of the full moon, and I often spray that.
"I just think you can change your energy and mood with scent. Plants as well – having living things around you is gorgeous. I believe that being positive is definitely a state of mind."
Click here for more from Lisa, including her favourite make-up products.
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