7 Top Tips For Staying Safe As Lockdown Eases
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Finding ways to combat the potential risk of catching diseases and maintaining hygiene in places such as the workplace, gyms, restaurants and supermarkets, is an essential part of coming out of lockdown successfully. The leading tech developers at www.sanitisersentinel.com have complied a list of how the UK public can maintain hygiene levels to ensure the safety of yourself and others as the restrictions within the UK gradually ease, in specific areas of your day-to-day lives but also as a general rule:
Keeping yourself safe in gyms
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The key to maintaining hygiene levels in the gym is to plan ahead; although many people will already have a set gym plan in their mind, the need for one becomes even more important post lockdown. Gyms can be a breeding ground for unwanted bacteria; with many people touching the same equipment and breathing the same ventilated air, it can be a stressful place for people who enjoy exer
Purple Power! Why Your Garden Needs Lavender
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Lavender ‘Loddon Blue’
Lavandula angustifolia) which are hardy and have slim, dense flower spikes; and French lavenders (
Lavandula stoechas) which have ‘tufts’ of feathery petals on each flower stem. Whether you prefer the English or French varieties, lavender is very easy to grow and performs best in full sun, flowering from June through to September.
“Lavender has always been an essential garden plant in my garden for its scent and colour, as
well as its magnetism for bees. I am not alone. It is one of our most sought-after plants and was
How To Avoid Injury Getting Back Into Your Exercise Routine
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Ever since the Prime Minister revealed his road map out of lockdown, people up and down the country have been counting down the days until our return to normality. Whilst we are all looking forward to a brighter future ahead, we cannot underestimate the huge impact this shift out of lockdown will have on our daily routines.
After months of making do with home workouts, some of us (despite our best efforts) might be a little out of shape. Whilst it’s great to be enthusiastic, there are a few things you should consider before jumping right back into your old routine.
21 Reasons Why You Should Make Gardening Your New Hobby!
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The plant professionals over at GardeningExpress.co.uk have compiled a list of 21 reasons that Brits should make gardening their number one hobby this year. Gardening brings in beautiful bouquets and tasty veggies to serve, but the produce is only one of the many benefits of this pastime. It’s also great for helping people get into shape, improve their state of mind and save some pennies.
Chris Bonnett from GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “Now more than ever we need to get outside and fill our bodies with fresh air and fresh food, and luckily gardening is a fantastic way to do just that.
Finding It Hard To Switch Off From Social Media?
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1 Gradually start to limit how much time you spend on social media each day
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“The key to breaking a bad habit is making sure you create a gradual transition. Going cold turkey and jumping from spending hours on Twitter and Instagram to nothing probably won’t work in the long run. Instead, make a conscious decision to reduce your social media consumption by 30 minutes each day until you reach a comfortable amount of time online.”
2 Physically remove your phone from your presence
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“It may sound simple, but out of sight, out of mind is a real thing. We’re so used to having our devices as an extension of us and in arm’s reach that by simply removing our phone prevents us from mindlessly checking our socials. Try putting your phone in another room when you’re watching a film or when cooking and eating a meal and dedicate yourself to just one activity at a time. Most importantly make