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Blue Monday, the third Monday of the year, is the day many people agree that they hit a monumental slump and is dubbed “the most depressing day of the year”.

Whilst there isn’t any research to back it up, you can understand why, for many of us, this is the most “meh” Monday of them all: the holidays are long gone, temperatures are low and the sun is nowhere to be found.  Not only that but the next real holiday break is light-years away (Easter we see you), and we’re all realising that resolutions aren’t always so fun or easy.

However this year we are all about being more positive and focusing on our health and wellbeing! So, to help you out we’ve put together some feel better tips to stop you being down in the dumps and pick you up this Blue Monday.

Go Work Out

Working out has a crazy number of brain and body benefits, including boosting happy mood chemicals, reducing stress, and alleviating anxiety. You’ll get a natural high from the release of endorphins, and your energy levels will remain high for a while after you stop exercising.

Treat Yourself

Self Care isn’t just laying on the couch with a facemask on. It’s the act of dedicating time and effort to treating yourself to whatever makes you happiest. So whether that’s a giant coffee on Monday mornings or an extra five minutes in bed to just stare at the ceiling, go ahead and indulge.

Eat The Right Foods

Feeling unusually tired?  Well, your diet can have a huge impact on your sleep – that’s why eating the right foods is so important to getting a good night’s kip. Head over to our blog to find out what foods you should be eating for a great night’s sleep.

Be Kind

Simple acts of kindness and politeness can improve your mental health and even reduce physical pain according to research. So give up a seat for someone, buy a stranger a coffee, help carry a pushchair up the stairs, start a fundraising event – it can all add to the positive mental attitude you need on Blue Monday.

Practice Good Sleep Habits

Establish a new and more relaxing bedtime routine, whether that means relaxing with a good book or having a nice hot bath. No matter how tempting it is, don’t take work home with you and don’t rely on a glass of red wine to unwind before bedtime!

These are just a few of our tips to boost your energy this Blue Monday. Remember we’re all a bit upset the festive season is over, so you’re certainly not alone if you’re feeling a bit blue!

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It’s a strange-sounding word, we admit, but Veganuary has become incredibly popular since its conception a few years ago. If you didn’t already know, Veganuary is a campaign which is set up to encourage people to try being vegan during January.

The first month of the year is commonly the time when people decide to change their eating habits in the hope of losing weight or to improve their general health and wellbeing. This is a really great way of dipping your toe into veganism and seeing what it’s like for yourself.

However we know switching to a vegan-only diet is a big commitment for many and a possibly daunting one, but adopting a vegan diet even for such a short period of time can bring the following benefits.

Better Sleep Health

It’s true that the foods we put into our bodies throughout the day can positively or negatively affect how we sleep at night. Those who follow plant-based diets are more likely to get a good night’s sleep because their meals are typically made up of vegetables and legumes which are all generally easier to digest than animal meat.

Weight Loss

Vegan foods tend to be lower in calories than animal-derived ones, making it easier to achieve a healthy body weight without actively focusing on cutting calories.

Boost Your Mood

According to The Vegan Society, well-planned vegan diets follow healthy eating guidelines and contain all nutrients our bodies need. Some research has linked vegan diets with lower blood pressure and cholesterol, lower rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer.

Your Skin May Benefit, Too

Who doesn’t want a glowing complexion? When it comes to skin issues, one of the worst culprits is dairy. Aside from ditching dairy, vegans typically eat more fruit and vegetables, which means they get more of the good stuff that’s needed for healthy skin, such as antioxidants and vitamins.

Environmentally Friendly

A plant-based diet is better for the planet as it requires much less energy and farmland to feed a vegan.

So whether you’re following a plant-based diet or are just looking to try something new, there’s definitely an advantage to going vegan this January!

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For many, the new year is a time to make resolutions for the year ahead and look to January as a new beginning. We have all heard the age-old saying, ‘new year, new me’.

With this in mind, we’re taking a look back over the year and revisiting the resolutions we made at the start of 2019.

From early morning workouts to making dinners from scratch at home, or even taking time out for yourself, these were all top of our list.

For many of us our health and wellbeing will remain a top priority as we move into the new year. Here at Sleepeezee HQ, we thought instead of making resolutions this year we would share some of our top tips on how you can make simple lifestyle changes that can aid us in our overall health and wellbeing.

• Regular exercise

Exercising on a regular basis can not only improve your mind and body but it can also contribute to a better night’s sleep. Whether your goal is to lose weight, lower cholesterol or to have more energy throughout the day, this motivation will give you the drive and determination to create a regular exercise schedule – be it for an hour or even 10-minutes a day.

• Set a sleep schedule

Setting a specific sleep schedule can not only improve our productivity, concentration and overall wellbeing but it can even counter inflammation. Whilst many may think that your sleep routine begins at night, our day-to-day activity can, in fact, impact our sleep more than you think.

It is recommended that on average you should have a minimum of seven hours of sleep. This process of sleep preparation can even start seven to eight hours before bed each night. For example, cutting out caffeine after 3pm (it takes three to five hours for the body to eliminate it) and having a ‘wind down’ hour, by avoiding electronic devices such as your phone or watching TV, are a great way to prepare.

• Drink less alcohol

It’s common knowledge that alcohol and sleep are connected. Although alcohol naturally makes us feel tired, drinking has been shown to result in low quality and fragmented sleep. Even though you may get six hours of ‘sleep’, much of it won’t be restful or productive.

• Take time for yourself

If you’ve fallen into the habit of staying late at work, you may decide to pledge to leave on time. Similarly, you could promise to block out time each week for some ‘you’ time. Perhaps, take the time to listen to music or have a bath with a good book?

• Track your water intake

With water making up to 60 percent of our body weight, our daily intake is vital to our everyday functionality. Ensuring you are drinking enough water throughout the day helps to prevent dehydration and can further help detox the body and improve digestion.

• Keep the mind healthy

Mental wellbeing is just as important as physical fitness and meditation is not only a great way to keep the mind healthy but also your body. Regular meditation can significantly help to reduce stress levels, improve sleep and enhance your focus.

Here at Sleepeezee HQ we have had an amazing 2019, from the successful unveiling of our new brand proposition, Everything Is Easy When You Sleepeezee, to our partnership with British doctor and TV presenter, Dr Ranj Singh, we can’t wait to see what 2020 holds for us.

One thing is for certain, the new year will be all about you and your health. So, from all of us here at Sleepeezee, here’s to a wonderful 2020 and many nights of great sleep – after all Everything Is Easy When You Sleepeezee.

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