Holding on or letting go?

Do you have habit of keeping useless things? 

Have you ever tried to say good bye to these old, full of dust things hidden on the bottom of your wardrobe?

If your answer is yes let me give you some advice.

Old shoes? Dirty, too small, old-fashioned dress? 

Just stuff that you don’t use anymore but still can’t throw it out. Maybe in your basement we could find 3 or 4 desks, because you just can’t imagine your life without them? Stop!  You can’t do it anymore. 

That day that you are waiting for to use them again will NEVER come!

Never.

I know it’s hard but it’s scientifically proven that if you do it, it is very probable that you will have a problem with holding grudges too.   And remember, holding grudges is like letting someone live  rent-free in your head.

That point  also works perfectly for your emotions. You will never be able to move on, without sadness and fears and this is against your prosperities.

Now listen, you have to make a space in your house, and accordingly in your mind, to help new opportunities come and fill the empty space.

Collecting useless things implies the possibility of lack and it’s halting your life against the development.

So now, stand up, clean up your closets, wardrobes, your garage throw away all the stuff that has lost its validity and value. Forgive and get away of all the things that are stopping you from being happy.

Set yourself free of all emotions and feelings that are related to people who have already disappeared of your life. 

Let the new things to come in!

Now remember:

The day you stop worrying will be the first day of your new life; anxiety takes  you in circles, trust in yourself and become free

~Leon Brown.

why you should start jogging?

Regular running provides many healthful benefits this is the fact that everybody knows.

but...

This kind of aerobic exercise contributes to the improvement of your overall well-being by strengthening your immune system, as well as, increasing your lungs capacity. Moreover, it raises levels of good cholesterol in your body what obviously helps to reduce the risk of having a heart attack. 

Now something what is commonly known, but maybe it will help you get up of your sofa!

Regular running is a great way to lose weight. As any other physical activity, it boosts your metabolism and when it’s combined with a balanced diet it helps your body burn more calories and it brings significant results.

 Another advantage of running is more psychological, considering the fact that it helps eliminate depression and even though it requires time, it reduces stress.

 Your body is producing more happiness hormones due to the fact that after 20 minutes of running, your level of dopamine is growing.

If you still don't get it just have a look at this buddy:

So! If you want to stay in shape, regular running can help you to deal with this. In addition, it provides your heart and cardiovascular system a lot of benefits. So if you hate doctors as much as I do that's What you should do and i can assure you that running will surely prevent you from depression.

How to not overpack your suitcase

Hi!
Today I'm going to tell you how to pack light for travel!

For example for  5 days trip in a small carry on.

I used to always be a person who would pack a hudge bag like a large check in bag for any travel whether it was a short trip, or for a week or for a few days.
But know i have learnt how to pack myself wisely.
Firstly I was thinking no way, i will never be able to pack my whole stuff in that small luggage. But then i thought ok i like challenges, let's try it!
And that's what I'm going to show you today.
So if you travel a lot you will never have a problem with paying extra for your overpacked bag.
It is always easier to travel with only carry on that taking a hudge, uncomfortable suitcase.

Firstly let's face the truth, us girls need a lot of equipement, lot's more that boys do.
We always pack a blowdryer, a moisturiser, a shower gel,make up, accesories ten pairs of shoes, 2 pyjamas and so on...
What do they take with them? Boxers, socks, a pair of jeans, 2 t-shirts, one warm and cosy hoodie ( of course for us in case that we'll  be freezing)



These are my easy steps on how to do it:

1.  First thing what I always do now before I travel is to check the weather of where I'm travelling and pack according to the weather.
2. Think about the outfit that I'm going to wear on the day of the travel I always try to wear the heaviest things on to myself so I don't have to pack it in the carry on then. So everything like the leather jacket, my wedgies  everything that is heavy will go on me. It won't take any space in my suitcase.
3. Plan all of your outfits- preselect all of your outfits you can also take a picture of every look so you will later not forget about your plans. You will not have to worry about what you are going to wear during your travel every single day, it makes your life so much easier!
4. Choose lightweight items- Try to take things which are made only of lightweight fabrics, dresses, cardigans etc. Don't take those which take a lot of space
5. Fold and roll your items- Fold your shirts and later on roll it thightly, in this shape it will fit everywhere
6. put your underwear rolled into the garment bag, it won't take much place in your suitcase.
7. Put all of your accessories into one garment bag
8. And the last and the most important tip is to take ONLY THE ESSENTIALS!

Now you are ready to pack your own suitcase, I hope you will find my tips useful.

Hugs and happy new year! 

the polish surprise

A post will be devoted to Peru. Well, you won't learn many things about the country but still counts.

Close your eyes and try to imagine Latin America. Can you name all of the countries? What do you know about them? About their culture or geography? Supposedly you will know that they speak a bizzare type of spanish.

Now more specifficaly... 

What exactly do you know about Peru?

That it’s situated near to the ocean in South America? Yes, you’re totally right.

Maybe that its capital city is Lima? Yes, it is.

Have you ever heard about Machu Picchu? For sure.

But…

Did you know that the current Peruvian president has polish roots?

Unfortunately for our country, few people are aware of that.

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski is our main character today. Yes, in fact, his father was a famous polish doctor, who in addition was born in Poznań, escaped in 1933 from Nazis. Moreover, he was one of the earliest public health leaders in Peru.

But let me tell you more about the current president. His fight for  Peruvian ‘throne’ was utterly difficult. He took part in the presidential elections 3 times. First time, he was 3^rd. Then, his opponent Keiko Fujimori, a daughter of expresident, had many votes and PPK lost again. Even though, in last elections he finally managed to succeed. Previously, he served as a Minister of Economy and Finance and later on, he became a Prime Minister.

What can we say about his promises for Peru?

He said that he would increase the minimum wage,  implement tax breaks for small businesses and reduce the national sales tax from 18% to 15%.

Furthermore, he strives for the equality in Peru, as in his DNA is written help for needy people.

I think that it’s a great thing to have such a person as a Peru president. We can be proud of him and his relation with our country even if he was born in Peru and surely he’s more connected to its nation.

I hope you could learn something about him and Peru. If you need more information don’t hesitate to ask ‘uncle google’.

Merry Christmas everyone!

time amusers

Time-amusers

Best Duo: A good book and a warm blanket.

Relax with a good book? Of course! I love reading books in the autumn

! In general,  I think that a short day strongly helps to spend long evenings in the company of books. And of course with the company pf this warm,  fluffy blanket! The perfect duo that always helps me relax and survive winter time.

2. Hot tea with honey and ginger.

 For me, good tea is much better than coffee.  There are so many kinds of tea on the market. You can even buy one with a chocolate flavour.  Moreover, If you are a happy owner of beautiful, designed kettle it will be utterly wonderful.

3. Scented candles.

Aromatic scents, adapted to the mood,  are indispensable in my house while the autumn and winter season is on. I have a few favorite smells that always improve my mood! Usually I reach for sweet scents interspersed with spicy note. I love them!

4. rocking chair.

The fulfillment of our childhood dreams.  Another small thing that makes me so happy. When I sit there with a cup of tea, a blanket and a great book  all the rest of the world doesn’t matter.

There are lots of things that can change your attitude and your mood. What you need to do is make your life easier with all these DIY tricks as home-made peelings,  face masks etc.  

Try to use black bananas that you probably hate ( I really do!) to make an absolutely fantastic brownie. Put 2 eggs, 2  previously smashed bananas, some flour, a cup of milk and a punch of cacao and bake it. It is extremely wet and heavenly good.

There are the times that I go crazy. Every day I get up, look at my clothes and there’s only one thing on my mind: What will I put on today?  If you don’t have money to spend on new sweater or blouse try to look for inspiration in Second Hand.  

You can find lots of them here in Poznan and I have to admit that they are excellent.  If you are lucky you will buy a brand new jumper for a few złoty. Some of them are really cute. 

Anyways, If you are bored with your wardrobe you should try it.  If you are crazy about the Christmas clothes like jumpers with Santa or reindeers you will be pleasantly surprised with the amount of them in that shop. 

Things you should never put into your shopping cart

Everybody’s in rush now. Try to think about those lazy weekends when you were a child. Where are those peaceful times? These days nobody cooks, nobody prepares healthy meals, because of lack of the time. Sometimes I’m even too busy/ lazy to prepare a pasta. I hate buying pre-cooked meals, they just taste awful. Even though, I don’t have time to chop all these vegetables and I have to admit that I just buy them packed and frozen. The myth that vegetables and frozen fruits are of inferior quality, has been overthrown! Unfortunately, on store shelves there are also products that I will highly not recommend! Although it would save you plenty of time!
First ‘evil’ thing is N*ella have a look at ingredients:



Where are the nuts I’m asking myself...
Now enjoy your spoon full of palm oil and sugar.
Next thing that you should stay away from are frozen French fries.
French fries are soaked in oil and do not provide our body with any nutrients, furthermore they raise our cholesterol and you can’t even call it a ‘meal’
Have you ever tried to peel potatoes and cut them however you like? You can also add some spices such as salt, pepper, paprika, gyros, garlic etc. Then mix it with a spoon of olive oil.
Coat them with oil/spice mixture and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven and I can assure you that you will never buy the frozen ones.
Enjoy!
Agata

Cravings: what should you know about them?

Cravings: what should you know about them?

Physical activity can help us relax and reduce our cravings for sweets. 

Eat more fruits and vegetables and try to choose these instead of chocolate or a cake.

How many times have you woken up in the middle of the night wanting to eat something sweet?

Anxiety about sweetness is something that happens to many people. You feel like eating something in the middle of the night and then you just get up and devour everything what’s on your way. As soon as you eat something the pressure and anxiety go down and you feel much better.

The problem is that this can become a dangerous cycle/vicious circle : after this little attack you start to feel guilty, your level of anxiety is growing again and later sweets are once more on your mind…does it sound familiar to you?

 If you feel that this problem concerns you here I give you some tricks that can help you in those moments when you need something sweet ( It will work perfectly too for those who are craving salty things!)

How to Avoid Sweet Anxiety:

Actually, sometimes the anxiety processes are nothing more than a desire to consume something with sugar.

Knowledge is a key issue here moreover, when you are aware that the effect of sugar will not last long and that you are going to crave sweets again, it will be much easier to resist it.

 First of all, it is important to know that the anxiety that you feel, sometimes has to do with stressful or depressive states, which logically are getting worst at night.

The glucose that sweet foods contain causes a temporary "well-being" that makes you feel better. However, it is a very short-term relief and, in the long run, it aggravates the problem, instead of solving it.

What we should know is that there are other nutritious  products  that contain minerals and vitamins and It is essential to have a proper and balanced diet that help to prevent that anxiety..

After all ... "we are what we eat".

Some Interesting Tricks

• Do some physical activity, it can even be walking. Your body will release endorphins and you will feel better and more relaxed.

• Do not buy sweets and fatty foods. What is not in your fridge, you cannot eat.

• Have fruit at your fingertips so you can have something between lunch and dinner without giving yourself a sweet binge.

• If you notice that the situation is beyond your control, it is time to go to the doctor.

What foods should we incorporate into our diet?

• Fruits and vegetables in a great quantity

• Non-fat meats and fishes

•a lot of water

•Nuts

What foods should we take away from our diet?

• Those with a high glucose content

•Chips

•Appetizers with lots of salt

•Alcohol

•Coffee

Try to follow these simple rules and you will never have this problem again.

Have a nice day,

Agata