WELLNESS: SOFT LIFE

Hustle hard Grind, work, grind, work

That’s the motto we ’ ve been taught and lived by for most of our lives Whilst we may have smashed our goals and hit our targets, this has led to the inevitable burnout and mental health issues that come hand in hand with hustle culture Introducing soft life, a term originating in Nigeria that has been making waves across the globe as a way of living a comfortable, stress free and peaceful life without the struggle that comes with the hustle.

With hustle culture out the window and selfcare, wellness and soft life trending, here are some wellness tips for living your best soft life.

written by The Health Palette Wellness Editors

SUPERFOODS & G

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With that said according to H are certain superfoods that co improve overall health an include dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale which are good sources of vitamin A C and calcium and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage which are great sources of fibre which may help prevent some cancers Fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel are great sources of protein and omega-3 Black beans kidney beans and red beans are great sources of fibre and can help reduce heart disease Whole grains such as brown rice and bulgur wheat are packed full of fibre and minerals that can reduce cholesterol

Get creative in the kitchen Substitute regular foods for superfoods For example include dark leafy greens in your soups, substitute red meats for fish or swap white rice with brown

Reduce Screen Time

In our current day and age it is impossible to escape digital devices and whilst digital devices have been hugely beneficial, we do need to take time away from them

According to the University of Suffolk, reducing screen time has many health benefits These include reducing stress and improving mental health, especially as it can feel overwhelming keeping up with multiple social media platforms groups chats and work emails In fact, one study published by The British Medical Journal found a link between high amounts of screen time and depression

Reducing screen time also improves productivity and focus How many times have you had an important bill to pay or task to complete but instead, you spend hours scrolling through Instagram Don’t delay tasks that could easily be completed on time Remember, one of the soft life fundamentals is work smart, not hard

To reduce screen make sure to put the phone down at a specific time each night. Yes, we know those Tik Tok videos MUST be watched but your future mind and body will thank you

Wellness Technology

Without contradicting our previous tip and still being strong advocates for reducing screen time, we know it is impossible to completely remove tech. That’s where wellness technology comes in.

According to The Global Wellness Summit, placing our health at the center of how we use tech can actually provide balance and improve our overall health and wellness as we can use tech to actively engage our minds and take care of our bodies There are apps that monitor how we sleep, how we move throughout the day, what we eat as well as our stress levels Instead of only using tech to scroll the latest TikTok trend use tech to positively enhance your health