How To Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet

2020 is upon us and if you’re anything like me years are just whizzing by in a blink. It’s easy to feel as though you haven’t achieved much in a year when it’s going so fast. 2020 is a New Year and a new opportunity to make those changes you’ve wanted to. Perhaps change your career path or give your whole style an over haul? 2020 is the year for it, I mean there’s no time like the present. Why not make 2020 Your Best year yet.

Could you be potentially setting yourself up to fail? Maybe your waking up with  defeated attitude? Or not taking care of your body or mind as well as you should?

Are you on the the other side of the scale? Do you exercise and eat well? Perhaps you love your job after working hard to gain your role their?

No matter your position you deserve 2020 to be your best year yet and I’ve got some tips and tricks to help with that.

Exercise To Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet

We all are very aware of the benefits of exercise on the body. It’s also widely known it can have a very profound effect on your mental health. We are aware that a lot of people don’t indulge in formatted exercise but how can you become more active in your day to day life?

Walking

If your are able to, you should try to walk when you can. Why not switch out two car rides a week in favour of walking? The fresh air and just taking in your surroundings can have a very calming effect. Even if it’s only a short journey you would otherwise drive. It also helps save the environment so double win!

Gym

Now lots of people are hitting the gym and feeling good for it. Maybe this is your scene? Lots of sports centres have taster sessions available so make sure to ask at your local centre. Classes may also be available to you if your not sure what exercise would suit you best and what you want to achieve. I know lots of people struggle with confidence in the gym. If you’re trying to better yourself than make sure to exercise that middle finger to anyone who may need it! Own you and your actions and don’t let anyone stand in your way!

Stretching

A brilliant exercise that you can do at home. Just some simple stretching. A great bit of movement for the morning to help alleviate aches and pains. Get you moving and awake and it’s free!! There are lots of great apps and videos on YouTube that are available for your use. So perhaps just some stretching would be a good place to start.

Now I know that there are lots of other exercises available. For example you could join a sports team. Great if your looking for exercise and friendship. You could also do a spot of swimming. Especially if you struggle with mobility then swimming can be a great outlet. Just move your body a little more and both your body and mind will thank you for it.

Food

Food is so important to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. It can effect your moods and energy levels and should be top of your health priorities. With that in mind having a couple of healthy and tasty recipes can be really helpful.

Overnight Oats Breakfast Recipe

This is a Weight Watchers Recipe to take any added naughties out.

40g Porridge,

0% Greek Yogurt,

200g of Fruit

Simply layer the oats, yogurt and fruit in a jar. Add the lid and store in the fridge. In the morning mix it all together and your done!

Egg Muffin Snack Recipe – makes 12 muffins

Grated cheese

Veggies

Ham

One egg per cup

Oil, butter or spray for your tin

A muffin tin

Salt and pepper

Start by pre heating the oven to 200° and also grease your tin with which ever fat you’ve decided to use.

Crack one egg for every tin you want to fill. Beat this with the salt and pepper.

Add the fillings you want. Be that cooked vegetables or ham. And add a little cheese of your choosing.

Pour over the egg mixture.

Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes or until firm.

There you have it. An easy and tasty breakfast. These can also be frozen so you’re able to batch cook them for the week ahead. Simply defrost overnight in the fridge and 30 seconds in the microwave!!! Time saving too!

The Importance of Water and How To Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet

Not staying hydrated can make your skin age quicker. With fines lines and wrinkles being more common. It also helps with delivering oxygen to organs and around your body. This is just two of the hundreds of health benefits of drinking water.

We know the importance of drinking enough water but not many of us do. Why not start by drinking a glass of water each morning? You can add fruits to the water for flavour and added vitamins. Maybe try to have a glass at each meal time. Or why not trade in a cup or two of your fizzy pop, tea or coffee for a glass of the clear stuff?

How To Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet Taking Care of Your Mind

The world we live in can be so busy at times. It can be at times lonely even with people around you. Sometimes we can lose ourselves to the everyday drain. This is where mindfulness can really help.

Mindful Breathing

Now, this sounds so simple and easy but it can have some great benefits for all. Mindful Breathing is simply putting your focus on your breathing. Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. Taking time and effort to breathe deeply and fully. It can have a very calming effect on the body and mind. Mainly because a busy mind won’t focus. Mindful breathing can give your brain the reboot it needed anywhere at any time! Great for those who suffer anxiety or have troubles being in crowds. It also is just a very relaxing activity and only takes a minute or two. So why not try mindful breathing for 2020?

Meditating

Shutting off and shutting out. Emptying one’s mind from all outside forces and just being! Essentially the long-form of Mindful breathing.  However, so reaffirming and can really centre you if you’re not feeling yourself. Sometimes the world just needs to be peaceful so create that moment for yourself in 2020.  If you find it hard to clear your mind you can practice mindful breathing to help.

Being Kind to Yourself

Its been a hard day. The kids didn’t stop fighting and the baby didn’t stop crying (just describing my life there lol). It’s the end of the day and the house looks no better than it did yesterday and you’ve cleaned so much!! Work was too much today as you know you handed in that work they’re saying they don’t have! Did someone seriously steal my lunch again and to top it off you were late all week due to the road works!

Please take lots of little moments to take care of yourself. Grab yourself an extra coffee. Buy yourself that blanket so you can bundle up this weekend and not move. Heck, send the kids to grandma for a night if you’re able. Curl up for a half-hour read and have a cuppa! Self-care isn’t always buying yourself gifts, or lavish holidays and meals. Sometimes it’s being ok that the washing didn’t get done and you didn’t get to shower. It’s allowing yourself to be imperfectly human. Which we all are so be imperfectly you and take good care of yourself!

Where to Seek Help if You Need it

When/Where to seek help? – All these tips are great but I also understand that for some their problems are an actual illness’.  For you loves self care starts with knowing you’re not alone! Your not weird or abnormal. Sometimes life does throw to much at us and you may be sick of hearing “God only gives you what you can carry”? If this is you then please know there is lots of help available no matter your circumstances. There are great organisations such as Refuge who can help if you’re struggling with domestic violence or Mankind for men struggling with domestic violence. You’re a worth more than what you’re having to deal with. I know it can take a lot of courage but you have it already. Look at what you’re dealing with!!

For those suffering with mental health problems again you could have a chat your GP. Many I know find this a pointless task but if you haven’t been given the correct help go back! Sometimes the first treatment isn’t right and something different is needed. Your Doctor should fully understands this and if they don’t ask for a second opinion. If you need some immediate help please contact Samaritans as they have lots of resources and help available. Please what ever you do don’t leave yourself to struggle. I know it can be hard, hurtful and even embarrassing for some but this is not you! It’s an illness and you deserve to feel better (xxxxxxxx).

Mumming

5 Top Organising Tips

• Make breakfast ahead of time. You can use the egg muffin cup recipe above with a side of wholemeal toast. Or even the overnight oats. Breakfast done in two minutes saving you time in the mornings.
• Meals plans will save you loads of time when it comes to shopping. Also saves time having to decide what’s for dinner each night. This doesn’t include the monetary savings you gain from meal plan food shopping.
• Homework/School boxes are a great idea. The kids can drop off letters or homework when they arrive home. Giving you time to go through it and never have the kids say “it’s due tomorrow”. Or you could keep uniforms and school supplies in them. No running around of a morning. Either way a great organisation idea.
• Diary is a must! Mum’s have 101 dates in mind. Be it birthday parties, school events or Dr appointments. It can be so easy to have one of the millions of dates escape your mind. Grab a Diary and give it a good look over on Sunday. What do you need to be prepared for this week?
• Give the house a good tidy and organise. This will really help to continue with being well organised. As they say tidy home tidy mind, right?

Easy Craft for Little Hands

Paper plate crafts are a must and on Tahnee’s Blog we have plenty for you to try. Why not try these cute Masks  and then use them to create a story.

Or have a Baking session with the littles. Or if your feeling crafty for yourself you could try out some relaxing DIY Bath salts or even Bath bombs. You could also search Pinterest for more ideas.

5 Lunch box Sandwhich Alternatives

Kids lunches can be a nightmare. Kids moaning about their Sandwhich again. Your fishing out soggy slices from their lunch box. Well not any more here are 5 Sandwhich alternatives for the kids lunches.

• Pasta Salad
• Bento Box Tuna Salad
• Egg muffin cups (see recipe above)
• Crackers with cheese
• Bean and vegetable burrito

Work

Wardrobe Pieces That Demand Respect

The Boss Bag –

The Harvard is a gorgeous tan leather from a brilliant company Mahi. I have been gifted a bag by them in the past and I love the quality. Well worth the money and can bring a glam geek chic to ANY outfit.

Power Blazer –

ASOS Design has this gorgeous ‘Pop suit in teal‘ but I am loving the blazer in this set. The one button shows you don’t have time for the frivolity of buttons. This bad boss babe is too busy getting it done. The colour is strong, powerful but playful making you appear powerful but approachable.

The Heel –

Once seen as an oppressive item of clothing for women in the work place. I say if you can, strut it in some heels. Yes, we CAN do it all. We can walk the walk and talk the talk. Giving you a taller look will add an element of boss attitude to your outfit. These gorgeous patent leather slingbacks from Zara are a great design. Not too high but 100% demanding attention with that pop of yellow. Bringing something eye catching and bright to your work outfit. Stand out girl!

3 Ways to Relax AT Work

• Try the mindful breathing mentioned above. It can bring relaxation and focus to you at any point in the day when you might need it.

• Take some lunch or break time to put on an affirming tape series or just a song you might enjoy. Taking that time for yourself in the work day can really help rebalance you for the rest of the working day.

• Keep your work area organised. With the same intentions as mentioned above. Tidy work space is easier to use and more relaxing work hours.

Play

Night Out With the Besties

• Take a cocktail class with the girls. Easily recreated at home on other nights as well.

• Book a fancy dinner and get all dressed up. Spoil each other.

• Get your sweats on and head to the movies. Heck why not take a blanket too!!

Perfect Pamper List

Who doesn’t love a good pamper? Why not make sure 2020 is your best year by taking good care of yourself. Here’s a list of must have for your personal pamper sessions.

Lush So White Bath Bomb

Simple Hydrating Sheet Mask

7th heaven honey hair mask

Body shop Shea butter body lotion

Superdrug We love face masks coffee face mask.

Lumity Life Facial Serum

5 Great Netflix Shows to Binge Watch

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, (Horror)

After Life (drama, comedy)

Friday night Dinner (comedy)

Black Mirror (drama, mystery, thriller)

Stranger Things (mystery, drama, horror)

There you have it my loves. So many tips to help you absolutely smash 2020 and make it your best year ever!!!

What could you do with working on? Maybe you need to move your body more? Or are the mum tips what you’re looking for? Let me know in the comments below.

Lots of Love

Tahnee xxx