Modern life often feels like being on a giant hamster wheel, running 24/7 but getting us nowhere! Work, family, friends, childcare and chores all eat into our time. And today, social media devours even more time, adding relentless pressure to keep our switches stuck firmly in the “on” position. These stresses take a toll mentally, emotionally, and physically. Anxiety, insomnia, weight changes and chronic fatigue are common symptoms. These issues can also manifest themselves in the appearance of our hair. Many people experience hair thinning or fall due to stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal imbalances, fuelled when we neglect our wellbeing. Creating more balance in your life isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s essential for your health, relationships, and happiness. Here’s how you can restore equilibrium!
The Power Of Habit
While we might see ourselves as free-willed beings, we’re far more instinctual than we realise. Indeed, a landmark study revealed that 43% of our daily actions are driven by habit! Habits form because they make our life easier. We use our past experiences to reduce the mental effort needed to make decisions. Our brains prefer efficiency, so once a behaviour becomes routine, it gets locked in. Its why habits are so powerful, whether productive or damaging.
Replace Negative Habits With Productive Habits
Positive habits, like exercise, eating healthily or reading, reinforce good behaviours because they give us a sense of predictability and structure. They allow you to take control. Negative habits, such as overeating, procrastination and too much screen time aren’t good for us, yet the brain rewards these behaviours by releasing the feel-good chemical dopamine. This promotes compulsive reward-seeking habits, even when the outcomes are bad! Implementing positive habits and disposing of unhealthy habits is the bedrock of creating more balance in your life. Maintaining a positive outlook is paramount - when all is said and done, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
Setting Habits For A More Balanced Life
With our busy lives, it’s easy to let events sweep us away. The days blur into weeks, months and years, and our stresses lead us to adopt habits that damage us physically and emotionally. Introducing positive routines will bring structure to your day and allow you to establish healthy boundaries and take control.
Work Overwhelm And “Me Time”
Jobs with good work life balance are difficult to find, and many of us work too long and too hard. Smartphones and the internet allow us to plug into work 24/7 (or work to plug into us). It leads to chronic stress, mental and physical burnout. And over time, we become less creative and less productive. Start by setting boundaries and sticking to them. Establish clear work hours and unless truly urgent, avoid work-related tasks. If you work from home, designate a specific area for work to help separate work and personal life.
The world demands much of us: scheduling personal time is enormously important. Whether it’s half an hour a day or a few hours each week, you need regular time that’s devoted to one person – you. Go to the gym, start a hobby, read a book, or watch your favourite TV show. Whatever you do – use a calendar to “book the time.” And then, treat it the same way you would an important work meeting: non-negotiable. These are all important steps in creating more balance in your life.
Journaling To Clear A Mental Space
Journaling is a powerful tool to introduce balance in your life. When we’re constantly busy, we can easily lose touch with our emotions and thoughts. Issues and worries are buried deep down as we just try to “get on with things.” And much like a dam, over time, the pressure builds up until it bursts, flooding everything in its path. Journaling gives you a space to reflect, allowing you to process thoughts and feelings. And it helps you understand what’s truly important and what’s causing unnecessary tension. All you need is a few minutes each day to write down your thoughts, and you’ll understand and manage your time and emotions with far more clarity.
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Reclaim Your Time With A Digital Detox
We’re addicted to our smartphones. A recent study found the average Brit spends over 4 hours a day on these devices. And handy though they are, overuse has all manner of negative effects: anxiety, depression, poor sleep, reduced attention span and addiction (yes, those dopamines again!). Restore much-needed balance in your life with a digital detox. Build in “screen-free” hours, log out of social media platforms when not using them, and get rid of any apps or games which are eating up your time and energy.
Self-Care & Pampering
Life balance isn’t just about making more time for yourself; what you do with that time is crucial. Self-care is an essential way of getting and maintaining balance in your life. When we’re constantly busy and under pressure, looking after ourselves properly is often the first thing to go out of the window! But neglecting yourself worsens the very issues we need to manage. Our friends at The Inspired Stories have another excellent guide to help you build self-care habits and put them into practice.
Make Hair Gain Part Of Your Day
Incorporating self-care routines into our lives are a game-changer. And while we all love an occasional spa day, self-care and pampering should be a regular occurrence. Dedicate a portion of your week to self-care and include restorative and rejuvenating practices that help you inside and out. When we’re stressed and busy, our hair often suffers, becoming weaker and thinner. Hair Gain Hair Capsules and Hair Gummies have an amazing, scientifically formulated blend which includes the unique AnaGain™ ingredient and key hair vitamins and minerals. Taking just two a day is a simple yet powerful routine that supports healthy hair growth and vitality, even when life gets busy. It’s a habit we all should have!
Hair Gain’s topicals are a key part of your self-care routine. Our Scalp Foam helps stimulate the scalp, supporting new growth, while our next gen dry shampoo, Peptide Puff™ is a fantastic addition for those busy days when you need a quick refresh without compromising your hair health! And our Hair Gain Hair Mask provides deep hydration, nurturing your scalp while nourishing your hair from root to tip. With its luxurious formula, what better way to pamper yourself a couple of times a week than kicking back while the mask works its magic?
Final Thoughts
In a world which seems to constantly demand more of us, life balance isn’t desirable, it’s a must have. By adopting positive habits and eliminating (or at least dialling down) the negative ones, you can take the first steps towards a more balanced and fulfilling life, with you firmly in control.
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