Below are six essentials for women who spend a huge amount of their day upright-- hopefully you will find something that helps you get through the day still feeling your best!
#1 - Supplement magnesium
Magnesium is a vital nutrient, but it’s one that many of us are missing. It’s thought that at least half of the population do not ingest enough magnesium to sustain good health, and this is particularly worrying if you spend all day on your feet. Magnesium is a muscle nutrient. Aches and pains in your calves from being upright can be alleviated by sufficient magnesium intake, especially if you’re already running low on the nutrient. Magnesium supplementation should be introduced gently due to its potential to cause nausea, so start at the lowest recommended dose and build up from there. There are a variety of magnesium supplementation methods to try, so take your pick from:
It’s also worth noting that a magnesium spray can easily replace your deodorant-- the odor control is second to none, and you’ll be guaranteeing yourself an extra magnesium boost every day.
You should find that with an increased level of magnesium in your body, you’ll experience fewer aches and pains when you’re upright all day. You may also experience better sleep and general health-- magnesium really is the mineral that offers a myriad of benefits!
#2 - Focus on your clothing
The more you are upright, the more your body is going to need to work and -- inevitably -- sweat. To ensure you stay comfortable, you need to focus on the clothing you choose for a heavy day.
If you do find that you’re uncomfortable after a long day, you can use a body moisturizer or oil to help soothe your skin. If you experience issues with chafing, then you may want to try powders that are designed to ease the problem-- they won’t be the most glamorous cosmetic products you own, but they will make you feel more comfortable! #3 - Footwear Your choice of footwear is vital if you’re going to be on your feet all day long. Shoes should be comfortable, flexible, and durable. Materials such as leather tend to fit these criteria the best, as they will shape to fit your foot and should hopefully last for a long time. Leather can be expensive, but it’s usually a better long-term financial option than having to continually buy new pairs of footwear made of synthetic materials. You may find that a low heel is more comfortable than a flat sole, too; the extra arch support can hugely increase comfort levels. Ideally, the heel should be a block heel or platform rather than a stiletto, as this helps to support the entire foot as you go about your day. Again, shoes that fit this description may not be the most flattering you own, but they are going to ensure you still feel good after a 12 -hour shift. When you have new shoes, they are likely going to fail one of the above essential criteria: they won’t be flexible. Luckily, you can “break in” your shoes relatively simply if you follow the steps in the video below:
Even when you have the right shoes that have been successfully broken in, you should always seek to add an insole to any shoes you wear. Insoles might seem like flimsy material that can’t be of much benefit, but you’ll be surprised at just how much of a difference they can make.
#4 - Momentary rest Wherever possible during your day, take two minutes to help re-energize how your legs and feet are feeling. Take a few moments to yourself and stand upright, with one hand on the wall for support. You should then:
#5 - Tiger balm Tiger balm is an essential health supply for any woman who spends large swathes of her time on her feet. The balm contains a blend of essential oils that help to interrupt pain signals being sent to your brain, so you remain comfortable. Tiger balm should be applied directly to the skin where you are experiencing discomfort; the soles of your feet and back of your calves are likely suspects when you’re upright all day. You can buy Tiger balm online and in some chemists, or you can try making your own. It can be more expensive upfront to assemble all the essential oils you might need for the DIY method, but when you have them, you’ll save a fortune on future batches. This video helpfully shows you how to make your own:
Just remember to very carefully wash your hands after applying (and making!) Tiger balm, as the essential oils it contains can be potent and may even sting if they come into contact with broken skin. Due to this, Tiger balm is best applied to areas that will be covered by clothing, such as your calves.
In conclusion There’s no doubt that a working day spent on your feet will take its toll on you physically, perhaps even to the point it impairs your ability to do your job. The tips above should help return some comfort to your working life, as well as helping to improve your health in general. Give them a try and see just how much of a difference they can make to you.
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 Have you ever had your confidence knocked because of a picture of yourself? Have you set aside clothes you loved because you didn’t like how they looked in said photo? It can be a devastating blow. Wwe have favourite outfits because we think we look good in them. Finding out that isn’t the case is, understandably, difficult. But, photographs like these have a multitude of lessons. And, if we want to make the best from a bad situation, we should learn what they teach us. That way, we can at least honour the lost clothing with some items which work better. Before you can do that, though, you have to work out what it is about the snap which leaves you not satisfied with your image. Which means returning to the scene of the crime, and considering these pointers. Is your outfit really the issue? Next time you look at the photograph, consider whether your outfit is the issue. You don’t want to discard a dress because of something else entirely. Consider everything, from your posture to your smile. If you’re hunched, your outfit doesn’t stand a chance. Put it on again and sit up straight to see how much difference it makes. If you don’t like your smile, it can offset everything. Look at other pictures to see whether there’s a common theme here. If yes, turn to a company like Smilelign who can solve the issue, and let your outfit live another day. It may even just be that you don’t like the angle. Often, seeing ourselves from a perspective we don’t usually spot can be confusing. Consider how the photograph was taken. Your colour choices  If you’ve looked at all the above and still think your outfit is to blame, consider what you don’t like about it. Often, it’s the colour choices we have issues with, rather than the shapes of our clothes. In photographs, out of place colours stick out like sore thumbs. If you’re wearing something bright which doesn’t flatter your skin tone, you’ll see it in a photograph before anything else. You may well love that gorgeous red cardigan, but there’s a lesson to be learned in your red face. Once you’ve identified why that colour doesn’t work, you can set about finding tones which suit you better. The shapes you wear The absolute worst case scenario here is that you find it’s the shape of your outfit which doesn’t flatter. This can be an issue because the majority of us buy clothes based on the shape we think suits us. By finding out that favourite top isn’t as flattering as you thought, you throw your whole wardrobe into question. The thing to do here is to remain calm. Take a long look and consider what it is about the shape of that particular top which doesn’t work. You may just find that the ruffles don’t work, or that the three-quarter length sleeves look wrong. Then, you can move forward avoiding details like these.
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To many people, running your own business is the best course of action if you want to be wealthy and in control of your own future. As such, many teens and young adults will study courses that teach them how to operate a company, how to start a business and how to be a successful startup. Sadly, there are many skills that even some of the most comprehensive courses won’t teach you. Part of the reason is that the business landscape is constantly changing. What you studied in college might not apply anymore because of the time it took from you starting your course to finishing it. Another reason might be because a lot of experience in business is obtained from failure and not success. If you don’t experience a crushing defeat at least once in your career, then can you really save you’ve learnt anything? In this article, we’ll be going through some of the most important points to understand as a budding entrepreneur that college never taught you.  Understanding Your Failures
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We all want the best for our children, regardless of what that entails. As your child starts to transition into adulthood, the harder things may become, because it'll soon be college time! This is a very exciting moment, but can also be a stressful one too. Your child will be nervous about the adventure that lies ahead, they'll worry about what direction they want to go in, and if they'll even be able to get there. One of the most common problems that override a lot though, is how are they going to afford it all? Unfortunately, going off to college isn't cheap. Now unless they have been accepted into a college on a scholarship (which is amazing!), then they're going to have to pay their way.  Image Source: Flickr Here's how you can help your child through these difficult financial stages.
Get another job If you already work and have the chance to get a second job to make a little extra money, then why not? There are many jobs that can be done part-time, like waitressing in a restaurant. You can work in the evenings, or even just on the weekend for a bit of extra cash. Having said that, why not encourage your child to do the same? This will not only earn them some money to pay through college, but it's showing them how adulthood really works, and it's time they take some responsibility for themselves, for their future. Plus, they will feel a sense of accomplishment because they're doing it on their own. Just make sure they don't take on too much they can handle until they're settled and comfortable; otherwise, it may run them down to the point of exhaustion!
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