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IT'S TIME...
TO RELAX
T
his time of year can get
extremely hectic; balancing
work life with social activities,
office parties, and Christmas
shopping - not to mention the change in
weather - can all take a toll on your body.
Which is why it's essential that you make
some time for yourself, and take the chance
to relax, in order to keep your mind and
body in tip-top condition. Here are some
techniques to help you achieve just that.
Go it alone
Just five minutes spent on your own can
recharge your body and calm your mind.
Take five to 10 minutes each day to sit
quietly and concentrate on your breathing.
Find out what really
comforts you
If you regularly turn to food for consolation
when you're stressed out, the chances are
that you won't really get the comfort you
seek. 'This is because food only provides
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a shadow comfort,' says US life coach
Jennifer Louden (www.jenniferlouden.
com). 'Shadow comforts can leave you
more depleted and guilty or depressed
over time because they distract rather than
soothe you.' So, before you binge on a bag
of Maltesers or a huge block of cheese, think
about how it will make you feel. Will you
be more energised, relaxed or clear-headed?
If not, think about what will help you feel
that way. One way to do this is to make a
list of all the things that you find comforting
when you're feeling good. Keep your list
nearby so that you can refer to it when you're
having a bad day; that way you'll know the
comforts you're choosing are truly soothing.
Healthy ideas include reading a good book.
Visualise
Try to picture a blue bubble stretched
protectively around your entire body. The
colour blue is linked to both tranquility and
protection and will help to stop your energy
from being leached by those around you. E
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COVER
EDITOR’S LETTER
THE BUZZ
G’DAY, MR ANDRE
BOYFRIEND IN THE BUFF
PARTY PLANNER
NEED A PARTY DRESS?
GOLDEN GIRL
FELINE FASHION
ANIMAL INSTINCT
GO BIG, OR GO HOME
STYLE SOS
STEP, STRUT, STRIDE
HI, HONEY!
ON THE LASH
SCENT OF A WOMAN
KISS AND MAKE-UP
BEAUTY CAN BE SKIN-DEEP
FAKE ID
A-LIST LOCKS
HOLLYWOOD SMILE
FACE FACTS
A IS FOR AMBITIOUS
INNER PEACE
THE C WORD
ALL EYES ON STIS
IS HE FIT?
DYING TO BE THIN
EATING ISN’T CHEATING
ROCK YOUR BODY
ITALIAN STALLION
COCKTAILS AND CANAPÉS
MAKE OR BAKE
WHEN I GROW UP...
SHE MEANS BUSINESS
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
PARENTING KIMYE-STYLE
BABY STEPS
DE-STRESS YOUR DAYS
GOING SOLO
A CELEB’S BEST FRIEND
SHAKE UP THE ROOM
GO RETRO
ON THE FLOOR
THE CENTRE OF ATTENTION
21ST CENTURY HOME
SUN OR SNOW?
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CHART-TOPPER
ANDRE’S ANTICS
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TUCK IN
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