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ALL A B O UT YO U

Six steps to a happier you

G OOD TIME S
Fisura flip clock
G ET IT DO N E
The 5 Second Rule

No one likes to see time pass away.
So the last thing we'd recommend
you do is to literally sit and watch
the hands of a clock tick by. But,
for when you do need to check
what time it is, you should enjoy
it courtesy of this smart clock.
Boasting a Spanish design with
clean lines, the Fisura flip clock is
a winning combination of function
and cutting-edge style that makes
the thought of time ebbing away
a little easier. monoqi.com

No, we're not saying that if you
drop a sausage on the floor and
quickly pick it up then it's good
to eat. We are saying that we've
fallen in love with motivational
coach Mel Robbins' uplifting
audiobook. It encourages you to
be a better version of yourself. Mel
urges listeners to get out of their
comfort zone by counting down
from five to one and then taking
deliberate action. audible.co.uk

E M B RAC E
CO M FO RT
Bay Short
Jumpsuit
Yes, Captain
Pedant.
We know
it's not
summer just yet.
But few things say 'bring
on the barbecues and
garden parties' quite like
a chic playsuit, boasting
plunging neck and back,
with low-cut sides. Or,
if this isn't for you (i.e.
you're not a woman), then
perhaps treat a lady in your
life to this classy jumpsuit
(£59), which also comes in
black. onepiece.com

LE T T HE GAM I N G BEG IN
Nintendo Switch
Nothing injects a bit of fun into that
daily commute quite like Nintendo's
new console, which works as a
handheld, and also plugs into the
TV for home playing. The Legend of
Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a stunning
adventure. However, if that seems too
much because you've not been gaming
since the Game Boy was king, there's
gleefully silly fun to be had with 1-2
Switch, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
drops later this month.
nintendo.co.uk

FOR WEL L NE S S
Savsé protein
At a time when we're
more frantic than ever, our
diet can suffer. Grabbing
something on the go
might save time but, if it's
packed with sugar, it
can be harmful. That's
why Savsé products
are a favourite: they're
nutritional, natural and
delicious. Savsé now has
the first ever HPP (High
Pressure Processing)
protein smoothie range in
the form of Protein Blast,
Protein Smash and Protein
Punch. The Smash, with
strawberries, coconut and
apple, tastes just like a
shake. Savse.com

UNLEASH YOUR INNER
C HILD...
GlowyMcGlow events
...It's a nice idea but how do you
do it? It's not like you can, apropos
of nothing, skip down the street, or
start challenging work colleagues
to a game of conkers (shame, eh?).
A trip to GlowyMcGlow from the
BallieBallerson team (we are not
making these names up) will make
you feel 12 years old again. It's a
bar with balls. As in, a giant ball
pool. Try the evening and brunch
sessions. ballieballerson.com

CH EERIN G ON T HE RU NNERS

by Bernadette Russell

Not everyone can say
that they have cheered
as Mo Farah and a man
dressed as a T-Rex have
run past their house
while they're having
breakfast, but I can.
I'm lucky enough
to live around the
eight-mile mark of the

BE KIND:
MARATHON DAY

London Marathon.
This is London at its
most heroic, positive,
optimistic, big hearted,
eccentric, inclusive
best, and it gives all of
us the opportunity to
join in even if we aren't
pounding the pavements.
SHOWING SUPPORT

Every year, all my
neighbours and I make
banners to display
outside our homes
for strangers, as well

April 2017 BALANCE

as friends, who are
running. We cover
our walls and windows
with them till we've no
space left. We shout
ourselves hoarse with
(we hope) witty and
encouraging slogans.
We're uplifted by those
tutu-wearing, rhinocostumed, determined
runners. It's inspiring,
so take the opportunity
this year to get involved
by sponsoring someone
or finding a place en

route to watch and
wonder and cheer.
TRYING H AR D

I love the marathon
best towards the end
- after the elite runners
have passed - when
the foot sore stragglers
come, who often
borrow my toilet, who
may not be the fittest
but try anyway.
bernadetterussell.com
@betterussell

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http://www.monoqi.com http://audible.co.uk http://www.Savse.com http://nintendo.co.uk http://www.onepiece.com http://www.ballieballerson.com http://www.bernadetterussell.com
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