CONNECTOR.AE 58 CONNECTOR.AE 59 Health and Wellness Health and Wellness lar trend, there is truth to eating early. When eating early, there is a good enough time from when the meal is consumed, to digest the food and does not make you wake up in the morning feeling groggy and bloated. Listen to your body: During the festive season, one of the biggest things to do is to stay in tune and listen to what your body requires. Our body sends signals when we are hungry and similarly does the same when we are full (although it usually falls on deaf ears). Make sure this month to watch out for the signals and eat the right amounts required for nutrition and not overindulge. Leftovers for the win: One of the best things about eating and not over eating are the leftovers that remain! With a multitude of recipes available on how to turn leftovers into a delicious new meal, you will not feel guilty for eating less as you have more to enjoy for the next day and do not have to make a meal from scratch. Get ample of rest: When we sleep, our body gets the time to reset and get ready to start the day off on a good note. However, with sleeping late and getting up early, we do not get the required amount of around 8 hours we need to recuperate. When sleeping early, clarity while thinking increases, stress reduces, risks of serious health diseases reduce and more. To find the right balance, try making plans earlier in the day so they can be wrapped up early or take breaks in between social outings to regain some energy. Drink water: Staying hydrated is extremely important. Water is one of the best solutions to many issues and can regulate digestive systems, increase health and skin clarity, reduce the tendency for constant mood changes and, most importantly, prevents dehydration. Although eight glasses are the average recommended amount of water to consume daily, based on the weight and height of a person, the amount of water is calculated and should be consumed to quench your thirst and stay hydrated. The holidays are a time for bonding and creating memories, and as we all look forward to them every year, creating restrictive plans and dieting will make the season a difficult one. Avoid being hard on yourself for enjoying the season and instead focus on the little things that can have a big impact when done daily. Understanding what you require and catering towards it will help create an effective plan for yourself and lead to a happy and memorable holiday season. Saima Khan: Making The World A Better Place Through Social Work As individuals, we all try to live our lives more holistically and are constantly on the hunt to find our purpose, however, due to daily routine and struggles, it sometimes gets difficult to look at the bigger picture. As individuals, we all try to live our lives more holistically and are constantly on the hunt to find our purpose, however, due to daily routine and struggles, it sometimes gets difficult to look at the bigger picture. Social work, in particular, has and continues to play a large role in the overall development of society as well as the world. Being a humanitarian is not an easy task, as the role requires constantly putting the needs of other people first and individual wants second, as well as witnessing things that are not easy to digest, making it a feat that not everyone can accomplish. One such example is Saima Khan, a 24-yearold Indian resident brought up in Dubai, who encapsulates what it means to always look at the bigger picture and strive to fight for the rights of all, regardless of how difficult it may be. Having started her inspirational journey earlier than most people by finding her
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