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Sleep is a condition of the body and mind that typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. (oxford dictionary). That being said, this list is sooo me. I am only able to sleep for four hours every night and I must say it does more harm than good. Who else can relate to this? Photo by  Zohre Nemati  on  Unsplash 1. Trouble With Concentration - Lack of sleep causes you to lose focus in any activity you try to partake in. Your creativity level and problem-solving skills drops making you seem dull. 2. Mood Swings - Sleep deprivation leads to negative changes in your mood. You get overly emotional, quick to anger, confused and sometimes it can escalate to anxiety and deep sadness. 3. Weight Gain or Inability To Lose Weight - Your lack of sleep causes the chemicals that are responsible for your weight control to go off balance. As a result of this

  This is for those that are fans of breakfast - I am not one of you 😐. Breakfast makes me sleepy, this has been going on for as long as I can remember. Anyway, which of these are your favourites. 1. Avocado On Toast - (I love to drizzle some honey on it). loveandlemons.com 2. Oatmeal - I love it with banana slices, cinnamon powder and cacao powder. tasteofhome.com 3. Breakfast Smoothie - I love a blend of banana, strawberries, blueberries and some seeds. simplymaderecipes.com 4. Spinach Omelette - Eggs, sliced ham, black pepper, spinach, chilli powder (optional) and tomatoes. unlockfood.ca 5. Breakfast Burrito - Tortilla wraps, chicken or turkey ham, mustard spread and spinach/arugula. theyummylife.com

Francisco Gonzalez for Unsplash     Desperation is a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behaviour. Desperation is commonly and usually associated with a negative feeling but after having gone through many life experiences, I can establish that, that school of thought is not totally accurate. If handled properly, desperation can be used to your advantage and if mishandled, well you know the gist💁. Here are some of the things I learned or acquired whilst being desperate. I'll start with the good stuffs😉 Diana Simumpande for Unsplash 1. Being Desperate Brought Me Closer To God: It reminded me to pray, to be anxious for nothing and cast all my worries on him. It stirred a spiritual fire in me. 2. It Helped Me To Seek For Help: Most of the time we are too afraid or nervous or shy to share our problems with others, we would rather almost die in silence but in desperate times, we remember we have a voice and we use it. 3. Being Desperate Pushes Me To Work

  1. LIGHT BEER LOWERS THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE  Several studies have been conducted and it has been reported that light beer and moderate alcohol intake can lead to lower risk of heart diseases. A large review stated that low to moderate beer intake up to one drink per day in women, up to two for men could lower heart disease risk to a similar extent as wine. 2. BEER HAS PLENTY OF VITAMIN B It turns out unfiltered beer or lightly filtered beer is quite nourishing despite quelling statements from anti-beer groups. Beer contains a high amount of folic acid and vitamin B, which is believed to help prevent heart attack. Beer also contains dissolvable fibre, which is great for keeping you active and reduces any chance of your system absorbing junk like fat. Beer also possess significant levels of magnesium and potassium. 3. BEER FIGHTS CANCER The most amazing beer and health connection is something called xanthohumol, a flavonoid found only in hops. Xanthohumol is a potent antioxidant tha

Daniel Schludi for Unsplash What Is In The Vaccine? The active ingredient is messenger RNA that carries instructions for making the virus’s spike protein, which it uses to gain entry to cells. The mRNA is synthetic, not extracted from actual viruses. It is delivered in a tiny sphere of inert fatty material called a lipid nanoparticle. The RNA-bearing nanoparticles are suspended in saline solution and injected into muscle tissue in the upper arm. The mRNA is then taken up by specialist immune cells, which follow its instructions to make the spike protein, just as they would do if they had become infected with the actual virus.

  1.   Banana and Milk No doubt the combination of these two, looks and tastes yummy but they shouldn't be eaten together. The reason for this is that they are both heavy foods. The digestion of milk and bananas are difficult and can slow down the proper function of the brain. Bananas have heating qualities while milk has cooling qualities, bananas turn sour during breakdown and becomes toxic when mixed with milk. The opposite functions of the two when combined, can lead to allergies, rash, cough and cold in some people.  (Strongherapp.com)

 1. WEAR SUNSCREEN - This step is of high importance. Sunscreen protects your skin from damages, you should wear it everyday including rainy days and sunshiny days. However, it has come to my observation that not many people are aware of the powers of sunscreen, some people haven't even heard of it, well I am happy to bring it to your awareness. It advised to always wear SPF 30 or higher.

Every single person on the planet has a secret nasty habit that they do not talk about, or deny if they are being accused of it. It's totally fine, I mean we are only human after all and some things are better kept hidden to keep the sensation alive lol. That being said which of these dirty habits do you partake in? Don't be shy, I won't tell I promise lol. 1. PICKING YOUR NOSE Well this is a pretty obvious habit amongst so many people (myself excluded😉). Most times your noses are so clogged that a tissue wouldn't cut it so Mr finger has to go up there and do some digging, which can be very gross but satisfying lol.

For months now, I have been trying to finalize a very important chapter in my life but there has been that one thing getting in the way and slowing me down. At first I didn't pay so much attention to it but after waiting and being hopeful for so long, it's beginning to exhaust me mentally and you know being mentally exhausted affects other aspects of your life.  But through it all, I have been trying to stay positive- it hasn't been easy but I put in a lot of effort. Some of my coping mechanisms are; GRATITUDE I go to bed and wake up each day with a very active brain activity, it's always like I was never asleep and this causes me to be overwhelmed but then I breathe, relax and look around me-- then I realise that I am awake, healthy, alive, in my house, with food, water, clothing and other basic amenities then I relax and give thanks and say to myself once there's life, there is hope.

This quarantine period, really did bring up a lot of creativity in people, food-wise especially. If you are lover of food experiments like me, this post is for you. So scroll down and enjoy this eye-popping, mouth-watering trending delicacies.  1. TURMERIC EVERYTHING From Wikipedia by Simon A. Eugster Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the roots of which are used in cooking. The plant is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Turmeric has many health benefits including; Aiding Arthritis & Joint Pain. Aiding Weight Loss. Reduces Chronic Inflammation. Lowering your risk of heart diseases.  These days turmeric is used in almost all foods including teas, rice, soups, coffee etc.

Happy Monday my BeGracefuu blog readers, I hope this content meets you well 💪🙌. It's the first day of the work week, which means we are extra determined to achieve some success before or by the end of the week #amiright Speaking of achievement, let's talk about Goal Setting. The easing of the lockdown has commenced (in some countries) and we are feeling the urge to do things with our lives again. Well here are some helpful tips accomplish setting goals. High Motivation It will be impossible to set goals that have low values and importance to you. Motivation usually comes with a sense of urgency and 'I cannot wait' attitude, without the impulse, you'll be setting yourself up for frustration and disappointment.

W here do I even begin.. When the lockdown was announced on the 13th of March, hmm I am not even going to lie to you, I was excited. The truth was that I needed a break professionally, emotionally and socially and it seemed like it was given to me on a platter of gold. I was so elated, I thought with this quarantine, I will make myself happy and achieve some fantasised goals; I planned on really focusing on my blog Taking new classes online Re-starting my YouTube channel Sleeping more Worrying less