Slay The Day!
Tips & Tricks For Working From Home
It's a transition many of us have had to face this year, (thanks Covid...) WFH takes some extraaa discipline so we’re here with a few simple tips & tricks to help you slay your work/study day!
Articles in Category: Health | Wellness
WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM THIS WINTER
BRRR, It's Cold In Here!
Winter is here on the GC which means… cold and flu season is in full swing! Unfortunately, it is kinda inevitable to get ill during this time of year. However, seeing as the world is currently in recovery mode from the pandemic, we are taking the steps to strengthen our immune systems during these colder months even more seriously! Here’s our little handy guide to staying healthy and avoiding the flu – or even the coronavirus! - this winter.
LET'S GET PHYSICAL!
Time To Get Our Iso-Workouts on
Gyms and relative fitness studios are among many businesses who unfortunately had to close doors due to the current pandemic. But coronavirus isn’t stopping these Gold Coast fitness experts from training and encouraging us to reach our fitness goals too! If these guys can quickly make the shift to online by offering virtual fitness spaces for sweat sessions and workouts, then we can make the time to support our locals! (And look good and feel good while at it!)
5 apps to turn your mobile phone into a productivity machine
Work Smarter Not Harder
They’re always with us. Always within arm’s reach. 24/7. Can’t get enough. Just begging to be touched. Yes, I’m talking about our… phones! While in iso (COVID-19 isolation), it’s easy to get distracted by our phones and let it become detrimental to our productivity – staying in bed, eyes glued to the screen, scrolling on the ‘gram for hours on end. But during this time, it’s important to try and stick to our regular routines as much as we can, so we thought we’d actually be smart and put our smart phones to good use. Here are 5 apps that will turn your phone into a productivity machine.
Spread Kindness Not Coronavirus
The Kindness Pandemic
As we face a new normal and new way of life due to the Coronavirus, we can fall into the feeling of loneliness, uncertainty and sadness. If there was ever a time to practice positivity, compassion and humanity… it’s now!
An Energising Morning Routine To Get You Through COVID-19 Self-isolation
I Woke Up Like 'Dis!
Now that many of us are practicing social distancing and working from home, having a consistent morning routine is the secret to thriving through self-isolation due to COVID-19. The power of our minds and routines provides us with a great start to the morning, helping us conquer the day – even if we have nowhere to go!
Stay inside and stay sanitised!
Desperate times call for desperate measures
Are we honestly at that phase of the corona catastrophe that we're grabbing anything in arms reach, to wear as a face mask? (Yes, yes we are!) Just like face masks, hand sanitiser has almost completely left the shelves at the supermarket. So we've come up with this DIY recipe. Perfect for those of you late to get your hands on it at the store because you’ve spent all this time trying to figure out if everyone’s overreacting or you’re underreacting…
Greetings in the age of coronavirus
Sorry not sorry, that handshake needs to go...
‘Where have those hands been?!’ A legitimate question we’re all thinking when that extended arm reaches for yours. Norms are shifting, and greetings are changing. We’re on a hug and handshake hiatus until further notice!
Staying sane amidst corona-chaos
Sanity-saving hacks to tackle self-isolation
‘Social distancing’… ahh introverts around the globe rejoice! For those without the superpowers of being natural homebodies or those struggling to stay calm during this time of uncertainty, you’re not alone and we’ve got your back! Here’s what we should all be doing amidst the corona-chaos.
Six Fun-filled Valentine’s Day Ideas
GC things to do to make your lover swoon
Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those days people (generally single women) either scoff at and rolls their eyes when the flower deliveries start appearing on everyone’s desks at work, or it’s a day where couples can actually show a bit of affection for each other without being seen as soppy idiots. Either way, the Gold Coast is brimming with fun-filled or quirky things to do with your lover (or yourself, if you are one of those eye-rollers) this 14th of February.
Let’s Go Beach Hopping
A Guide to the Best GC & NNSW Beaches
Summer is here! Dig out your straw hat, beach towel, and thongs, and head to one of our favourite beach spots. Starting at Miami, and venturing all the way down to Kingscliff, you will not run out of options this summer season. Let’s take a road trip!
The Benefits of a Social Media Detox
Time to Switch Off
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. We wake up and check our phones, commute on the train and scroll through our feeds, enjoy some lunch and upload an image of it. The list is endless. There’s nothing necessarily wrong with being reliant on social media, however it can be a major distraction. It’s also a perfect way to procrastinate…take it from me.
Summer Body Lovin'
How to Make a Healthy Diet Work in Summer
It’s that time again as summer continues. It’s all hot days at the beach, parties and the general hotness that is the GC heat. With all the festivities around this time, it’s always hard fitting all that food and wine into your usual healthy lifestyle. Staying hydrated and swapping small things in your diet only being the start.
GC Word on the Street #158
Just Livin' Our Best Lives
With the mercury rising and the drinks calling, we're always looking for ways to slow down, stay cool and enjoy everything that summer has to offer. We're counting down the days until Christmas holiday's, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy our afternoons right now - And with plenty of great shows, smooth sips and drool-worthy dishes popping up, we've got the scoop on all the best places to head to this week!
Winter Holiday Survival Hacks
Survive The School Holiday's In Style
We all know the feeling - The school holiday's are here, the kids have seen every new movie imaginable and we're pulling our hair out trying to think of new ways to entertain them without plonking them in front of the TV all day. The school holiday stress is real - So we'll save you the pain. From magic shows to free boat rides, we know the perfect place to spend your Winter school holidays.
