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Has life been a bit overwhelming lately? Are you feeling stressed out by your work, school, relationships with loved ones, or the news? If the answer to these two questions is yes, then it may be time to make the following changes:
Practice Gratitude
According to researchers, expressing gratitude for the things in your life can actually lift your spirits and help you feel more positive. Best of all, it's easy to do. Just start each day by listing ten things in your life you are thankful for. It can be something as simple as being happy that you woke up in the morning.
Limit Your Social Media Time
Sites such as Facebook and Instagram are constantly bombarding you with posts that may aggravate you or make you feel as if you're not doing as well as others. That's why it's important to limit the amount of time you spend on social media sites. Setting a specific time limit, like an hour a day, can help.
Get a Pet
Did you know that owning and caring for a pet can actually reduce stress levels and anxiety? It's true. Research has shown that even petting a dog for 15 minutes can lower your blood pressure by about 10 percent.
Commit to Exercising
Physical activity is not just good for your body, but also for your mind, according to researchers. And you don't have to run a marathon to reap the rewards of exercising. Even brief periods of activity can improve your mood and reduce your stress levels.
Have you been searching for an apartment community near NAU that offers co-living opportunities? Then, please come check out our apartments in Flagstaff. Our community is pet friendly, so you can have a furry best friend around to help you better deal with stressful moments. Plus, we also have a 24-hour fitness center and other convenient spaces where you can exercise some of your stress away.
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If you're feeling slow and sluggish but can't quite put your finger on why, it could be the seasonal blues. Studies have shown that the dark days of winter often cause sadness and even depression, but it doesn't have to be this way. Here's what you can do to fight the winter blues and keep smiling.
Get Outdoors and Get Moving
Exercise releases serotonin in the brain, and being outside for just 15 minutes a day provides you with the necessary amount of daily vitamin D. Most people report feeling a greater sense of overall well-being as a result of getting outside on a regular basis. Getting outdoors when conditions are cold takes a certain amount of motivation, so promise yourself a delicious cup of hot chocolate or cider after you take that brisk walk on Flagstaff's Urban Trail, which you'll find right outside your door. Treating yourself to a new sweater or pair of cold-weather boots is another great way to motivate yourself to get outside.
Move Away From the Screen
Too much screen time definitely has a negative impact on most people's moods. Schedule real-time interaction with family and friends as often as possible. If you're new in town and don't know anyone to meet up with, feel free to head to our clubhouse or our 24-hour fitness center—there may be others there in the same situation who'd love the opportunity to make a new friend. We've also got outdoor fire pits, so consider making a pot of coffee or hot chocolate, starting a blazing fire outdoors, and offering a beverage to fellow residents of apartments in Flagstaff as they walk by.
We've got floor plans to suit every lifestyle, so whether you prefer to live alone in a studio or one-bedroom apartment or to share with roommates, we've got something for you at Highland.
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Wintertime means cold and flu season is here. As long as you take certain steps, you can keep yourself healthy! These four tips can help you avoid illness this cold and flu season.
1. Wash Your Hands; Carry Sanitizer
Wash your hands throughout the day to keep germs away. Always wash before touching food, before (and after) playing with your little one and after going to the bathroom. Carry hand sanitizer around with you, so you'll have a backup plan if the bathroom at work doesn't have soap. All that washing can dry out your skin, so switch to ultra-moisturizing hand soap at home.
2. Get Enough Sleep
Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours per sleep, but it's very common for adults to get less sleep than they need. Rearrange your schedule to ensure that you're getting the right amount of sleep every night. Sleep deprivation is associated with a weakened immune system. If you're not getting enough sleep, you could find yourself struggling with illnesses throughout the winter.
3. Avoid Touching Your Face With Your Hands
Your hands will get germs on them even if you're washing them a lot. Avoid touching your face to your hands to stop the spread of those germs.
4. Clean Frequently at Home
Disinfect surfaces in your kitchen and bathroom on a regular basis. Wash your sponges or dishrags on a daily basis. Use a cup of bleach mixed with a gallon of water to disinfect surfaces like your kitchen sink, counters and floor.
Clean the germ hot spots, such as your bathroom counters and sink, at least twice per week. Resolve to clean other parts of your house once per week.
Come See the Fun
Living among friends makes life better. Come take a look at the available units at Highland Village Apartments. In our apartments in Flagstaff, AZ, we're always excited when new people join our community. Call today to schedule an appointment.
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Your Flagstaff apartments are already set up with gorgeous views and modern conveniences. Why not put the icing on the cake and make your apartment home smell as lovely as it looks? You could buy a commercial air freshener, of course, but it’s definitely worth it to try using essential oils instead. Essential oils smell wonderful. However, some say they also can have benefits for your mood. For the ideas below, try using essential oils in scents like lavender, vetiver, citrus and other scents that appeal personally to you. Here are two ways to scent your apartment home with essential oils.
Ways to Scent Your Apartment Home With Essential Oils
Sew Drawer Sachets
Drawer sachets are simply tiny little pockets of sheer cloth that sit inside your drawers. When you open the drawer, you are greeted with a waft of pleasing scent. You can sew drawer sachets from almost any sheer cloth. If you have an antique linen handkerchief, that works well, too. First, to make the “filling,” you’ll need essential oil and some crushed and dried leaves, such as lavender or chamomile. Put the leaves in a bowl and drop in a few droplets of essential oil. Toss gently with your fingertips. Place this into the center of your cloth. Fold into a square or rectangle and sew together. If you don’t know how to sew or prefer not to, you can make a little ball of the sachet and secure it with a rubber band. Cover the band with a pretty ribbon and tie a bow.
Make a DIY Room Spray
With this DIY room spray, you can quickly make any room in your Flagstaff apartments smell fresh and clean. To do it, all you need is a small spray bottle. You can find these at discount stores and grocery stores. Fill your spray bottle almost to the top with distilled water. Add a few drops of essential oil and shake. Smell it to see if it’s strong enough for your liking. If not, just add a few more drops, one at a time. Remember, essential oils are potent, so less is more. Now you have an instant room spray for your apartment home!
If you’d like to see available floor plans in Flagstaff apartments, please contact us. We’re here to help!
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