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Simple Life Tips & Tricks
Here are some simple life Tips and Tricks you can use to change or improve your day to day life.
1. Trick Yourself Into Being on Time – Layne Brookshire
Plan important events a few minutes earlier than the actual time. To keep being punctual, you need to practice using this method till it becomes a habit.
For example, if you meet someone at 2 pm, plan to leave the house 10 – 15 minutes earlier. With the extra time you have given yourself, you have 10-15 minutes of leeway for any inconvenience that may occur on your way.
Like traffic, missing the train or forgetting something etc.
2. Take a 60- Second Breaking Break Before Making a Decision –Rebecca Cafiero
Giving yourself 60- seconds breathing break when making a decision allow your brain to focus and relax. Breathing has been proven to be a method to help you calm down, which are practised in other areas like Yoga and meditation.
A lifestyle expert and TEDx speaker Rebecca Cafiero once said, “focusing on your breathing for 60 seconds will help you ground yourself and allow you to visualise calming memory to relax your mind.”
By giving yourself an extra 60 seconds, you can assist you in making the correct decision, rather than making a huge mess for you to deal with later.
3. Narrow Every Decision Down to Three Option- Scott Crabtree
Scott Crabtree, a consultant who teaches the science of happiness in the workplace, once said, “If you choose from 100 options, you would feel overwhelmed, and there are 99 things you don’t get when you pick one. If you choose from three options, you can easily compare and feel happier with the choice you make.”
The idea behind his method is to remove the element of stress to improve and optimise your decision-making process, which will better help you make the right and happy decision.
4. Instead of Thinking About What You Don’t Have Time For, Consider What You Do Have Time For – Sonia Satra
This is a mental trick that you can use to involve your doubts to an advantage. We often think negatively, like ” I can’t do this now” or ” I don’t have time for this.”
Here is the trick you can use:
Whenever you have negative thoughts like those, ask yourself, ” what can I do?” or “what do I have time for?”. It could be a 10- minute workout or a simple 30-minute task. Take advantage of all the small chunks of time you have available to fit those “stuff” instead of scrolling on social media. By using this trick to complete unfinished/ putaway tasks, you will be amazed at how much you can actually accomplish.
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About GEM COMM:
We are an International Investor Relations firm (IR) based in Singapore. We specialize in Investor Relations, Public Relations, marketing, branding and messaging strategies for clients that include organizations of all sizes across Asia, Oceania and US.
GEM COMM advises and solves stakeholders’ issues, drive growth, repositions your business, improve your marketing and Public Relations (PR) or engage with investment community in your leadership or strategy story. We have a track record of helping clients reach these goals. We create and implement PR & media content, mitigate crisis and issues, establish and improve thought leadership & content marketing.
GEM COMM Engagement types include:
- IR/PR retainer program
- Crisis and issues projects;
- Content marketing (from research to lead generation) inclusive of Press Release drafting, Media Pitch, Website content, etc.
Simple Living Hack
Living in a fast-living society is important to know how to take a break and give yourself some time. Here is a list of ways of simply living we have curated for you.
1. Try Simple Eating
I think the one place where a lot of people experience stress and chaos is in the kitchen. Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, it can all feel like a heavy burden.
If this is something you struggle with then one of the top simple living tips is to try simple eating. It’s a minimalist approach to food that has helped drastically reduce the amount of time, money, and stress that usually comes with meals and grocery shopping.
2. Slow Down to Do Something you love
When was the last time you slowed down long enough to do something that makes you happy? Perhaps it’s picking up a book, or spending an hour on a hobby, or even taking a walk down your favourite path.
3. Know What You Value
Living in such a busy world, we forget when to take a break and think. Many people rush through life doing what society tells them.
It’s crucial to stop and think about what you value.
Do you know what truly matters to you in life? It’s important because you can create a life that favours the essential things when you know what you value and what you don’t.
It allows you to simplify by saying “no” to the things that don’t hold much value and create more space for the things that do.
4. Plan Downtime
We’ve all had moments when we’re busy and forget to stop and take a breather. Then, when we finally get a little downtime, we have no idea how to spend it.
Here are two ways to help add some simplicity to your life. First, always make plans for your downtime and second, plan what you are going to do during that time.
It adds a new level of intentionality and freedom to your life, and it also saves you from sitting around trying to figure out what to do when you could be enjoying yourself doing something you love!
5. Declutter Your Home
There are so many ways “less is more”. Become a reality. An example would be having less “stuff” in your house, which means less to clean, find a place for, walk around, and ultimately means more free time, space, and relaxation.
To take the first step of decluttering your home/ workspace, find what you need and want. Start by reducing your clutter and work your way to removing or getting rid of stuff.
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About GEM COMM
We are an International Investor Relations firm (IR) based in Singapore. We specialize in Investor Relations, Public Relations, marketing, branding and messaging strategies for clients that include organizations of all sizes across Asia, Oceania and US.
GEM COMM advises and solves stakeholders’ issues, drive growth, repositions your business, improve your marketing and Public Relations (PR) or engage with investment community in your leadership or strategy story. We have a track record of helping clients reach these goals. We create and implement PR & media content, mitigate crisis and issues, establish and improve thought leadership & content marketing.
GEM COMM Engagement types include:
- IR/PR retainer program
- Crisis and issues projects;
- Content marketing (from research to lead generation) inclusive of Press Release drafting, Media Pitch, Website content, etc.
Simple Life Tips & Tricks
Here are some simple life Tips and Tricks you can use to change or improve your day to day life.
1. Trick Yourself Into Being on Time – Layne Brookshire
Plan important events a few minutes earlier than the actual time. To keep being punctual, you need to practice using this method till it becomes a habit.
For example, if you meet someone at 2 pm, plan to leave the house 10 – 15 minutes earlier. With the extra time you have given yourself, you have 10-15 minutes of leeway for any inconvenience that may occur on your way.
Like traffic, missing the train or forgetting something etc.
2. Take a 60- Second Breaking Break Before Making a Decision –Rebecca Cafiero
Giving yourself 60- seconds breathing break when making a decision allow your brain to focus and relax. Breathing has been proven to be a method to help you calm down, which are practised in other areas like Yoga and meditation.
A lifestyle expert and TEDx speaker Rebecca Cafiero once said, “focusing on your breathing for 60 seconds will help you ground yourself and allow you to visualise calming memory to relax your mind.”
By giving yourself an extra 60 seconds, you can assist you in making the correct decision, rather than making a huge mess for you to deal with later.
3. Narrow Every Decision Down to Three Option- Scott Crabtree
Scott Crabtree, a consultant who teaches the science of happiness in the workplace, once said, “If you choose from 100 options, you would feel overwhelmed, and there are 99 things you don’t get when you pick one. If you choose from three options, you can easily compare and feel happier with the choice you make.”
The idea behind his method is to remove the element of stress to improve and optimise your decision-making process, which will better help you make the right and happy decision.
4. Instead of Thinking About What You Don’t Have Time For, Consider What You Do Have Time For – Sonia Satra
This is a mental trick that you can use to involve your doubts to an advantage. We often think negatively, like ” I can’t do this now” or ” I don’t have time for this.”
Here is the trick you can use:
Whenever you have negative thoughts like those, ask yourself, ” what can I do?” or “what do I have time for?”. It could be a 10- minute workout or a simple 30-minute task. Take advantage of all the small chunks of time you have available to fit those “stuff” instead of scrolling on social media. By using this trick to complete unfinished/ putaway tasks, you will be amazed at how much you can actually accomplish.
*Stay Updated with us on our Socials
About GEM COMM
We are an International Investor Relations firm (IR) based in Singapore. We specialize in Investor Relations, Public Relations, marketing, branding and messaging strategies for clients that include organizations of all sizes across Asia, Oceania and US.
GEM COMM advises and solves stakeholders’ issues, drive growth, repositions your business, improve your marketing and Public Relations (PR) or engage with investment community in your leadership or strategy story. We have a track record of helping clients reach these goals. We create and implement PR & media content, mitigate crisis and issues, establish and improve thought leadership & content marketing.
GEM COMM Engagement types include:
- IR/PR retainer program
- Crisis and issues projects;
- Content marketing (from research to lead generation) inclusive of Press Release drafting, Media Pitch, Website content, etc.
Self-care During the Pandemic
Since the pandemic, many people have been stuck at home or lost opportunities. Remember no matter when or where you are, self-care is very crucial to our physical and mental health.
Here are ways for you to practice self-care during this pandemic.
1. Prioritise Sleep and Rest
Sleeping and getting rest is essential part of your self-care. With the distraction of technology, we may be tempted to stay up a few minutes to watch a show, check social media or play on our phones. However, getting sufficient rest and sleep is critical for restoring our mind and body and recharging our energy for the next day.
2. Stay Active
Staying Active is vital to self-care even if you don’t have the time/ energy for your usual workout. Getting in 5 to 15 minutes of physical activity such as walking to the kitchen or doing five jumpings jacks can improve your sleep quality and help ease stress.
3. Learn Something New
Have you wanted to get into something new? During this pandemic, learning something new to better yourself can be a form of self-care. Learning a new skill such as drawing, baking, cooking, or learning a new language can help you better make use of the time you have. With the internet, learning has been a lot easier than before. With a click of the button, your option to learn new things are boundless.
4. Eat Right
It may sound easy, but getting sufficient nutrition gives us the energy we need to get through the days. Eating right is essential in aiding us to think clearly and quickly and getting better sleep at night. If regular meals are complex, try to keep a stash of healthy, protein-packed snacks on hand at all times and try not to skip meals.
5. Reach Out for Help
During the pandemic, it is good to reach out to people for and to support them.
Reaching out to others to tell them how you are doing or asking how they are doing can help you ease your own stress. If the situation gets tough, consider a professional counsellor to be your listening ear.
6. Find Healthy Ways to Ease Stress
Everything you read to this point is a form of self-care.
Eating healthy, staying active, and getting enough rest are all forms of self-care that help us mitigate adverse effects on our bodies.
One healthy way to ease stress would be
- Thinking positive
Practising positive things can help you relieve stress and have a better outlook on life. Simple actions like smiling or naming one thing to be grateful for will have a positive effect on your body.
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About GEM COMM
We are an International Investor Relations firm (IR) based in Singapore. We specialise in Investor Relations, Public Relations, marketing, branding and messaging strategies for clients that include organisations of all sizes across Asia, Oceania and US.
GEM COMM advice and solves stakeholders’ issues, drive growth, reposition your business, improve your marketing and Public Relations (PR) or engage with investment community in your leadership or strategy story. We have a track record of helping clients reach these goals. We create and implement PR & media content, mitigate crisis and issues, establish and improve thought leadership & content marketing.
GEM COMM Engagement types include:
- IR/PR retainer program
- Crisis and issues projects;
- Content marketing (from research to lead generation) inclusive of Press Release drafting, Media Pitch, Website content, etc.