Largely regarded as the first in the line of “ember”
months, September ushers in the last quarter of the year. Despite the
heavy downpours and waterlogged thoroughfares, we at Jumia Travel are
super excited to welcome the month as it not only heralds a chain of
festivals, shows and celebrations as well as offer a prime opportunity
to pack up and plan a getaway, but it is also the perfect time to opt
for a life-changing experience.
There is way too much pressure in January to make resolutions and
stick to them or engage in life-changing activities; so, why not try in
September? Gird your loins, here are 5 life-changing things you should
definitely try to do all through this September.
1. Laugh for five minutes every morning
This may seem utterly ridiculous scheduling time for laughter every
morning for 30 days; however, it certainly yields a life changing
experience. Not only do you stand to gain immense physiological and
psychological benefits, researchers believe that laughter just might be
the best medicine, helping you not only shed off depression but burn
calories, too. Research shows that 10-15 minutes of laughter actually
burns 50 calories. Basically, laughing for just a couple of minutes
every day could be a serious game-changer for your everyday mood and
total physique.
2. Read a book a week
Reading has a significant number of benefits. From mental
stimulation to stress reduction, vocabulary expansion improved focus and
concentration as well as analytical skills; reading regularly at least
one book per week for the whole of September would certainly change your
life. Rather than focus on tweets, Facebook updates, and Instagram, go
to Jumia.com right now and order 4 books. A book can expedite a major
change in how you work, live or love.
3. Write and keep a journal
A majority of people get put off by the idea of journaling, but in
reality, it is one of the most effective ways to know yourself and fill
your inner well with self-love and self-knowledge. Not only will
journaling help you keep track of how you progress in within the month,
it instills in you a level of positivity, which if you can adopt and
maintain for the rest of your life, you can acquire true happiness.
4. Go to a new place every day
Ensuring you visit and explore a new place every day for the 30
days in September seems far-fetched and even daunting, but it can be
achieved. You really do not have to go as far as another state, city or
even just another street. You can go to places as simple and random as a
toilet in a different department/floor. The entire experience
transforms you, instilling confidence and rekindling your adventure
spirit.
5. Explore Your Spirituality
No matter your age, sex or race, you are bound to have a level of
interest in spirituality. Spirituality is not just a tool to help us
rise above the common challenges of life. It is also a means to realize
our potential as human beings. Spend the whole of September asking
yourself tough questions and listening every day for the answers. The
specific answers to the questions you find yourself asking are not
important as the question. The question makes you think deeper and sees
life differently.
- Vanguard
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