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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a break from the booze</h2>



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<p>According to Alcohol Change, 21% of us are drinking more since lockdown hit (sound familiar?) and it can be hard to put on the brakes when everyone else seems to be necking G&amp;Ts like there’s no tomorrow.&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://seedlipdrinks.com/uk/" target="_blank">Seedlip</a>&nbsp;was the world’s first non-alcoholic distilled spirit and is still leading the market. It looks like booze, tastes like booze, but without the raging hangover and general grogginess the next day. You can even buy bundles to emulate your favourite cocktails including the Nogroni and Martino (extra points for clever wordplay).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Read a book</h2>



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<p>Career setbacks, failed exams, break-ups, anxiety, surviving loss – award-winning podcast host and author Elizabeth Day has all bases covered in her new handbag-sized book that explores and celebrates failure as something that connects us all as humans. Both practical and reassuring, <em>Failosophy</em> presents seven philosophies of failure, drawing on instances in her own life as well as conversations with podcast guests such as Phoebe Waller Bridge, Malcolm Gladwell, Meera Syal, Alain de Botton and Andrew Scott. Want more? Check out <a href="https://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/arts-culture/books/new-books-october-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="six more brilliant new releases here (opens in a new tab)">six more brilliant new releases here</a>, courtesy of Daunt Books.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a chill pill</h2>



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<p>Ok, ok, so it’s not a pill as such but a few drops of this under your tongue after a stressful day will go a long way to helping you reach your happy place. From luxury CBD brand&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ladya.health/" target="_blank">Lady A</a>&nbsp;(founded by Alexandra Dunhill of chic British fashion brand fame), this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ladya.health/collections/tinctures-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">organic tincture</a>&nbsp;not only comes in super-stylish packaging, but uses the highest quality CBD hemp extract, along with natural botanicals and essential oils to create an immediately calming effect when used. It’s designed by women for women, which may explain the high fash fans at&nbsp;<em>Vogue&nbsp;</em>and<em>&nbsp;Tatler&nbsp;</em>and why I can’t stop using it three times a day &nbsp;(seriously, I’m feeling<em>&nbsp;very&nbsp;</em>chilled).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Light a candle</h2>



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<p>With a burn time of up to 55 hours, this <a href="https://humos.co.uk/product/happiness-soy-wax-candle-scented-with-pure-essential-oils/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Happiness Candle (opens in a new tab)">Happiness Candle</a> from Berkshire-based all natural brand HUMOS is just the ticket for relaxation and a nod towards ‘me time’. Made from a blend of soy wax and essential oils, the candle is infused with bergamot, lavender and geranium, all of which help to balance body and mind and lift your mood. For more gorgeous candles, see our brand new feature on the <a href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/home/independent-candle-brands/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="best indie candle brands (opens in a new tab)">best indie candle brands</a> from across the Muddy counties.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sort out your screen time</h2>



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<p>Did you know the light from your phone might be disrupting your sleep? (Hey, stop scrolling your Muddy Insta, we’ll be there in the morning!). Blue light emitted from screens tells the brain that it’s time to wake up, but too much exposure can have a serious effect on your wellbeing, resulting in headaches, fatigue and general unproductiveness. Created by optometrists,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ocushield.com/" target="_blank">Ocushield</a>&nbsp;is the world’s first (and only) medically-approved blue light blocking screen protector, limiting exposure by 90%. You can get a screen for pretty much any device – phones, laptops, desktops, tablets – plus they’re made from tempered glass so will protect your phone, as well as your health.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Listen to John Legend!</h2>



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<p>The most chillaxed man in music has teamed up with&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.headspace.com/" target="_blank">Headspace</a>&nbsp;to launch the mindfulness app’s&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.headspace.com/focus-mode" target="_blank">Focus Mode</a>, designed to help users concentrate and channel energy into things that matter the most. The new feature includes 12 music stations, soundscapes (background noises for when you’re working) and meditation exercises and courses. John will also curate a new focus-inspired playlist released each month.</p>


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