OH! Magazine - Australian Version July 2015 | Page 4

FOR OPTIMUM HEALTH ADD SOME PLAY TO YOUR DAY! As grown ups, we often forget how to play. And if we haven’t forgotten how to do it, then we usually forget to actually do it. So, think about your typical day and how you feel at the start, in the middle, and at the end of it. Do you feel excited? Anxious? Sceptical? Stressed? Happy? Incorporating some fun activities into your every day that will make you laugh, smile, or even just breathe a sigh of relief, can help you enjoy your days even more. The activities you choose need not be elaborate or expensive. For example: • • • • • • dance around the loungeroom for a song or two (get the kids to join in, if you have some!) rug up and head to the beach for a winter stroll or some sandcastle making (take the dog, if you have one) get on the air guitar for a track or two grab one of the new colouring books for adults and indulge for ten minutes have a go with some play dough pick up a canvas and some paints, and try your hand as Picasso! By adding some play into your life, you just might lower your stress levels, get a bit more oxygen in the tank, and smile a truckload more! Have a crack and let us know how it goes. ANALEE MATTHEWS Publisher & Editor [email protected] 4 JULY 2015 ( OH! MAGAZINE ) THIS MAGAZINE EXISTS, THANKS TO THESE COOL CATS: PUBLISHER All Smiles Creative / OH! Magazine ANALEE MATTHEWS Editor Web: www.ohmagazine.com.au Ph: 0411 314 503 JACK LEE, JLee Design Creative Director Web: www.jleedesign.com.au Ph: 0466 426 649 Our Expert Authors See opposite Prize Winners Congratulations to the winners of our recent giveaways (all of whom have been notified and/or received their prize). Cover photo: Absolute Sanctuary,Thailand (see page 24), courtesy of Health and Fitness Travel. This magazine is supported by Before trying any new exercise, nutrition or health regimes you should consult an appropriate health or fitness professional for clearance. The information in this publication is not a substitute for advice or consultation with any health, medical or fitness professional. The health and fitness industries often provide conflicting – sometimes even contradictory – information; as the reader it is your responsibility to safely determine what does or does not work for you. All prices stated are the recommended retail prices in Australian currency and may be subject to change. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, all parties associated with the production and publishing of this magazine accept no responsibility for the correctness of any facts and the copyright responsibility of all articles lies with individual contributors. Opinions expressed by the authors in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of other authors, the publisher or any of its production or publishing team. No material in this magazine may be reproduced without written consent from the publisher. Copyright ©2015. All rights reserved. COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Unless otherwise specified, all competitions/giveaways contained in this issue commence at midnight on 1 July 2015 and conclude at 11.59pm on 31 July 2015. Each competition is a game of skill an