One of my flat mates is sick this week. This is strange because he’s normally very healthy. But I guess everyone stumbles from time to time. I’m happy to say that I’ve never been sick for more than a day in all my tiger years.
The reason I’m such a healthy little tiger is because I follow the great advice my mumma Schnubbs gave me as a little cub. Here’s my tips for staying healthy:
- As soon as you feel a germ hit (eg a cold or flu) immediately stop and rest
- Drink plenty of water
- Take some cold & flu tablets (eg Codral or Sudafed)
- Get to sleep as early as you can that night
- Eat lots of soups, especially those with vegetables
- Use Aloe Vera tissues – they are much kinder on your nose
- Take it easy – read some light fiction or a magazine (eg I read Stunt Man Monthly)
- Have a hot shower when you get up and before you go to bed (the steam helps clear out the sinuses)
- Wear new clean clothes each day (don’t be wearing the same germ infested shirt from yesterday)
- Don’t feel guilty about having to relax – this is a big one (most high achievers try to work while they are sick and just end up prolonging the symptoms)
- Think positive – focus on things that make you happy. Laughing at a comedy sometimes helps (other times it can just give you a bad cough!)
Here’s a few pictures of me and Wesley helping look after my flat mate:
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