Lifestyle and home maintenance tips for wellness and gardening

Various lifestyle guides offer practical advice for managing mental health, home cleaning, and plant care.

To prevent overeating caused by stress, loneliness, or anxiety, experts suggest identifying emotional triggers, maintaining a consistent meal schedule, and staying hydrated. Avoiding overly restrictive diets during periods of poor mental health and engaging in physical activity are also recommended to improve mood and relationship with food.

For household maintenance, a homemade paste consisting of baking soda and water can be used to soften hardened grease and food residue in ovens. Users should apply the paste to a cold oven, avoid heating elements and ventilation openings, and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes before cleaning with a soft sponge.

In gardening, pine cones can be used decoratively in flower pots for plants like Ficus, Monstera, Spathiphyllum, and Ferns. While some use them at the bottom of pots for drainage, it is noted that proper drainage holes and appropriate soil are more critical for moisture distribution.