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15 things you can do in less than 15 seconds

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Fifteen seconds might not be much but think about it: a lot can happen in just a quarter of a minute. In 15 seconds or less, there are practical things you can do to make your day a lot better. Here are 15 things you can do in such a small amount of time:

• Take a few deep breaths. Yes, you can micro-meditate in 15 seconds. Clear your head as you breathe in positivity, and release negativity off of your system.

• Do a little bit of stretching. Apart from micro-meditating, you can also do a little bit of stretching in 15 seconds to stay limber. The more you do it, the more flexible you can become.

• Stay moisturize­d. Whether you are applying a lip balm, slapping on hand moisturize­r, or spritzing mist over your face, you can use your precious 15 seconds to freshen up and invigorate yourself. • Text a loved one. Thanks to technology, you can let your loved ones feel that they are remembered by texting them, sending them a cute emoji, or sliding into their inbox a heartwarmi­ng “I love you.”

• Energize your day through songs. Turn up your lazy Mondays by taking a few seconds of your day to add a new song to your playlist.

• Free up some space on your phone. It only takes a few seconds to save precious memory space by deleting an app you rarely use on your smartphone. • Fold a shirt in two moves. Nothing’s better than a triedand-tested Japanese way of folding your laundry, and it only takes two moves! Just as quick as that and you’re done getting through your shirts.

• Solve a Rubik’s Cube. If a kid like Sean Patrick Villanueva can solve a Rubik’s cube with an average speed of 6.78 seconds, then you can do it, too! • Declutter your desk. It only takes 15 to 30 seconds to remove bits of trash on your desk. Don’t let clutter stress you out. • Remove pieces of paper in your wallet. Give your wallet a breather by clearing unnecessar­y clutter such as pieces of paper and receipts in less than 15 seconds.

• Tie a necktie. It only takes seconds to create a decent knot and make your office look even more presentabl­e. There is a plethora of hacks on the internet lfor this one. • Learn a new word. Whether it’s a simple “Hola” in Spanish or “Annyeong” in Korean, no one is too old to learn new things. • Cure your hiccups. Aside from water, a shot of apple cider vinegar will stop your hiccups.

• Make a good and lasting impression online. It only takes less than 15 seconds to capture the attention of people who are online. If you are into video or content creation, hook your audience from the start to make a lasting impression on them.

• Say goodbye to sore throat viruses. Yes! You read it right. You can bid adieu to your sore throat in 15 seconds. Save yourself and your family from the hassle of having a painful, itchy, and irritated throat by using products that can kill a broad range of microorgan­isms, including viruses, in as fast as 15 seconds! One of the leading and most trusted antiseptic brands of Povidone-Iodine, Betadine, has a whole line of upper respirator­y care products that are safe and effective for use inside and outside our homes. Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) Gargle has been proven to kill various types of viruses in as early as 15 seconds and is perfect for use at home, while Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) Throat Spray is your buddy when you are on-the-go and has the same efficacy as the gargle. These two are effective not just in killing viruses but also bacteria and fungi.

To know more about Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) Gargle and Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) Throat Spray, visit http://ph.betadine.com/en/ph/throat-and-oral-care.

Purchase in drugstores and supermarke­ts near you or log on to Lazada and Shopee.

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Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) Gargle and Povidone-Iodine (Betadine) Throat Spray

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