Most of the time, I am very aware of the voice inside my head. Rolling out my thoughts 24hrs a day. Sometimes the ideas are unimportant whilst other times they cloud my mind and affect my actions and judgement. This voice inside my head also plays a massive role in how I feel about myself …
One of the few positives of the global pandemic has been the reduction of the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Being deprived of human connection while simultaneously losing the comfort and structure of routine has caused distress to many people who have previously given little to no attention to their mental state. In spite of …
In a world where we are regularly exposed to other people and their seemingly perfect lives, it can be hard to keep your head above water. Feelings of inadequacy, jealousy and confusion about who and what you are can crop up and steer you away from the goals you want to achieve. I believe that …
When our favourite brands offer us credit, lay-by purchase offers and specials, it can be rather tempting to indulge in the latest products, but this is not always the best idea. Today, I will be chatting to you about money and how to move away from the pressures of making unnecessary buys that are beyond …
It is a sad reality, especially in South Africa, that so many of us women have experienced some form of abuse. The gender-based violence statistics are higher than they have ever been. It is a frightening and sickening part of our reality. According to StatsSA over 50% of women have experienced violence at the hands …
Compassion is the root of self-esteem. Having compassion for yourself allows you to love, respect and accept yourself truly. Why is it that you struggle with compassion so much? One of the reasons for this, in today’s society, is compassion fatigue. This is for all of you that provide care to others, be it in …
The way we feel, think and act towards ourselves affects almost every aspect of our experience it infiltrates our dynamics. This is especially notable as when most of us look in the mirror we see someone that we don’t particularly like. We see our flaws, our guilt and shame around mistakes we have made and …
Last year, if we had been told that we would be primarily working from home, I’m sure that most of us would’ve been jumping for joy. Not having to dress up, no daily commute and Zoom meetings without pants, what could be better? However, these pleasures were short-lived. After the initial stages of lockdown the …
To many people, “purpose” is found when you follow life’s recipe to a tee. Combining the ingredients of a high-powered job, a nuclear family and a setlist of assets were previously thought to bring purpose and meaning into all of our lives. But then, why are many of us still left with that empty feeling, …
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