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7 Cool Online Services That’ll Save You Loads Of Time And Stress
Read More: 7 Cool Online Services That’ll Save You Loads Of Time And StressTrying to do everything and getting nowhere? Yeah – we can relate. Which is why we’ve rounded up the best online services that’ll take the admin out of life, so you get to do more chilling and less stressing… SweepSouth.com Feel like you spend all your “down time” cleaning up – but don’t have the…
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13 Ways To Up Your Dose Of Self-Love This Valentine’s Day — And Every Day
Read More: 13 Ways To Up Your Dose Of Self-Love This Valentine’s Day — And Every DayA wise tweet once read: “How are you gonna love somebody else when you don’t know how to love yourself?” Here are our top picks of Valentine’s Day ideas that are all about… you. Consider this a day to celebrate self-love and embrace your independence. A fine dose of self-care may be all you need…
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5 Ways To Treat Yo’self This Valentine’s Day
Read More: 5 Ways To Treat Yo’self This Valentine’s DaySure, we all love to be showered with gifts every now and then and if that’s on the cards for you this 14 February, then hey good for you. But there’s no reason to sit around waiting to be treated to a few niceties. It’s the year 2024, hello. That’s why, we’re dubbing the month…
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How To Hack Your Money Mindset And Unlock Growth
Read More: How To Hack Your Money Mindset And Unlock GrowthWhen it comes to our finances, creating a positive money mindset is as useful as the kind we take on when trying to lose weight or power through a new goal. Once the mindset has shifted, things open up. Kind of like how once you conquer your fear of driving, it becomes that much easier…
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If ‘Waste Less Time On The Internet’ Is On Your 2024 Goal List, Try Timeboxing
Read More: If ‘Waste Less Time On The Internet’ Is On Your 2024 Goal List, Try TimeboxingHow much of your day dissolves down the plughole of the internet? If you’re anything like the typical woman, it’s plenty. One 2022 study found that the average adult now layers an extra five hours of screen time – including television – on top of those dedicated to work. Conscious of doing less of this…
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How To ACTUALLY Stick To Your New Year’s Resolution This Coming Year
Read More: How To ACTUALLY Stick To Your New Year’s Resolution This Coming YearAh, the age-old story: Girl makes New Year’s resolution. Girl crushes resolution for the first two weeks of January. Girl burns out on resolution. There’s a reason the cliché is, well, cliché. “Most people have unrealistic expectations that keeping resolutions should be easy,” says Dr. Pauline Wallin, psychologist and author of Taming Your Inner Brat: A…
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How To Reflect On The Year You’ve Had – And Prepare For The Year Ahead
Read More: How To Reflect On The Year You’ve Had – And Prepare For The Year AheadThe end of the year brings a time to press pause and look back on your time in the sun. But learning to reflect on the year you’ve had takes a bit more skill than just writing down a few thoughts. We’ve spoken to Hilary Davies, Social Psychologist and Development Coach, about how to structure…
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7 Things You Should Know Before You Take On Black Friday This Year
Read More: 7 Things You Should Know Before You Take On Black Friday This YearYep – Black Friday is upon us once again. On 24 November, South Africans will be spending money like they’re never going to need it again and so will you (probably). But before you wake up the next day with an empty wallet, buyer’s remorse for items you probably won’t be able to return and…
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Meet Neo Mutuma Of Homeware Brand N.Be_Love
Read More: Meet Neo Mutuma Of Homeware Brand N.Be_LoveThere’s definitely no shortage of local women who create beautiful things. And as part of our commitment to inspire you to run fearlessly in the direction of your dreams – and pursue the things that allow your mental health to thrive – allow us to introduce you to N.Be_Love founder Neo Mutuma. Through her three-year-old…
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The Volvo C40 Recharge Taking Us Into The Future
Read More: The Volvo C40 Recharge Taking Us Into The FutureVolvo’s fully electric vehicle (EV), the C40 Recharge, has arrived in South Africa and we can confidently say that it is one of the best we’ve seen so far. Would we expect anything less from Volvo, though? Let’s delve straight into what makes this car so special. If you’re already a fan of the brand’s…
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Here’s How To Create A Morning Routine You’ll Actually Stick To
Read More: Here’s How To Create A Morning Routine You’ll Actually Stick ToAnn Stewart, Reiki therapist, Kundalini yoga and meditation student and mentor will be the first to tell you that she struggled to stick to a morning routine. It makes you feel amazing: you start your day strong and the rest of it is as productive. But come the next day, you’re exhausted, and the thought of…
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18 Relaxing Local Getaways To Book, Like Now
Read More: 18 Relaxing Local Getaways To Book, Like NowSometimes you want a holiday that is all beauty and relaxation and other times, you want to switch it up a bit. These local getaways will have you enjoying the best of both. Action and relaxation. Western Cape De Hoop Collection, De Hoop nature reserve If you enjoy walks on the beach and exceptional views…
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22 Amazing Local Airbnbs With Hot Tubs To Visit In 2023
Read More: 22 Amazing Local Airbnbs With Hot Tubs To Visit In 2023Whether you’re browsing staycations for all those long weekends coming up or looking for somewhere cosy to hole up this coming winter, checking into any of these Airbnbs with hot tubs could never be a bad idea. Dotted all around the country are plenty of Airbnbs with hot tubs – because there’s no need to…
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Meet Blue Health Travel, The New Water-Focused Jet-setting Trend
Read More: Meet Blue Health Travel, The New Water-Focused Jet-setting TrendBy Hitekani Mbatsana So, what’s blue health travel? We know stepping outside is generally good for our physical and mental well-being but doing so near water feels extra special. Enter: blue health travel. It turns out that whether it’s a river, ocean, lake or pool, being near water makes humans happy. “When you step outside,…
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Simple Money-Saving Tips To Get You Through Even The Hardest Months
Read More: Simple Money-Saving Tips To Get You Through Even The Hardest MonthsYeah, yeah, you probably should’ve eased up on the spending during the silly season. But the past is past, and it’s what you do now that matters, right? Right. So we have good news: there are easy ways to save money — and (mega bonus) each of the below money-saving tips helps to save the…
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15 Best Journalling Apps To Start The New Year With More Mindfulness
Read More: 15 Best Journalling Apps To Start The New Year With More MindfulnessNot only can journaling apps save you from wasting money or killing trees, but the practice benefits your mental health, too. “Journalling can help to build self-awareness and understanding when we write down and explore our experiences, thoughts, and feelings,” says Dr Rachel Evans, a chartered psychologist. “By simply transferring thoughts from swirling around your…
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Are you experiencing a ‘friendship recession?’
Read More: Are you experiencing a ‘friendship recession?’It’s become a cliché to say that humans are wired for connection, but, like many hyper-used phrases, that’s because it’s true. The new phenom dubbed the ‘friendship recession’, shows that as truisms go, this one is supremely important. The benefits of strong social ties aren’t limited to a dose of feel-good fizz when you spend…
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Why Fast Food Delivers Far More than Convenience
Read More: Why Fast Food Delivers Far More than ConvenienceIn 2022 ‘phoning it in’ isn’t a bad thing… in fact it’s the best thing for those with a fast-paced schedule and ever-increasing demands on their time. Leading on-demand delivery brand, Mr D, provides South Africans with the most convenient way to order from a vast range of restaurants, exotic cuisines from around the world,…
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“Here’s How I Got My Fitness Back After The Pandemic”
Read More: “Here’s How I Got My Fitness Back After The Pandemic”Zama Chonco overcame fibroids and a burst appendix at the height of the pandemic while navigating lockdown, job insecurity and body issues. How she got back into her routine? Taking it day by day. Get your fitness back by following Zama’s story. For attorney Zama Chonco, yoga and boxing were an integral part of her…
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‘tis the Season… for a Garmin Holiday Sale!
Read More: ‘tis the Season… for a Garmin Holiday Sale!Shop the Garmin holiday range and save on devices such as the rugged Instinct 2, with up to 28 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. Find your very own golfing buddy; the approach S62, with 42 000 preloaded course – you’ll have yours on your wrist. Just interested in your wellness? Get wellness ready…
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How Triathlete Vicky van der Merwe Balances Training With Motherhood
Read More: How Triathlete Vicky van der Merwe Balances Training With MotherhoodWell-known Stellenbosch-based triathlete Vicky van der Merwe is on the comeback after a break after her son was born. She will be competing at the Woolworths X TRI off-road triathlon in Elgin on Saturday 4 December. Vicky van der Merwe: having it all as an elite triathlete and a mom Top triathlete Vicky van der…
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13 Best Advent Calendars Of 2022 That Have Nothing To Do With Chocolate
Read More: 13 Best Advent Calendars Of 2022 That Have Nothing To Do With ChocolateMove over chocolate filled advent calendars, we’ve got a new way of counting down to the most festive day of the year. Filled with splurge-worthy beauty products or a new gin to add to your tonic, advent calendars have gotten a sweet makeover — minus the actual sweets. Clarins Not your regular 24-day advent calendar,…
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“I Travel Solo Even Though I Have Anxiety — This Is How I Cope”
Read More: “I Travel Solo Even Though I Have Anxiety — This Is How I Cope”If you’re wanting to travel solo but are hampered by anxiety, you’re not alone. Studies show that having anxiety means you’re less likely to do something considered ‘risky’, and entering into the unknown, from people, places and food, can be a big contributor to that. The pandemic worsened our travel anxiety, but with borders open…
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The Softest Fabric For Your Toughest Workouts
Read More: The Softest Fabric For Your Toughest WorkoutsWith workout gear acceptable and comfortable in all day activities way beyond the gym, it’s become a focus of active people to seek out the best gear that feels as good after your exertions as it does while working up a sweat. Like Suede On Your Skin The secret to success in this crossover of…
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Mazda Made With Soul
Read More: Mazda Made With SoulMazda has searched the South African landscape to find people driven by an innate sense of curiosity, willing to tell their human-centric stories of success and passion for their craft. These individuals embody the true meaning of community and harmony with all things in and around us. In this series, they will be imparting their…
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13 Ways To Up Your Dose Of Self-Love This Singles’ Day — And Every Day
Read More: 13 Ways To Up Your Dose Of Self-Love This Singles’ Day — And Every DayA wise tweet once read: “How are you gonna love somebody else when you don’t know how to love yourself?” Here are our top picks of Singles’ Day ideas that are all about… you. Consider this a day for universal and to celebrate being single. A fine dose of self-love may be all you need. Read…
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Stay Ahead Of The Unforeseen Costs Of A Severe Illness
Read More: Stay Ahead Of The Unforeseen Costs Of A Severe IllnessHere’s a little something to ponder… When it comes to insurance, most people seem more comfortable splurging on entertainment, clothing and food than they are on lifestyle protection policies such as dread disease cover. Often the thinking is that: “it will never happen to me?” or “I still have time.” However, life-altering illnesses such as…
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Find A New Way To Move With This GPS Smartwatch
Read More: Find A New Way To Move With This GPS SmartwatchWith up to 11 days of battery life, you won’t have to take off your watch every night to charge it, which means a more complete 24/7 picture of your health. With this Fitness aligned smartwatch you get heart rate, sleep score, stress tracking, Body Battery™ energy levels and a lot more. The watch comes with…
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Wimpy Launches Multilingual African Folktale Collection Encouraging Diversity, Inclusion And Literacy
Read More: Wimpy Launches Multilingual African Folktale Collection Encouraging Diversity, Inclusion And LiteracyAs a proudly South African restaurant, Wimpy recognises Mzanzi’s richness and has partnered with Ethnikids, an online children’s bookstore started by five South African moms, for a second year to give children access to an African folktale collection in their home language. Passionate about kids and their education, Wimpy is committed to bringing its edu-tainment…
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The Exquisite HUAWEI nova 10 SE Launches In South Africa
Read More: The Exquisite HUAWEI nova 10 SE Launches In South AfricaHuawei has announced the launch of the new eye-catching HUAWEI nova 10 SE. This new release comes with new design features such as its dual rings which decorate the module to produce a starry sheen. The smartphone’s 108MP imaging system reveals a new level of detail, giving HUAWEI nova users the tools they require to…
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“I Tried To Stop Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ For A Week — Here’s What Happened”
Read More: “I Tried To Stop Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ For A Week — Here’s What Happened”If you’re a woman, we’d bet you apologise. A. Lot. In fact, you probably way over-apologise. Get this: a study published in Psychological Science had men and women log all their offences, and whether or not they apologised. Women reported committing more offences than men — and offering more apologies. We also bet that as a South African woman,…
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How The Women’s Proteas Are Prepping For The T20 World Cup
Read More: How The Women’s Proteas Are Prepping For The T20 World CupFinally! The Women’s T20 World Cup is almost upon us. After a much-anticipated wait, the women’s Proteas will be competing on home turf against the best in the world. The opening match will take place on February 10th 2023 (SA takes on Sri Lanka for the first game) and tickets will be going for as…
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Caring4Girls: How One Woman Trekked Kilimanjaro To Raise Awareness For Period Poverty
Read More: Caring4Girls: How One Woman Trekked Kilimanjaro To Raise Awareness For Period PovertyCaring4Girls is an organization that brings girls at school much-needed sanitary pads during their menstrual cycle. The problem is severe: girls from underprivileged communities could miss 50 days of school a year due to a lack of sanitary pads. Charlin Ntuli, an Enterprise and Supplier Development Superintendent at Glencore Ferroalloys, saw the opportunity and decided to…
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The Woman King’s Thuso Mbedu On What She Misses About SA
Read More: The Woman King’s Thuso Mbedu On What She Misses About SAThuso Mbedu season is officially upon us again! The Los Angeles-based, South African actress covers our September/October 2022 issue. In it, she waxes lyrical about her character in the historic biopic The Woman King, which already has the entire world enraptured. (The film premieres in South Africa on Friday, 30 September.) We had such a fun…
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The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Is The Car Of Our Dreams
Read More: The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Is The Car Of Our DreamsSaffers know and love Toyota’s Corolla, there’s not doubt about that. But the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross is on a whole other level and we love love love it! Here’s everything you need to know and love about the Corolla Cross Hybrid. 1/ The Exterior Is Striking The Corolla Cross fuses the striking design of the…
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How To Destress And Still Get Stuff Done
Read More: How To Destress And Still Get Stuff DoneAh, hustle. A word so charged, just hearing (or seeing) it probably makes you want to get stuff done. Truth is, while a go-go-go approach may seem like the fast track to checking all your professional boxes, you’re only setting yourself up to lose steam right before the finish line. “Think of your brain as…
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Here’s Why You Should Be Driving The Toyota Hybrid Range
Read More: Here’s Why You Should Be Driving The Toyota Hybrid RangeWhen it comes to getting around, the all-new Toyota Hybrid range delivers style, power and that all-important fuel efficiency. From the launch of the iconic Toyota Prius, which awakened the world to the possibilities of combining petrol power with clean electrical energy, came a new future of smart cars. A future where South Africans have…
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It Turns Out There Are Actually 9 Different Types Of Depression
Read More: It Turns Out There Are Actually 9 Different Types Of DepressionOne in five South Africans will experience some form of depression in their lifetime – whether it be due to… The post It Turns Out There Are Actually 9 Different Types Of Depression appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape Town
Read More: Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape TownTegan Phillips is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for cycling from Cairo to Cape Town. She might seem… The post Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape Town appeared first on Women’s Health.
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4 Things To Look Out For, If You Really Want To Live Sustainably
Read More: 4 Things To Look Out For, If You Really Want To Live SustainablyAs the planet nears destruction, it’s become far more urgent to find ways to live sustainably. While individual action only… The post 4 Things To Look Out For, If You Really Want To Live Sustainably appeared first on Women’s Health.