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The Mindset That Built A Comrades Marathon Legend
Read More: The Mindset That Built A Comrades Marathon LegendWith the 2026 Comrades Marathon now behind us, the running world is still wondering: how does Gerda Steyn keep doing it? The โSmiling Assassinโ once again rewrote the record books, breaking her own course record with a remarkable time of 5:44:53. While the headlines often focus on performances and records, thereโs another side to success…
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Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge Already
Read More: Science Makes A Case For Why You Should Let Go Of That Grudge AlreadySome things in life are easier to let go of than others, so it makes sense that youโd reach a certain point in adulthood with a few grudges under your belt. After all, itโs aย very common responseย when youโre hurt. But while holding a grudge is never fun, new research suggests it might actually be holding…
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Why You Need Breathwork In Your Life, According To Mental Health Experts
Read More: Why You Need Breathwork In Your Life, According To Mental Health ExpertsAfter a stressful day, you arrive atย yogaย class, which your instructor starts with a brief breathwork exercise. You feel tense at first, but after a few minutes of steady inhales and exhales, you start to feel better โ lighter, even. If this sounds like you, congrats, youโve already started your journey to practising breathwork. Breathwork involves…
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Can Decluttering Really Improve Your Mental Health? Hereโs What Psychologists Say
Read More: Can Decluttering Really Improve Your Mental Health? Hereโs What Psychologists SayFeeling like your life has no order and everything is just one big mess? Babe itโs a sign, a sign to declutter and let go of what doesnโt serve you. Our environments often reflect our mental state, which is why itโs so important to re-evaluate them. Prioritising your mental health can start with removing the…
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โI Lost My Mind In The School Parking Lotโ: An Exclusive Extract Fromย Shatterproofย By Tasha Eurich
Read More: โI Lost My Mind In The School Parking Lotโ: An Exclusive Extract Fromย Shatterproofย By Tasha EurichIn todayโs fast-paced world, resilience feels essential โ but is it really enough? Weโve long been told itโs the key to coping with stress and setbacks, yet many of us are still burning out. Inย Shatterproof, New York Times bestselling organisational psychologist Dr Tasha Eurich offers a new approach. Instead of simply bouncing back, she shows…
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Postpartum Depression: Why So Many Women Suffer in Silence?
Read More: Postpartum Depression: Why So Many Women Suffer in Silence?Bringing a baby into the world is often portrayed as a time of joy and excitement. There arenโt enough stories about sleepless nights, honing patience, taking care of yourself โ all while guessing your newborn babyโs needs. For many South African mothers, the reality of motherhood is far more complex. According to the National Department…
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How Curiosity Led Mpoomy Ledwaba To A Fulfilling Career
Read More: How Curiosity Led Mpoomy Ledwaba To A Fulfilling CareerA self-proclaimed lover of life whoโs always been curious about growth, Mpoomy Ledwaba never imagined being the biggest wellness influencer in SA since dropping out of university in 2005. โAt 30, I couldnโt have imagined being an author and founder of an incredible wellness community. I have always loved people, speaking and books โ so…
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Adult Bullying Often Goes OverlookedโHereโs How To Spot It And Shut It Down
Read More: Adult Bullying Often Goes OverlookedโHereโs How To Spot It And Shut It DownWhen you think of bullying, high school drama might immediately come to mind: Perhaps you picture the girls you thought were your friends passing mean notes about you in class, or you replay the scene where Johnny Lawrence beats up Daniel LaRusso in the O.G.ย Karate Kidย movie. Unfortunately, bullies donโt magically disappear on graduation dayโmany of…
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Advice For Your 20s And 30s: What They Donโt Tell You About Ageing
Read More: Advice For Your 20s And 30s: What They Donโt Tell You About AgeingItโs rare to find an older woman who doesnโt wish they could give their younger self some advice. With age comes adaptation, lessons and a good dose of resilience. So why not tap into those who have lived it โ consider this a page from a thick-ass adulting textbook. We asked three women, all with…
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Hereโs How To Actually Practise Mindfulness And Unlock Inner Peace
Read More: Hereโs How To Actually Practise Mindfulness And Unlock Inner PeaceWeโve got some good news. While you may feel that mindfulness is a a lot to get a handle of, the truth is you already practise mindfulness in other ways all the time. For example, youโre mindful when you need to change lanes, or when you use an oven mitt so you donโt burn yourself.…
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Could Bed Rotting Be The Answer To Your Self-Care Struggles?
Read More: Could Bed Rotting Be The Answer To Your Self-Care Struggles?New Age, TikTok wellness trends will have you believe that everything your parents taught you about waking up early daily and making your bed is as irrelevant and outdated as a feature phone. Take for instance the latest fad: bed rotting (the tag has garnered more than 2 billion views on TikTok)! Ever had those…
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These 3 Mental Exercises Can Help You Find Your Purpose In Life At Any Age
Read More: These 3 Mental Exercises Can Help You Find Your Purpose In Life At Any AgeFrom the outside, it looked as if Tenise Hordge, 39, had it all. After spending 18 years climbing the corporate ladder, the engineer had the impressive title, big salary and corner office. But she wasnโt happy. After her daughter was born prematurely in 2017, she began to feel adrift at work. Who cares about this…
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4 Proudly South African Apps For Mental Health Support
Read More: 4 Proudly South African Apps For Mental Health SupportThere are very few things in life that we can never tire of talking about. And mental health should top that list. This, in a country where the stigma surrounding mental health challenges is still met with nonchalant responses such as, โyouโre being lazyโ or โjust keep pushingโ, therefore making it harder for people to…
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Actress Shannon Esra On Learning To Trust Her Intuition
Read More: Actress Shannon Esra On Learning To Trust Her IntuitionThe South African actress, best known for her impressive catalogue of local and international productions such as I Dreamed of Africa, The Queen, The Gamechangers, The River, Still Breathing and, more recently, season 2 of M-Netโs Lioness, is finally allowing her intuition to take centre stage. โIโve spent a great deal of time not listening…
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Boss Creating Anxiety? Simple Things You Can Do Now
Read More: Boss Creating Anxiety? Simple Things You Can Do NowIf only Horrible Bosses were just a movie, and all our employers were full of sunshine and positive energy. Unfortunately, navigating your career means youโre bound to run into a few Miranda Priestlys and other types of bosses creating anxiety. While having a tough boss can bring out the best in your work, sometimes work…
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Hereโs How To Actually Do A Digital Detox, According To Experts
Read More: Hereโs How To Actually Do A Digital Detox, According To ExpertsItโs 7 am. Your phone alarm goes off and, after snoozing for twenty minutes, you grab your phone. Inevitably, youโre littered with notifications: Uber Eats, that workout app you never open, WhatsApps from while you were asleep and some viral tweets are all demanding your attention. Of course, you open one and before you know…
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A Therapist Answers 6 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at Christmas
Read More: A Therapist Answers 6 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at ChristmasWhatever your typical set-up around December the 25th โ perhaps a chunky get-together with the extended family, a little celebration with a few key friends and fizz or a firmly โnon-traditionalโ takeaway from your local Chinese restaurant, Christmas can feel a little strained and sometimes lonely. The festive period is a core cause of the…
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5 Keys to Managing Health and Wellness During a Stressful Time
Read More: 5 Keys to Managing Health and Wellness During a Stressful TimeWhen the world seems dark, your mind is foggy and motivation is low, it may feel like health and wellness is the last thing on your priority list. For example, weโre still living in the remnants of a pandemic and through hostile times in the world. It can be hard to stay focused on health…
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How to Talk About Your Healthy Eating With People Who Donโt Get It
Read More: How to Talk About Your Healthy Eating With People Who Donโt Get ItThe pandemic gave many people an opportunity to rethink priorities in life. For some, that meant making dietary changes, such as avoiding gluten, dairy, sugar, alcohol or animal products. Unfortunately, loved ones arenโt always understanding and may inadvertently pressure you to indulge in something you donโt want to. When planning to visit with friends or…
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4 Ways to Avoid Toxic Positivity in the Fitness Space
Read More: 4 Ways to Avoid Toxic Positivity in the Fitness SpaceAs soon as January hits, the classic โNew Year, New Meโ phrase is blasted all over social media and sprinkled throughout everyday conversations. Now thatโs not inherently a bad thing, but it tends to come with a lot of pressure to make big changes.ย For some people, however, the struggles they face on a daily…
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Could Intermittent Resting Be The Key To Your Fatigue Problems?
Read More: Could Intermittent Resting Be The Key To Your Fatigue Problems?Ever randomly left your desk mid-morning to bask in the sun, head buried in a racy novel? Or taken a… The post Could Intermittent Resting Be The Key To Your Fatigue Problems? appeared first on Women’s Health.
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The 16 Best Mental Health Podcasts To Help You Cope With Anxiety, Depression, And More
Read More: The 16 Best Mental Health Podcasts To Help You Cope With Anxiety, Depression, And MorePodcasts are incredibly popular these days, and there are so many to choose from. From politics to pop cultureย this type… The post The 16 Best Mental Health Podcasts To Help You Cope With Anxiety, Depression, And More appeared first on Women’s Health.
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4 Tips for Sticking to a Fitness Routine Without Support
Read More: 4 Tips for Sticking to a Fitness Routine Without SupportIt would be great to live in a world where fitness is celebrated every minute of every day. Unfortunately, many of us have friends and family who are, shall we say, less than enthusiastic about our fitness journey. Your friends bail on you when you try to plan a gym date, and your family groans…
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A Therapist Answers 7 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at Christmas
Read More: A Therapist Answers 7 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at ChristmasWhatever your typical set up around December the 25th โ perhaps a chunky get together with the extended family, a… The post A Therapist Answers 7 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at Christmas appeared first on Women’s Health.
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12 Life-Changing Wellness Quotes By Bonnie Mbuli
Read More: 12 Life-Changing Wellness Quotes By Bonnie MbuliThere are certain things in life that we can never get enough of โ and wellness advice is one of… The post 12 Life-Changing Wellness Quotes By Bonnie Mbuli appeared first on Women’s Health.
