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Why Mauritius Needs To Be Your Next Fitness Destination
Read More: Why Mauritius Needs To Be Your Next Fitness DestinationIf you’re the kind of person who packs your trainers on every trip with every good intention of using them but doesn’t quite make it to the on-site gym, then this might just change your mind. I checked into three very different hotels – each with its own take on fitness and recovery – and…
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Nervous System Regulation: 5 Calming Practices To Relax – Without Meditation
Read More: Nervous System Regulation: 5 Calming Practices To Relax – Without MeditationYou set an alarm for 6 a.m., mainline your coffee, answer 47 messages before 9 a.m., sit through back-to-back meetings, scroll through dinner and collapse into bed – still wired. You’re exhausted but can’t switch off. Sound familiar? According to statistics, you’re in the majority. A 2024 ISPA Consumer Snapshot Report found that 60% of…
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“I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable Loss
Read More: “I Felt Nothing”: Navigating The Silent Shame Of Maternal Numbness After Unthinkable LossAt 29, Dominique Olivier’s life was torn apart in an instant. A car accident claimed her husband and toddler’s lives, leaving her widowed and navigating the world with a five-week-old newborn. In her raw, deeply honest book, Dominique speaks to the things we’re often too afraid to say out loud. She opens up about the…
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5 Science-Backed Benefits Of ‘Grandma Hobbies’
Read More: 5 Science-Backed Benefits Of ‘Grandma Hobbies’Have you noticed an uptick in women embracing ‘grandma hobbies’? Turns out, it’s got nothing to do with nostalgia, and everything to do with our brains being quietly desperate for what these hobbies provide. A ‘grandma hobby’ is an activity that requires deep focus, patience, zero screen time and usually involves your hands. Hobbies like…
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Research Suggests Your Brain Adapts Very Differently From First To Second Pregnancy
Read More: Research Suggests Your Brain Adapts Very Differently From First To Second PregnancyResearch has shown that pregnancy can have a big impact on your brain, priming you to bond with your little one and to tackle the parenthood challenges ahead. But a new study analysing the brains of second-time moms has uncovered even more detail about the specific changes between a woman’s first and second pregnancies. The latest data provides…
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“Why Seychelles Was The Kind Of Holiday My Nervous System Was Craving”
Read More: “Why Seychelles Was The Kind Of Holiday My Nervous System Was Craving”You know that stressed feeling… when your shoulders creep up to your ears. And your heart rate ticks just a little higher. And even the sound of an email ping feels like a threat. Well, that’s the nervous system in overdrive. Studies show that taking planned time away from work, can reset how your body…
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I Get Five Hours Of Sleep Each Night But Feel Totally Fine. How Bad Is That, Really?
Read More: I Get Five Hours Of Sleep Each Night But Feel Totally Fine. How Bad Is That, Really?There are countless sleep hacks, supplements and cosy pyjamas that may elevate your sleep game, but that doesn’t mean falling – and staying – asleep is easy. That’s why when some people feel totally fine with only a few hours of sleep under their belt, they assume it’s good enough – but that’s not exactly the case. Put simply, sleep…
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5 Doctor-Approved Strategies To Finally Cope With Year-End Burnout
Read More: 5 Doctor-Approved Strategies To Finally Cope With Year-End BurnoutYear-end burnout can feel like a slow, painful crawl to mid-December when you’re finally allowed to cancel the alarm and enable that OOO. Right now, there are urgent memos everywhere, last-minute to-dos and all the things you said you’d finish by July, now threatening to swallow you whole. And since you’ve been working so hard,…
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17 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your Year
Read More: 17 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your YearIf being more present, more of a go-getter or hitting certain goals is your new year MO, you’re going to need one of these wellness journals to get there. Journalling is a powerful tool for wellness. It boosts your mindfulness by helping you reflect and stay on course. Journalling can help you achieve your goals,…
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28 Books To Help You Beat The Year-End Slump
Read More: 28 Books To Help You Beat The Year-End SlumpFeeling flat? You’re not alone. By the time November rolls around, your energy is probably running on caffeine and autopilot. But the right book can flip the script – calming your brain, reigniting motivation and helping you finish strong. These reads – a mix of fresh releases and WH favourites – will help you rest,…
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The Five Conflict Styles, Explained – Plus, How They Can Impact Your Health
Read More: The Five Conflict Styles, Explained – Plus, How They Can Impact Your HealthMaybe it’s a blowout argument with your partner, that unspoken tension with a friend, or even a work meeting that got unexpectedly heated. Whatever the scenario, conflict is an inherent part of being human and navigating relationships – whether we like it or not. And while many people may believe that conflict is negative and…
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The Five Conflict Styles, Explained – Plus, How They Can Impact Your Health
Read More: The Five Conflict Styles, Explained – Plus, How They Can Impact Your HealthMaybe it’s a blowout argument with your partner, that unspoken tension with a friend, or even a work meeting that got unexpectedly heated. Whatever the scenario, conflict is an inherent part of being human and navigating relationships – whether we like it or not. And while many people may believe that conflict is negative and…
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Can Decluttering Really Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s What Psychologists Say
Read More: Can Decluttering Really Improve Your Mental Health? Here’s What Psychologists SayFeeling like your life has no order and everything is just one big mess? Babe it’s a sign, a sign to declutter and let go of what doesn’t serve you. Our environments often reflect our mental state, which is why it’s so important to re-evaluate them. Prioritising your mental health can start with removing the…
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“I Lost My Mind In The School Parking Lot”: An Exclusive Extract From Shatterproof By Tasha Eurich
Read More: “I Lost My Mind In The School Parking Lot”: An Exclusive Extract From Shatterproof By Tasha EurichIn today’s fast-paced world, resilience feels essential – but is it really enough? We’ve long been told it’s the key to coping with stress and setbacks, yet many of us are still burning out. In 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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TV Producer, Actress And Author Tshiamo Modisane On How Writing Her Debut Book Liberated Her
Read More: TV Producer, Actress And Author Tshiamo Modisane On How Writing Her Debut Book Liberated HerEarlier this year, TV Producer, actress and author Tshiamo Modisane released a memoir that detailed her journey to healing from past hurts and traumas. Growing up, Tshiamo always felt that she was born in the wrong body and assigned the wrong biological gender. True freedom finally showed up at her door when she changed her…
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9 Useful Self-Care Apps For Wellness To Download Now
Read More: 9 Useful Self-Care Apps For Wellness To Download NowAs a long-time wellness writer who’s seen many wellness trends come, go and return, I’ve seen plenty of self-care apps. From all-in-one life organisers to weight loss trackers to meditation apps, I’ve tried an above-average amount. That’s probably because I have ADHD and anxiety, which makes handling tasks and processing emotions extremely difficult for me.…
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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 who’s always been curious about growth, Mpoomy Ledwaba never imagined being the biggest wellness influencer in SA since dropping out of university in 2005. “At 30, I couldn’t have imagined being an author and founder of an incredible wellness community. I have always loved people, speaking and books – so…
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How To Decentre Alcohol From Your Social Life
Read More: How To Decentre Alcohol From Your Social LifeWhether you’re one of the many who identifies as sober curious, soberish or California sober – it’s hard to deny: More and more people are looking for ways to decrease the role that alcohol plays in their lives. Between hangovers, hangxiety and um, the fact that alcohol is a known carcinogen, there’s plenty of reasons to limit just how much…
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4 Science-Backed Ways To Love Yourself – And Why You Should
Read More: 4 Science-Backed Ways To Love Yourself – And Why You ShouldFinding ways to love yourself is a powerful tool for so much more than stepping out in an out-of-comfort-zone outfit, owning that board meeting or letting the hairstylist know you’re *not* happy with the haircut. Fact: higher levels of self-esteem, self-compassion and self-love are consistently linked with better mental health, more happiness, greater resilience and…
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Why Practicing Self-Efficacy Is Key To Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself
Read More: Why Practicing Self-Efficacy Is Key To Becoming The Best Version Of YourselfThere’s a reason the words “believe in yourself” are plastered on classroom signs and cross-stitched on throw pillows. Your sense of self-efficacy, or the belief that you can accomplish what you set out to do – whether that’s finishing a 5K or a master’s degree – plays a huge role in whether or not you…
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TV/Radio Presenter and Speaker Rorisang Thandekiso On Her Debut Book and The Moments That Shaped Her Career
Read More: TV/Radio Presenter and Speaker Rorisang Thandekiso On Her Debut Book and The Moments That Shaped Her CareerTV/Radio broadcaster and speaker Rorisang Thandekiso’s biggest turning point came in Grade 8. Vocal from a very young age, Rorisang often got into trouble for being too opinionated or mediating a fight between classmates, for instance. “So much so that the principal called me Winnie Mandela. My mother would get called in because I talked…
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Adult Bullying Often Goes Overlooked—Here’s How To Spot It And Shut It Down
Read More: Adult Bullying Often Goes Overlooked—Here’s 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. Karate Kid movie. Unfortunately, bullies don’t magically disappear on graduation day—many of…
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People Pleasing Can Have Some Harmful Mental Health Effects — Experts Say This Is How To Stop
Read More: People Pleasing Can Have Some Harmful Mental Health Effects — Experts Say This Is How To StopYou always show up for others, even when that means overbooking your social calendar. You feel most satisfied putting your partner’s needs first, even when you feel burnt out. You feel an incessant need to pick up the slack at work, even when other co-workers aren’t pulling their weight. You’re exhausted and the worst part?…
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Yes, Happiness Can Boost Productivity – Here’s How
Read More: Yes, Happiness Can Boost Productivity – Here’s HowAs humans, we’re constantly in the pursuit of happiness. And that pursuit grows, the more we learn about its benefits. Martin Seligman, considered the ‘Father of Positive Psychology’, said “…the happiest people tend to be those who pursue the full life– they infuse their life with pleasure, engagement and meaning”. With that in mind, could…
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Here’s How To Spot Secret Addictions And Tips To Break The Cycle
Read More: Here’s How To Spot Secret Addictions And Tips To Break The CycleImagine a typical “addict.” What comes to mind? Perhaps someone staggering down the street clutching a wine bottle, or maybe someone staying up late, glued to their Instagram feed? More often, it’s the first image that strikes. Yet, this portrayal of addiction, focusing on the most extreme cases, misses a broader, more inclusive picture. Addiction…
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Here’s How To Actually Practise Mindfulness And Unlock Inner Peace
Read More: Here’s How To Actually Practise Mindfulness And Unlock Inner PeaceWe’ve 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, you’re mindful when you need to change lanes, or when you use an oven mitt so you don’t burn yourself.…
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Art Curator Lerato Bereng-Moji On How Self-Honesty Improved Her Mental Health
Read More: Art Curator Lerato Bereng-Moji On How Self-Honesty Improved Her Mental HealthMoving to a new environment in hopes of levelling up your career or life can go either way. Sometimes, it may take longer for the grass to finally be greener on the other side. That was the case for Lerato Bereng-Moji, an art curator, director and co-owner of the Stevenson Gallery, who soon learned that…
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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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TV/Radio Presenter Rorisang Thandekiso On The Moments That Defined Her Path Forever
Read More: TV/Radio Presenter Rorisang Thandekiso On The Moments That Defined Her Path ForeverTV/Radio broadcaster and speaker Rorisang Thandekiso’s biggest turning point came in Grade 8. Vocal from a very young age, Rorisang often got into trouble for being too opinionated or mediating a fight between classmates, for instance. “So much so that the principal called me Winnie Mandela. My mother would get called in because I talked…
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5 Lessons On Life And Love From Netflix’s Good Grief
Read More: 5 Lessons On Life And Love From Netflix’s Good GriefNot only did I walk away from Netflix’s Good Grief with a surprising obsession with Elton John’s 2001 single This Train Don’t Stop There Anymore and inspiration to someday host a sing-along party featuring my favourite songs of all time, I also took away some sobering life lessons – some pretty mundane and some too…
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10 Wellness Quotes By Miss SA Natasha Joubert (That We Absolutely Loved!)
Read More: 10 Wellness Quotes By Miss SA Natasha Joubert (That We Absolutely Loved!)Ever met those people who are a freakin’ big deal but don’t treat themselves as such? This was the case when current Miss SA Natasha Joubert invited me to her home for the Jan/Feb 2024 cover interview. After insisting on brewing me the perfect cup of coffee, the 26-year-old opened up about everything in her…
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15 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your Year
Read More: 15 Wellness Journals To Kickstart Your YearIf being more present, more of a go-getter or hitting certain goals is your new year MO, you’re going to need one of these wellness journals to get there. Journalling is a powerful tool for wellness. It boosts your mindfulness by helping you reflect and stay on course. Journalling can help you achieve your goals,…
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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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12 Books To Help You Survive Year-End Fatigue
Read More: 12 Books To Help You Survive Year-End FatigueAaaaahhh, the much-dreaded year-end fatigue is finally here! And don’t worry, you’re not alone. Along with other self-care practises, may we suggest burying your head in a book that will boost your motivation and pep up your energy levels. You’re probably thinking: “Why would I want to read when all I want is to pass…
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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, “you’re being lazy” or “just keep pushing”, therefore making it harder for people to…
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Boost Your Mind And Movement With ASICS’ NAGINO™ Collection
Read More: Boost Your Mind And Movement With ASICS’ NAGINO™ CollectionASICS unveils a groundbreaking global campaign emphasizing the transformative power of exercise in empowering women to navigate everyday stresses. This momentous campaign coincides with the launch of ASICS’ revolutionary NAGINO™ Collection, spotlighting the profound impact that movement can have on our mental well-being. The campaign was developed in response to ASICS 2022 State of Mind…
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From Unconscious Eating To Intentional Wellness
Read More: From Unconscious Eating To Intentional WellnessWe’ve all done it before – eating on the go, snacking in front of one or more screens, indulging when we’re not hungry, and rushing through meals, it’s even become the norm to some. However, these are not harmless habits.In response, mindful eating has been gaining popularity in recent years as a way to cultivate…
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5 Steps For Tapping Into Motivation, Direct From The Pros
Read More: 5 Steps For Tapping Into Motivation, Direct From The ProsWe’re meant to start a new year full of beans, dreams and a renewed sense of purpose… At least that’s what Instagram tells us. But, if it feels like you’re in a rut or can’t quite work up the energy to do whatever it is you really want to do, you’re not stuck in neutral…
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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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Can Manifesting Really Help You Smash Your Goals?
Read More: Can Manifesting Really Help You Smash Your Goals?Angie Tiwari wakes up, slides out of bed and pulls the shutter back from her bedroom window. As she prises it ajar, a stream of morning light comes in and, as if on command, the sound of chirping birds fills the room. She sits back on the tangle of sheets and drops her eyelids to…
