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Children need therapy too, here’s why…

Mental health is important for people of all ages, including our kids. As much as we need to be in a good space mentally to take care of our children, they also need a healthy well-being for them to grow and develop fully. Several signs indicate that your child needs therapy. At the same time, […]

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WATCH: Hilarious video of woman attempting bacardi dance

Internet users react to TikToker attempting to do the popular dance bacardi dance and being caught by her mother. TikTok creator by the username @itss_olefile posted a video on the app of her trying to do the bacardi dance also known as Tyla’s dance. This popular TikTok dance move originated from the amapiano genre where […]

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South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane’s historic win in Wimbledon

South Africans continue to excel globally, proudly bringing home medals and titles. According to News24, the latest achievement comes from the illustrious Wimbledon Championships, where Kgothatso Montjane, partnering with Japan’s Yui Kamiji, secured the women’s wheelchair doubles title in a showcase of talent and perseverance. Kgothatso, synonymous with resilience and excellence in wheelchair tennis, has again […]

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Winter crops to grow in this wet season

With the cold fronts passing through the Western Cape this week, perhaps we could use this abundance of rain as a kickstarter to planting water-loving veggies. These veggies thrive in water-rich environments, and while we can’t rely completely on rain, one could consider installing proper irrigation to ensure these wet soil lovers receive all the […]

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How real is the ‘mommy brain’?

You might have heard the phrases “mommy brain,” “momnesia”, or “pregnancy brain” a couple of times, and a connection with pregnant women and forgetfulness. You might have even experienced this condition and noticed that it started happening after you had children. This proves beyond reasonable doubt that the phenomenon is real. It might sound derogatory […]

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Could AI chatbots replace therapists?

Imagine attending a therapy session and having an artificial intelligence (AI) robot as your therapist, sounds crazy right? You’re probably thinking, what do AIs know about emotions and personal perspectives? Then again you think of the AI chatbot on your WhatsApp that you sometimes vent to about all your problems and the algorithm actually gives […]

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Things you do that might be a result of low self-esteem

People are built differently, with individual personality traits. There are those who are confident and believe in themselves and their abilities. Others are timid, have no sense of self-trust and often struggle with accepting themselves. There are several contributing factors to both of these characteristics. There is also a group of people who might not […]

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Learning the psychology behind being late

Are you the type that is a constant late comer even if you don’t plan to? A big part of the cause might be your personality and character, but other causes might be beyond your control. Have a look at what medical experts have to say about this; According to the Brussels Times, the majority […]

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The five biggest personality traits: Which one defines you?

Psychological experts believe there are five core personality characteristics known as the “Big Five” personality traits. These traits are, “Extraversion (also often spelled extroversion), agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism,” according to Very Well Mind. The publication further explains that conscientiousness is thoughtfulness, openness is creativity and fascination, agreeableness is friendliness, extraversion is sociability, and neuroticism […]

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Breaking down the 4 types of introverts

People often associate being an introvert with quietness, anti-socialism, and shyness – all of which are not entirely wrong, but while this may be somewhat true, there are many more characteristics to people who are defined as introverts. Psychological experts explain that there are four types of introversion, meaning that there is a variety within […]

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Malingering: We’re probably all guilty of it

Have you ever lied about not feeling well because you secretly rather be doing something else exciting? Maybe you called in sick at work because your favourite international artist is performing live in your town and you don’t want to miss the show. If you answered yes, you are definitely not the only one. Experts […]

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