Lifestyle

How to strike a good work life balance

Work frequently comes first in our lives and trumps everything else. We could neglect our personal wellbeing in an effort to advance professionally. But not only is it crucial for our career, but also for our physical, emotional, and mental health, to achieve a healthy work-life balance or integration. In a nutshell, work-life balance refers […]

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Slow living: The benefits of slowing down in this fast paced world

The entire world seemed to be moving in an illogical hurry. We frequently juggle multiple tasks at once, skipping meals, missing deadlines, getting lost in traffic, etc. In essence, we are simply rushing through life in a permanently exhausted manner while attempting to regain our breath over the little weekend. However, the weekend also contains […]

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How to make a self-care checklist that works for you

What is a self-care checklist and why is it so important? Well, there are a lot of misconceptions around self-care. And often people associate self-care checklists to getting facials, taking bubble baths, and buying new face serums which may bring you temporary joy, but these activities aren’t essential to preserving your health and wellbeing. Self-care […]

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How ‘girl boss’ cultures fosters feelings of inadequacy

Without a doubt, you’ve heard the phrase. It is displayed on t-shirts and written on coffee mugs. Notebooks and calendars are glossed over. You won’t need to look too hard to find it because someone in your network has to possess something or have shared a social media image with the hashtag #GirlBoss. Whether you […]

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How to set up your vision board for 2023

It’s that time of the year, where you visualise and manifest what you want to achieve for the year ahead. Sometimes aligning pictures out of what you envision your life to be can get you to see what your goals are and what you need to work on in order to reach them. These days […]

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How to overcome imposter syndrome

Have you ever thought or felt you aren’t good enough for the job for you were employed to do and that your boss could discover that at any time? Or perhaps you’ve felt like you’re just pretending to be an adult who is capable of acquiring a home or raising a child, while everyone else […]

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Are vision boards worth the hype?

The idea of vision boards has been around for a few decades and has gained popularity thanks to a few publications and famous people, most notably Oprah Winfrey. It is founded on the universal Law of Attraction, which essentially asserts that our brains are incredibly potent devices capable of bringing desires and thoughts into life. […]

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What anxiety in a relationship looks like

When you first start dating someone new, you’re bound to feel some anxiety (and all the butterflies). The feelings of excitement and lust can also add to the touch of anxiety. Often many people question or doubt their partner’s feelings towards them. Many times people began to ask themselves questions regarding their significant other. Is […]

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Man demands girlfriend to pay 50% of engagement ring worth R100k

There is trouble in paradise between a couple who’s relationship hangs by a thread after the man asked his fiancé to contribute 50% towards the engagement ring which cost over R100k. A man who has been dating his girlfriend for the past four years has finally popped the question with a diamond ring. The woman […]

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Misconceptions about Friday the 13th

Over the years, there have been a lot of misconceptions around Friday the 13th, for example, some people would say “many bad things happen on the day.” History reports this day to be a harbinger of bad luck. Just like walking under a ladder, crossing paths with a black cat or breaking a mirror, many […]

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Ways to work around load shedding for dinner

We have all experienced a power cut right at the moment when we are thinking about what to cook for dinner. No electricity means cooking supper is canceled and you will have to opt for takeaways or a quick snack that will probably not fill you up. We’ve got you covered, here’s a list of […]

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The danger of posting your child in school uniform

Children will soon return to school after the December holiday break and many of the parents are excited to see their littles ones back at school. It is also time for the first day of school day photos which can be tempting for parents to post online. For first time parents, it can be tempting […]

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