In a world obsessed with self-improvement, the pressure to maintain a multi-step morning routine, track every calorie, hit daily step targets, and drink litres of green juice can quickly become overwhelming. Also see: National Book Week: Advantages of reading fiction novels While taking care of your health is essential, an over-fixation on perfect living can […]
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As we move deeper into the year, many people find themselves juggling work deadlines, family responsibilities, financial pressures and personal commitments. While occasional stress is normal, prolonged strain can lead to mid-year burnout—a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion. Recognising the warning signs early can help you take action before burnout takes a serious […]
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Many South Africans are navigating ongoing financial pressures, work stress, family responsibilities and uncertainty. While pushing through challenges can feel necessary, living in a constant state of ‘survival mode’ can have significant long-term effects on both physical and mental well-being. Also see: Top 5 habits making your mornings more stressful What does survival mode mean? Survival […]
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In today’s fast-paced world, feeling tired from time to time is normal. However, when stress becomes chronic and overwhelming, it can lead to burnout—a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that can affect every aspect of your life. Also see: Is empathy burnout real? What you need to know The World Health Organisation defines […]
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In 2026, the global job market continues to shift as workers reassess long-term career paths in response to AI disruption, burnout, economic pressure, and changing workplace expectations. While some employees are ‘job-hugging’ and staying put for stability, others are actively leaving traditional careers in search of flexibility, purpose, and better work-life balance. Also see: Careers […]
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The Hidden Cost of Hustle Culture For years, people were taught that success belongs to whoever works the hardest. Wake up earlier.Sleep less.Work weekends.Turn hobbies into income.Monetise every free moment. Somewhere along the way, exhaustion became a personality trait. And now many people are quietly discovering that hustle culture doesn’t just cost energy. It can […]
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Firstborn Daughter Syndrome: Why It Feels So Heavy If you’re the eldest daughter, you probably know this feeling: Even when nothing is “wrong,” it still feels like something is on your shoulders. Like you’re the one who has to: fix things keep everyone together stay responsible not mess up and somehow still hold it all […]
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Why Returning from a Holiday Feels Harder Than Going: Understanding Post-Holiday Fatigue The Invisible Weight of Coming Home That moment when your shoes hit the airport floor, your phone reconnects to the signal, and reality quietly reminds you that emails, chores, and responsibilities are waiting, it’s a familiar pang of post-holiday fatigue. It’s that inexplicable […]
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There’s usually an epidemic of stress and burnout as the year comes to a close. Unfortunately, you cannot bust your way out of it sometimes. The core healing is to consider the stresses and strains which may be causing your mind and body to feel so fatigued. If you feel this way, there are restorative […]
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It’s easy to become caught up in the cycle of doing too much, too often, for too long when you are constantly telling yourself to keep pushing because the hustle and bustle must continue. Meanwhile, burnout sneakily creeps in through late nights, missed meals, and the constant pressure to keep going no matter what, and […]
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“You do this so much better than me, could you help me again?”, “Even if I tried I wouldn’t be as good as you.” If you happen to get these kinds of statements a lot, you might be a victim of being overworked without realising it. Yes, these compliments can make you feel appreciated and […]
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Stress is the biggest hindrance to your productivity in general, whether it is caused by work or personal matters. It does a great deal of pulling you down and hence affects your focus on every task. When stress starts affecting your productivity at work, it is an indication that you need to attend to it. […]
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