National Book Week is a timely reminder that reading can be more than entertainment. In South Africa, the annual initiative encourages people to make reading part of everyday life, with the 2026 theme ‘The Books of Our Lives’ highlighting the role books can play throughout our lives. Also see: How to cultivate a reading habit in […]
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Investing in yourself is one of the most valuable decisions you can make. While financial investments can grow your wealth, personal investments help you build confidence, improve your skills and create a more fulfilling life. From developing healthier habits to expanding your knowledge, self-investment can have a lasting impact on your career, relationships and overall […]
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Procrastination is something many people experience, whether it is delaying work projects, avoiding household tasks or putting off personal goals. While motivation can come and go, self-discipline habits provide a reliable way to stay focused and make consistent progress. Also see: Top 7 productivity myths that are actually holding you back Building self-discipline is not about […]
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Self-confidence is an essential life skill that influences everything from career success to personal relationships. While some people appear naturally confident, self-belief is often developed through consistent habits and positive mindset shifts. Here are some effective ways to build self-confidence and feel more empowered in everyday life. Also see: Rebuilding confidence and reclaiming identity after divorce […]
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How to Improve Emotional Intelligence as a Man A lot of men grow up hearing the same message: “Be strong. Don’t show emotions. Figure it out on your own.” But in real life—relationships, work, friendships—that mindset often creates distance instead of respect. Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn’t about being overly sensitive. It’s about understanding your emotions, […]
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Not Just Self-Care Plans You Forget: How to Build a Weekly Routine You’ll Actually Stick To Most people don’t struggle with knowing what self-care is. They struggle with sticking to it. You start strong, candles, journaling, gym plans, skincare routines — and then life gets busy. Work, stress, family, fatigue… and suddenly your “self-care routine” […]
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Achieving a harmonious balance between career and family life is a common aspiration, yet it remains a challenge for many. In South Africa, where work culture can be demanding, finding this equilibrium is crucial for long-term well-being and success. Drawing inspiration from accomplished South Africans, here are practical strategies to help you navigate the complexities […]
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The old cycle of starting a job in your early 20s and only leaving upon retirement is no longer the norm. But, is it true that you have to stay in a job for at least two years, or that job-hopping can hurt your career? Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out. Picture XXX Given that many late […]
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Hobbies are not just for children; you actually need them in your life. Here’s how hobbies improve your well-being. By Gugulethu Mhlungu My grandmother retired a few years ago, and moved to Durban to live with my mother and brother. She walks the dog every day, often spends hours at the sea, and has a […]
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The ideas of fulfilment occupy much of all our lives. But, what is it really? And, how do we attain it? Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out. One of the biggest questions we ask ourselves is: ‘What is happiness?’ It is one of the things that many of us spend so much time pursuing. Clinical psychologist Khosi […]
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For many, the first experience of trauma is during childhood which can have lifelong effects. Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out how reparenting yourself offers a useful tool for dealing with childhood pain. A study called Parents’ Adverse Childhood Experiences and Their Children’s Behavioural Health Problems, published in 2018 by the University of California, found that parents […]
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Many people cannot live without their cellphones, and spend so much time looking at them that screen time has become a health concern. Phones have also changed the way we work, and even what can get us fired. Gugulethu Mhlungu finds out how. Pictures XX In early 2019 an image of an employee using their […]
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