You may find it necessary to impress people so that they like you, but this can be overwhelming if you don’t feel good about yourself. Johannesburg-based cognitive coach Robin Lauren says this has to do with a negative subconscious belief that has an influence on how you feel and, therefore, behave. An example is when you […]
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The role of a mother in her children’s lives is one that we hold in high regard. Why is it that we shy away from talking about how mother-daughter relationships can be fraught with many complexities? By: Zukiswa Dlamini Pictures: XX When 28-year-old Akhona* speaks about her mother, her tone changes to one of coldness. […]
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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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For many of us, when we think about love, we seldom think of self-love. But, how we see and value ourselves deserves to be a priority, writes Gugulethu Mhlungu. Falling in love with yourself From the time we are young, we are socialised into believing that some loves and relationships are more important than others. […]
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Coming up with ideas and strategies is often part of your job. But, when are the ideas you came up with really yours? Can you demand that you be credited and compensated for an innovation you introduced at work or a job interview? By Gugulethu Mhlungu It played out like a modern day David and […]
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There are people that are so fixated with their careers that it becomes an integral part of their identity. While there’s nothing wrong with working hard towards a successful career, being obsessed with your job can have implications for other parts of your life. By Fundiswa Nkwanyana A successful career is important to a lot […]
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Pastor George offers some sound advice on ways to challenge negative self-talk and listen to your inner voice. This time of the year comes at a time when most of us are beginning to struggle with self-doubt and negative internal dialogue. Having sailed through the euphoria of the new year, we are suddenly faced with […]
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