Positivity self-test
Take two minutes to complete this Positivity Self Test now. Your score provides a snapshot of how your emotions of the past day combine to create your positivity ratio.
Sugar and spice, not always so nice
Ever since ther introduction in the 1800s, there has been debate around the pros and cons of non-nutritive sweeteners. By offering the taste of sweetness without any calories, artificial sweeteners seem like they could be the answer to effective weight loss and improved health… but as with so many “revolutionary” health and weight loss discoveries, there is a bit more to the story than meets the eye.
How to be a more inclusive colleague in a diverse workplace
On Heritage Day this 24 September, we as South Africans celebrate our culture and diversity as a nation. We all enjoy variety, because it brings exciting surprises and is also a key ingredient of creativity. The same goes for diversity in the workplace.
Whilst workplace diversity in South Africa is mandated by law, many businesses have adopted a largely compliance-driven approach.
Suicide: healing from the loss of a loved one
It’s a sad fact that too many South Africans are taking their own lives, leaving behind devastated loved ones. World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September aims to shed a light on this tragic situation and help those in the depths of despair. Of special concern is also those friends and family struggling to survive the aftermath of a suicide. They typically don’t know how to even begin coming to terms with the grief of losing a loved one who simply could not go on living anymore.
Take a moment and see the beauty – your life will be enriched
A clever, moving, and impactful quick watch on how quickly we evaluate people, and then often loose the opportunity to delight in their beauty.
Are you a long hauler?
As the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, it became evident that besides the potential for causing severe illness, many people can experience prolonged COVID symptoms. These can linger from weeks to months after their initial exposure to the virus. This is called ‘long-COVID’, or ‘post-acute COVID syndrome’. Those who experience it are known as the ‘long haulers’.
