Wellness Quiz
It’s important that we understand that ‘wellbeing’ or ‘being- well’ is something you do, rather than something you are. The things we do and the way we think can have a big impact on our experience.
How to embrace your feminine strengths
On 9 August 1956, over 20 000 women marched peacefully to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest oppressive apartheid laws. Those women played a crucial role in changing our country for the better. Today, Women’s Day is an opportunity to focus on how we can shatter the glass ceiling – not just by fighting sexism, but also racism, ageism, ableism and other forms of oppression.
Unlock the incredible benefit of being aware
In a world where we are constantly surrounded by stimulation, from email notifications and endless phone interruptions to multiple screens clamouring for our attention, it’s very possible to be permanently distracted. And where has it got us? If anything, we’re less productive, more anxious and on the whole unhappier than before.
Mindfulness matters
Mindfulness has gained significant popularity for good reason: its numerous benefits. What makes it even more appealing is its simplicity and accessibility. It is a low-cost practice that can be easily implemented anywhere, requiring only your time and commitment. However, like any new habit, embracing mindfulness can sometimes feel overwhelming.
How to build bridges to tolerance
As we enter Mandela Month, we must consider if we are following the late statesman’s example. What are we doing to cross the barriers of separation?
Every year, Mandela Day encourages us to spend at least 67 minutes – representing Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of struggle for liberty and tolerance – making a positive difference in our communities. Since Mandela Day was first instituted on 18 July 2009, we’ve turned this into an entire month of good deeds.
But when we look at the growing levels of social intolerance, we have to wonder if we are doing enough.
Unlock the superpower of gratitude
Want to feel happier, be healthier and even sleep better? Then start by showing appreciation for what you have.
For centuries, various customs and religions have required people to stop and give thanks for the blessings they perceive. It may seem quaint, but science is repeatedly proving that those who can feel grateful for the positives in their lives are generally healthier, more confident and happier.
Back in 2012, Dr Nancy Fagley from the psychology department at Rutgers University in America was the first to show how appreciation is directly linked to life satisfaction.
Develop an attitude of Gratitude
In our fast-paced and often stressful world, it’s easy to overlook the small joys and blessings that surround us. Expressing gratitude can help us cultivate appreciation for our lives and help us see the world through clearer eyes. To cultivate gratitude, you can start by setting aside a few moments each day to reflect on and appreciate the people, experiences and things you are grateful for, keeping a gratitude journal, or expressing your gratitude to others through heartfelt gestures or words of appreciation.
Making a real connection with young people
The youth of today – they’re so difficult. And, yet, we’ve all been the ‘youth of today’ in our time. This Youth Day, let’s reach across the divide and truly connect.
Can you blame young people if they act out? They face endless reams of scary news plus constant social media on how to look, act and live. Add to that our country’s heart-wrenching past and the challenge of choosing a career and finding employment.
How to build family bonds that last
If you ever feel like you’re sharing a house with strangers, it’s time to prioritise your family.
On the news, on social media, even on our WhatsApp chats… everywhere we find estranged family members. It’s become so common that people don’t bat an eyelid when discussing it.
Online cooking classes
Remote employees do not have to worry about the temptations of cake in the breakroom or impromptu lunches out. Yet, working from home might still not mean you get to eat nutritious meals. One way to encourage you to eat balanced meals, is to start a healthy cooking club.
In a club, you can swap healthy recipes via a collaborative Google Doc or link collector, upload pictures of finished dishes to a cloud-based photo album and share tips.
Sip your way to happiness with this water tracker.
Plant Nanny is a cute water reminder app that keeps track of how much water you drink, motivating you to drink water daily and solving the low water intake problem that most of us face. Each glass of water you drink helps grow the cute plants in Plant Nanny so you can both thrive!
Stub out smoking before getting hooked
Despite all the health warnings we get about smoking, one in five of us is a smoker. Yet even as new smokers pick up the habit every day, more people are starting to wish they never had.
Did you know that the vast majority of smokers want to quit? When smokers in America were surveyed, almost 70% said they wanted to kick the habit. But simply stopping is not that easy.
