Why rest is crucial
You know how I know when I need rest? It is when I start feeling a little insecure about things I've actually overcome. As soon as that happens, I know...
Why I don’t watch the news
I don’t watch the news because it depresses me. I know, I know, this take on life is not recommended. But I have to be honest – I care too much...
Charisma and character
The England football team no longer have a manager. Sam Allardyce resigned this week after only 67 days and one match in charge. His decision to step down comes...
Can diet affect our mood?
What we eat has the power to affect (not always drastically) our health, mood, and behaviour. Dietary changes can bring about changes in our brain structure (chemically and physiologically)...
Swine Flu – Should I be concerned?
My brother posted a message on our family WhatsApp group last week, warning that increased cases of swine flu were being reported across Gauteng. As of last Friday, there...
A simple guide to eating smart
How do you do when it comes to food?
Food is one of those weird, crazy, infuriating things and different people have different relationships with it. Some people eat to...
Get some sleep
Do you ever feel like you're sleepwalking? I'm not talking about actual sleepwalking during the night when you're asleep. I'm talking about zombie sleepwalking during the day while you're...
What are the foundations of your life?
We all know foundations are important. They are what support buildings and houses. Without them, buildings would crumble. But what are the foundations of your life? Did you know...
Overwhelmed? You can’t save all the babies!
It can feel overwhelming to be in the world sometimes, especially of late. So many problems, such huge issues, so much drama on social media – corruption, terrorism, racism, sexism,...
When you don’t get what you want
Most of us are familiar with the foot-stomping, hands-raving, vocal-chords-yelling, and occasional throwing-to-the-floor kind of outburst that accompany a tantrum from a two-year-old child on hearing the word “no”....