Silindokuhle Mkhize 
When emotions come before reason, our well-being suffers. Lately, I have had to make a number of decisions and I’ve noted how my decision-making has been affected by my emotions – increasingly more now than in the past. Needless to say, …
I am a firm believer of Gandhi’s saying that if you want to change the world, be the change you wish to see. It always starts within ourselves to initiate personal change so that we can rise to bigger challenges …
The coronavirus pandemic has heightened uncertainty over the economy, employment, relationships, even our physical and mental health. If you are like most people, you crave security and you want to feel safe and have a sense of control over your life …
The year 2020 has been awful for most of us, a humbling year we are not likely to forget due to Covid-19. My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones, family, friends and colleagues. Given the difficulties …
Covid-19 has shone a light on the importance of wellbeing and there is now a greater understanding of the role of holistic wellbeing. More so now than ever, wellbeing plays a major role in enabling most people to successfully overcome difficulties …
How often does it happen that before you walk out of your home every morning, you mentally check whether you have your phone with you? It may sound ridiculous, but most of us would feel so lost without our devices for …
As we celebrate our nation’s diverse culture and heritage this month, we are reminded of the continuous discussions South Africans have around issues of diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Unbeknown to some, social and cultural wellness form part of the wellbeing framework …
During women’s month, I usually reflect on and appreciate the incredible women all over the world who have championed women’s causes over time. There is no shortage of such accomplished women, from Nobel Prize winners, activists of various social issues, …
July is mental health awareness month and continuing from last month’s article on maintaining mental wellbeing, this article looks at advocating and raising awareness for mental health. Mental health looks different for everyone. You can sound confident and have anxiety; you …
Until a couple of months ago, most of us have never heard of the Coronavirus. We now find ourselves overwhelmed with daily Covid-19 statistics and information. You’ve likely experienced some anxiety and depression from resultant personal circumstances, information overload, fake …
