Category: Psychology
How to Declutter Your Mind
Spring brings with it a season of hope, renewal, and growth, and its onset has most people decluttering and reorganising…
How Gender Discrimination Affects the Mental Health of Women
Mental health affects men and women equally, however, women tend to suffer more from mental health problems due to a…
Pandemic fatigue and Burnout
Are you suffering from pandemic fatigue and burnout?Amid the emotional roller coaster of social isolation, work stress, home schooling, and…
Teaching children to look after their mental health
The disruption to learning and educational environments caused by the coronaviruspandemic has affected many school going children and adolescents alike.…
The Self-care act of Mindfulness
Articles, Mindfulness, Psychology
Self-care is about self-initiated behaviours that promote good health and wellbeing. Sometimes we can forget to help and care for…
Social Media Influencing your Decisions?
Articles, Mindfulness, Psychology
When emotions come before reason, our well-being suffers. Lately, I have had to make a number of decisions and I’ve noted…
Women Empowering Women
I am a firm believer of Gandhi’s saying that if you want to change the world, be the change you…
How to deal with Uncertainty
The coronavirus pandemic has heightened uncertainty over the economy, employment, relationships, even our physical and mental health. If you are like…
Making Room for Gratitude
Articles, Mindfulness, Psychology
The year 2020 has been awful for most of us, a humbling year we are not likely to forget due…
10 Questions to achieve wellbeing
Articles, Mindfulness, Psychology
Covid-19 has shone a light on the importance of wellbeing and there is now a greater understanding of the role…
Digital Wellbeing
How often does it happen that before you walk out of your home every morning, you mentally check whether you…
Explaining Social & Cultural Wellness
As we celebrate our nation’s diverse culture and heritage this month, we are reminded of the continuous discussions South Africans…
Celebrating Women
Articles, Mindfulness, Psychology
During women’s month, I usually reflect on and appreciate the incredible women all over the world who have championed women’s…
Mental Illness Stigma and Stereotypes
July is mental health awareness month and continuing from last month’s article on maintaining mental wellbeing, this article looks at…
Maintaining Mental Wellbeing
Articles, Mindfulness, Psychology
Until a couple of months ago, most of us have never heard of the Coronavirus. We now find ourselves overwhelmed…
Growing Your Support Network
Last week we wrote about social support networks and why they are so important, especially during times of crisis. But…
The Importance of Social Support
Having a shoulder to lean on is a much-appreciated gesture and can be an essential lifeline when the going gets…
Cultivating Hope
Articles, Mindfulness, Psychology
Hope is an asset that perseveres through the darkest hours. It’s the belief that tomorrow or the future can be better.The…
Avoid Loneliness When Working at Home
If anyone had told me, three months into the year I would be working at home, locked in my studio…
How to Nourish Your Inner Spirit
Articles, Mindfulness, Psychology
Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself. You and your needs are important. You can only attempt…
How to Live Longer
Articles, Lifestyle Diseases, Mindfulness, Psychology
As well as being the month of love, February is also healthy lifestyle awareness month in South Africa, which essentially…
Nurturing Self-control and Will Power
Lose weight, eat healthy, save money, read more books, spend more time with family. Sound familiar? Most of us have…
