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 …
Last week we wrote about social support networks and why they are so important, especially during times of crisis. But how do we build and grow those networks in order to have reliable support? Be proactive At times people expect …
Having a shoulder to lean on is a much-appreciated gesture and can be an essential lifeline when the going gets tough. This has never been truer for most South Africans than it is now, in the lockdown period when people have …
Hope is an asset that perseveres through the darkest hours. It’s the belief that tomorrow or the future can be better. The whole world is in turmoil as a result of the coronavirus. Closer to home, the extended lockdown has added incredible …
If anyone had told me, three months into the year I would be working at home, locked in my studio apartment in downtown Johannesburg for 21 days I would have laughed in their face. And had they added that a …
Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself. You and your needs are important. You can only attempt to take on the rest of the world if you make yourself a priority. So, if you haven’t done anything …
As well as being the month of love, February is also healthy lifestyle awareness month in South Africa, which essentially means looking at how to live longer. This year’s theme is titled “Cheka Impilo – have peace of mind,” which …
Lose weight, eat healthy, save money, read more books, spend more time with family. Sound familiar? Most of us have had these New Year resolutions; many can attest to how difficult it is to follow through. So how do we …