Best Self Magazine

4 min read

— A boundary is, in essence, where you end and another person begins. I define it as a limit that you set to define what you will and will not do, or what you will or will not accept or tolerate from others. Our boundaries are all about who we are an

Chat It's Fate

13 min read

With a mind like lightening, and amazing ideas that seem to come out of nowhere, you’re a true original and something of a trendsetter – you’re not interested in following the crowd. You have a strong social conscience and a humanitarian streak. Luck

The Art of Healing

1 min read

Humans are the consumate performers. We each invest vast amounts of energy into our ‘show face/’ This is the face we present to the world, the face we want others to see and to believe in. We could run power stations with the amount of energy we inve

Liz Earle Wellbeing

2 min read

Autumn brings a dramatic shift from summer holiday mode back to a more everyday focus and the closing in of colder days ahead. I actually love this change of pace, with a new school year to look forward to, projects to embark on, future festivities t

Your Family

1 min read

Anja van Beek, talent strategist and leadership coach Anjavanbeek.co.za, @anjavanbeek.coaching, Linkedin.com/in/anja-van-beek Instead of trying to tackle a to-do list every day that just keeps growing, make a list of what your pivotal tasks are for

WellBeing

1 min read

When do you feel in “fl ow”? How often do you drop in to the place where time disappears, along with your limitations and parameters of anything else but the moment? Perhaps it’s when you’re playing music, writing an article, reading a novel or doing

TIME

3 min read

EVERYONE WHO JUST GOT MARRIED is psyched about it. It’s a new adventure with their best friend. Everyone who has been married for 50 years or more is psyched about it. They’re living with their closest companion—it’s been a trip, totally worth it. B

True Love

3 min read

The month starts with a lunar eclipse on the fifth highlighting emotions and instincts – you are more sensitive, but also volatile. Mercury goes retrograde on the 18th, so don’t take it personally when things go awry. Be the unconditional love you wa

Woman's Weekly

1 min read

This is a good time for thinking about starting your own business. You might offer a useful product or service. Your values are probably being shaken up. What’s most important to you? Put your energy into that for now. You may be feeling quite rest

Psychologies

5 min read

The radio was playing, the sun was out and I was in a happy mood. My daughter was home for a few days and we were on our way out to lunch. While we waited at the traffic lights, a woman and her dog crossed the road. ‘The rest of her clothes must be i

Good

2 min read

Life can be tough sometimes – for everyone. It is not always full of beautiful sunrises or perfect yoga poses. Not everything goes according to plan. Nor does every big idea we have result in a thunderous applause or success. Everyday life is raw and

Cosmopolitan India

2 min read

When it comes to matters of the heart, I am the cheesiest gouda in the cold storage. I believe in soulmates, I revel in grand gestures, and I adore anything heart-shaped—doughnuts, trinkets, puppies with vascular-organ shaped balloons attached to the

Australian Yoga Journal

2 min read

The Ally Circle is meant to crush assumptions, foster trust, and show that compassion can help us connect across differences. Suzanne explains why it’s part of the training: “Our work with Off the Mat is built on unpacking and taking accountability—f

Woman & Home

1 min read

1 If you have ‘off’ days where you don’t find your partner attractive, don’t panic! But if you have ‘off months’ or ‘off years’, take that seriously. 2 However unsexual you might be feeling, try to keep the physical affection. Hold hands, cuddle or

Fast Company

2 min read

YOUR TASK PILE IS like a mirror—it reflects what you’re currently doing. How do you feel when you look in the mirror? Don’t underestimate the power that small changes could have on your day-to-day enjoyment of work. Separate your tasks into piles, th

Chat It's Fate

2 min read

I would love to feel more of a connection to my spirit guide. How can I become more open to hearing them? Abbi, 39, Norwich Your spirit guide is an American man who lived in the 19th century. I see the name Edgar. During his lifetime, he was able to

Chat It's Fate

13 min read

From the 1st, you’re gaining a new perspective on your love life. It may feel slightly disorienting at first but go with it. It could turn out to be the best thing ever! Single? Look for new people from outside your usual haunts. Couples can expect a

Psychologies

6 min read

Removing the dating app from my phone wasn’t exactly unusual. As long-term dating app users know, it’s a love-hate relationship. For every promising match, raunchy fling and interesting encounter, there’s a flip side: The ghosting, the hours lost to

Fête

1 min read

FÊTE/LIFE/ It is human nature to seek out what we each believe to be our best life, to look on at those around us with envy, those who appear to be doing it all just that little bit better. Prettier, slimmer, richer, happier, better job, better home,

New Idea

1 min read

“Frustration with others is almost always a cover for frustration for self,” says Jaemin. “The way out of frustration, therefore, is always through taking full responsibility for your own results and relationships. Without judging yourself for your c

Psychologies

1 min read

‘KINDFULNESS’ IS A BLEND of kindness and mindfulness: to be mindfully kind; kind on purpose. Kindfulness means being alert for opportunities to be kind, because it’s the right thing to do, and even being kind in our thoughts about people and how we c

Planet Mindful

4 min read

After the rollercoaster ride that was 2020, it feels like there’s greater anticipation than ever to leave the chaos and challenges of last year in the past, and start afresh this year. But what does that look like, how is it possible and where do you

Woman's Own

1 min read

Professor Margareta James is a psychologist and founding director of the Harley Street Wellbeing Clinic in London Anne Henderson is a consultant gynaecologist and BMS accredited menopause specialist at gynae-expert.co.uk Neil Wilkie is a relati

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

1 min read

A good project should put you back in touch with all your emotions: joy, surprise, disappointment, frustration, anger, pride and happiness. It should also improve your ability to swear. Ultimately, it’s a learning process. Chances are there will be

The Millions

5 min read

Toxic relationships are hurtful, and exist on a continuum of uncaring and manipulative behavior, ranging from microaggressions to violence. It haunts us because it hurts us. The post Dissecting Desire: The Millions Interviews Sarah Gerard appeared fi

Fairlady

2 min read

Make a date with your intuition and a glass of wine. An intriguing tug between you wanting to stay in your shell for longer than usual and a funny, vague feeling that ‘something big’ is rolling towards you at a rate of knots calls for a catch-up with

HELLO India

3 min read

LOVE: December will be a month of some truly magical moments. It allows for inner contentment and a fuller awareness of love. CAREER: This has been a year of hard work, but the efforts will pay off. Understanding the value of daydreaming and contemp

Mindful

1 min read

What does it mean to be authentic? “To accept myself with love and compassion, and follow my path with joy and gratitude.“ Candace Z. “It means to be honest about what’s in my head and heart, but in a way that’s mutually respectful and productive.” w

Blue Mountains Life

2 min read

You can’t turn on a TV or go to a movie theatre without seeing a show about, or a commercial for, a person who’s unlucky in love - someone who goes from bad date to bad date, trying to find love, until they finally do just before the end credits roll

Indianapolis Monthly

1 min read

I winced several times when I read Casey Kenley’s excellent yet heartbreaking essay on divorce (p. 68) this month. Unfortunately, I, too, know the pain of a marriage ending, and even though I’d like to put the experience in my rear-view mirror, that’