Photography Week

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All photographers have a different approach to posing subjects. While some have an arsenal of favourite positions, others would rather leave models to choose their own natural stance. Friends, family or inexperienced models can benefit from some guid

Planet Mindful

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TIME FOR A CONFESSION: I’ve often felt envious of those who seem to draw great satisfaction and nourishment from their friendships. I’ve always valued my friendships, but since the complexity and pace of life increased after I became a mother, I’ve f

Planet Mindful

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PERFORMANCE IS NOT just in the domain of the arts. We are all performers and everyone wants to perform their best in life. As players on the ‘stage of life’ we perform many different roles in our personal and professional environments and relationshi

Psychologies

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Q A year ago, my fiance and I were happy. We both work long hours, and I would look forward to Friday nights when we came together for the weekend. For the past year, however, with us both working from home, we get on each other’s nerves and someti

Psychologies

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“Claire Middlebrook, 42, runs an accountancy practice in Edinburgh. The office environment was chaotic, and often saw stand-up arguments, she explains. ‘I struggled with anxiety around conflict,’ says Claire. ‘I sought to please the team because I

Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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Dr Trisha Stratford once worked as a war correspondent, so when the Kiwi star joined Married At First Sight Australia as a relationships expert, she understandably figured she had more than enough guts to deal with the drama of reality TV. But six ye

New Zealand Listener

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Have we become more disagreeable in the 21st century? Has social media made it harder to change people’s minds? We have been getting more “disagreeable” for centuries as our societies have become steadily more egalitarian, diverse and disputatious. B

WellBeing

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Play and a playful attitude are not just enjoyable; they’re a key ingredient of good mental health. Instinctively, we know children need play to thrive, but in adulthood prioritising play seems at best frivolous and at worst indulgent. We all need pl

POPSUGAR

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"Sorry for the delay." "Sorry I missed your call." "Sorry for the inconvenience." When I die, I swear my tombstone is going to read, "Sorry for the late response to your email." At a recent grocery run, I opened the restroom door and almost hit the w

Planet Mindful

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The Pomodoro Technique is a way of working in time-bound chunks. It was invented by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s when, as a college student, he used a kitchen timer shaped like a pomodoro (Italian for tomato) to help focus on his studies, with

Women's Health Australia

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Ask yourself what you want, suggests Mort. “Would you like to be friends again? Or is it that you want to remember that person and also the time you shared?” Both are fine, she adds, but it’s useful to be clear about your true expectations. Mort caut

You South Africa

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At the best of times, you’re not a very patient person and this feature stands out this week. But despite this trait of yours, an older family member needs you to be more patient, reliable and consistent now. You know that you’ll act in the best inte

Psychologies

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Once, I lied about owning a dog. Not only was this untrue – I have never owned a dog – the statement leapt from my mouth without warning! This event was weird and unsettling. It was also unfortunate, given that I was in the middle of a job interview.

Woman's Weekly

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For 13-19 January with Bracha Goldsmith yourastrologysigns.com Keeping calm is your goal this week. No matter what’s going on around you, distance yourself emotionally and you’ll do very well. Make your inner world your focus now. Turn off all your

Psychologies

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‘Rushing to make the children dinner after a hectic workday, I could feel a familiar bubble of stress rising inside me,’ says Louisa Burford, 48, a freelance psychology translator. ‘It happened every few months when life became a treadmill of tasks a

Men's Health Australia

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If you cheated in the dream, it may actually be a sign that you have trust issues with your partner. Or it could mean nothing. If you don’t have trust issues, best not to sweat it. A sign that something in your life isn’t going well. Perhaps you need

Computeractive

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I almost shed a tear reading your ‘Question of the Fortnight’ in Issue 612 (‘Did video chats make people feel lonelier during lockdown?’). It rang true to my experience. I live alone, so was fearful when the first lockdown began. But my children reas

India Today

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The pandemic has touched all lives in many different ways, and as the world around us changed in this span of time so did a multitude of perspectives around living life. Bound by the confines of limited spaces and with an inherent spirit to adapt, pe

Vogue Australia

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This month allows you to reinvent yourself. Looking good and feeling fine, you’re a magnet for love and all of life’s pretty things. A significant journey or communication could arise, and there might be an emotional or financial cost as a result, bu

Weekend Argus Saturday

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JUST as a ship’s captain is ultimately responsible for the well-being of those aboard his vessel, managing the family finances is serious stuff, strictly to be dealt with by the head of the house, right? Think again … This might have been the norm in

Practical Motorhome

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There are so many motorhome manufacturers and dealerships out there that it’s hard to sort the great from the not-so-great - and that can certainly leave buyers (no matter how experienced) feeling confused. Our Owner Satisfaction Awards were created

Liz Earle Wellbeing

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How are you feeling about the new year ahead? Hopeful? Cautiously optimistic? Glum? Personally, I am hopeful for better times ahead. 2020 was downright dreadful and I’m very happy to be pinning up a new calendar with lots of lovely clear space for fr

You South Africa

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You could feel caught between a rock and a hard place this week and it would be best to consider your response instead of reacting on instinct. Big decisions affecting your personal life as well as your domestic life are bound to take your in a diffe

WHO

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Stress brings out the best and worst in us, so if there were already cracks in your friendship neuropsychologist Dr Hannah Korrel says the pandemic may have made things worse. “For instance, if your ‘bestie’ spoke poorly to you before COVID-19, furth

POPSUGAR

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Some people spend their entire lives looking for their soulmate - that one person they can slurp that last spaghetti noodle with and just know. But have you ever wondered if there's maybe something more? Something deeper? That's where your twin flame

Chat

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You’re always on the go achieving your goals. Have you ever wondered why this can be intimidating? It’s because they don’t have the same endless drive. • Call 0905 817 0690* for more Balance your schedule and a difficult task will be simple. With ext

Woman's Weekly

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You may be experiencing some challenges. Keep going and don’t give up! You’re stronger than you think. This is a wonderful time to create a new social circle and to connect with people who uplift and inspire you.  22 May – 21 Jun You may be drawn t

Women's Fitness

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If you want a greater feel-good factor, head to a green space without your phone. That’s the latest advice from Anglia Ruskin University, which reports that more time spent outdoors and switching off devices was associated with a higher level of happ

Post South Africa

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I AM taking an antidepressant that results in a recurring nightmare. It’s a nightmare of being back at university and struggling to understand advanced mathematics, while my colleagues in class don’t seem perturbed. On some nights, the nightmare shif

Fairlady

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Most of us have spent more time with our partners in the past year than we ever have before. Let’s be frank – we are tired of each other. Even the strongest relationships have felt the strain. Now, as restrictions have eased, this is the perfect oppo