Cosmopolitan South Africa

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This ups oxytocin, which can make you both happier in your bond (yup, even more than sex can). Whether it’s for one minute or 15, snuggle up and try to sync your breathing, says Jessica O’Reilly, host of the ‘Sex With Dr Jess’ podcast. ‘As your breat

Psychologies

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‘There is increasing research that shows how difficult and painful events can lead to personal growth,’ explains coach and hypnotherapist Danny Greeves. Uncover the nine simple ways you can train your brain to let go of the past and embrace a happier

Woman & Home

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Relationships can be tricky to navigate at the best of times. Throw the pandemic into the mix, and it’s no surprise that UK family law firms have reported a surge of more than 40%* in divorce inquiries in recent months. So, if your relationship is in

Popular Mechanics South Africa

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SETTLING INTO the rhythm of lockdown life during the third COVID wave has brought on a mixed bag of emotions and thoughts. Hopefully, by the time you read this, we’re out the other side, and a state of normalcy is returning to South Africa. (If I nev

You South Africa

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It’s that time of the year again when our children are facing one of the most crucial time of their lives: writing their year-end exams. It’s our responsibility as parents to stand by our kids and give them the support they really need. We often focu

Amateur Photographer

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EVEN though images are everywhere, the power of visual storytelling to change perspectives and behaviour has been reinforced in research by used specialist MPB. The survey of 2001 UK adults reveals that 71% have changed their perspective of something

Mindful

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If you’re someone who grew up being told that tears are a sign of weakness, or that you should never show fear lest you be exploited, you understand how very difficult it is to communicate complex emotions like jealousy, resentment, or sorrow. You pr

Your Pregnancy

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The newborn stage is an overwhelming one, and you may feel pressure to “do stuff” with your new little bundle from day one. This seems like an impossible task when you are adjusting to your baby – whether it is your first or fifth. The first few week

Attitude Magazine

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“My struggle with anxiety is a constant feature in my life. I’ve accepted it will never go away, and it will come in waves. I just have to think, this is just a moment in time. That’s how I’ve been approaching the past couple of years.” This reflecti

Women's Running

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Crista Scott Tappan has her hands in a lot of projects: She’s a content creator, web and product developer, marketing instructor, runner, and researcher. But she found herself getting lost in obligatory tasks—like packing hundreds of Dirtbag Runners

Chat It's Fate

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Whether you believe in marriage or not, the ancient practice of ‘plighting your troth’ (or pledging your truth) to someone you love has been with us for millenia. Naturally it carries with it plenty of symbolism too! in dreams generally symbolise al

Marie Claire Australia

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Theresa Ruf didn’t mean for it to happen. She didn’t see the man until after she hit him; even then, she saw the blood and the crumpled motorcycle first. The 42-year-old had been driving home in Illinois one evening in June 2012 when the sun blinded

Psychologies

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I spent the summer recovering from major back surgery. At a low point during week two, my best friend brought around a pile of magazines – a mix of gossip, glamour and thought-provoking ones. Psychologies was my standout favourite and not a title tha

LOSE IT The Low Carb & Paleo Way

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IT’S an interesting phenomenon: just when things start to become easy, people tend to fall off the wagon. This is partly down to arrogance – because we are finding the new regime smoother, we think we can just cheat a bit and get right back on it aga

Psychologies

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Sometimes, the impact of winter on your emotional wellbeing can be such a gradual process that it goes unnoticed at first. If you do realise that you feel low, you may distract yourself by focusing on what you’ve got to look forward to, such as spend

Pick Me Up

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Sue Tappenden is a Coach and People Expert who helps her clients improve their relationship with themselves and others. (www.headspaceforchange.com) Q Lockdown has postponed our wedding and I believe you should wait to marry to have a baby. I don’t w

Femina

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From tackling her own insecurities and body image issues as a teenager, to winning a title in a beauty pageant, Aavriti Choudhry has definitely come a long way. With a clear vision in mind, Aavriti plans on making it big on celluloid, while simultane

Woman's Weekly

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You’ll be full of creative ideas. Be ready to note them down. You may seriously pursue one that inspires you. Starting a diet or exercise regime is under favourable stars for you. If you’ve put it off, now is the time to do it! This is an excellent t

Money Magazine

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Create exit strategies. The best business advice I ever got was to always create a trapdoor, an exit strategy, so that you can escape any decision or commitment that doesn’t go well. No-one has a 100% good decision rate – it’s the speed and agility i

Pick Me Up

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Sue Tappenden is a coach and people expert who helps her clients improve their relationship with themselves and others. (www.headspaceforchange.com) Q I struggle to throw anything away. My home is full of things I just can’t let go of - but even thin

Digital Photographer

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Do you have any tips on what to do before your workshop starts? An important part of the build-up to any workshop is communication. This is even more important these days when things can change in the blink of an eye. Always try to keep your customer

Pick Me Up

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Sue Tappenden is a Coach and People Expert who helps her clients improve their relationship with themselves and others. (www.headspaceforchange.com) Q I’m due to have my first smear test and I’ve put it off for two years now. I cancel appointments or

Shooting Times & Country

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We have had a busy few weeks with competitions, the Game Fair and training sessions. We enjoyed some success, with Briar achieving an award in every test this summer. Nala has had a couple of awards in open tests and won the junior scurry on the fina

NZ Rugby World

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Whether it’s for yourself, a friend or family member there are a few red flags that indicate that extra support and help is needed. The key with the below signs is how intensely they are impacting someone’s ability to live their life day-to-day and t

Pretoria News Weekend

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“A LITTLE simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. Our daily lives are filled with noise and clutter, the constant stream of stimulation from electronic screens, the deafening sounds from the every

Independent on Saturday

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“A LITTLE simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. Our daily lives are filled with noise and clutter, the constant stream of stimulation from electronic screens, the deafening sounds from the every

Woman's Weekly

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When life gets tough, it’s natural to seek guidance, and that’s when a self-help book can really help. ‘Often, when we are “stuck” with a problem or are unhappy, it’s because we have limited knowledge, a too-narrow viewpoint or a lack of practical id

Woman's Own

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The danger of building protective walls is not allowing other people in. Don’t cut yourself off from the outside world. Release your inner child and give new experiences a try – you may be blocking progress within a relationship. People around you ar

Change Your Life Magazine

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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

Weekend Argus Saturday

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“A LITTLE simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. Our daily lives are filled with noise and clutter, the constant stream of stimulation from electronic screens, the deafening sounds from the every