Entrepreneur

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I’m so distracted at work,” Jesse lamented one day. He was slumped on my couch, looking utterly defeated. “I can’t focus on anything.” “Why?” I asked. “We’re in a recession! Have you heard about all the layoffs at startups and tech companies lately?”

WellBeing

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How do you start your day? There’s a lot to be said for discipline, sacrifice and hustle, especially in business and for your mental health. But understanding balance and sustainability is just as important. I’m not a morning person, so I usually wak

Woman & Home

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A 2020 study revealed that we humans have a staggering 6,200 thoughts per day* . But being able to let go of at least some of these helps us to reduce anxiety and stress, making our lives feel lighter and less complicated. Learning to listen to your

WHO

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The first step to reframing your thoughts is being aware of the chatter that is currently going on in your mind. “Begin by practising mindfulness, by paying attention to what goes through your mind, as often as you can,” explains Dr Tim Sharp, founde

Psychologies

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1 Slow everything down Your thoughts, your actions, your movements, your conversations. When we’re stressed, everything speeds up, and when we slow it down it allows room for stress to be seen more clearly and tackled more effectively. 2 Have some ph

MAXIM New Zealand

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Do you find that you’re asking yourself, “Am I good enough? What do people think? Who am I to think that I can achieve this? Will I be alone forever?” Once we start doubting ourselves and our abilities, it can be easy to fall into a cycle of negativi

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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In a world that’s moving so fast and your attention and energy are constantly in demand, it’s easy to feel completely frazzled and unhappy at times. But, there are people who always seem to have a smile on their face and are loving life. So, what’s t

The Art of Healing

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But results from new research suggest we should rethink that choice. We are probably underestimating how enjoyable and interesting it is to do nothing but pay attention to wherever our thoughts take us. In a series of experiments, researchers brought

WellBeing

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I dance and shake my booty! Recently I held a disco club at my house. Twelve women, a bit of food, some awesome tunes, sneakers, no sleazy men, no lines, no cover charge … Just singing and dancing the night away with the girls! It was glorious and so

The Paris Review

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Catherine Lacey (Photo by Daymon Gardner) I read Catherine Lacey’s first novel, the gorgeously despondent Nobody Is Ever Missing, in a gulp. It unfolds like a hungry gasp. Nothing much happens really: one day, Elyria takes off for New Zealand to visi

Longevity Magazine

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Have you been there? Depressed and without hope? The dream that life advertised reduced to a sham... a bluff... a lie? I have. The hall of doom and gloom that my mind had become was devoid of optimistic expectation. The ache of loneliness and despair

Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

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“Look over to the right, and look thoughtful,” instructs our photographer. “Should I look like I’m thinking about my depression?” Kimberley Crossman deadpans, then adopts a dramatically furrowed brow. It’s a moment that beautifully sums up the dual n

MAXIM Australia

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Do you find that you’re asking yourself, “Am I good enough? What do people think? Who am I to think that I can achieve this? Will I be alone forever?” Once we start doubting ourselves and our abilities, it can be easy to fall into a cycle of negativi

Woman's Own

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Q Though my mother-in-law was rude to me when we first met, I thought she would come around. She hasn’t. If anything, she’s become even worse, criticising how I look and putting me down in front of others. My husband says she blames me for the breakd

Women's Health Australia

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This isn’t the first time we’ve written about manifesting. It’s unlikely it’ll be the last. Why? Because it’s having a mainstream moment. Whether the term pops up during a chat with a friend who tells you they’ve manifested their way to a new house o

WellBeing Wild

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How do you start your day? There’s a lot to be said for discipline, sacrifice and hustle, especially in business and for your mental health. But understanding balance and sustainability is just as important. I’m not a morning person, so I usually wak

OM Yoga & Lifestyle

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Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut? Or experience the same problems over and over again? The income bracket you can’t seem to get past; the toxic relationship pattern that keeps repeating itself; the days that leave you feeling like you have

RECOIL OFFGRID

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The Premise: How are you most likely to die? In The Unthinkable, Amanda Ripley asks this question and begins a journey to explore the mindset of humanity to understand what sets apart one’s survival instinct from another’s. If we’ve ever asked the qu

IndigoBlue Magazine

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In a world of distancing, how can you nurture yourself when what you really need is touch? Without the presence of another it may be hard to feel connected to our physical selves. Working from home, and spending hours on Zoom can also play havoc with

WHO

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Have you ever felt like it’s time to grab life with both hands? Big or small, the change itself is entirely up to you – it’s the act of stepping outside your comfort zone every now and then that extends your capacity for enjoyment and increases those

Girlfriend Australia

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Learning to challenge negative thoughts takes time and practice but it is doable. Think of your thoughts as a muscle that you have to constantly exercise to change the way you think. There is a way to practise flexing this positively thinking muscle

Women's Health Australia

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Lighten the load Most ski lifts transport people only up the mountain. My friend relayed this to me when I was already on a lift, having strapped on skis for the first time 20 minutes prior. Once I realised the only way back down was to ski, panic se

WHO

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There are times when taking a slower approach allows you to go further. Aries, you might think you never need healing but you need to slow down and make yourself better when you’re hurting. This is a good week to see where you need healing, emotional

You South Africa

3 min read

For daily horoscopes go to you.co.za. By the looks of it you have a lot on your mind this week with Mercury, the cosmic messenger, settling into your sign. Be mindful of blurting out every thought that comes into your head, especially with friends w

New Philosopher

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In the 20th century, if one was truly mortified by a photograph from childhood or adolescence, there was a simple solution: secretly slip the photograph our of its frame or the family photo album and destroy it. In seconds, a particularly awkward eve

Woman's Weekly

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Don’t underestimate the power of your thoughts. You are very strong-willed and you can accomplish a great deal this week. This is a great time to tune into your inner guidance. Your intuition tells you every time what to do and what not to do. Liste

Woman's Own

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Q I am 57 – I have a good job, grown-up kids and a partner. I should be happy, but I feel like I am barely coping most days. I feel tired and old and, if I am honest, depressed. I often feel like crying or just staying in bed, but also guilty for fee

Nadia

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Having the mental energy to be passionate and motivated isn’t always easy. Try these helpful habits: Research shows that inhaling the compounds found in rosemary can improve cognition, specifically speed of thought, concentration and memory. You coul

Futurity

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Mounting evidence that social media-friendly “fake news” may have shaped the outcome of the 2016 election has strengthened the conviction of some that US politics are uniquely and newly broken. “That’s the cool thing about science. When you’re watchi

Mountain Biking UK

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No awareness of the skills you need to learn and unable to do them. You realise there’s a need to learn but can’t do the skills. You understand how to do the skills but can only do them with practice, conscious thought and hard work. The skills are s