Have you been scanning Facebook looking for an exercise option which will help you lose weight? Have you caught yourself looking at the toned arms and narrow waistlines in those advertisements? Have you felt the disappointment in yourself that you aren’t running 5kms every morning before breakfast? Are you wanting to […]
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We recently came across an article from @the.sagesociety that looks at a theory from Dr Matthew Edlund, M.D., a psychiatry specialist and Director of the Centre for Circadian Medicine, that explores the concept that ‘we’re not just sleep deprived, we’re rest deprived’. The premise of the theory is that being constantly busy, always on […]
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Anyone who has kids knows that getting out the door can feel like a military operation. Who hasn’t shouted “Get your shoes on. I’m leaving without you!”? I came across some parenting advice that has helped turn around our family’s exit strategy. Just like us, our kids can feel overwhelmed and stressed getting […]
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So many people I speak with are struggling with a sleep disorder which impacts their day to day functioning. Insomnia affects up to 30% of the population and is defined as a chronic or acute sleep disorder characterized by a complaint of difficulty initiating, and/or maintaining sleep, as well as a subjective complaint of […]
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Stress seems to be a challenge that most of us are faced with in our lives today. There are so many demands on our time and energy and an expectation of the 24-hour society. It seems to be a side-effect of modern life and can become overwhelming. But we can learn to recognise it […]
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Friendship is a crucial element to your health and well-being, especially now when we are adapting to self-isolation, working from home, schooling from home. We don’t have the usual outlets available to connect and seek support. Developing a trusted circle of friends is key to building a meaningful life. We were designed to journey […]
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When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun – Brene Brown Striving for excellence is a great motivator; but what happens when perfectionism takes over? I’m really struggling with this as my working and family-life landscape has changed overnight. Sure, it was challenging before COVID-19 trying to cram a full-time job of running […]
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COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind at this time, and looking after your immune system is more important than ever this year, especially with the change of the season into the cooler months nearly upon us. Nutrition: Eat plenty of vegetables, spices and herbs with every meal. They are jam-packed with essential vitamins and minerals, […]
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