1. Keep it simple This is key to self-care. Self-care does not have to be grand expensive gestures such as a weekend break, spa day or fancy brunch. Self-care can be as simple as switching your phone to ‘Do Not Disturb’ for an hour each day or even once a week. It can be removing …
Simple self-care for your mind and spirit can help to improve and maintain positive mental health. As a growing number of people are struggling with their mental health, we are slowly beginning to talk more openly about it. However, as a society, we still have a very long way to go with regards to how …
Over the past few years, self-care has become a massive topic. So much so, that for some it’s started to feel like just another fad. I totally get it. But when you strip back all the slogans and gimmicks, self-care is something we all need to incorporate into our lives. And, it can be done …
Having a mani and pedi, treating yourself to afternoon tea or spending the weekend at a spa are indeed lovely acts of self-care that we all deserve. However, because it is important to make self-care part of our daily life, we also need acts of self-care that are simple, practical and affordable. Thankfully, there are …
For some, working from home is the dream. No squeezing onto a jam-packed train with someone’s armpit in your face or sitting in traffic moving a snail’s pace. Freedom from annoying colleagues, demanding clients and escape from a boss constantly breathing down your neck. You roll out of bed five minutes before the working day …
We all have days, weeks or even months when we feel totally deflated and lack the motivation to do anything. You find yourself in a rut of boredom feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. You lose your zest for life and often feel tired, irritable and fed up with the routine of your daily life. You are …
Some things in life are beyond our control, but feeling happy with ourselves is not one of them. Yet, despite endless opportunities, many people are deeply unhappy and most experience dissatisfaction in one or more areas of their life. Perfection is a trap As women, we tend to be super critical of ourselves. Elizabeth Gilbert …
Putting yourself first is an important act of self-love yet so many people feel guilty for doing it. You would think that showing ourselves love would be the most normal thing in the world. After all, most of us have no difficulty acting lovingly towards others. Granted, the way in which we express our love …
After reading Solange’s letter to her teenage self, I decided to do the same and write a letter to my younger self. This is what I said: A Letter to My Younger Self My letter is to the 17-year-old me. I’ve written my letter as advice on how to navigate my late teens and …
Personal boundaries prevent other people from treating you in a way that conflicts with your core values or feelings. They are guidelines that inform other people of what behaviour is and isn’t acceptable to you. Additionally, personal boundaries tell people how to interact with you and how you will react if they do not operate within …