Working in a remote environment can seem daunting. Holding yourself accountable takes discipline and a strong work ethic; holding yourself together while working or studying remotely can be an added stressor in an already hectic situation. Mental health seemingly does not go together with even thinking about the work that we accomplish every day....
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Communication channels have developed through the years and are known to be an important aspect of any occupation. It has become available around the world in the form of Skype calls, WhatsApp messages and emails. One of the most prominent forms of communication widely used by many different sectors is email. As letters have...
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The most valuable lessons I have learned came from travelling extensively. Packing a suitcase has never been a problem before, but after running through airports to reach your gate in time, especially in Italy, I’ve learned that less is more. The less baggage you have to run with and take with you all over,...
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According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 13 people have anxiety and it is only rising further with the increased demands on to-do lists, the millionaire entrepreneurs getting younger and younger increasing the pressure we feel to succeed, and seeing the perfect pictures on Instagram. In this article I’m going to give...
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Fear is a beautiful thing. The social story, however, is that it’s something to, well, fear. You see, when fear presents itself, the body goes into a state of panic – the two most significant symptoms are increased heart rate, and shallow breath. Though these responses are physiologically sound, in that they serve the...
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Creativity is a fulfilling outlet that allows the mind to adventure and explore. Through multiple mediums, we can bring joy and satisfaction to the deeper parts of ourselves. When it comes to being creative in your everyday life, what are you doing to harness your creative power? Being creative is so important to our...
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Wouldn’t it be nice if everything could just go smoothly and easily? Yea, we know where this is headed. Many of us feel like we go through an ebb and flow of good times and bad times which is why when a difficult situation pops up, our emotions often heighten, and we go back...
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Being brought up in a large township of Tembisa was probably one of the greatest gifts given to me because I would not have had the opportunity to see life in two worlds. My life was, like most teenagers, plagued by lack of discipline as evidenced by the associations I made, the places I...
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If it was easy everyone would do it. I think most have heard this phrase, or variants of it. What is comfortable? How do we achieve this state of ‘comfort’? The answers to these questions are things I have sought after my entire personal, and professional, life. When we are infants, and then toddlers,...
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Although many people may believe they need a professional to help them improve their mental and emotional well-being, there are actually many things you can do yourself to help in this area. Remember, things like your emotions, your thoughts, and your physical body are all connected in intricate ways that science is still reeling...
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