How To Tell Fake Friends From Real Friends While Nurturing Genuine Connections
Friendship, a cornerstone of our lives, brings joy, support, and camaraderie. But amidst the genuine connections, there lurk relationships that do not hold the same authenticity. Learning to differentiate between fake friends and real ones can be vital for emotional well-being. The traits of authentic friendship that nurture genuine bonds are linked to the signals […]
Understanding Gaslighting: Recognising and Addressing Manipulative Behaviour
Gaslighting is a subtle form of manipulation that happens more often than we might realize. It is like wearing foggy glasses that make us doubt what we see and feel. Imagine having your reality questioned by someone close to you, making you unsure of your own thoughts and feelings. That is gaslighting. What […]
The Impact of Social Media on Our Social Lives: A Closer Look
How Social Media Is Making Us Less Social Introduction In our digitally connected world, it is somewhat ironic that the very platforms designed to bring us closer together may actually be driving us further apart in real life. Sure, social media has its benefits, like keeping us in touch with loved ones, providing a […]
Understanding the Difference Between Work-Life Balance and Work-Life Harmony
Introduction: In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, achieving a healthy integration between work and personal life has become increasingly important. Two concepts that often come to mind when discussing this integration are work-life balance and work-life harmony. While they may seem similar, they embody distinct approaches to managing the demands of work and personal life. […]
4 WAYS TO LISTEN BETTER
We are not good at listening. We are slowly and surely losing our ability to listen. We may spend a large part of our communication time listening, but we are retaining extraordinarily little of what we hear. Listening is a mental process where we extract meaning from sound. We recognize patterns to distinguish noise from […]
6 KEY FEATURES OF A FITNESS TRACKER
What does a fitness tracker or health band do? A fitness tracker is a wrist worn device that monitors several health-related factors. They vary in design and functionality and may be in the form of a health band or smart watch. However, here are some of the key features you can expect to find in […]
BE SILENT
Silence will help you solve many problems. pixabay-boat-1992137_1280 I have discovered over the years that silence is a very powerful tool. Social media has taught and conditioned us to react to every little thing. You can avoid a lot of trouble by using silence. Why do you break your silence? It is your ego. […]
10 TYPES OF TOXIC PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KEEP OUT OF YOUR LIFE
Individuals with these qualities can drain your positive energy and make you miserable. It is also not your job to fix other people’s insecurities. Toxic people are mentally and physically exhausting to be around, and they can have a massive negative impact on you. Toxic people bring into your life distractions, stress, and negativity. All […]
5 UNEXPECTED REASONS WHY WEARING A FACE MASK CAN BE PLEASURABLE
Masks have given many people an unexpected liberation from social expectations. This is in addition to health reasons like protecting yourself and others from Covid-19. Wearing masks to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is understandably a different matter. Everyone should wear a mask. It is not so much of an exercise in uniformity […]
EATING MY WAY TO BETTER HEALTH – PART 3
I lost 20kgs by making changes to my eating and exercise habits. Reached a major milestone in my journey to better health over a 10½ month period. I got a serious wake-up call in Aug 2020 from my blood test results. I had been having issues with my health over the last few years. […]