When I moved to Morocco, naturally the first thing I fell in love with were the animals. Sheep, donkeys, camels and especially the goats. I had heard about these notorious tree climbing goats, and I must say, witnessing this brings much more joy than you can even imagine.
Read MoreWith everything happening in our lives, it’s sometimes hard to identify where our feelings and emotions are coming from. We may consider that they are from external influences such as family, friends or a situation at work. Maybe they’re being caused by an internal mental battle that you are fighting with yourself.
Read MoreThe past few years for me have been a gut health roller coaster. After being diagnosed with gastritis, I’ve spent much time shifting my diet and lifestyle to accomodate for all that is going on in my tummy. Let me tell you, this is no easy task. There are so many factors that play into gut health and even with visiting numerous doctors, it is challenging to get to the root of the issue.
Read MoreRituals are our way of telling the universe what we want and which direction we want to see our life go in. It is one of the most powerful things we can do to promote self-discovery and growth. Without rituals we lose motivation, drive and worst off, we lose site of our goals and ambitions.
Read MoreWith each New Year, comes a wealth of new wellness trends and since we are nearly four months in, it’s time to evaluate those that are taking the crowds by storm. Some are making a righteous comeback after years of being castaway, others are making their debut in an innovative and pertinent way.
Read MoreMost of us are under the impression that we don’t have control of our lives. That random events coincidentally lead us to make changes based on the reaction of these events that we cannot explain or understand. While this may be true, we sometimes may not at first understand the reasoning behind these events ;
Read MoreTime is a strange thing. It may seem like it drags by, or it seems like it just passed by so fast we completely missed it when we were staring at it dead in the face.
Read MoreLove is everywhere. It is the fuzzy feeling when you see your crush and the nerves that flow before a first date. It is staring into the eyes of a child, and feeling the warmth of their skin upon yours. It is returning home to your family after a long trip and falling into open arms. It is being greeted by your dog as you return from work and the feeling of saying goodbye in the morning.
Read MoreMeditation consists of a series of practices intended to heighten awareness and ignite a deeper connection to oneself. It is a way of transforming the mind, using techniques like mindfulness, to achieve mental clarity and reach an emotional state of calmness. Reaching this level of inner peace comes easily to some, but for many of us, silencing the mind can serve as a challenge.
Read MoreListening goes beyond just hearing what others are saying, there is an art behind making deeper, lasting connections with people. When we allow ourselves to be present, we create room to process words without distraction, actively seeking to understand. In life, it is important to treat others the way you want to be treated and a great place to start is with listening.
Read MoreBoth socially and culturally we are encouraged to want to be with others. From a young age we feel the need to belong, be social and fit in. So, why do some of us hate being alone? Well, just as we benefit from the comfort of surrounding ourselves with others, humans also require alone time.
Read MoreTechnology is fascinating and its evolution is even more mind blowing. Thirty-five years ago, Motorola released its first cell phone, and its size was just shy of a shoebox. Now we have quarter inch slivers of glass that can detect our facial emotions and allow us to talk face to face with people on the other side of the world.
Read MoreAs women, we can confidently say that our looks play a role in our happiness. Whether we want to or not, we find ourselves trying to reach that unattainable goal of perfectionism. We hate to break it to you, but there is no perfect. This ideal woman that we seek, just simply doesn’t exist. Those women in the tabloids with zero body fat, straight teeth, luscious hair and seemingly always tanned skin are beautiful, but they are not perfect. Everyone has imperfections, everyone has flaws, and self-perception is one gateway to happiness. Confidence is the most beautiful thing that a woman can wear. So, why is that something we struggle with most?
Read MoreSomething that sets humans apart from most other animals is our sense of belonging. We have lived side by side since the beginning of time, which has led us to be remarkably social creatures. Belonging to a group provides comfort and stability by increasing longevity, and therefore improving our chance of survival. We are on a perpetual quest to find our tribe, but more often than not, our desires get the best of us.
Read MoreSelf-discovery is the process and journey of learning who you are and the important role you play in the universe. It is the journey we take to fully understand oneself, our values, our likes and dislikes, hobbies that interest us, characteristics that we value in relationships and who we want to surround ourselves with. It’s a way to deeply connect your mind to your inner voice to truly excel in all aspects of life.
Read MoreSelf-care is characterised by the steps we take towards maintaining our personal well-being and health. Self support habits promote self-development and can be formulated without seeking consultation from a professional. Self-care reflects how we view ourselves through practices we follow in our everyday life.
Read MoreDieting can come in all sorts of forms, both good and bad. We hear of all these celebrity diet fads, a magic pill that will make you lose weight at an unhealthy rate or restricting your diet to merely peas and carrots. Some diets have health benefits depending on body type, such as the keto diet or paleo diet, but even then everyone will react in their own way.
Read MoreDo you ever feel like your feelings are out of your control? Sometimes you enter a room and are hit by an overwhelming wave of emotions? Maybe you feel that you know everything about a person after just one conversation with them, or are profoundly moved to tears by something beautiful?
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