Life is seemingly returning to normal. Once again there are plans to be made, places to be, people to see. For so many, days spent doing little more than working, walking and resting may now be inundated with appointments, meetings, coffee dates and so many things that many of us missed dearly. Although having plans … Continue reading Giving Yourself Permission to Slow down with Amala Movement
The cycle of aiming for perfection and the subsequent procrastination is often a product of a mindset which inextricably links self worth and achievement. Such a mindset is especially rife in a society in which hyper-visibility is very much the norm. Inevitably, the constant exposure to others’ highlight reels, where seemingly everyone has the best grades, the best jobs, endless awards, leads to comparison and the infinite pressure to do more, and better than the last. Continue reading Perfectionism Paralysis
It’s cold, it’s dark (but getting lighter!) and we’re locked at home. While I do love a good body scrub, or cheeky face mask, looking after yourself doesn’t have to be physical, and it doesn’t really have to cost any money. Here are a couple handful of things that I like to do to chill … Continue reading Acts of Self Care (That are non-physical)
Count your sins. Swap your rice for cauliflower, your spaghetti for spiralised courgettes. They taste just the same; trust me. You still feel hungry? Say it with me: Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. New year, new you, remember? You want to be summer ready, to have that ‘beach body’, don’t you? We’ve all … Continue reading 3 Podcasts that will Make you Question All you know about Diet Culture
Wake up, click on the Instagram icon, scroll. Link to an article about a fast-spreading virus from…mink? Shit; not again, please. Here, Instagram Model Nomsa talks self care as a young adult. Continue reading Body Positivity and Self care with Nomsa Mwimbi.
26 year old Mia Brabham’s new book ‘Note to Self’, is a little book full of nuggets of wisdom, and a collection of moments of clarity which were once written for her future self, but is now available for all who may be on a similar path. Continue reading “What Would I Tell My Younger Self? Nothing.” An Interview with Mia Brabham
For those indoor workouts that make us feel a little more alive, and the walks that help to break up the day, here are some size-inclusive activewear brands. Cute, well-fitting activewear….rather tempting, no? Continue reading 5 Size Inclusive Activewear Brands
I love a lazy day. I’m all for having a lie in, the lounge wear, the snacks you buy the day before for the sole purpose of sitting with your feet up while watching TV. A bit of Netflix, maybe a cheeky takeaway, and some rain outside to validate my not leaving the house all … Continue reading Movement a Day to Keep the Blues Away
Clothes can say ‘I’m proud of my culture’, ‘I am in charge’ or ‘I don’t care about being fashionable’. Here Linda Ogbenna, who owns the vintage online boutique ‘Bedroom Finds’ shares her favourite pieces Continue reading Vintage, Classic and Elegant: Fashion and Style with Linda Ogbenna
With less bloom outside, bring the flowers to the table with these 5 scrumptious recipes that taste as sweet as they look. Continue reading Buy yourself flowers…then bake them
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