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We’re into the last term of the school year, and that means exam time for learners from Grade 4 all the way up to Grade 12. While there’s a lot at stake for children in the upper Grades, even the younger ones going into their first or second exam seasons …

Lavender oil is an essential oil that is extracted from the flowers of the lavender plant. It has a sweet, floral scent and is commonly used in aromatherapy. Lavender oil is a versatile and popular essential oil that has been used for centuries for its therapeutic properties. From reducing stress …

Between their businesses, families, and personal goals, mompreneurs juggle a ton of obligations each day. And while it can be empowering to be your own boss in many areas of life, having to stay on top of so many responsibilities will likely take a toll on even the most resilient …

One of the things that I struggle with on a daily basis is feeling overwhelmed with the amount of things that I need to get done in a day. It is not just the amount of things, it is a wide variety of things that I need to keep track …

Christmas carols are playing on the radio, tinsel is winking at us from the shops, and most of us are feeling – well, a little flat. The festive season can be challenging at the best of times, given the flurry of last-minute activities and the pressure to have a wonderful …

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to daily life. Learners from Grade 1 to matric had to transition to online learning literally overnight when the hard lockdown began in March 2020, finding themselves disconnected from routines and support systems. A year and a half later, learners are still coping with …

I’ve got a big arsenal of tools to help me keep my mental health on track and one of these important tools is journaling. I’ve found that journaling helps me in so many ways. If you are looking for a way to overcome that feeling of overwhelm, to process your …

Teachers are at the frontlines of their communities’ responses to the COVID-19 crisis.  As we move into the second pandemic year, there are millions of parents facing financial struggles, thousands of families impacted by the grief of losing loved ones and the constant stress arising from the fears, anxieties and …

Did you know that anxiety affects more than 300 million people worldwide1, with as many as one in six South Africans suffering from this mental health disorder2? Anxiety is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It …

The release of matric results is typically a high stakes time for many students and their parents, but pandemic disruptions throughout 2020 are adding extra angst. This week, the anticipation will be over, but getting these final school marks in black and white can spiral some young South Africans, and …

One of the most unnerving ‘South Africanisms’ of recent years is when you’re stressed out and someone tells you to, “Just relax, okay?”. Great advice but hard to implement; particularly in a year like 2020, where the Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on our state of mind. Stressors that …

Being a mother is probably the hardest job in the world, and sometimes the pressure of raising a little one can become unbearable. As well as catering to every need your child has, many mums have other responsibilities such as a full time career to juggle as well. However, there …

Stress is something that we all live with but it’s not something that you often associate with children. But, the fact is that stress affects everyone, including your children. In the past stress, which is the release of cortisol in your body, was a necessary response, it prepared your body …

Stress is a normal reaction that humans experience in response to difficult situations. Feeling a little stressed out before an important presentation or exam is nothing to be alarmed about. We all feel that way! Even babies and small children can get stressed out if they get scared or worried. …

Some facets of life can be stressful, such as a struggling relationship, a demanding job, and family disagreements. Stress also elicits different responses from people. For instance, some may find easy ways to cope with losing a loved one, whereas others may deny it. When the stress you get from …

If you don’t work out your brain, it deteriorates – simple as that. Everybody in the world knows the benefits of regularly exercising and leading a fit lifestyle. Improved metabolism. Healthier heart. Smoldering body. Increased happiness. The list goes on. However, there’s more to fitness than physical improvement – did …

“To achieve great things, two things are needed. A plan and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein, American composer, author and pianist Mr. Bernstein was right, you know, especially the “not quite enough time” part. Because when time is short, we get a little stressed, a little adrenaline kicks …

It’s no secret that being around your children all day can be quite exhausting. This is especially true for stay-at-home moms who don’t get a break from this daily duty. When you’re chasing after your kids every day, you typically don’t have more than a few minutes to yourself, and …

Addiction, break-ups, depression, anxiety… these are the main reasons why people end up on a therapist’s couch. Of course, there will always be a stigma of people going to therapy. Some people will judge and conclude you have a severe mental debilitating illness. But how true is that? Not true …

Music can be termed as an art. An art that is timed organized with elements like sonic qualities pitch and rhythm whose medium is sound. As a tool of art, music has the power to impact on our daily life as a whole. In our day today’s society, stress is …