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How to go back to sleep in the middle of the night
You have experienced this situation before. You wake up in the middle of the night, and you desperately want to go back to sleep. “I’ve got a full-on day tomorrow, and I need all the rest that I can get”, you anxiously remind yourself. You toss and turn hoping that you will transition into a deep slumber, only to realise that it’s just wishful thinking. You have been through this before, so you know that deep sleep will be hard to come by anytime soon or it may not come at all. There is a common, widespread myth that “if you wake up in the...
read morePut your healthy anxiety to good use
Some time ago, I asked an exceptional psychologist friend of mine the main reason why people would come to see her for treatment. Even before I could even finish the sentence, she affirmed in matter-of-fact fashion “Anxiety, of course, César!”. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as fear or worry, that can be mild or severe. Mild anxiety, such as low levels of apprehension, mild muscle tightness and doubts about your ability, may actually improve your performance. Anxiety levels on this low end of the spectrum may actually motivate you to...
read moreMoney will buy you happiness if…..
I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before, “money can’t buy happiness”. People who know me well enough know that I’m not a big fan of blanket statements or speaking in absolutes, and this certainly applies in this case. Research suggests that money can actually buy you happiness if you spend it in specific ways. Studies have shown that if you are able to meet your basic needs financially, then the principles that I am about to share with you apply to everyone, regardless of net worth, level of income or socioeconomic status. Recently,...
read moreShould you be taking vitamin and mineral supplements?
The question of whether we should be taking vitamins and mineral supplements to improve our health and wellbeing is still frequently asked, and the answer is really not that complicated. First and foremost, sourcing your micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) intake from your diet should be your priority. Eating a variety of different foods, preferably plant-based (fruits, vegetables, tubers, whole grain cereal & legumes) every day, is, by and large, the best nutritional tactic. However, in spite of our best intentions, eating a healthy...
read moreLet’s not underestimate this superfood!
Out of all the superfood widely known and readily available, there is one star amongst the stars that really stands out for its nutritional richness, flavour and simplicity to cook.
read moreThat’s Why they Call it the Blues
Extended exposure to blue light, specially in the evening, originating from our digital devices can be seriously detrimental to our health. If you want to achieve your ideal performance state and safeguard your health in the process, please consider the following recommendations.
read moreThe Influence of Ego in High Performance Teams
If your ego (the individual concept of yourself) begins to take centre stage, this will hurt you at many different levels both professionally and personally. Find out what what being egocentric and egotistic is and discover ways to keep your ego in check.
read more4 Smart Eating Strategies
Nutritional advise is extremely conflicting; nowadays there are literally hundreds of diets being proposed, many of them advising exact opposite guidelines. How should you go about your diet? These 4 smart eating strategies are a great start!
read more4 ways to get back to your natural rhythms
All aspects of your being (body, mind & emotions) are synchronised with the rhythms of nature. If you are out of tune, or out of sync with these rhythms, you will experience stress, strain, pain and discomfort. These are the 4 ways to get back to your natural rhythms.
read moreDon’t sit on it for too long
Sitting for too long will negatively impact the quality of your work and will inevitably lead to physical ailments of all sorts. Alternating between sitting, standing and walking will help you to increase your energy levels, burns extra calories, tone your muscles, ramp up your metabolism and improve your posture along the way. Learn more here.
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