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How Your Daily Habits Might Be Silently Holding You Back
Just a few years ago, I was 10 kg heavier. And I hated that. I tried what it seemed like everything to lose the extra weight. And I did lose it, I lost it many times in fact. But then I gained it all back. I would go on a strict diet, lose the weight, then go back to...
Mindful Escape: On Your Next Holiday, Rest Your Mind — Not Just Your Body
It is a beautiful and peaceful morning in Agadir, Morocco. I had woken up early and came for a stroll on the beach before breakfast. Our hotel is situated right at the beach, so as I step out, I am immediately greeted by the vast and magnificent Atlantic Ocean....
Why a Simple Moment on the Street Changed How I See Uncertainty
It was a warm day in July. Me, my husband and daughter - Deena were in the car, on the way to the beach. Deena suggested that we play a game. She wanted to find a car for each colour of the rainbow. Sounds easy, right? And yes, it was pretty straightforward to spot...
“If They Heard Me Talking to Myself, They’d Think I’m Crazy — But I Don’t Care” — A Lesson on Letting Go of What Others Think
Santiago, an old fisherman, has gone out alone into the deep sea after a long run of bad luck. His young companion, the boy Manolin, isn’t with him this time. Santiago hooks a giant marlin and is locked in an exhausting, days-long battle with the fish — completely...
If I Could Change One Thing About My Life With A Snap Of My Fingers, What Would It Be?
If I could snap my fingers today, and change one thing about my life, that would be starting to trust myself and my body much earlier. Then I wouldn’t have lost so much time feeling anxious, stressed and trapped in an unfulfilling job. Instead, I would have recognised...
What Does “Success” Mean To Me Today? Has This Changed Over Time?
I think in our culture today there is so much confusion when it comes to what “success” is. Similarly to many others, I used to associate success with climbing the corporate ladder, gaining prestige and respect, a fat pay-check at the end of the month. But I tried...