When we think about time, it’s often that there’s not enough of it. What we often miss is that timing, when we do things, is a huge part of using our time well. We do certain tasks better at different times of the day because our moods and performance cycle through...
All living creatures need sleep. If It's the state during which they’re most vulnerable, why didn’t evolution do away with it? It must be because it’s absolutely essential. The question is: why? Imagine a drug commercial that advertised a substance that would:...
Picture this… You’re walking in Newlands forest, early in the morning. The gravel crunches under your feet, You hear the birds chirp and feel the crisp morning air. The gentle incline has you feeling the muscles in your legs and has your heart beating a little faster...
We often think of connection as something that happens outwards. We think of our connections to the significant people in our lives, especially approaching Valentine's Day. A connection that is often overlooked, however, is that which we have with ourselves. We forget...
Understanding Why Your Shoulder Hurts If you’ve ever had shoulder pain, put your hand up. Chances are, it didn’t go very high - and if it did, it probably didn’t feel great. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. It allows you to lift your arm overhead,...
Foundations (noun): a basis (such as a tenet, principle, or axiom) upon which something stands or is supported. When it comes to being certain about anything in life, foundations are incredibly important. When we don’t have the groundwork in place, any small challenge...
Get ready, boys and girls, for another new year and a new bunch of sparkly resolutions. Prepare to wait in line at the gym, stock up on kale before it runs out, and look out for those shiny new takkies soon to be hitting the pavement. It’s “a New Year and a New Me,”...
What does "Light" mean to you? Is it a presence or an absence? When there is a dark room, can you make it lighter by removing darkness? Can you add a source of darkness? If you toggle a dimmer switch, are you adding darkness to the room or only providing less light?...
We have all heard different euphemisms for a woman’s menstrual period: Period. Menstruation. Aunty Flow. The Red Tide. Riding the crimson wave. The Red Scare. Girl Flu. Shark Week. The Red Baron. Code red. Bloody Mary. The blob. Lady business. Checking into the Red...
In this, the information age, there are so many different opinions and ideas on what is best for people that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Every second person seems to have the miracle practice or procedure to protect us from illness. What we’ve been focusing on is a...
