Happiness

And if you’re someone who thinks lambasting yourself is a strong motivator, the evidence is not on your side. “People often feel like criticizing themselves is going to help them overcome failure,” Dr. Gooden adds, but research suggests it…

When you think of being happy, you probably have a list of special memories, certain people (including four-legged BFFs), or simple pleasures (think: sipping on a good cup of coffee, cozying up to a page-turner) that comes to mind. But…

Practising self-love means taking the time to listen to our bodies and minds, setting boundaries that protect our well-being, and engaging in activities that bring us joy and peaceBy loving and caring for ourselves, we can better navigate…

Many of us spend large parts of our waking hours at work. Ongoing power cuts and the resulting dysfunctionality of life are leading to higher levels of anxiety and discontent for a great number of South Africans.   These emotions often…

Face it, we could all use a little help with our money. So who better to ask for personal finance advice than a couple of the most powerful chatbots on the planet?Both OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard are dominating headlines recently,…

A quick way to find out the answer? Give your memories a reality check by balancing the positive with the negative—or maybe the neutral. If you’re reminiscing over a “perfect” past relationship, say, Frank recommends identifying (out loud…

Suffering from burnout after years of working a high-pressure job in Toronto, Danielle d’Entremont decided to change her life and move north, ending up in a cabin in the Yukon with no running water. d’Entremont…

It is important to understand your pet's specific needs based on their breed, age, and health conditions, and to provide them with the appropriate care and attention to ensure their overall health and happinessRegular check-ups, proper…

And then I remembered that I’m addicted to busyness, and no amount of Vollerslevs can change that. “The need for an empty space, a pause, is something we have all felt in our bones; it’s the rest in a piece of music that gives it resonance…

It is crucial to understand that handpicked posts on social media and pictures may not accurately reflect every aspect of a person's life.People sometimes compare their own lives and triumphs to the carefully curated and frequently inflated…