Mind

You don’t need to be flexible, wear expensive leggings, or twist yourself into a pretzel to benefit from yoga. At its core, yoga is about connecting your breath, body, and mind — and the payoff goes way beyond the mat. Here are three reasons why adding yoga to your routine is worth it: 1. It Reduces Stress [...]

In a world that feels constantly busy, meditation has become more than just a wellness trend. It is now widely used as a practical tool to support mental and physical health. According to Psychology Today, a mental health information hub, regular meditation can create measurable changes in how we think, feel and respond to stress. Here are [...]

Friendships can be some of the closest bonds we have. But just like any relationship, some friendships don’t last forever. When a friendship ends, it can hurt a lot. You might feel sad, confused, and even lonely. The good news is that with time, you can heal, grow, and open your heart to new people. If you [...]

Grief does not follow a neat timeline. Losing someone can change how a person thinks, sleeps, eats, works and relates to the world around them. For some people, the intensity eases with time; for others, certain memories, dates, songs or places can bring difficult emotions back unexpectedly. There is also no single “right” way to grieve. The [...]

As South Africans reach the halfway mark of the year, many people find themselves running on autopilot. The excitement of New Year's resolutions has faded, workloads have piled up, school schedules are in full swing, and winter's shorter days often leave us feeling tired and uninspired. Rather than waiting for summer to make positive changes, winter is [...]

Dr Tshidi Gule, widely known as Dr G, is a medical practitioner and wellness strategist who encourages leaders to think outside the box when it comes to tackling employee wellness and mental health challenges. With over 15 years of experience in the corporate wellness space, Dr G's exemplary work during the COVID-19 pandemic was formally recognised by [...]

For Jenna Rivera, head of marketing at Planet Fitness, the gym is a second home. “My dad started Planet Fitness before I was even born, so the hum of treadmills and the clang of barbells were my ‘playground’ and have now become my peaceful place where I destress and decompress,” she says. For Jenna, moving her body [...]

Burnout is not just a buzzword, it is a silent epidemic that is eroding wellbeing, productivity and quality of life among the workforce, and high achievers appear to be especially at risk. A clinical psychologist and occupational therapist of Netcare Akeso Umhlanga’s Centre of Psychotherapy Excellence (COPE) team unpack the troubling consequences of unmanaged chronic work stress, [...]