Lack of sleep has some long-term effects on our brain function and overall wellbeing. As a writer, I've had my share of late nights before early mornings. I think we've all done it at some point. We tell ourselves, “Just one more episode/chapter.” or, “I'll stay for a little.” We mean well. Then 5 hours later our eyes sting with the strain of…
Monday to Friday. 9 to 5. That's the dream. Eight work hours. Although, it's not always 9 to 5. Not really. You could just be sitting down after dinner and you get an email. Suddenly you're on your laptop for an hour or two trying to sort it out before you get to work the next day. You shut the computer down and…
Basically speaking, a ketogenic diet is packed full of healthy fats while cutting down on carbohydrates, sugar, and protein. The idea is that your body enters 'ketosis' – where your body burns fat as its main fuel source, instead of sugar. By relying on fats instead of sugar, the way your body processes sugar and carbohydrates changes. By managing your intake this way,…
Have you ever tried to stop to wear makeup for a couple of days? A lot of the time, make up is applied not because the wearer actually wants to spend 20 to 45 minutes applying their makeup every day, and then topping it up throughout the day. They wear makeup daily because of social pressure. Having worked in the advertising industry, it…
Do you repeat the same mistakes in your relationships? Have you ever wondered why this happens? When you look back at your past relationships, do you ever notice a pattern? Do you always make the same mistakes and fall for the emotionally unavailable ones (guilty!), the manipulators, or those that cheat? Apparently, there is a neurological and psychological explanation for this behavior. Humans…
Living as a nice girl means you are living a lie. You are lying to yourself and to those around you. By living this way, you lose touch with your true feelings. Below are some signs to look out for if you think you might be a nice girl: 1. Feeling you are not good enough “Nice girls” live by the principle that…
If you adopt the following healthy habits, you'll significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer, study shows. Many believe reducing the risk of breast cancer should be at the forefront of people’s minds rather than the focus solely being on early detection, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery that often leaves women feeling self-conscious. The word cancer terrifies most people. What if there was a…
This is a touching story about a boy called Kyle and how one kind act can change someone’s life. There was a boy in high school and one day he saw a boy from his class, called Kyle, walking home having been in school. Kyle was carrying all his books from school. The boy thought “why would he be taking all his books…