Hearing that your illness cannot be cured is a devastating experience. Rather than using the dreaded words “terminally ill”, the Koreans describe it in a more compassionate way, namely as “running out of time”. As a matter of fact, all of us are all running out of time, and we
Keeping a gratitude journal seems to be one of the latest self-help fads doing the rounds. Is this just another trendy self-improvement activity? Apart from a “feel-good” experience, is there any scientific proof of the value of keeping such a journal, and what would the value be? What is gratitude?
Direct exposure to nature plays an important part in our well-being and has been proven to have a calming effect on us. When the interaction with nature takes the form of gardening, it is an eye-opener to see how many substantial health benefits are available to us. These benefits were
Grief is the painful experience of the loss of a loved one. The resulting period of all-permeating grief not only has a devastating effect on your emotional health, it also has a huge impact on your physical health. By understanding how seriously your health can be affected during time of
What is “me” time? There are various definitions of “me” time, for instance: “Time spent relaxing on one’s own as opposed to working or doing things for others, seen as an opportunity to reduce stress or restore energy.” (Oxford Dictionary.) “Time to do what you want to do.” (Cambridge Dictionary.)
In a recent interview with the well-known South African trail runner, Ryan Sandes, (winner of numerous local and international competitions, amongst these the 4 Deserts in 2010), he indicated that he loves being outdoors, as he experiences a direct bond with nature, that has a very calming effect on him.
Time management is something we all strive for, but really battle with. Take the word “TIME” and cross out the first two letters “TIME” now becomes “ME” management That’s the secret! HEALTH INSIGHT MARCH 2017
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