Tag: self-care
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How to Grieve a Year That Didn’t Go Your Way and Heal
Acknowledging the Year You Lost Grief isn’t only about loss of a person. It can be the quiet mourning of a year that slipped through your fingers. The December ritual of rewriting goals is a powerful cue: you’re not aiming for perfection, you’re acknowledging human limits. Start by naming what didn’t go as planned: missed…
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Midults Feeling Flat? A Practical Guide to Beating Post-Festive Blues
Feeling flat after the holidays isn’t a sign of personal failure Many people in the midlife stage describe a post-festive slump: a sense of tiredness, a lack of motivation, and a struggle to feel excited about the year ahead. If you’re reading this and thinking, “this isn’t just a bad week,” you’re not alone. Mood…
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The Midults and the January Blues: A Guide to Post-Festive Low Mood
Understanding the January blues in midlife For many adults in midlife, the glow of the holidays fades quickly, leaving a quiet, stubborn heaviness. If you’re a “midult”—someone navigating work, family, aging parents, and personal expectations—you might notice a dip in energy, motivation, and pleasure in daily activities. The feeling isn’t just “tired”; it can be…
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Breathwork Breakthrough: How a Subtle Practice Can Transform Dating, Sleep, and Life in 2026
From Skeptic to Believer: The Quiet Power of Breathwork What starts as a skeptical curiosity often becomes a surprising form of self-care. Breathwork—structured breathing exercises designed to influence the nervous system—has shifted from fringe wellness to a practical tool for daily life. For many, including a former model and banker who now teaches breathwork, the…
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I Let Go of My Gym Obsession After a Decade
I spent over a decade chasing numbers: the scale, the kilos on the bar, the minutes shaved off my training times. I wore gym shoes like armor, a constant reminder that if I wasn’t improving, I was failing. I’m a journalist by trade and a weekend gym devotee by habit, and for years the two…
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Letting Go of the Gym Obsession: A Personal Transformation
I spent more than a decade chasing the perfect workout, the perfect routine, the perfect body. But I’ve learned that even the most disciplined pursuit can dull the spark of living. This is not a dramatic confession of failure; it’s a quiet pivot, a decision to redefine strength on my own terms. H2: The Weight…
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Letting Go of Gym Obsession: A Personal Turnaround
My decade-long gym obsession finally meets its match For more than ten years, the gym wasn’t just a place to sweat; it was a compass. It told me when to wake up, what to eat, how to talk about my body, and even how to measure my worth. I’m Zahra Khozema, a Pakistani Canadian journalist…
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My world, my way: Kathryn Thomas reveals how she juggles her high-energy life
Finding balance in a high-energy life When a public figure lives in the fast lane, the question isn’t just how they keep going—it’s how they sustain the energy, focus, and well-being day after day. Kathryn Thomas, known for her dynamic presence and demanding schedule, opens up about the discipline and mindset that help her manage…
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The Art of the Everyday Reward: Why You Should Stop Saving Joy for Sundays or Holidays
Why the habit of saving joy works against us In Manila and across the Philippines, as in many places, people structure life around calendars, routines, and the pressure of upcoming milestones. Sundays and holidays become the ultimate reward days—the Brussels sprout of indulgence after a long week. The idea is familiar: push through the grind,…
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Sali Hughes Beauty Pledges for 2026: Realistic Habits
Why 2026 Calls for practical beauty pledges Even in a field where moisturisers and UV protection are second nature, Sali Hughes admits that there’s always room to rethink habits. In 2026, she isn’t chasing dramatic overhauls or unattainable perfection. Instead, she frames a set of practical pledges that any reader can adapt—prioritising consistency, gentler routines,…