The Year of the Pig: Horoscope and predictions for 2019
What fortunes will the Year of the Pig bring us? There are exciting, prosperous times ahead for us all in the Year of the Pig, beginning on February 5th, 2019 and going until January 24th, 2020. The really good news for us all, is that the Year of the Pig signifies good money energy, and […]
How to make your own Quorn | Vegan homemade Quorn
Deciding to make your own Quorn might be a great way for you to save a few dollars, and to get creative in the kitchen. Veganism and vegetarianism are growing food trends across the globe and more and more people are now subscribing to the meat-free lifestyle. Plant-based meat substitutes are becoming more mainstream. “Whether […]
How to cope when you think “I have lost my way spiritually”
Do you feel the pull of the phrase, “I have lost my way spiritually”? We are all spiritual beings, not just human beings. The word “human” has now taken on extra meaning for people, starting with the website Humans of New York. Now people refer to “humans” all the time, such as in this article […]
8 worst stresses during the holidays and how to cope with them
What are the most common stresses during the holidays? From family politics to FOMO, here’s how to cope with holiday stress. “Because the holiday season often requires us to keep track of and pay attention to a greater number of responsibilities than usual,” explains Harvard Medical, “the brain’s prefrontal cortex goes into overdrive. Dealing with […]
Dealing with trauma: How do I react when I’ve had the shock of my life?
Are you dealing with trauma? The good news is: you will be ok. Things will improve; you will get better. Your “circumstance” will get better… a professional or personal setback is just that – temporary. What bad things can happen? What if you are made redundant from a job? What if you are forced out […]
Convince yourself that you are great with career affirmations
Could career affirmations help you to get the job you’ve always deserved? Sometimes we get stuck in a rut in our professional lives and we feel that we are not being awarded the status and rank that we deserve, and that we’ve been working towards. What can we do about this? Do you feel “negative” […]
Vegan breakfasts: 15 of the best to start your day out right
What are some great vegan breakfasts? Some people say that finding great things to eat for breakfast that are also vegan is a bit of a challenge, but it needn’t be! Going completely meat and animal product free is harder than people think. Often, you will start out OK, then you realise that cravings are […]
Critical thinking | Why being critical is not the same as criticism
Not enough people today employ essential critical thinking skills. Often, people are too focused on simply agreeing with popular ideas, and going with the pack, for fear of being seen as someone who “criticizes”. As I have said before, people tend to criticize those they admire, but there is a difference between being critical and […]
Want to try the Keto diet? Then you need to know about MCT oil
Many people I know want to try the keto diet, or the ketogenic diet, which is supposedly a great way to lose weight, feel healthier and get your body functioning better than it does. There have been dozens of studies on the keto diet, and many people say that it might have benefits against diabetes, […]
Stay fit at work: 10 ways to get in shape working in an office
It can be a real challenge to stay fit at work, and not let the sedentary lifestyle lead you to weight gain, sore joints, a tired back, and neck pain. There are so many studies out there that show that “sitting is the new smoking”, meaning that our sedentary lifestyles are causing us just as […]
Remote work: could you do your job from anywhere in the world?
Remote work is the dream of many, including my husband and me. I have been thinking about whether I could do my job from anywhere in the world, and the answer for me is probably “yes”. But there are lots of things to consider first. Our dream is pretty simple – we want to own […]
Stress junkie? Here are natural ways to get rid of stress
Yes, there are many natural ways to get rid of stress, and I have tried them all! I write about stress quite a lot because I am a self-described “stress junkie” who comes from a family of high-achieving, alpha-type stress-heads. Often people who are perfectionists, tend to stress out. They have high expectations of themselves, […]
7 Ways to find cash when you’re stone-cold broke
Yes, there are a few sneaky ways to find cash when you’re struggling to pay your bills and make ends meet. We all go through times of financial stress; that’s just part of life. Finding ways to make money easily are worth investigating, especially before you do anything drastic like take out a bank loan, […]