The Power of Power Posing

The benefits of power poses and their effects on our physical and psychological health

Body language plays an important role in determining our state of mind as well as our overall sense of well-being. Research has shown that it can influence the levels of the hormones testosterone and cortisol, which have been shown to impact our ability to deal with stress.

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gratitude during the holiday season

Gratitude and the Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again. The time that some of us look forward to and really enjoy, but others of us dread and just can’t wait for it to be all over! In an ideal world, the holiday season is the perfect time to start a habit of practicing daily gratitude. After all, Thanksgiving is all about expressing how grateful we are for the blessings we have received in our lives. And yet, many people lose site of this and make the Thanksgiving holiday, and in fact, the entire holiday season, about other things entirely. They instead choose to focus on: Continue reading

romantic relationship and love

Being in a romantic relationship requires some work

Lessons learnt from being in a romantic relationship. what does it really mean to us and how can we overcome the challenges that it can bring

I am not a relationship expert, but I have been with my partner, who is also my first love and first serious long-term relationship, for couple of years now.

Our journey together hasn’t been a smooth one, nevertheless throughout the years we have supported one another physically, mentally and emotionally. Both of us have managed to grow and develop on a personal level and learn from the mistakes made along the way. Continue reading

Making a Positive Change in Your Life

It can be rather tempting to remain in your comfort zone, doing the usual things that you do day after day or in other words having the same daily habits. But if you are at a stage in your life in which you feel there is a need for growth and improvement, then these habits may require some alteration or be entirely replaced by new ones. This is usually the point at which many will make an attempt to change but soon after give up and return back to their old ways. The result can often be a sense of emptiness, frustration and unsatisfaction with your current situation. Continue reading