I’m all about a transformation. I’ve dyed my hair more times than I can count, I change my style pretty often, and I have minimal stress over a haircut—what can I say, I love change. However, I know I’m in a very small of camp of people. And even if you love a solid change-up […] More
As the knock-on effects of the coronavirus outbreak continue, many office worker are now working from home and some businesses have been forced to temporarily close down. Yesterday it was announced all public prayers in places of worship in the UAE are to be suspended for the next four weeks. All entertainment destinations, hospitality establishments, wedding halls, […] More
Rule the world from your couch Many people across the United Arab Emirates are voluntarily putting themselves into self-isolation and practicing social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. This means daily life and routines will be altered quite drastically for the foreseeable future. However, thanks to the wonderful invention of the mobile phone and internet, there […] More
One of the top pieces of advice being given amidst the coronavirus pandemic is to wash your hands regularly, or if you don’t have access to soap and water use hand santiniser. On the official UAE coronavirus website, the advice given is to “wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 […] More
Long-term health More of us are thoroughly analysing our personal lifestyle to see what we can do improve our immunity. Everyone is different, and levels of stress, hours of sleep and diet play a role in your overall wellbeing. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, around 18 local cafes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have joined […] More
So … can we cancel 2020 yet? There’s no denying it’s been a rough year for many of us (and it’s only March). Being an English major, I love a good metaphor, and I’m hoping that spring brings a happier mood as the weather gets warmer (you know, the season of blooming after a dark winter […] More
Although we all experience trauma in our own way, most people find it difficult to just “bounce back” — it can take days, weeks, even months. Family systems therapist and social worker Melissa De Klerk explains how to deal with trauma (see the five methods below), explore your feelings and gain a new perspective. Common […] More
With about 173 344 confirmed cases of COVID-19, aka the novel coronavirus, and about 7 019 confirmed deaths across the globe (according to the World Health Organization as of 00:00am, 17 March) — ‘Coronavirus’ is probably all you’ve been hearing about, reading about, tweeting about, posting about, annoyed about… but still talking about. In South Africa, […] More
