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After feeling a baseline of stress for the last few months, we’ve basically outgrown our typical ways to relax. Face mask? Over it. Journal? Pass. Watch another Netflix show? I mean, we’ll do it, but it’s just because we’re bored out of our minds. We’ve done basically everything we could to self-soothe and relax lately, […] More
We all know we’re supposed to eat our fruits and vegetables, limit processed foods, and avoid sugar. Eating healthy is simple, right? And yet, it can feel so hard to stick to a clean diet. Sometimes there are scratches only a box of mac n’ cheese can itch, or we reach for Cheetos when we need […] More
It’s no secret that sleep has been an unpredictable activity since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and lockdown came into effect. This ranges from sleepless nights to the weird dreams you have when you do get some shut-eye. Just in case you thought it was just you, it’s not… Two new studies, which looked at the […] More
The enforced isolation of social distancing combined with plenty of time to dwell on past relationships means that quarantine has inevitably tempted thoughts of texting an ex for some. Throw in a glass of wine or two and many of us will have hovered over hitting send. The COVID pandemic has prompted a wave of […] More
I found the right therapist after an interesting period of trial and error over a year ago. First, there was the search for a therapist within my budget—which was minimal at best—or covered by my insurance (this is after a pretty hefty deductible, which still needed to be met on top of my small budget). […] More
If you wear glasses, you may have noticed that covering your face is causing your lenses to fog up. We’ve gotten to the bottom of why that happens and how you can wear your face mask or covering so that it won’t happen. Why do my glasses fog when I wear a face mask? The […] More
If there’s one thing that everyone in the world is waiting for, it’s this: a COVID-19 vaccine! Because there are no known cures for the virus yet, our best bet in preventing and controlling this pandemic and finally settling into our ‘new normal’ lives. South Africa recently tipped over the 100 000 total positive cases […] More
Whether you deal with anxiety on a regular basis or just feel stressed the eff out sometimes, you probably know there’s power in slowing down and taking a deep breath. What you might not know is that while focusing on your breath is an excellent way to calm yourself, the cadence in which you breathe may be even […] More
