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Taking care of yourself is arguably more important now than ever. But it can be hard to know what exactly will do you the most good. Should you make sure to run every day? Should you turn the TV off for a bit of an extended break? Is screen time OK or what? How much […] More
We’ll be the first to admit that my anxiety has skyrocketed since the announcement of the global pandemic. Everyday activities like grocery shopping have become an anxious activity as we grow increasingly worried about our health every time we step outside. Some have been hit by financial difficulties due to losing their jobs. Those who […] More
My dream morning routine goes like this: wake up naturally with the sun, enjoy warm water with lemon or a cup of coffee with collagen while I meditate for 20 blissful minutes, diffuse citrus essential oils and go through a 10-step skincare routine (K-Beauty style) before fitting in a Pilates workout (with a personal trainer, of […] More
Our lives are definitely different, but they’re still happening. Life doesn’t just stop because offices close or masks are required to go into grocery stores. And what if this time in our lives does, after all, have a purpose? What if we give it the purpose of actually stopping, slowing down, and taking care of ourselves […] More
Raise your hand if you’re feeling uneasy RN! 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏿♀️ Yep, that’s what I thought. Whether you deal with anxiety or depression on a daily basis or are experiencing these feelings for the first time, we’re all navigating a situation that no one has ever had to deal with before. Hats off to everyone who is […] More
If you’ve ever done a group exercise class, you’ll know that special kind of betrayal that comes when you’re about to finish your set and your instructor yells, “five more reps!”. We know it well. And it has us wondering: Does President Cyril Ramaphosa secretly moonlight as a group fitness instructor? Lockdown was meant to […] More
If I unplug 2020 and plug it back in, will it start working again? It’s hard to explain how I’ve been feeling. I’ve often felt scatterbrained, my energy has been frenetic, it’s been difficult to focus, and I’ve been unable to be fully present—I’ve felt off. Emotionally, I’ve felt it all. I’ve gone from feeling fine […] More
With the number of people infected by the novel coronavirus continuing to grow, government and health officials continue to recommend that people stay home to help stem the spread. Many hospitals and medical practices are currently closed or overwhelmed by an influx of patients, making it harder to get prescriptions for contacts, glasses, and birth […] More
