Category: Life Event
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How a random exercise of kindness changed my life
Sometimes, when you’re in the doldrums, and everything seems to be going round in circles, the best thing you can do is get up, get out, and take yourself for a nice, long walk
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The secret to breaking your bad habits before they break you
In the comfort zone of the couch, or in the thick of the scrum, bad habits can get the better of us.
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Welcome to our wedding, now please switch off your phones!
Two introverts, planning to be the centre of attention for one whole day. Not only is wedding planning stressful, we now had this extra layer of social media anxiety to worry about.
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What I learned about business & life from making my own bed
“The best thing you can ever do for yourself as an entrepreneur is make your bed each morning”
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The things I gained when I gave up the things I thought I needed in life
Going cold turkey isn’t easy, but it can be good for you too.
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How five gay men made me change my bad habits
A chance encounter with a reality show recently made me rethink my marriage and the issue of masculinity within the home. It stopped me in my tracks and made me realise anew that not all masculinity is toxic. It’s inspired this raging women’s rights activist to want to change some of my bad habits. And…
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TV chef Justin Bonello is the author of several cookbooks, an inveterate traveller and gardener
TV chef Justin Bonello sat down with Ruda Landman to tell her about the changes in his businesses and home.
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Seven things I love about Melville, the bohemian heart of my home
It’s a long, long way from the capital of the USA to the gritty City of Gold, but for a freshly-transplanted American, Joburg is where the heart is…and the heart of Joburg is an ever-trendy little suburb that serves the best food in town.
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The strangely satisfying ritual of the long, slow Sunday roast
It’s a tradition that dates back through the generations, captured in fading photographs that evoke the aromas and conviviality of a restful weekend, capped with an indulgent family meal. Even in an age of restless change, there’s nothing like a hearty Sunday roast.
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How my love of food set me up for life
We all need to eat to live, but what a joy it is when you’re able to work with for a living, all the way from waitering in a family restaurant to mulling over menus a world away from home.