Tag: happiness
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7 little sparks of joy that make my day
From birdsong to forest-bathing to the Beatles, a checklist of happy moments.
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The vows we made by the light of the solstice moon
In the ebb and flow of the tide, a pledge to change for the better.
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Why you shouldn’t worry if you can’t always be happy
The pressure to be ever-upbeat can take its toll on our true emotions.
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What the Golden Girls taught me about the power of being a friend
Some golden words of wisdom from everyone’s favourite TV foursome.
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My fabulous new life as a senior ballerina
The sad truth is that people often lose a part of themselves in relationships. Or maybe that’s just me.
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A life of dreams and drama for Kim Cloete, the troubled teenage runaway who became a TV star
Growing up as a bright and ambitious child in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, Kim Cloete had her future all figured out.
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Why a happy marriage is good for your health
When you take your vows and say: “I do”, you could be saying yes to a healthier, happier two of you When it comes to health and happiness, what’s love got to do with it? Quite a lot, actually, with a growing body of research highlighting the benefits of being married. Married people have lower…
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Tears and transformation
Crying is not a sign of weakness. In fact, shedding tears when your heart is breaking is a crucial part of healing and creating change in your life.
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How I swapped my shiny red convertible for the secret of happiness
As the carefree years of youthful indulgence fly by, who stops to give a thought to what lies on the other side of the great divide? One day, it hits you, and you realise that true happiness means having a plan for the smarter, brighter you.