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In Honour of World Mental Health Day
In a deeply personal piece, Aurora Wellness co-founder Ngozi Weller, discusses her own mental health issues and what World Mental Health Day means to her. Fearaholic I have become quite adept at talking about my issues with mental health of late. It's not...
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The Big Girl’s Guide to Making Friends
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have no trouble making friends and being comfortable in social situations, whereas others really struggle? It isn't always easy to form friendships as an adult and for many, it doesn’t come naturally. It requires...
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How to Detach from Work… (and Reconnect with Yourself)
Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. Do you ever find it hard to switch off after work? Or feel guilty, when you do eventually...
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How To “Have It All” as a 21st Century Woman
Having it all as a 21st century woman is about having the freedom to make choices. Yep, you read that right - women (and men too for that matter), really can have it all. But, there's a catch… International Women's Day Today, International Women's Day (IWD), is a day...
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3 Signs of Burnout and What to do about it
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including YOU. As we live in a fast-paced society with no signs that this would slow down any time soon, we’re left feeling like if we ‘don’t keep up’ with it, then we will somehow lose. After all,...
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The 7 Daily Habits of Highly Successful People
Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have or do. Everybody is chasing success, or so it seems. But how is it a lucky few actually manage to achieve it? Is it hard work, luck or something else entirely? In this article...
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Anxiety: A Treatment Guide
In last week's blog, co-founder Ngozi shared a very personal experience of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), highlighting just how this type of anxiety is more than just ‘worrying’. It’s when worrying goes beyond, to an unhelpful level, which can become quite...
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Anxiety: A Survivor’s Story
In the first of this two-part series on anxiety, we look at what it is like to live with this debalitating condition and identify ways to recognise generalised anxiety disorders. Glass half empty They say that there are two types of people in the world-...
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5 Steps To More Effective Time Management
Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin. The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot. Time management is the ability to take control over how our day is spent through proper planning, in order to...
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5 Simple Ways To Beat Blue Monday
Blue Monday refers to this weird third Monday in January, described as the most depressing day of the year when people appear the most low in moods. Apparently, this is due to a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the arrival of...
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5 Steps To Making Resolutions That Stick
Having trouble sticking to your New Year's resolutions? Maybe you're trying too hard! Read on to discover the secret to setting goals that succeed. Out with the old, in with the new Ring all the bells, ring all the bells - 2017 is dead, long live 2018! Or so it...
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There’s Something About Stress: The Solutions
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you had a lovely day and are looking forward to 2018. Last week we identified some of the common signs of stress. Now we look at what can be done to...
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There’s Something About Stress: The Symptoms
How we behave when we are stressed, is usually a direct response to our feelings and thoughts. Christmas is coming. The festive period although exciting for some, can also be a very stressful time for people because it represents a period of complex social...
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