Freelance Writer and Editor
“Inside us, there is a steep mountain of fear and a deep river of grief,” writes Haemin Sumin in his beautifully illustrated heartwarming bestseller, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down. These words never felt more authentic and precious than two years ago—that deep river of grief overflowed in November 2022 when…
Towards the end of the class, while waiting to unwind on our mats, the yoga teacher asks each of us to come up with a personal statement and silently repeat it three times with conviction. The affirmation needs to be short and positive. My mind immediately jumps to a future self free of worries and…
Years ago, the concept of wellbeing at work seemed alien to most employers and employees. That’s because jobs were typically associated with daily multitasking, tight schedules, and demanding bosses. There was little to no mention of wellbeing and mental health in the office. Although work-life balance remained a hot topic, self-care was something to focus…
What is the ultimate benefit of becoming a minimalist and enjoying a life of less? I would say: taking back your time and defining your priorities and passions in life. Being a minimalist is not just taking away and discarding useless stuff and clutter from your life. That is only the beginning to make room…
In the past, I wrote quite a few guest posts about happiness and positivity. I could not claim to be the happiest or the most positive person around, yet, in theory, one thing became clear in these blogs. The topics always centred on happiness as an inside job, a journey of self-discovery and values introspection…
When I first got acquainted with the term minimalism, I looked at the definition from various perspectives, through the eyes of bloggers like Leo Babauta (Zen Habits) or author Joshua Becker (Becoming Minimalist). It became clear that a pattern emerged. Minimalism was more than a new ideology or principle to discard things. It became an…
Every new year is a good time for new beginnings – which is the theme of this blog. I prefer using beginnings or opportunities to describe my intentions for 2021 instead of new year resolutions (which often feel daunting and rarely come to fruition). So, it’s time for a new direction for my blogging, too….
If you are feeling anxious, frustrated or visibly stressed during the current pandemic-induced circumstances, you are not alone. But you can, however, take small steps to improve the quality of life and restore balance in times of distress. Banish the Viral Fear and Panic Forget about fear. You see, fear is persuasive, and panic easily goes…
Some life lessons I learned, more often than not the hard way, in my thirty-five years of being on this planet. Words have immense power. They can uplift and inspire, threaten or destroy. Choose your words well. Or, as they say, think before you speak. It could mean the world to someone or crash…
Day 21 – Thursday, 16 April On the last day of the initial decreed quarantine of twenty-one days, the weather starts to turn for the better, announcing a pleasant weekend ahead, meaning outdoor braais, alfresco lunches and sun lounging on the patio. I publish two more blogs in the lockdown journal series, reminiscing about the…