
The price of perfectionism
What does being a perfectionist mean? Simply, it means that there is absolutely no room for failure. Anything achieved by the perfectionist must be completely perfect and devoid of all errors. These expectations are self-imposed and are often unrealistic.
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Dealing With Change
Life is constantly changing. Our circumstances change, we grow older, our children grow up, our jobs change, we move to different places and even the people we spend time with change. How do you feel about change? Does it scare or excite you? Does it make you feel stressed and anxious or do you look forward to the prospect of change?
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Is life passing you by?
Is life passing you by while you wait for the 'perfect' time to realize your dreams, goals or desires? For example, some may put off their dreams until ‘the kids are in school’, or ‘the kids are out the house’. However, it is important to realise that there will never be a perfect time and the moment is right now! By waiting for the so-called ‘perfect time’, we are in fact postponing our own happiness in life.
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Pole Dancing as a Powerful Form of Fitness in South Africa
Pole dancing has transcended its origins to become a respected and highly effective form of fitness and artistic expression in South Africa
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Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop dancing is a style of dance that has evolved over decades - and it isn't stopping. The dance style has become renowned all around the world and is celebrated by people everywhere. Beginning in the 1960's in New York City, the dance style was available to those who had natural rhythm and talent but no professional dance training. It is a dance style that started on the streets and not in a studio.
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What is a Facial Peel? Understanding the Basics and Benefits
How facial peels can help with fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots for a more youthful appearance
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Allergologists: a solution for your allergy ailments
Allergies are debilitating ailments that are notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Finding a professional and reliable allergologist is, therefore, vital to ensure your allergy does not impact your quality of life. Read on to find out what to look for when searching for a long-term, high quality allergologist to help you deal with your allergy:
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Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine We have all become incredibly reliant on Western or traditional medical techniques that often the idea of anything out of this spectrum can be slightly uncomfortable. However, people all over the world and across cultures have benefited from Alternative medicine and have chosen this way of healing as opposed to mainstream techniques. Alternative Medicine is an umbrella term for a variety of different health practices, which we will explore below: Acupuncture Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that u
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The benefits and basics of Classical Pilates
Classical Pilates is strictly defined as a form of exercise that incorporates techniques from the originator of Pilates himself, Joseph Pilates. In classical Pilates, only those movements designed by Joseph Pilates are included in the workout session. Non-classical Pilates often incorporates movements and exercises from other physical therapy disciplines, such as yoga.
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Gynaecology
Gynaecology If you became somewhat uncomfortable when reading the title of this article, you definitely aren’t the only one. This uncomfortable feeling, however, is not one that you should be feeling. Some how, we have managed to make the practical, logical and necessary health concerns of females around the world a taboo subject. Fortunately there is a conscious move towards making woman feel comfortable and unashamed about taking control of their sexual and reproductive health. A Gynaecologist is a doctor that specializes in the treatment
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What is Bodyworks Muscle Testing? Understanding the Basics and Benefits
Bodyworks Muscle Testing is a holistic tool for identifying imbalances through muscle responses. Learn how it supports physical, emotional, and preventative health, and why it’s gaining popularity as a non-invasive, personalized approach to wellness.
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How to minimise your risk of injury in boxing class
Boxing is a rigorous, high contact sport in which participants face a high risk of injury. The risk of being injured while boxing is not restricted to matches, as training sessions can also pose a threat when done without paying heed to important safety measures. Read on to find out what you need to do to ensure you are being safe and smart when improving your boxing skills:
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Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy The name itself sounds daunting enough, but Craniosacral Therapy is a form of therapy that is non-invasive, gentle and aims to restore vitality and balance to the mind and body. Craniosacral Therapy is based around the idea of healing the body and mind through light touch, gently manipulating the body to hear itself in a way that it usually does not. The light touch of a Craniosacral Therapist will cause your body to react by starting to listen to itself and what is truly going on through out your body and mind. Often th
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LESSONS LEARNED FROM A STROKE
My decision was immediate; I would learn everything I could about the causes, symptoms, and prognosis of stroke, and use this knowledge to help others in the same position.
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Massage: How can it help you?
Massage is renowned as a therapeutic discipline that has physical health benefits, as well as mental health benefits. Massage can be restorative and rehabilitative for damaged muscles, strained ligaments, or stiff joints, and can help to surface emotional turmoil, ease stress, or simply improve mood.
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Finding Your Zen: Meditation Techniques for Busy Lives and Beautiful Outcomes
The key is consistency and finding the techniques that resonate most with you.
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What are therapeutic reflexology and craniosacral therapy?
Therapeutic reflexology and craniosacral therapy are gentle, safe, and drug-free therapies that improve your health and help you get real and sustainable results, so you can feel better, live better and become happier and healthier– even if you’re living a busy life!
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