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MIND OVER MUNCH: 6 BENEFITS OF MINDFUL EATING

When you pick up an orange from a bowl of fruit, are you very mindful of what you are doing? Probably not; our general attitude towards food in this day and age is basically one of supply and demand. We feel hungry, we eat. Our body or mind craves comfort food, we supply it. Should this really be the state of affairs? Do people today … Continue reading MIND OVER MUNCH: 6 BENEFITS OF MINDFUL EATING

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LifeLessons– Embrace your Quirks

Everyone has personality quirks or peculiarities. You might hold your head a certain way when you laugh. Or maybe you tap your foot repetitively and unknowingly. One of my quirks (I have several) is that I frown when I concentrate or pay attention. This happens even when I watch TV or observe a scene with intent. As a result, I come across as angry. For … Continue reading LifeLessons– Embrace your Quirks

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Life Lessons — Discussion always results in answers, but sometimes you don’t see them immediately.

Talking, listening, prompting, suggesting, questioning, and responding ; all these are components of discussion. From the time of the Ancient Greeks to the 21st century, discussion and discourse are the means of personal development and growth. Talking to a friend about a problem or situation makes it clearer in your mind. It brings forth answers from your brain even though you might not notice them … Continue reading Life Lessons — Discussion always results in answers, but sometimes you don’t see them immediately.

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LifeLessons– Do more of what makes you happy.

I am visiting my daughter in Australia these days. Today’s LifeLesson comes from a plaque I saw displayed in her home. ” Do more of what makes you happy. “ Indulging in your favourite activity, provided it is not something bad for you (smoking, binge eating, doomscrolling) has many benefits. Today, I am going to list just a few : 1. It keeps you in … Continue reading LifeLessons– Do more of what makes you happy.

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Life Lessons # 16 — Starting early is always a good idea.

Growing up, I was taught to be punctual, both at home and at school. So, starting a journey, a project, or anything early rather than late has always been a goal. Ever since the beginning of November, the Internet has been full of articles and posts about starting new habits now to take into the new year. This phenomenon is what prompted me to write … Continue reading Life Lessons # 16 — Starting early is always a good idea.

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Life Lessons # 14 — The single decluttering tip that takes care of clutter for good and changes your life.

One in, one out. Today’s life lesson continues from last week’s written by Sadje. Over a lifetime, you tend to accumulate a lot of stuff leading to space constraints. No matter how well you organise your possessions, you cannot stay on top of clutter unless you let go of some things. Some time ago, I started implementing the one in, one out rule : I … Continue reading Life Lessons # 14 — The single decluttering tip that takes care of clutter for good and changes your life.