Are You Attached to a Digital Leash?
I just read something that made me stop in my tracks. Have you heard of the ‘digital leash’? It’s a term that some stressed workers are now using to describe the way they feel being tethered to their work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When I read that – it instantly struck […]
Dealing With Haters by Talking Up Your Achievements
I have a friend who has taken to reading my blog and then criticising the things I have written about. “Hash browns?” he’ll text, “…how lame!” or “I can’t believe you write a whole post on what you wear – how vacuous.” I have noticed that people really love to criticise people who are doing […]
The Fashion Mistakes I Made in My Youth: A Confession
I like clothes and I also like to change up my look. Over the years I have worn many different looks. When I was 17 I went through a phase where I would only wear primary colours, red, yellow and blue. Then I realised how ridiculously restrictive this was and I acquiesced to adding white […]
The Lure of Free Crap and Why I am So Easily Bought
I had been anticipating this Monday for a week now. This was the Monday I was due to get my complimentary hash brown at McDonalds. Yes, if you read my blog you know that I love McDonalds. For the last couple of weeks I have been looking longingly at the promotional poster that declares: for […]
How to Move House: The 10 Essential Steps You Cannot Miss!
I am excellent at only a few things in life and moving house is one. Since the day i was born (and counting only houses and apartments I have lived in for more than 6 months) I have moved 22 times. I have moved as short a distance as the next street, or as far […]
Does Eating Too Much Chicken Make Your Boobs Grow? And What Of Man Boobs?
There has been some news recently that estrogen in chicken and beef may be contributing to hormone-dependent cancers. This is from a study in the US. The study was presented in early June at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago. It showed that U.S. chicken and beef contain relatively high levels […]
Are You Stuck in a Rut? Here’s 4 Things to Pull You Out!
I once read something about healing that intrigued me. There was a theory in ancient Greece that when a person was taken ill, the plant that would cure them could normally be found within reach. This is an esoteric principle. Have you ever had a problem and subsequently met someone who could help you with […]
Is Eating “6 Small Meals a Day to Keep Your Metabolism Going” a Myth?
There are so many studies that tell us to eat regularly throughout the day to keep our metabolisms going. It seems that many of us these days are afraid of ever going hungry. Small meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism going Many nutritionists and dieticians believe that eating smaller, frequent meals throughout the […]
Botox: How I Have Wrinkles and I Don’t Care
I am not a huge fan of plastic surgery and I have been quite vocal about this in the past. Last night I saw a very beautiful woman, she was probably about my age, 34. I actually couldn’t really tell because she had obviously had quite a bit of work done to her face; not […]
Children in 2013: Stressed, Anxious and No Time to Play
In 2013 kids are different to when I was a little tyke in the 80s. There is talk amongst teachers and parents that children today are over-scheduled and have inadequate time to explore the world and their own minds through free play time. Do you agree? I spoke with Teacher Lennie to find out why […]
I Am Very Naughty and I Like to Break the Rules
I have always been very naughty. I like to get into mischief. This has always been a bit of a problem for me. I have an inquisitive mind and I like to break the rules just to see what will happen. Sometimes I wonder why everyone blindly follows the rules without ever questioning anything. I […]
10 Reasons Your Iphone is a Trap
iPhones, smartphones, tablets or cells. Whatever you use, whatever you call it – it’s a trap for the following reasons. Don’t get me wrong, I love this new technology we have in our lives today but for the reasons listed below, these devices are ruining my life…and yours. So, your iPhone is a trap – here’s […]
The Unhealthy Foods I Eat Every Day (and Still Stay Thin)
Unhealthy foods: do you love them? I used to waste time eating very healthy foods. Quinoa, brown rice, chia seeds, dehydrated yeast flakes, you name it, I wasted my time with it. Don’t bother! The foods listed below are all delicious and have been enjoyed by people for decades. All these foods (except the last […]
8 Ways to Nurture Yourself
It’s important to take some time out of our busy days to nurture and value ourselves. Often we are so busy and there are so many demands on us that we begin to feel drained and tired. Remember that you are a true treasure and that you should be treating yourself with the same love […]