Category: Lifestyle EN
WHAT’S EATING UP YOUR TIME
Most of us are guilty of wasting time. Remember, time lost cannot be regained. Not only that, wasting time diverts your attention and energy away from the tasks that are most important or valuable to you. Remove these 10 time-wasters from your life. (Image from @Financialtutorship)
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DON’T LET THE MIRROR DEFINE YOU
You’re worth more than what the mirror shows. The mirror reflects only your appearance, not your inner values and who you really are. Don’t let the media, including social media, define your self-image too. The World Counts website revealed these sobering truths: > One study conducted a test on women. 3 out of 4 said that they were overweight. In reality, only 1 out of 4 really was. >...
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NEED OR GREED?
Greed, the insatiable desire for more, is the disease of discontentment. “Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction,” writes social psychologist and philosopher Erich Fromm in Man for Himself (1947). Greed can consume our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our happiness. Live on just enough. Learn how to...
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HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF STROKE
Every year 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke. Of these, 5 million die and another 5 million are left permanently disabled, placing a burden on family and community (WHO, EMRO). How can you reduce your risk of a stroke? Don’t use tobacco Eat less salt Eat more fruits and vegetables Exercise regularly Avoid harmful use of alcohol Take your prescribed medication regularly if you have...
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5 ACTIONS FOR GOOD HEALTH
Self-care actions can help to prevent disease, maintain health and manage health conditions. They are habits, practices and lifestyle choices – things that we can do to look after ourselves and lead a healthier life. Here are some things to keep in mind. Regular physical activity. This has huge health benefits for our hearts, minds and bodies. Did you know that physical activity helps to...
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THINK BEFORE YOU BUY
Buying something? Should you buy it? Do you really need it? Hang on, consult the flow chart below. When we spend money, let's spend it for the good of the planet. Source: 1 Million Women
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