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The 10 things every mother needs to make life easier
I wrote a blog post about things your baby doesn’t need a while back. So, I thought I should share the 10 things that every mother needs that will make your life easier. Updated on the 8th August 2020 Disclosure: Please note that some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. Sure the advice and help from a strong support system are vital as a new mom or if you have a little one. Below are the things I couldn’t go without at…
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Taking Food to Heart: Preventing Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the worlds biggest killer, killing more people than HIV/AIDS, cancer and malaria combined. The good news is that you can protect yourself against heart disease with a good diet. The disease often presents itself in women differently than it would in men. In addition to the more common signs of a heart attack such a chest discomfort and shortness of breath, women may experience the following: Nausea or dizziness without chest pain Shortness of breath without chest pain Atypical chest, stomach or abdominal pain Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness. Major risk factors for both men…
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The Art of Mindfulness: How to be Still in a Busy World
Give peace a chance. Be willing to give yourself some time with your thoughts. Practice mindfulness and being still amidst the noise. We need to tune ourselves into being mindful. Don’ become overwhelmed at every little thing in life. Mindfulness is not about a quiet, empty mind. However, you should not just fill your mind, but pay attention to the present moment. Sense and sensuality It’s difficult to sometimes contain my brain from wandering and racing while meditating. However, constant practice is more important. I have learnt to recognize when I wander off and bring back my focus and attention…
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Stop Living Life as a Spectator: Be the Player in your Life
When we live our lives as onlookers, most of our time is spent looking at our lives from the outside in. Living life as a spectator inhibits our growth and success. It is nice to applaud others on their achievements and success in life. However, don’t let what others are doing keep you from living your life. Take an active role and participate in your own life story. Keeping track of others doesn’t help you move forward in life. It is one of the factors that hold you back. As a result, you lose track of your own goals and…
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My Motherhood Journey: The first year
My baby turning one was such a milestone, one filled with gratitude and love. However, I have learnt so much from my motherhood journey thus far. The good the bad and the ugly are all learning curves in life. However, my journey began on a rather sour note. I was unmarried, a mess, had to change plans and my body was going through the motions. As a result, I was so sad and disappointed in myself. My struggles I don’t think I can express how I felt into words. I had allowed negative thoughts to fester and grow in my…
