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South Asian Heritage Month 2022: From LGBTQIA+ Rights To Senior Dating, How Our Culture Is Becoming More Inclusive
In our ongoing series celebrating South Asian Heritage Month, we take a look at inclusivity in the South Asian space. Many cultures are guilty of upholding outdated and often, patriarchal ideologies, even when we think we have adapted to current modern views. The South Asian community is no different. As crazy as it seems, change is possible, however incremental it may be. That said, it is exciting to see that the combination of time and awar
How To Avoid Turning Your Words Into Weapons When It Comes To Mental Health
With May being Mental Health Month, we are going to take a look at the impact words can have on you and on others. In recent years, mental health terminology has crept slowly into use in media and into widespread everyday usage. Let’s take a moment to talk about how we should and should not talk about mental health, and how misusing mental health terminology causes hurt and harm. Do you want to stop existing and start living? My new
Looking For A Mindful Coach? Here's How To Spot The Fakers
Life coaching is one of the most sought-after services and with the way life has been going it's not surprise that we all need a bit of help and guidance. But even though we love to see those social posts with "experts" forking out their advice, it's really important to know who is legit. Here are tips to find the right mindful coach and how to spot the fakers! The coaching industry is a space that the Global Pandemic didn’t slow
Travel: How To Get The Most From Your Weekend In Budapest
Can you really travel around the Hungarian capital over a weekend. The answer to this question is yes you can. Check out my quick weekend trip to Budapest! A weekend in Budapest will give you a taste of the city and leave you wanting more for sure. The center of Budapest is the Danube River and the architecture around this is magnificent. [caption id="attachme
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Here's How To Break Your Long Term Bad Habits
If you’ve ever tried and failed to break a bad habit or put an end to patterns of behavior that no longer serve you, you are not alone. Breaking bad habits may not be easy, but with the understanding of how bad habits form and play out in our daily lives, and the tools to create positive chang ...
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Earth Day 2022: Why Our Lives Depend On The Save Soil Movement By Sadhguru
As a featured guest of The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, Sadhguru the noted spiritual advisor introduced his audience to his Save Soil Movement. Highlighting the dire situation with climate change, Sadhguru and his The Isha Foundation have started this movement to educate the masses ab ...
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How To Recover From Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
While most of us are familiar with the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), we are completely unaware of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). Let’s explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this little-known disorder. Do you want to stop existing and start livi ...
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Clean Your Clutter And Add Some Colour For Fresh Spring Vibes
Working from home has been a journey for most of us, sometimes we clean and sometimes we accumulate more stuff. However, now that things are reopening, we could all go for a home refresh and reorganization. Spring cleaning isn’t all about getting rid of the old, this is an opportunity to repur ...
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Here's How EDMR Therapy Programs Your Brain So You Don't Feel So Helpless
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), what it is, who it can help, and how it works. Dr. Monica Vermani is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in treating trauma, stress and mood & anxiety disorders, and the founder of Start Living Corporate Wellness. She is a well-k ...
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Manjal At Canary Wharf Creates Scrumptious Sri Lankan Cuisine
Our global culinary tour continues and we settle in a cozy table at Manjal located at Canary Wharf. Named after the Tamil word for turmeric, Manjal presents their guests with Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. Check out our full experience here! Manjal means turmeric in Tamil, a staple in ...
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How Being Kind Can Significantly Boost Your Immune System
We may not be able to change the world, but with incremental acts of kindness and compassion, we plant the seeds for a better world, and a richer, healthier, and happier life for ourselves and others. Let’s look at the effects of kindness, on ourselves, others, and the world. Dr. Monic ...
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How To Spring Clean The Energy In Your Home
The season for deep spring cleaning is upon us, however, spring cleaning doesn’t have to stop at the physical space, consider doing some energy spring cleaning and refresh the energies in your home. I was directed to work from home at the onset of the pandemic and like many of others, ...
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Here's How To Support Someone Struggling With Depression Or Anxiety
As we continue to cope with the mental health issues resulting from the prolonged stress, anxiety, and social isolation of the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to be able to recognize troubling symptoms and understand how to support someone close to us who may be struggling with a mood ...
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This Is The Best Way To Break Up
As unique and individual as every relationship may be, there are sound and effective rules of disengagement and strategies that lead to a new chapter while minimizing hurt and harm. Let’s explore a kinder, better way to move forward at the end of a relationship. Dr. Monica Vermani is a ...
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These Are The Reasons Why You Need To Stop Using "Should"
We all know that words matter. However, understanding what types of words to avoid is imperative. We will examine the negative impact the word "should" can have on our mental health. Here are two major tips on how to reframe it as a way to practice self-care and mindful self-compassion. ...
