Technology: Create a mind map and bring your thoughts to life. When the creative thoughts are flowing and you do not want any to get lost, this is a great tool to help you keep them all together and create a big picture view. Find a Mindmap...
Technology – Heartmath South Africa Most forms of addiction are stubbornly difficult to treat. Due to the chemical reactions in the brain the person may struggle with self-regulation and self-control. HeartMath is an effective tool to strengthen emotional...
Technology – Safeway Pedometers Safeway pedometers are available at Clicks for R79.00 (April 2017). They are a great way to monitor your daily walking activity as they measure the number of steps you are taking. You can use your pedometer to set ‘step’ targets...
Technology – Reflection Try this fascinating on line game, where the actions you take explore the possible outcomes of your life. Every action has meaningful consequences. This “butterfly effect” is represented by the game’s unique color...
Technology – HeartMath SA HeartMath® is a scientifically validated system of techniques and technologies that will help you to be more aligned and focused. HeartMath is easy to learn and the simple but powerful techniques can be used “in the moment”. HeartMath...
We live in a switched-on world in which it’s almost unthinkable to be without social media for so much as a day. According to Statista, a company specialising in market and consumer data, around 30 million South Africans were on social networking sites in 2019. What’s more, this number is set to grow to close to 50 million by 2026!
There’s no two ways about it: being bullied isn’t just tough in the moment, it continues to take a toll in other areas of your life. Bullying leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. It shatters your self-esteem and increases your risk of anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and self-harm. It can even result in physical health problems like high blood pressure, stomach pain and poor appetite.
It’s something that has puzzled researchers from the start of the pandemic – why do some people experience severe illness, and others do not? These differences extend beyond known risk factors – like age, and existing disease. To answer this question, researchers began studying the genetics of people exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and were able to identify links between developing the disease and variations in specific parts of their DNA.
The pandemic has highlighted the idea of a disease being front and center in all aspects of our lives. However, for someone living with a chronic condition, this has been their reality long before COVID-19 came along, and the pandemic has simply made things worse. Economic, social and psychological distress is common amongst those living with chronic conditions, such as tuberculosis (TB).
Underlying all human rights is a deep respect for human life. There are those passionate people whose daily lives center around defending and upholding these precious rights so that we can all live in a more caring and just world. Each one of us can take inspiration from this and make choices that demonstrate how our own personal values uphold human rights.