Are You Hooked on the Rush! Prescription drugs. Social media. Alcohol. Crack. Tik. Khat. Compulsive shopping. Gambling. Technology. Sex. Eating. Sugar. Steroids. Computer games. The word addiction can evoke images of down-and-out folk, people not anything like you,...
What’s your role in addiction? Ever been a passenger in a vehicle where someone else was driving in a way that felt reckless? You just want them to stop and allow you to take the wheel. It’s a nightmarish situation; probably not uncommon to many passengers in...
Word from Our Coach – The Art of Ageing Are you afraid of ageing? Do you have images of walking with a stick and not remembering who you are? Truly, it does not have to be this extreme; you can age with grace, charm, style and elegance. We live in a...
Word from our coach Winter – a time of inner reflection and renewal Winter is traditionally a time for being indoors; cosy and snug. It’s a time to go inward and reflect, and to ‘build’ our personal wisdom. It’s a good idea to revive this tradition, especially...
Word from our Coach – Think GREEN, Go GREEN – a little at a time. Global warming, climate change, pollution, deforestation; you have heard it all before. But how can your small actions have any impact in solving the world’s problems? Mahatma...
“What is the secret to a long-lasting relationship?” is a question that regularly pops up, most often around Valentine’s Day. Everyone tends to talk about how they got married, or got into a relationship, but not much time is spent on how they have been able to stay that way.
Sex. A powerful force that can topple empires, ruin marriages or even lead to death. On the other hand, it is only through sex that the human race continues to survive. It is an important way to feel a sense of connection, belonging and love.
It is the month of love, and as relationships are brought to the fore, it can become apparent just how lonely you feel. Loneliness reportedly affects around 1 in 10 South Africans, both young and old. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it is affecting increasingly more, and in some ways has become an epidemic on its own.
Although sex is a powerful bond in a healthy relationship, it has also sadly often become destructive. What is it about sex that can bring out such extremes as addition or abuse? Being mindful of the impact that sex can have on both body and mind is an important foundation for nurturing your own sexuality.