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Autumnal Refocus

So we’re well into Autumn, the temperature has well and truly dropped, the rain is here to stay and Afronation is now a distant memory. Naturally, as the winter approaches, we’re likely to feel more lethargic and our bodies may begin to slow down as if we’re hibernating. SAD - seasonal affective disorder symptoms begins to affect people which can potentially cause a huge shift to people’s livelihoods. S.A.D is a mood disorder where changes in the season, typically the autumn/winter months cause a depressive mood, low energy and a loss of pleasure in everyday activities. Approximately 3% of people are affected by SAD and will face symptoms of this as winter comes. Below i’ve come up with 3 things that could help you refocus your life in order to not only combat S.A.D but also get you (dare I say it) excited for the winter months ahead. 1. Update your budget/re-budget If you’re anything like me, Summer was madness on the bank account. I spent way more money than...

The Parent-Child Dynamic

From birth, we’re taught that we have to be good and our said goodness is in direct correlation with our behaviour. We’re taught that if we do or do not do something, we’re good based on how we behave. Ultimately, this implies we’re not good already and when we’re constantly told to be a good girl/boy – it can be difficult to keep track of what falls into which category, especially when they’re different to whoever is looking after you. Our parent-child relationships are the foundation we build every other relationship in life on. Whether we were brought up in a single parent home, adopted or in a nuclear family (loving or unloving) – how we interact with people outside of our immediate family is directly based on those four walls. So, let’s talk about parents and how much weight their teachings hold when transitioning into adulthood. The parent-child relationship has major influence on most aspects of child development – when we have the luxury of experiencing healthy parenting, ...

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