8 Calisthenics Exercises for Beginners

Calisthenics are exercises that don’t rely on anything but body weight. They allow for the development of strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination. Follow the guide in this article for a beginner’s routine. Calisthenics are performed with differing levels of intensity and rhythm. Sometimes these exercises are done with light handheld tools like rings and wands.Continue reading “8 Calisthenics Exercises for Beginners”

Forgive and Forget Hard? 12 Reasons Why You Can’t Move On

Who hasn’t at some point advised a friend or loved one to just ‘forgive and forget’? And yet when it’s our turn to be the forgiver, it can be a different story. Why is it that forgiveness is so much easier said than done? Do we have to forgive others? Yes, research shows that forgivenessContinue reading “Forgive and Forget Hard? 12 Reasons Why You Can’t Move On”

Leave the Lotion Behind: 5 Reasons to Switch to a Body Oil

Our bodies make up 90% of our skin’s real estate and nearly 60% of what we put on it is absorbed into the skin, so it’s important to take bodycare just as seriously as we do the skin on our faces. For many of us, bodycare goes as far as slathering on some lotion whenContinue reading “Leave the Lotion Behind: 5 Reasons to Switch to a Body Oil”

10 tips to keep you and your house cool this summer

You can keep yourself and your house cool this summer and be kind to the environment at the same time. Here’s how. For many people, summer means BBQs, beach cricket and dips in the pool. But there are days when that harsh summer sun isn’t quite so fun and cranking up the air-con at homeContinue reading “10 tips to keep you and your house cool this summer”

How to Forgive and Move Forward

1. Know that it’s possible to forgive When people hurt us, we often think that it’s impossible to forgive. This is usually even more difficult when the betrayal was unexpected or from someone you loved deeply. A lot of people, therefore, tend to hold grudges. The worst thing about grudges is that they affect usContinue reading “How to Forgive and Move Forward”