If you listened to my podcast this week, you would have heard why I no longer consume dairy products. In a nutshell, the results of going dairy-free are: I no longer suffer from daily sinus issues, colds and flus have diminished dramatically, my eczema is under control, cystic acne is a thing of the past…
Welcome back! If you missed last weeks article, I suggest reading part 1 before continuing. I spoke about how stress and our inability to cope with the daily demands and pressures often leads to “burnout” and the habit of wishing our days away. I covered tips such as thinking about the food we eat…
“You’re a teacher? Lucky you, with all those holidays!” I have lost count how many times I have heard this statement or even worse, “Wow, you teachers always seem to be on holiday. Do you ever work?!” In the beginning of my teaching career I used to feel guilty about our quarterly holidays, but not…
Hi all you lovely readers! Here in South Africa, we have just said goodbye to summer and are welcoming in autumn. Normally, I would woefully say my farewells as this born-in-winter-baby is actually a summer-loving-girl! Endless sunny days, cool flowing dresses, big bowls of icy sorbet, watermelons, mangos and peaches in abundance, the sun…
Hi! Today I want to chat to you about my day. Sounding mundane? Not when you can spot miracles everywhere! I am a part time art teacher at a school for special needs children – Aspergers, Autism and Down Syndrome, but also abused kids who struggle to adapt in main stream schools. I LOVE…