Category: The Coach
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Why You Need to Start Focusing More on your Mental Health
If you have a stressful job and multiple kids then you may suspect that your mental health isn’t as good as it could be. Although it is very normal to have dips in your mental health, you do need to make sure that these aren’t lasting for a very long period. If they do, then…
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Are There Tips for Traveling with Anxiety?
Traveling can be an exhilarating adventure, offering the chance to explore new places, meet diverse people, and experience different cultures. However, for individuals suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or PTSD, the mere thought of venturing away from familiar surroundings can be overwhelming. The anticipation of travel can lead to sleepless nights, heightened anxiety, and a…
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How to be the best travel buddy to someone with anxiety
If you or a travel companion has anxiety, it’s vital to the success of your trip to think ahead about how you can get the most out of your travels whilst prioritising your mental and physical health. Here’s everything I’ve learnt from a decade on the road as an anxious traveller with a significant other…
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Home is NOT where the heart is
Feeling at home is something that we all crave, no matter where we are in the world. And yet, it can be challenging to find that sense of belonging, especially in unfamiliar surroundings. But it’s important to remember that the feeling of home isn’t just about the place or the people that surround us, but…
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Traveling is about discovering and connecting with new places and people.
Connecting with different personalities can greatly enhance your travel experience by improving your ability to navigate diverse social situations, to communicate effectively, and to make the most of your interactions. Here are several ways in which connecting with new people during your travels will improve your life. By D_LEE
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Life on the Road Less Travelled
As a full-time traveller for the past six years, I’ve learned four valuable lessons from my life on the road less travelled. Stress is the biggest curse of our time, and removing it from my life brought me clarity and contentment. While travelling is exciting, the constant change can be overwhelming and make it hard…
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At What Point Should You “Feel Like An Adult”?
It’s a myth to think that people “feel” their age. Sure, our age affects our bodies, but in terms of who we are, how we live our lives, and the attitude we have, age is somewhat meaningless. There are eighty-year-olds with the vibrancy and zest for life as a twenty-year-old, and there are twenty-year-olds who…
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Science-Backed Strategies for Safeguarding Your Mental Health
The number of people struggling with mental health disorders has risen sharply over the past years, making this a true epidemic. Fortunately, the global scientific community has also been focusing intensely on this topic to find more efficient and sustainable solutions.
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Unfiltered Perspectives: Emily Maroutian on The Broken Self-Image in The Digital Age
In today’s digital age, women struggle with self-image due to unrealistic beauty standards on social media. Author Emily Maroutian highlights the harmful effects of comparison and emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness. She advocates unfollowing unrealistic beauty standards, practicing reframing, and choosing oneself as the center of beauty standards. For more information, visit www.maroutian.com…
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How to Reset Your Brain – Learn to be More Focused and be More Mindful
It’s one of many harsh realities that most of us feel stuck in our lives. You have many dreams and are desperate to achieve your goals, but feelings of uncertainty overshadow them and make your dreams hazy. You are not alone; according to some studies, more than 70 percent of people feel the same. It…
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Things to Do to Kick Off 2024 Like a Winner
Happy 2024, my dear Life Lover friends! May this year come full of love, travels, happiness, and everything you deserve. “New year, new me” is what many say; we cleanse, review the past year, and prepare for the new year, so let’s talk about what to do to start the year like a winner. By…
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Finding that growth
When you reflect on the concept of “personal growth”, it embodies the process of filling that void within oneself and evolving into a more improved and enhanced individual. As someone who has embarked on this journey, I would like to offer some advice to those who are still discovering how to uncover their inner growth.…
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Why Going MIA During the Holiday Season Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health
Are you dreaming of taking a bucket-list travel experience during the holidays, but are held back due to expectations on how you should spend your holiday season? Here I share mindset tips that will allow you to spend the holiday season on that dream trip you’ve always wanted and create memories that will last a…
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How to stay positive when plans don’t work out
It hurts when plans are disrupted, right? Especially when you have planned everything and at the very last moment it doesn’t work out. Everyone can relate to unexpected changes. It’s not easy to just accept your plans being interrupted, but with the right attitude, organization and problem-solving skills, you can stay positive and work out…
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Ayurveda, through the eyes of an Indian millennial
There are countless interpretations of Ayurveda available online and in books. Each person has their unique perspective: for some, it’s viewed as a holistic healing system, while for others, it’s dismissed as pseudoscience. However, there are those like me, who see it simply as a matter of selecting the right kitchen ingredients and consuming them…
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What’s Possible When You Live True To Your Authentic Self Through Yoga
Although when you think of yoga you may think of stretching or fancy balancing poses, it’s about much more than what you see on Instagram. When I learned how to find alignment in my body, mind, and heart and tap back into my intuition, I was able to reclaim my wild spirit and go after…
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Bringing Mindfulness into Autumn
As the seasons change, so do we. Autumn is the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful. Let’s welcome the season, learning to slow down and appreciating what surrounds us. And, to ensure we’ll welcome Fall Equinox as our bodies need us to, here are 8 things you can do to make the…
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“My holiday is stressing me out”
Overthinking and feeling anxious is something most of us will experience in some kind of scenario. But this and a holiday should never be found in the same sentence. Yet sometimes we find ourselves overwhelmed by pre-trip planning and doing a thousand things at the same time to ensure we will be able to “relax”…
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How Travelling Stopped Me From Burning Out
In a world where productivity and the pursuit of success often overshadow self-care and wellbeing, it’s no surprise that burnout has become a huge issue. As the demands of modern life increase, many people find themselves trapped in a cycle of stress, exhaustion and less motivation. However, I discovered an unexpected antidote that saved me…
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How to plan a meaningful mini-sabbatical this summer, according to a well-being coach
Everything you need to know to get all the benefits of a sabbatical on a shorter timeline. This is transformational travel at its best for your happiest, healthiest life.
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4 Ways to Keep Calm if You’re an Avid Traveler Who Struggles with Anxiety
What do you do when you love to travel but suffer from anxiety or other mental health disorders? I’m sharing my experience as an avid traveler who struggles with anxiety and depression. I’ve designed a few ways to ensure these struggles don’t get in the way of life’s adventures, and hope they help you, too!
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