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    11 HAPPINESS HACKS TO MAKE YOU SMILE

    tamuria   Creative Living, Families and Feelings   14   March 19, 2018

        Ever told yourself you’ll be happy when ……? You’re not alone. Most of us have felt that way at some stage. Why wait? We can all choose happiness right now, regardless of what is going on around us. That may sound flippant if you’re feeling depressed right now, but these happiness hacks are

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    WHY YOU NEED TO SAY ‘I LOVE YOU’  

    tamuria   Creative Living, Families and Feelings   8   February 12, 2018

        I love you. It’s true. Though I may not have met you or connected with you, in a universal sense, I love you. I love you because you are part of the intricate web that makes up the Universe. Just thinking and writing those words makes me smile. I feel a sense of

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    HOW NOT TO RUN OUT OF PETROL WHEN YOU GO THE EXTRA MILE 

    tamuria   Creative Living, Families and Feelings   8   February 5, 2018

      Do you love to go the extra mile for people? I do. It’s a matter of pride for me. However, when you do it consistently and it regularly goes unnoticed, you can find yourself running out of steam. There is a fine line between going the extra mile and being taken for a ride.

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    THE HEALTH TRAP OF SUCCESS AND HOW TO AVOID IT

    tamuria   Creative Living, Families and Feelings   12   November 27, 2017

        There but for the grace of God, go I. Hard to beat that quote when it comes to putting things in perspective. Do you agree? It’s virtually impossible to go through life without being witness to some kind of suffering. Sometimes, we take the time to realise how lucky we are. Other times,

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    HOW TO SOLVE THE KINDNESS CONUNDRUM

    tamuria   Creative Living, Families and Feelings   6   November 13, 2017

        You may be wondering what the kindness conundrum is. I’m wondering what the problem is with being kind. All the evidence points to the fact being kind not only helps the receiver, but also the giver. So, why doesn’t everyone hop on board the kindness caboose? While there are many intense areas of

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    FIGHTING FEAR – HOW TO RECLAIM YOUR POWER

    tamuria   Creative Living, Families and Feelings   22   October 30, 2017

          I lay on the bed, careful not to move a muscle in case it alerted the intruder to my presence. Breathing was difficult. I wanted to take huge, terrified gulps of air, but that would have made too much noise. The trespasser was right outside the door. My heart was beating so

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    GRAND INSECURITIES – HOW TO DEAL WITH NEGATIVE FEELINGS

    tamuria   (Grand)parenting, Families and Feelings   20   May 29, 2017

        It’s amazing how grandchildren can awaken all those youthful insecurities you thought you’d overcome. Those precious parcels of perfection come with a bunch of other people and suddenly you are left questioning your importance in the scheme of things. Perhaps the greatest threat to the calm equilibrium you’ve worked so hard to achieve

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    THE TRUTH ABOUT COOKIES, HUGS AND THE GRANDEST OF JOBS

    tamuria   (Grand)parenting, Families and Feelings   26   May 8, 2017

        Move over super mums – here comes Super Gran (and I’m not talking about the children’s series). I’ll let you in on a secret. Grandmothering isn’t all about cookies and hugs. Today’s grandmothers are juggling work, home and babysitting commitments with the flair of the best superheroes. This is a far different picture

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    HOW TO USE CREATIVITY TO INCREASE JOY AND LOSE ANXIETY

    tamuria   Creative Living, Creativity, Families and Feelings   26   April 17, 2017

        Did you know that the same chemicals that are released during sex and eating are released when you are engaged in a creative activity? The reward centre in your brain releases a neurotransmitter called dopamine when you do something pleasurable. Dopamine acts as a natural anti-depressant, which means getting creative can bring you

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    GRAND GRATITUDE – HOW TO KEEP THE FEELING ALIVE

    tamuria   (Grand)parenting, Families and Feelings   26   April 10, 2017

      One of the greatest gifts of grandparenting is to see and appreciate the wisdom in the children around us. Often, as parents, we are so busy doing all that needs to be done, we can overlook the lessons our children offer us. With more time for focus and contemplation, grandparents are rewarded with the

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