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      The Unexpected Advice Column I Never Planned to Write

      The Unexpected Advice Column I Never Planned to Write

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 20, 2026June 20, 2026 1,023 0

      If Aunt Agony had a South African cousin who loved good news, gluten-free food and telling people to buy the shoes, they’d probably look a lot like me. I receive…

      Burnout Has Become Our "Normal"… This Podcast Explains Why That Needs to Change!

      Burnout Has Become Our “Normal”… This Podcast Explains Why That Needs to Change!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMay 13, 2026 1,147 0

      The pressure to constantly perform has left many people exhausted, disconnected and running on fumes. In this week’s episode of “Good Things with Brent Lindeque”, Anja van Beek brings clarity…

      Twenty-Twenty Fix: New Year, Same You… Just a Little More Whole

      Twenty-Twenty Fix: New Year, Same You… Just a Little More Whole

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 12, 2026 601 0

      Every January comes with pressure. The pressure to change, to do better, to become someone new, to magically transform into your “best self” by the end of week one. But…

      Are South Africans Really the World’s Biggest Overthinkers?

      Are South Africans Really the World’s Biggest Overthinkers?

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026 1,534 0

      South Africa may have topped a global “overthinkers” list but the encouraging takeaway is that the world is becoming more aware of mental health, more open about stress and more…

      South Africans Are Saying Cheers to OcSober!

      South Africans Are Saying Cheers to OcSober!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 2, 2025 611 0

      October has a new vibe in South Africa… and it’s not about beer tents. It’s about the global concept of OcSober, the growing movement to ditch alcohol for a month…

      2025

      How to Make 2025 Your Healthiest Year and Put Yourself First

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024 850 0

      Advocating for wellness, good mental health and self-care, Profmed shares eight tips on how to put yourself first in 2025 and make it your healthiest year yet!   South Africa…

      How to Give Yourself the Gift of Rest This Festive Season

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 14, 2024November 14, 2024 401 0

      The holidays are just around the corner, but will a healthy dose of rest be the gift you give yourself this season? Here’s a little guide on the art of…

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      Free Therapy Sundays: If You Don’t Feed Your Inner Child, They’ll Bite 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 24, 2023November 12, 2024 930 1

      Your inner child is a big part of who you are! This Free Therapy Sunday, we’re looking at where to find your inner child and how to learn from them:…

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