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      Wellbeing

      Dear Tired Humans, You’re Actually Doing Okay!

      Dear Tired Humans, You’re Actually Doing Okay!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 6, 2026 1,281 0

      Maybe you didn’t get your 10,000 steps today. Maybe you forgot to drink the water. Maybe dinner will be toast. Before you beat yourself up about it, can we talk…

      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 1,201 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…

      Are We Optimising Ourselves Out of Happiness?

      Are We Optimising Ourselves Out of Happiness?

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026 1,762 0

      The healthiest (and happiest) people in the world don’t just walk more and eat better. They spend time with friends, share meals, laugh often and stress less. Perhaps there is…

      The World Measured Happiness… But This is What Really Matters

      The World Measured Happiness… But This is What Really Matters

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026 761 0

      The numbers are in, the rankings are out, and yet the most important takeaway from this year’s happiness report has nothing to do with where a country sits on the…

      Beach Yoga

      Free Beach Yoga and Cold Water Connection Sessions to Celebrate 150 Events

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 18, 2025February 17, 2025 747 0

      What was once just an idea to bring communities together through free beach yoga and cold water swims has become an entire movement. Approaching the 150 event-mark, everyone is invited…

      going for a stroll

      Going for a Stroll with Your Dog is More Powerful Than You Think!

      by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJanuary 30, 2025January 29, 2025 928 0

      Going for a stroll with your dog is far more than a break outside. In fact, it might just be one of the most powerful daily routines you make! Veterinary…

      Mental Health World Brain Day

      World Brain Day! Neurological Diseases CAN be Prevented 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 21, 2024July 19, 2024 760 0

      World Brain Day puts the spotlight on our brilliant but not invincible brains. With neurological diseases impacting so many people, we have some good news: they can be prevented and…

      Phone-free

      Phone-Free Challenge Sees Positive Results for Youngsters!

      by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyApril 11, 2024October 9, 2024 1,523 0

      A phone-free challenge for school girls at Holy Rosary has resulted in positive results and new perspectives on mental health in the age of the smartphone!   Johannesburg, South Africa…

      Work Out

      Free Therapy Sundays: Making Peace With What Didn’t Work Out 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 14, 2024January 13, 2024 1,058 0

      As we brace ourselves for all the new adventures to come, we also need to make sure we aren’t carrying any baggage, or elephants (don’t worry, you’ll understand when you’ve…

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