Thinking about life: Self-care matters

Perhaps like me you find practicing self-care difficult. Between a full-time job, writing, a busy household and some other endeavours, me-time is usually last on my agenda. And when I do take some time out for myself, I end up feeling guilty about it. During a spa treatment with a friend a few weeks ago […]

Surviving the festive season

Juggling entertaining, buying gifts and complicated family relationships and dynamics, all while trying to live up to your own and others’ expectations of the festive season can be emotionally taxing. I had coffee with psychologist Maxine Manley. In our conversation she gives some practical pointers and tips on how to emotionally survive the festive season. […]