As we proceed with the new normal of life in the time of COVID-19, many Namibians are now having to be quarantined for various reasons with the number of quarantined people standing at over 800 people on Tuesday. We chat to two Namibians who’ve gone through quarantine to hear just what the experience is like … Mwahafar Ndilula returned to …
Any fitness trainer will tell you that consistency is one the most important aspect of staying fit but there comes a time when you’ll be too tired to exercise. Here is a list of things to help you boost your energy levels when you find yourself feeling exhausted most of the time. Pump up your Chemistry There is a scientific …
So we are living through the world’s greatest pandemic right now. But as scary as that is, human nature remains the same and some of us will still be getting freaky because – yes the situation is bad – but life goes on right? So … how does one engage in safe sex while social distancing? How do we stay …
Experiencing a traumatic event takes a heavy toll on people and it can manifest itself in health issues like headaches, fatigue, low energy or tense muscles. It also manifests in behavioural and emotional symptoms like shock, fear, shame and guilt. While looking for ways to cope with the after-effects of trauma, it’s important to note that healing is a process …
Yoga /ˈjəʊɡə/ Noun A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline which includes simple meditation combined with specific body postures – often practised for relaxation and health purposes. For thousands of years, people have been practising yoga for reasons that mostly include physical and mental health. With World Yoga Day coming up on Sunday, 21 June, we’re challenging you to to take …
Taking care of our Mental Health is one of the most important things we can do during a time when the world seems to be falling apart all around us. One of the ways we can do that is by showing kindness. Kindness has the ability to unlock our shared humanity. It strengthens relationships, develops community and deepens solidarity. It …
The sound of a beer opening. The taste of your favourite merlot. That swanky cocktail to wrap up a hectic week. Sounds familiar? Well, with many of us having missed these little pleasures in life, this week proved to be a big one as the alcohol ban was finally lifted. We spoke to a few individuals to find out how …
In the last of a three-week MYD Heart and Let’s Talk Psychologists series on communication, we highlight communication between parents and children in times of turbulence. Dr. Anina du Toit, a certified Clinical Psychologist who often works with children of all ages, gives parents practical tools on how to talk to their children in the time of COVID-19. The entire world …
The lockdown had many people in relationships lucky enough to spend more time together, or in other cases, being forced to do so. You may love your partner to bits but as the saying goes, “even lovers need a holiday” – away from each other. So while lockdown restrictions have been eased, we remain confined to our homes with social …
A famous saying by George Bernard Shaw goes: “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” This alludes to one of the biggest mistakes people make when communicating or not communicating. With work colleagues sometimes being the people you spend the most time with, it’s important to ensure that your communication at work is …