Tag: inspiration
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Lessons from a Legend
With the passing of Muhammed Ali, the world mourns the loss of an invincible athlete, irrepressible activist and a great human being. He challenged preconceptions and fought till the end. There is a lot we can learn from this legend, but here are the top picks of words of wisdom: Lesson one: Believe in yourself! Lesson…
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Finding motivation: the first step is always the hardest!
This week the question “Where do I start?” has been thrown at me a few times. “You are so fit, how do you do it?” Well, you know the saying – where there is a will, there is a way! So if you have been asking yourself (or others) this question, well done – you…
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20 Ways to Beat Stress
Last week I was lucky to attend a stress management workshop by Heidi Jones, a Dubai-based integrative health & nutrition coach. Read below to find out what I have learned. Most of us are living a busy, fast-paced life where 24 hours never seem enough. All sorts of pressures & deadlines loom over our heads, making us…
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If she can do it, so can you!
I have just finished watching a very inspirational documentary and couldn’t wait to share it with you! Why am I so excited? Because this is real story about a real woman who, despite all the obstacles, reached her goal and beyond. At 8 months pregnant, Elle decided to compete in a sports model competition after…
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You vs. Stress
We all know that stress is bad for us. There are countless articles regarding the damaging effects of stress on physical and mental health. It is clear that stress affects our longevity and quality of life, but what can we do to combat this public enemy #1? First, it is important to recognise that there…
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When you need a little bit more motivation…
Well it’s Sunday, the start of another week here in the UAE. And as with all Sundays, getting out of bed is just a little bit harder! So here’s some motivation to get you started for the week:
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The Subtle Signs of Life
So it has been more than a week since I last wrote a blog post. The reason for this MIA is the usual excuse – life got in the way. Needless to say the last couple of weeks have been very stressful and busy. But then I realised I was sweating the small stuff and…
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New: Motivation Tuesdays
Six months ago I decided to learn how to do a handstand. When I shared this goal I was asked why and wasn’t I too old for that? Well better late then never! I still have a way to go before I can do these off the wall, but I am making good progress. Yes…
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