How to avoid stress at Christmas time
We often tell ourselves that December is the most wonderful time of year. It's Christmas. It's the holiday season. There's plenty to see and do. There's sales in the shops... but it can be stressful. This article includes six tips to help reduce your stress levels during the silly season, so that you can power through and make the most of your holidays season!
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Can Karate Help You?
Karate serves as a conduit for sharpening focus and concentration. Whether mastering a new technique or executing a sequence of movements, karate demands unwavering attention. This heightened focus extends well beyond the dojo.
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Choosing the best retreat for you
Whatever your goal is, there are plenty of different retreats to suit all kinds of outcomes depending what you’re looking for. You may be trying to learn something new about yourself, to challenge yourself in a different environment or to achieve full relaxation and a well-deserved break.
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5 barriers to stopping smoking and how to overcome them
Chances are you’ve tried to stop smoking in the past so you know that during your quit journey you may experience setbacks and hurdles. Just keep in mind though that many people have traveled this road and succeeded in becoming smoke free for good. You need to prepare yourself for any challenge; it’s helpful to know what you’re up against. This article discusses five common barriers to quitting smoking and how to overcome each one.
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Could a life coach help you?
A life coach is someone who partners with you to assist you to achieve your goals. Some people are sceptical and others believe it in more than traditional therapies. However, there are some questions you should ask before receiving coaching from someone...
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Kids personal trainers – what you should know
Kids personal trainers are fast becoming very popular and it’s not surprising given that we’re living in a world where childhood obesity and juvenile type 2 diabetes rates are on the rise. In fact, in 2014/15 a survey found that 1 in 9 children in New Zealand, aged between 2 and 14 years old, are obese and a further 22% of the kids surveyed are overweight.
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All about Yoga and which type is best for you
Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise at the moment. It’s endorsed by celebrities and seems as though it’s everywhere you look. What you may not have known is that there are all different types of yoga … in fact, we can name 21 different types.
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