Approaching 40: Redefining the Prime of Life
In a world where 40 is the new 30, the narrative around aging is undergoing a profound transformation. Far from being a midpoint crisis, hitting 40 is increasingly perceived as…
Approaching 40: Curbing the curdling
When you’re 18 or 23 fitness tends to be more of a breeze. We find ourselves running on the treadmill or working out at the gym for an hour or…
Approaching 40: Existential stuff
As a self-proclaimed lover of change (as if there ever was such a thing), I have always looked forward to new chapters in my life with enthusiasm and glee. This…
A world where privacy is priceless
You and I think we’re free to do and say anything we want, but at what cost? In today’s digital world, there are consequences that we need to consider. Let’s…
Sustaining life
As I walked around the grocery store, an aery feeling washed over me. The shelves were full, the isles were empty. What was wrong with this picture? Something felt off,…
Coffee – an aroma that sparks joy
Having nestled itself deep into the hearts and lifestyles of a major portion of people across the globe, coffee prides itself on its rockstar status with the industry currently valued…
To the left, to the left
What does it mean to be left-handed in a predominantly right-handed world? Being left-handed is akin to having red hair, it’s present in a small percentage of the population, and…
The only way now is up
A general feeling of hopelessness has been lurking in the air in South Africa recently, kind of like on Halloween – you can’t really put your finger on it, but…
The plight of women
Being a woman today is like living in a perfect storm. The stressors are hidden and often underrated. We are treading water and something has got to give. There are…
CVs are boring, here’s my story
Where it started I was one of those kids whose parents were consistently told “Don’t worry, one day the Penny will drop.” I always felt a bit different, being left-handed,…