Leading nutritional expert Patrick Holford unpacks key nutrients needed by women to support and improve overall health, moods and energy. Holford explains that there are certain nutrients women need more of at different times in their menstrual cycle and in the peri- and post-menopausal phases that can help relieve or counter the symptoms of hormone-related Read More
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There is not a person in this world who does not procrastinate. Leo Babauta, an author, vegan and minimalist says, you put off your work for the day, distract yourself, put off pursuing your dreams, put off putting your work out in the world for fear of being judged. But here’s the thing: he says
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Unique, out of the ordinary and rare are just some of the words that sum up extraordinary women. With this in mind, Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) hosted a breakfast in celebration of women’s month themed ‘Extraordinary South African Women’, at Moyo Zoo Lake, with AIG and JLT as the main sponsors, and Innovation Group
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Do you follow fitness personalities online? Research has found that there might be such a thing as too much #fitinspiration. If you think that following social media fitness personalities will inspire you to get into great shape, think again. New research from the Texas State University and the University of Arizona has found that it might not
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Earlier this month, UBS Wealth Management published a whitepaper report, which revealed that, not only do 56% of married women leave investment and financial planning decisions to their husbands, but a whopping 85% of married women who stay out of long term financial decisions believe their spouses know more about financial matters. Although this research
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The phenomenon of women discriminating against other women in the workplace, particularly as they rise in seniority, has long been documented as the “queen bee syndrome.” As women have increased their ranks in the workplace, most will admit to experiencing rude behavior and incivility. But who is at fault for dishing out these mildly deviant
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According to Leo Babauta, an author, vegan and minimalist, our work lives are filled with busyness, distraction, procrastination, responding to messages, checking on messages, and getting lost down rabbit holes. “We struggle to be mindful and to focus on our meaningful work. And yet, many of us want to create a life of meaning, focus,
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As we say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, Gauteng Women In Insurance (GWII) rallied up the ladies for a fun filled afternoon of bowls, sponsored by Innosys, at the Killarney Country Club on 24 August. What a fun day! Setting the scene for the day, with a tropical theme, the ladies were treated to
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When an employer and employee wish to resolve disputes between themselves a settlement agreement can be concluded where the parties agree to end their relationship. This agreement will typically also include non-disclosure obligations – provisions by which the parties involved agree not to disclose confidential information that they shared with each other as a necessary
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Your desk’s a mess, you missed your son’s soccer match, you’ve forgotten everything on your to-do list… or you don’t have one. Being forgetful, distracted and feeling like you can’t manage life’s many responsibilities can knock your self-esteem – but have you ever considered that it might be Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? About four million women in
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