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Why I stopped chewing gum.

Nov 7, 2018
3 min

Why I stopped chewing gum.

I have been gum free for the past six months! This might sound funny but I was rarely without a pack of gum. When I worked with my mum in her restaurant I used to chew it constantly to avoid snacking all day. From there I just got accostomed to chewing something. Also I would constantly blow bubbles which is also a pretty irritating (apparently). What’s the harm in chewing gum you might ask? Here are some of the reasons why I decided to kick the habit. 1. It May Trigger TMJ (

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Are you listening? Are you being heard?

Nov 1, 2018
3 min

Are you listening? Are you being heard?

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” -anon How often have you felt truly listened to? How often do you take time to speak to someone about what’s going on beneath the surface level stuff? How often do you truly listen to yourself for that matter? To give a little context about the reason why I decided to write this po

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“You are what you think”

Sep 19, 2018
2 min

“You are what you think”

I am sure you have heard the old expression “you are what you eat” but did you know that you are what you think! The mind produces thoughts as naturally as the mouth produces saliva. You can’t stop thinking but you can direct the focus of your thoughts. I want you to think about the 5 most prevailing thoughts that run through your head on a daily basis. Now write them down. What is the overall tone? How do the words you wrote make you feel? Are your thoughts keeping you stuck

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Why un-processed is best

Jun 20, 2018
3 min

Why un-processed is best

You have probably heard that in order to be healthy you should cut out processed foods. But what is processed food? And isn’t all food processed on some level? After all there is a process to picking vegetables and when baking bread for example. But there is a fundamental difference between food that has been made and food that is man made. There are different levels of processing. Think about the differences and processes involved in corn on the cob, a tortilla and high fruc

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5 tips: Grow small habits for big change

Jun 13, 2018
2 min

5 tips: Grow small habits for big change

When we set ourselves goals we often become so consumed with the outcome that our very happiness becomes hinged upon it. This can lead to distress and feelings of failure if we do not succeed in attaining the goal. Rather than setting yourself on course of perpetual goal setting and disappointment… Adopt a new attitude of creating small positive habits which are achievable and which will set you on a path towards greater positive transformation in the future. Here are my 5 ti

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