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Life
The average human has about 70 years to live - that's 25 550 days and 613 200 hours. Life is too short to let marriage, work, household chores and karaoke-singing neighbours get you down. Here are some tips on living and loving life.
10 ways to declutter
They say that you should never go to sleep in a messy room, because the physical clutter will psychologically irritate the mind. The same goes for your desk.
20 tips on healthy finances
There's a lot of month left at the end of your money and the worry is making you sick. Here's what you can do do turn this around.
9 items for your worry list
Worrying can make you sick – yes, really. Your mother-in-law, your boss, your bank manager, your husband’s pretty secretary – they all occupy time and energy.
Desks for success
So you've learnt a few general tips on how to make your desk feng shui, but you have more specific career goals? Perhaps you are eyeing the boss's chair, or are desperate for a salary increase or maybe you just want to get on better with all the people in the office?
Energise with the right colours
Renovating your home? Then pay careful attention to the colours you choose. The colours that we place around us can have an effect on our mood and energy levels.
Feng shui your desk
If it feels like your career is in a rut maybe it's time you take action and…rearrange your desk?
Healthy, home-made skin scrubs
Natural scrubs – made from simple ingredients found in your kitchen – can be an easy, affordable way to give your skin a healthy lift.
Need an energy boost?
Do you plod through the day at the office? Your problem might simply be that you have low energy levels. Here are easy natural remedies to give you the boost you need.
Re-align your life
Certain forms of energy healing, such as homeopathy and acupuncture, have been with us for centuries. Recently, however, a technique called "life alignment" was added to this list.
Skin problems?
Acne, eczema, dry skin, wrinkles, spots, oily skin, sunburn – your skin really does take a battering. Why not try using essential oils for your skin problems?
10 shortcuts through life
In the end it’s the little things that make the big difference. A saved cellphone number, a headache tablet, a raincoat for a sudden storm.
16 housekeeping tips
Here are some shortcuts in getting and keeping your home clean - and they involve the family too.
6 tips to get energised by Friday
If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it's time to change up your routine. Put down that mug, step away from the vending machine and give these six tips a try.
Bedroom basics
After the eight-hour day, dropping and fetching the kids, shopping, exercising and cooking, you deserve to retire into a beautifully bedroom.
Drown those hangover blues
Overindulged? Your head feels like it's just been through ten rounds with Mike Tyson, your stomach's churning and you can virtually chew on your breath. Here's help.
Feel better in ten minutes
All stressed out and ready to strangle someone? Before you explode, here are some suggestions on how you can feel better in 10 minutes.
Get your energy fix
What saps our energy? Well, stimulants like tea and coffee, chocolate and cigarettes can have negative effects on your energy levels. So can stress.
Know your essential oils
The therapeutic properties of essential oils are endless – they can be sedative, relaxing, energising, aphrodisiac and soothing.
Overindulged?
Had a fabulous dinner with a bunch of close friends last night? Now it's the next morning, and you know that you've had too much to eat and drink. Try these natural remedies.
Sick office syndrome
You've heard of sick building syndrome? Now sick office syndrome could be coming to an office near you!
Spring-clean the eco-friendly way
Spring is here and now is the time to consider your home environment and how to spring-clean the eco-friendly way.
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