Posts by 5th Place
Why you feel worse after therapy & why it’s not your fault
Feeling worse after trying therapy or medication isn’t a sign you’re broken. It’s often a signal that the traditional approach is missing a crucial piece. Discover why your frustration is valid and how a different way, rooted in your body’s own intelligence, offers a path forward.
Read MoreLean into not knowing
A sticky unflowing week full of loose ends and not knowing made us feel scratchy and uncomfortable. When we let go and leaned into it, not knowing ended up having quite surprising results.
Read MoreEmotional change begins with you
Learn how taking responsibility for your emotions can transform your relationships and why emotional fitness starts with you.
Read MoreSmall changes, big impact
A big toe has to be corrected to impact the rest of the leg, hip and back. Small incremental changes will make a big difference, as they always do, if we accept that it starts with me.
Read MoreComing full circle
A shared study reconnects us with an old friend who entices us to do some work with his group of social workers. We find ourselves coming full circle back at a school in Soweto.
Read MoreNegativity bias beware
A chance to reflect on a Sunday morning walk revealed that not all had been challenging and difficult in the week. Working beyond the negativity bias revealed the positive and productive.
Read MoreSmartphone sugar rush
Devouring delicious waffles while keeping the sugar away from the baby leads to a review of how we engage with our phones and how addictive and dangerous they can be for developing beings too.
Read MoreThe stuff of champions
Watching the Paris Olympics closing ceremony we reflected on the spectacle that was hosted with all its sparkle and flair. We had our favourites and observed some lessons about winning and losing.
Read MoreCan you keep your head?
When it feels as if the world is against you, being able to step back, disconnect from taking it personally while taking a deep breath helps keep your head while all are losing theirs.
Read MoreA reason to celebrate
Celebrating a birthday offered an opportunity to make more happy memories and to remember that we don’t need to wait for a reason to celebrate, we just need to remember to.
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