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Lean into stress- it’s your superpwer

  Lean Into Stress—It’s Your Superpower “Motivation is crap. Motivation comes and goes. When you’re driven, whatever is in front of you gets destroyed.” — David Goggins We’ve been conditioned to think of stress as something bad—something to reduce, avoid, or manage like a dangerous substance. But what if we’ve been looking at stress all wrong? What if, instead of running from it, we embraced it? Stress isn’t the enemy—it’s the reason we exist. Our ancestors didn’t survive by avoiding stress; they adapted because of it. Hunger was stressful, so they learned to hunt, form tribes, and eventually grow their own food. Survival itself was stressful, which forced them to innovate, collaborate, and push past limitations. Stress wasn’t an obstacle; it was fuel. Yet today, we treat stress like a modern plague. We medicate it, run from it, and tell ourselves that a stress-free life is the ultimate goal. But think about it: when has anything truly worthwhile ever come from comfort? The...
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Suicide and the ones left behind

“People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being,” Paulo Coelho writes in The Alchemist. “Maybe that’s why they give up on it so early, too. But that’s the way it is.” Suicide is one of the most devastating losses a person can experience, and yet it remains one of the hardest things to talk about. When someone dies of natural causes, we may grieve, but we understand why it happened. There is an explanation, a medical reason, a tangible answer. But suicide? Suicide leaves a void filled with questions that will never be answered. It forces those left behind into an endless cycle of wondering, Why? I know this feeling well. I grew up in a world where suicide was something we didn’t talk about, despite it being the most traumatic event of my life. When my father died by suicide, the shock was unbearable, but what followed was something no one prepares you for—the endless unraveling of what-ifs, the deep ache of never knowing why, and the weight of a grief that neve...
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The magic of walking/ running everyday

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  Start the day or end the day by lacing up your favorite trainers and heading out for a mile run or walk. It sounds simple, but in that small act, there's something almost magical. A daily walk or run is more than just movement—it's a ritual, a chance to reconnect with yourself, to step away from the noise, and to embrace the rhythm of your own breath. But why should we make this a non-negotiable part of our day? Physically, walking and running offer benefits that go far beyond just burning calories. Moving your body promotes better blood flow, keeping your heart and circulation in check. It strengthens muscles, ensuring better mobility and endurance over time. Perhaps most importantly, it increases  VO2 max , which is your body's ability to use oxygen efficiently—a key factor in overall fitness and longevity. A strong cardiovascular system isn’t just about performance; it’s about living a fuller, healthier life. The mental benefits are just as profound. A daily run or wal...
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Oestrogen a women’s best friend…until it’s not

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  O estrogen : A Woman’s Best Friend… Until It’s Not? If there’s one hormone that has a chokehold on women’s bodies, it’s oestrogen. We hear about it all the time—especially when things go wrong. But what does it actually do, and why do we start feeling its effects more as we age? As a 32-year- old woman, I’ve been diving into this topic because, let’s be real, I want to know what’s coming and how to prepare for it. So, What Is Oestrogen? Oestrogen is one of the main female sex hormones, responsible for everything from regulating our menstrual cycles to keeping our skin plump and our bones strong. It’s produced primarily in the ovaries, and its levels fluctuate throughout our lives, affecting our mood, energy, metabolism, and even how we store fat. The thing is, when oestrogen is balanced, we don’t really think about it. But when it’s too high or too low, we definitely feel it—hello, mood swings, weight changes, and unpredictable periods! Oestrogen in Your 20s: The Pri...
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