Published inThe official pub for FACE·Apr 12Member-onlyMy Ex-Colleagues stalk me on Social MediaWhy can’t people just live and let live? — I just celebrated 2 years since I resigned from my last job. I remember how exhilarating it was, to send the email at 7am, put my trainers on and go out for a morning hike. …Lockdown7 min readLockdown7 min read
Published inThe official pub for FACE·Apr 9Member-onlyGo Back To Africa!This returnee’s slow progress “Back Home” — The title is a common jeer hurled at citizens, immigrants and refugees of the melanated persuasion, just about anywhere in the world, where they’re not welcome. Black residents and students in Ukraine as the war broke out can relate, I’m sure. …African Diaspora5 min readAfrican Diaspora5 min read
Apr 5Member-onlyYoga Newbie: Garmin Challenge March 2023 — Day 3: Smai TawiKemetic Yoga on the last day of March! The Morning Session (Cold Day 5: I woke up feeling rested this morning and ready to conquer the 2.3 hours of yoga left for me to complete the challenge). I decided to forge ahead. Determined to rise up to the challenge, I unfurled my trusty…Yoga Benefits3 min readYoga Benefits3 min read
Mar 31Member-onlyYoga Newbie: Garmin Challenge March 2023 — Day 2While recovering from a cold. Cold Day 1: Intermittent sneezing and the tell-tale fatigue. Halfway through the work-day, I’m going down fast. Cold Day 2: Out for the count. I slept most of the day. I drank water at every chance I got and ate just enough to line my…Yoga2 min readYoga2 min read
Mar 20Member-onlyYoga Newbie: Garmin Challenge March 2023 — Day 1I did my first freestyle yoga flow this morning. Will I be able to do 4 hours of yoga, by myself, by the end of March 2023? Watch this space to find out! I did my first 30-minute session this morning. I just used recall to figure out the flow…Garmin2 min readGarmin2 min read
Mar 19Member-onlyIt’s Never Too Late To Get Back in the Gym!I’ve done it several times and so can you! A few weeks ago, I started using the stairs again. It was a great way to signal to my body, that a return to the gym was imminent. I wanted to start weight training again at the gym. …Interval Training5 min readInterval Training5 min read
Mar 18Member-onlyHow To Select Organic Produce Without Breaking The BankDo you always have to eat organic fruit and vegetables to be healthy? According to the Environmental Working Group, that’s not the case. The Clean Fifteen is their official list of fruit and vegetables, that don’t have to be organic. You can buy the conventional versions, without worrying about the…Organic2 min readOrganic2 min read
Mar 14Member-onlyProcrasti-working when getting Started in BusinessFor the first time During the last module of my Nutritional Therapy course, I came across a concept that resonated with me, as soon as I heard it. My understanding of procrasti-working is that of working on something peripheral, which you know isn’t necessarily move you towards the week’s goals…Procrastination3 min readProcrastination3 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyI Landed My First Writing Gig!In an online magazine for Black Women I could hardly believe it, just a couple of weeks ago, as I was spring-cleaning my secondary email inbox. I can’t remember what I was looking for, when I saw a reply from Black Ballad about looking for writers. I was stunned. It…Biohacking3 min readBiohacking3 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyHow I got rid of Insomnia and HeadachesAnd found consistently restful sleep According to the Sleep Foundation “between 10% and 30% of adults struggle with chronic insomnia”. If you are or have been one among them, you might have been searching for a solution, just as intently as I have. Generally-speaking, people who experience difficulties with the…Insomnia5 min readInsomnia5 min read
