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Choosing a Professional Carer
Choosing a professional carer is one of the most critical decisions a family can make. It requires a balance of rigorous vetting and emotional intuiti
Don’t Save the Pretty Things for Someday
We’re all creatures of habit, even when we don’t mean to be. We fold away our nicest clothes, keep our favorite perfume for special days, and tell
Feng Shui: Motivation for children
In the sciences of Vaastu and Feng Shui, each compass direction is believed to represent an important aspiration in our lives. The sectors associated
The Unspoken Gym Rule: We Need to Talk About Hygiene
There’s an unwritten rule in every gym that no one says out loud or puts on a poster, but everyone knows it exists, or at least, we hope they do. Th
Feng Shui: Boundaries and Demarcation
There was a time when homes had no specific boundaries and were situated amidst nature, surrounded by large gardens and greenery. However, modernizati
The ‘No Days Off’ Lie We Need to StopBelieving
“No days off.” It sounds powerful. Motivating. Disciplined. But after years in the fitness industry, I’ve learned that this mindset has
Not All Sisterhood Is Sacred: The Truth About Female Friendships, Fallout, and Finally Choosing Peace
We love the idea of girls supporting girls. It looks good on Instagram, sounds empowering in captions, and feels like something we should all belie
Feng Shui: Main door and entry way
Designing and installing the main door and frame is an essential part of building construction. Adopting the correct dimensions, materials, and placem
Why Most People Quit the Gym (PS. It’s Not Laziness)
This is the most common explanation given when someone stops going to the gym. After more than a decade in the fitness community, I can confidently sa
Grief, Guilt, and the Weekend Brunch: When the world burns, why are we still ordering dessert?
Sunlight settles in deliberate squares across the floor. Iced lattes bead with condensation. Someone leans forward to adjust the angle of a croissant
When Fitness Becomes an Identity And Why That’s Dangerous
If you have been in the fitness space for over a prolonged period of time without realizing it, fitness stops being something we do and starts becomi
Ageing & Mental Health in Sri Lanka: Growing Old in a Country That Doesn’t Talk About It
Ageing in most Sri Lankan families reveals itself through small routines rather than big conversations. A new tablet appears beside the morning tea. A
Strong Bodies, Silent Minds: Mental Health in the Fitness Community
What if I told you that the place many of us go to become healthier, to stay fit, and to become strong can also quietly harm our mental health?
The Discipline of Slowing Down: Preparing for a Month of Fasting
Sri Lanka rarely slows down. Deadlines stack. Prices shift. Conversations escalate before they settle. And yet, in a few days, Ramadan will begin.
Let’s talk about sexual health: Dr Yasuni Manikkage Takes Sexual Health Online
At a time when conversations around sexual health are still often whispered, avoided or cloaked in shame in Sri Lanka, Dr Yasuni Manikkage has chosen
What Does a Meaningful Life Look Like in 2026?
Once upon a time, a meaningful life came with a checklist: wake up at 5 a.m., drink celery juice, conquer the career ladder, travel the world, maintai
Activating energy to Improve Luck
Hard work, intelligence, and dedication are the primary factors that contribute to success in everything we do; therefore, many people do not believe
A focus on your wellbeing at Siddhalepa Pelawatte
In the heart of the city’s hustle, finding a true sanctuary for wellbeing can feel like a quest. That search led me to the Siddhalepa Clinic in Pela
You Were the Art All Along: A Note to Creatives On the Hunt For Ideas
From the moment we wake up, we’re already creating. The way sunlight forces its way into your room and lands softly on your wall, the way you drag y
RihView: Cost, Cartels & Complicated Love
The past week, Sri Lanka proved that even survival here is a luxury purchase, the Navy hauled in another billion-rupee drug bust that feels more famil
Reset Days: Why You Need One Every Month
In today’s fast-paced world, life often feels like a constant race with deadlines, events, errands, social expectations, and the never-ending pressu
How Stress Silently Shapes Women’s Health
Many women pride themselves on their ability to “handle it all” careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and personal growth, but the very
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025
October isn’t just about cosy weather and pumpkin spice...it’s also a month painted in pink. Everywhere you look, there’s a gentle reminder of s
Why Self-Love Feels So Difficult (and What to Remember About It)
We hear it everywhere: “love yourself.” It sounds simple enough, right? But when you actually try to practice self-love, it often feels…hard, so
Early Detection Vital to Combat Breast Cancer
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October and it being the most common cancer among women in Sri Lanka, we had a chat with Dr Lanka Jaya
The Rise of “Chosen Families”
In today’s world, the definition of family has truly evolved and continues to do so. Once confined strictly to bloodlines and legal ties, the idea o
These Are the Good Old Days (You Just Don’t Know It Yet)
There are some things in life that quietly remind us that time doesn’t stop for anyone. The rain falls whether you’re happy or heartbroken, and th
Why Sri Lanka Still Fumbles Sex Ed: And What That’s Doing to Our Youth
It’s not often that a piece of latex makes national headlines. But Sri Lanka is once again debating whether condom use belongs in classrooms, with t
Why the ‘Now’ Is Your Best Moment
Life moves pretty fast. Like ‘blink and you miss it’ fast. Between studies, work, social media, and all the endless notifications, it’s easy to
The Instagram Therapy Trap: The Pop Psychology Problem
You don’t need to scroll far to see it. Toxic, triggered, gaslighting, boundaries; the vocabulary of psychology is everywhere, from captions to conv