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The light has turned red, and I slow down to stop. I turn to look at my youngest sitting in her car seat and see her staring out of the window in silence. I can see her eyes focused on the bus passing, the people walking on the streets, the cars slowing coming to a stop next to us. Just the soft noise of the radio presenter in the background. I nearly try to turn the volume up but then stop myself when I realise she’s silent but her mind probably isn’t. So instead, I keep qui

The start to my 2026 season has been far from perfect. When the fireworks lit up the sky at midnight, I sat there ready to conquer my goals. The world however had far different plans. The world decided, let’s shake things up a little to humble her. January was the month that I had to block out anything that didn’t align with me which meant rejecting jobs I needed but I knew were toxic and saying no. I hate saying no to strangers. But I knew if I wanted to move forward, I ha

After an exhausting summer dragging our feet through sweaty walks and AC fuelled activities, the weather has finally shifted and we (in the Gulf) can breathe outdoors again. Families stroll on the beaches and corniches, watching their children ride their bicycles and scooters. Outdoor markets open up their doors, as people pack up their camping equipment to enjoy the breezy cool air. There is another side to this all though as the amazing weather also means it is the perfec

Change may be scary but in a society and world moving forward, there is no harm in moving forward personally too. So why are we as adults so set in our ways?

Growing up, I needed to run to keep up my stamina. My skating programmes involved jumping, spinning and carving my feet into the ice to gain speed while maneuvering difficult footwork, keeping my posture and arms in form whilst keeping to the beat of the music. It was the definition of a full body workout. It was tough. We courtesy at the end of our programmes to the judges with a big smile on our faces but our hearts are pounding at full speed as it desperately pumps blood

There is often a push to progress in sports and while this is essential for growth, we need to remember that so are the basics skills. Children pick up sports with the goal to become just like their idols Lionel Messi, Alexandra Trusova or Jannick Sinner. They’ll play the sport, push themselves and practice. With the right coaching team, a lot of children progress to do well. However, there is often the case that they suddenly hit a level, can’t progress and then give up. S

Being a mother is the most rewarding yet overwhelming responsibility and the lifestyle can send us into a whirlwind of emotions. Sometimes we just need a reminder that this is a just a phase in our life.