I often questioned: why am I a crier? Is it a gender thing fuelled by hormones? Is it culture? Research shows women cry more than men and there are various reasons explaining this phenomenon.

Once upon a time I used to wear high heels effortlessly. Those days are long gone. But now I know why it’s almost impossible to get used to them again.

I often feel like my mind is everywhere and nowhere. Within the span of a few minutes my mind plays mental hopscotch jumping around from one task to another. It’s all about the mental load.

It’s not about looking good. It’s about feeling good. The ‘beauty’ created by hair dye, nails or whatever treatment, is skin-deep. What we need to stop and think about is what is happening underneath that skin.