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UAE Moments
5 days ago
- Health
- UAE Moments
Your Health Horoscope for June 24, 2025
Each zodiac sign is linked to a part of our body and can reveal valuable information about how celestial forces influence our well-being. Discover your daily health horoscope based on your zodiac sign. Aries Health Horoscope There are many different options available to you at this time so keep an open mind. Your imagination and creativity is working overtime. Today brings the opportunity to see things in a different light. This lunar energy encourages you to tap into your creative spirit in order to identify ways you can make things easier and happier for yourself. Trust in your innate wisdom. Taurus Health Horoscope When you choose to be positive, your health improves on so many levels. Thinking positive leads to feeling positive. No matter the situation, when you can train yourself to do this, you open yourself up to an abundance of possibility. All health, mental, physical and emotional, is connected. It all begins with thought. Practicing ways to eliminate stress is an excellent way to move forward. Gemini Health Horoscope Your thoughts manifest your reality. It is important to bear this in mind. You have great power within you. If negative thinking has been getting the better of you, it is important to take a time out. There are a variety of ways for you to combat stress. Meditation and spending time among nature are excellent ways to do so. Cancer Health Horoscope This is a great time for new beginnings. Self-reflection is important. How is your daily routine affecting your health? It's not always easy finding the answers but today's lunar energy is about finding solutions, closing one door and opening another. Be open and honest with yourself and you will undoubtedly find the answers you seek. Leo Health Horoscope The lunar energy calls to your heart. With so much going on, this is a time of powerful self-assessment. This lunar energy encourages you to have a deep conversation with yourself and recognize areas your health are having a negative effect on you. Make a list of things you would like to do to improve your health regime. The more you assess, the more you will find solutions. Virgo Health Horoscope Your thoughts are being enrichened. The place you give attention is where the vibration is active within you. In other words, how you feel is important. When you go to bed at night think about what a good day tomorrow will be. When you have positive momentum going, your health automatically takes a turn for the better. Focus on positive thoughts and replace negative ones with them. Libra Health Horoscope This lunar energy brings your inner power to the surface. It's time to take a step back and give yourself some relaxation time. Sometimes it's just about taking a step back and having a deep breath. Everything will fall into place. Keep yourself occupied with workouts and healthy eating. Try and stay away from processed foods. It might feel good temporarily but the crash just isn't worth it. Scorpio Health Horoscope This is a powerful time of awareness and it is the perfect day to assess your daily routine. In what ways are your daily habits affecting your health routine? When you take time to think of the changes you wish to see, you will naturally implement them into reality. Believe in yourself and you will see results. Read More: Your Zodiac: SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Sagittarius Health Horoscope You know that valuable time alone is essential and it is important to do what you feel is right for your own well-being. You are determined and you will get there. Just keep doing what is best for your health and trust yourself. You are at a turning point in your life and big changes are coming. You may feel exhausted. You need time to relax so be sure to put yourself first. Capricorn Health Horoscope This is a time of intense awareness and understanding for you. You may have been doubting yourself lately but always remember you can overcome anything. Sometimes you just need to take a step back and breathe. Time out can make all the difference. You often take a lot on your shoulders and now is the time to relax. Trust yourself and believe it will work out the way you want. In what ways can you improve your daily health regime? Aquarius Health Horoscope This is a time of introspection and deeper understanding of your health habits. In what ways can you manifest new and improved habits into your daily regime? This is a day of powerful self-reflection. Remember, you have the ability to create the life you want. A new workout regime or checking out new recipes can give you the boost you may feel you have been missing. Pisces Health Horoscope On this day it is important to consider how your current habits are affecting your health goals. If you find yourself slipping up every now and then, don't be too hard on yourself. What matters is that you don't become disheartened. Keep going and harness that inner power of yours. You can achieve anything you set your mind to.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Julia Morris opens up about the breakdown of her 16-year marriage to Dan Thomas - four years after their split: 'You can't play the blame game'
Julia Morris has opened up about her split from ex-husband Dan Thomas, four years after they separated in 2021. The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here host, 57, was married to the British comedian, 44, for 16 years, with the pair sharing daughters Ruby, 18, and Sophie, 16. Now, the TV personality says she is the 'happiest' she has ever been following her 'self-reflective' journey post-split, reported TV Week on Monday. 'I'm definitely the happiest I've ever been, but I didn't know I'd feel like that when I stepped into this journey four years ago,' she told the publication. 'I have an incredibly private life. I don't share my children online and we generally keep to ourselves. But, in terms of myself, I am honest.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She added of the split: 'You have to sit in it; there's no fast track. You can't play the blame game. You have to be a little self-reflective and make personal changes.' In July last year, Julia hinted on The Kyle & Jackie O Shot her split from Dan was acrimonious, but refused to go into anymore detail about the divorce. 'Oh look there's always more to the story [behind the split],' she told hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson at the time. 'It's not like people just go, "You know what guys, lets just break up." 'I don't want to disrespect him [Dan] and his life and mostly I don't want to disrespect my children by really opening up Pandora's box.' She then addressed what she meant by Pandora's box - a term usually used to describe something which brings about 'misfortune'. '[I've had ] 75 years in [show] business,' she joked, adding: 'And anyone you bag you get bagged by the universe somewhere else.' Kyle then pressed Julia about the details behind the break-up. 'I know you joke and carry on but I feel there's bitterness there,' the KIIS FM radio star said. But Julia would not be drawn out and dismissed Kyle's question. 'It was three years ago,' she said. 'Quite fresh,' Kyle responded, before Julia retorted: 'No I don't think it's fresh at all.' It comes after Julia shocked fans in May 2022 by announcing her divorce, following their split in 2021. She later confirmed the couple were heading towards a split for some time. 'I'm famous for saying I feel like every year we're going to break up,' she told The Australian Women's Weekly in July 2023. 'But it definitely gets to that same point, which is that we are just not necessarily growing in the same direction.' She explained how she began to see her husband as a 'pest' as their relationship became more fractured. While Julia described her marriage breakdown as 'super sad', she was determined to set an example for their daughters to not settle for an unhappy relationship. 'I think that's where patience starts to wear down to, "I'm not living like this. How is this an example for my girls that this is an okay life to lead? No thanks,"' she said. Julia married British comedian Dan on New Year's Eve in 2005.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Health
- Forbes
Clearing The Clutter Is Not Just For Your Desk
Ankur Bindal, MD, MPH, FAPA, FAASM, is a board-certified psychiatrist and the CEO, Founder and President of KAB Medical Group Inc. We've all heard the advice to tidy up our workspaces for better focus and productivity. There's truth to that, but as a psychiatrist and a physician, I can confidently say that the real game-changer I've seen is clearing the mental clutter. A clean space can boost efficiency and productivity, but even the most pristine workspace can feel like chaos if your mind feels overwhelmed with never-ending to-do lists. If you're feeling this way, you aren't alone. In fact, an increasing number of adults are feeling more anxious. Data from the American Psychiatric Association showed that 43% of American adults said they were feeling more anxious than the year before, an increase from 37% in 2023. While mental clarity won't address all the root causes of stress and anxiety at work, it can certainly create space for a healthier worldview and a more productive workday. Follow these evidence-based strategies to clear the clutter upstairs for a better work and home life. 1. Start with self-reflection. Before we can clear anything, we need to understand what's taking up space in the mind. I recommend carving out a few quiet moments each day to check in with yourself, even if it's just five minutes during your morning commute. Ask: • What's weighing on me right now? • What do I need to feel more at ease or in control? • What am I carrying that isn't mine to hold? You'd be surprised how often we internalize stressors like unrealistic expectations or other people's business priorities without realizing it. Reflecting on your needs helps you recognize what's truly important and what you can let go. For example, if you're panicking about a presentation that's due tomorrow, taking the time to zoom out on that concern may help you realize you have plenty of time to do your work and that it isn't worth agonizing over. 2. Set mental boundaries. Just as you'd draw a line between your desk and someone else's, you should define your mental and emotional limits. This might mean: • Not checking work emails after hours. • Saying 'no' to a project when your plate is already full. • Letting go of the guilt when you take a well-deserved break. Boundaries help filter out unnecessary noise and preserve your energy for what truly matters. They also protect you from burnout, which I've seen far too often in professionals who struggle to set healthy boundaries. 3. Simplify your inputs. We live in a world of nonstop notifications and constant connectivity, at work and at home. While technology can be a blessing, it can also be mentally draining. Mental clutter often comes from overstimulation, so simplifying what you allow in can make room for clarity and calm. Reduce the amount of information overwhelming your brain by: • Turning off nonessential alerts. • Limiting your time on social media, especially when you're already stressed. • Creating "no-input" zones in your day. These are times when you don't consume news, text messages or email updates. 4. Declutter through action. Sometimes, the best way to clear your mind is to tackle the nagging task you've been avoiding. I call these 'mental mess-makers.' They hang out in the background, quietly draining your focus and energy. Checking even one item off your list can restore a sense of control. Whether it's responding to one email or making that phone call you've put off all week, completing a task can feel like lifting a weight off your shoulders. 5. Make space for stillness. Even high achievers need moments of stillness. In fact, high achievers especially need mental breathing room without extra noise. Stillness looks different for everyone. Fortunately, it doesn't mean you need to go on a seven-day silent retreat. In everyday life, stillness might look like: • A quiet cup of coffee in the morning with no distractions. • A brief walk outside the office without your phone. • A five-minute breathing exercise at your desk. You don't need an hour-long meditation to find peace, though I'm a big fan of those, too. Just a few moments of intentional quiet can reset your nervous system and create space for clearer thinking. Find clarity, mindfully. Clearing your desk may help you find that report you've been looking for, but you may need more to help you think more clearly. In my experience, actively simplifying your mind can help you live and work better. When your mind is clutter-free, you may be more present, thoughtful and resilient. Instead of starting your day organizing paperclips, pause and clear the mental clutter first. You may find that it can help you make better decisions and engage with others more mindfully. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
CBC
6 days ago
- General
- CBC
Grade 12 students read letters they sent to themselves in Grade 9
Four students graduating from Nelson McIntyre Collegiate in Winnipeg open the letters they had written to themselves in 2021, when they were in Grade 9.
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Times
Denis Walsh: The GAA is in a strange spot in relation to people being paid legitimately
The GAA spends a lot of time looking in the mirror, like a spotty teenager, squeezing the pus from pimples. It likes its reflection; it doesn't like its reflection. Every feeling is under review. No feeling is final. The self-scrutiny continues, on an endless loop. The GAA president Jarlath Burns has just announced a committee to look at the championship's structures and scheduling. An altered structure for the football championship was only adopted in February. A new system will be in place next season. The system it is replacing had only been in operation for three years. Rubber-stamping the status quo will not be this committee's brief, though. Hurling must be on their minds. More changes will be proposed. One or two populist outcries will be entertained. At the beginning of the month, in another exercise in self-reflection, the GAA launched a major survey on amateurism among its members . Once upon a time this was an issue of conscience and self-image; now it is a matter of rampant, unsustainable outlay. Amateurism used to be a monolith at the base of the GAA's existence; now it is a lump of Play-Doh, that can be scrunched up and made into new shapes. READ MORE The fourth question in the survey poses a question that nobody would have thought to ask 20 years ago. 'Do you think the GAA's membership is broadly familiar with the GAA's amateur status rule? (Official Guide, Part 1, Rule 1.8)' Does it matter if the answer is yes or no? Everybody knows, for example, that 'dodgy boxes' amount to piracy. They also know that the providers of 'dodgy boxes' are facing jail terms. But according to reports last week , there are anything up to 400,000 'dodgy boxes' in use around the country. [ Confessions of a dodgy box owner: 'It did give me pause for thought but the savings are incredible' Opens in new window ] Normalised breaches of their amateurism rules is the GAA's 'dodgy box' challenge. Eliminating the offence is not practical, and, according to the everyday actions of the GAA's rank and file, it is no longer even desirable. Nobody has ever been sanctioned for a breach. The Revenue Commissioners seem, at last, to be taking an interest in the matter, but until they take some action nobody will be afraid. And even then, nobody will think they're going to get caught. Finding some kind of regulatory fig leaf for the GAA's modesty on this issue might be the only viable exit strategy. [ Seán Moran: Policing amateurism in the modern GAA almost requires the skills of Elliott Ness Opens in new window ] In the middle of the survey there is a question that captures perfectly how the landscape has changed, and how it cannot be changed back. 'Regarding backroom personnel,' it says in question 28, 'some counties have stated that there is a lack of clarity concerning which roles they can engage on a professional basis (ie payment for professional services) and which should be dealt with through the payment of standard expense rates?' The list of roles runs to 15: doctor, physio, selector, coach, masseur, video analyst, GPS data/stats analyst, strength and conditioning coach, nutritionist, goalkeeping coach, psychologist, liaison officer, logistics person, kitman. The question refers specifically to intercounty teams, but any club team with aspirations to win a championship at senior, or even intermediate, level would feel that at least a dozen of those roles were absolutely necessary now. Many senior club teams would have somebody in all 15 of those roles. The survey openly addresses the possibility of managers being paid either as a 'stipend' on top of their expenses or, as question 11 proposes, 'in a manner consistent with an employee of the Association'. In his 2010 discussion document – Amateur Status and Payment to Team Managers – Padraic Duffy raised the option of legitimate payments, but it was ultimately rejected. The rank-and-file preference was for subterfuge and chicanery. This is an anonymous survey, and it is open for another month. Maybe enough honest feedback will be harvested for this to be some kind of tipping point, but there is no precedent for that. On this issue GAA people have consistently looked in the mirror and tolerated the pimples on their face. 17 June 2025; Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns at the national launch of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Series at the Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE *** There is an abundance of precedent, however, for meddling with championship structures and the fixtures calendar. The committee that Burns promised to set up at a Central Council meeting nine days ago will presumably explore the possibility of All-Ireland finals being played in August. Burns has raised this issue on a number of occasions. The first time he flew the kite it was shot down internally, but he has returned to the matter again recently. It cannot happen next year because of concerts already scheduled for Croke Park in August, but Burns seems determined to leave this behind as a parting gift when his presidency ends at Congress in 2027. This new committee will more than likely address the issue of replays in provincial finals and revisit the preliminary quarter finals in hurling. When they were marched to the gallows at Special Congress in September 2023 they somehow slipped the noose and 52 per cent of delegates voted in favour of retention. Two years later, there is surely no stomach to defend their existence in their current format. It has been suggested, however, that the preliminary quarter finals could be re-engineered to accommodate the fourth-placed teams in Munster and Leinster. That piece of populism would be a grave mistake. Allowing fourth-placed teams to progress would fatally undermine the competitive tension in both provinces. Since the round-robin system was introduced in hurling in 2018, this is the first season when it didn't really fire. But creating an extra game for Waterford or Wexford – this year's fourth-placed teams – isn't going to improve their fortunes. Both counties have fundamental issues with elite player development, and both have senior teams whose best players are close to finishing. This year Waterford have produced their best minor team in a generation, reaching their first All-Ireland final in that grade since 2013. But in the last decade they have been off the pace too often at age grade levels, and there is always a price for that. Wexford circumstances are even more grave. They have contested just three Leinster minor hurling finals in the last 10 years, and, staggeringly, have only one Leinster minor title to their name in the last 40 years. Offering them a preliminary quarter-final as a midseason sop isn't going to solve anything. Their weakness is their responsibility. On this matter, the mirror is a blunt instrument.
