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What if you could bring back more than just a few souvenirs from your next holiday? With health and wellness retreats popping up around the world, including a few in our own backyard, it’s possible to ditch your routine and to-do list and focus on feeling your best physically, mentally and emotionally.

It was several years ago that Larry Williams first learnt about the Braveheart Men’s Retreat. Offering men of all ages and backgrounds a chance to connect with one another while also learning more about themselves, the holistic health retreat included specialised workshops, chi gong classes and guided meditation sessions at Paget Island over a three day period. According to Mr Williams, who attended the retreat when it ran in 2015 and 2016, the experience allowed him a chance to reflect and build lasting bonds with men – mostly from overseas – whom he wouldn’t have ordinarily met.

“I left those retreats thinking differently about myself and my life,” Mr Williams said. “Through those experiences, I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for where I was at in my life. It was a chance to get away from a Thursday to Sunday and just reset. And the nuggets of wisdom I learned allowed me to take another step in my personal and spiritual journey of growth.”

Though the retreat will not be running this year, Mr Williams has taken it upon himself to keep up the momentum gained by joining in on weekly calls with a few of the men who took part in previous wellness weekends. He also meets with a handful of Bermuda-based men twice a month at Spirit House to talk about different subject matters, from fatherhood and work-life balance to health and fitness.

“Women tend to have a better support system than men because it’s encouraged and widely accepted that they’ll chat and communicate with each other, whereas men are raised to believe that expressing anything, especially anything on the emotional side, is not masculine,” Mr Williams said. “Male friendships often involve talking about sporting events, work, politics or women, that’s why retreats like this are so helpful and necessary as they give us a safe space to grow personally and professionally in our walk and support one another.”

Shonte’ Richardson, a local pole enthusiast, has twice attended a fitness and empowerment retreat in Bermuda, hosted by international organisation Black Girls Pole, a group which aims to inspire, empower and educate women of colour to embrace their bodies and challenge their mindsets through pole dancing. As the local adult dance community is still fairly small in Bermuda, Ms Richardson said the retreat gave her a chance to express herself, without judgement, while also connecting with other women with a similar passion. “The experience definitely helped me to become stronger, both physically and mentally,” she said. “It’s been challenging, particularly last year, as I had taken some time off from attending pole classes, so throwing myself in definitely took a toll on my body. However, mentally it taught me to be patient with myself, as growth takes time. It was reassuring to talk to other women at the retreat and to know that I wasn’t alone in some of my feelings and doubts. Even though it was hard, I learnt I could work to overcome any fitness challenge or life obstacle.”

In addition to dance classes, the women who attend the Black Girls Pole retreat are encouraged to spend time journaling and reflecting. They also get outside to enjoy the sights and sounds of Bermuda over the five-day break. “It gave me time out from my daily routine of going to work and running errands, to focus on my health and overall my life,” Ms Richardson explained. “Physically, I felt exhausted after it was all done, but overall I felt more confident in myself and happier that I was able to focus on me and build connections with other women from overseas.”

Marilyn Allers, owner of Aerial Therapy, said she was proud to host the retreat’s pole classes at her studio in Hamilton. In addition to building lasting connections and friendships, she’s seen first hand how the annual experience has helped women discover something new or different about themselves. “That looks and feels like something unique to everyone who participates, but one of the universal benefits of retreats like these is they bring people together and create community.”

Another retreat that is looking to offer a deep sense of well-being, while also providing a getaway from the everyday stressors and distractions of life, is Ocean Rock Wellness’ ‘The Real Solution Retreat’. Launching in 2021, the retreat plans to offer people much-needed downtime, as well as wholesome, nutritious meals and educational seminars.

“When someone isn’t distracted, they are in an optimal mind-frame to learn,” said physiotherapist Beth Hollis, who along with doctors Ayesha Peets Talbot and Sabrina Famous have worked to create the event. “This retreat is how we hope to reach, teach and inspire change. We believe that mindset is key and hope our retreat can create a like-minded positive group setting so that people can find their tribe.”

One of the biggest challenges with retreats is once they’re over, people go back to their normal routines and many fall back into old bad habits. Dr Peets Talbot hopes to overcome this by creating check-ins and support for participants after their retreat experience is done. “Change doesn’t happen overnight, you need community support and connection to fuel the accountability and camaraderie,” she added.

This article was original posted in the 2020 edition of the RGMags Health & Wellness magazine.

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Over ten years ago, the medical profession coined the phrase ‘sitting is the new smoking’.  Many studies have since shown the correlation between the once-popular habit of smoking  and sitting, both of which have profound negative impacts on your health.

Today the epidemic practice of ‘sitting’ has become an alarming concern as it relates to both our physical and mental wellbeing. Neck and back pain, headaches, decreased concentration, lethargy, increased blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, depression, obesity, excess body fat especially around the waist – all contribute to increased risk of death from these side effects of “sitting” or rather the extreme sedentary habits we take on in our lives.

A few decades ago, cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death. We now have cancer taking the lead. Hitting the gym doesn’t necessarily reverse the impact of the prolonged sedentary position of your body. The body has been negatively programmed by your brain (nervous system) to release hormones and chemicals that deactivate muscles and organs – over time causing more harm to your body.

When one considers the sitting position, one would think no serious damage could be afflicted. The damage, however, comes when you’re chronically in the same position for long periods, typically more than 40-60 minutes at a time. The same impact or damage can occur with standing or kneeling and laying down for long periods. Maintaining the same position (such as sitting) for six to eight hours = negative and life-threatening consequences.

When you stop using your muscles, you’re not breaking down the carbohydrates, sugar, fat you consume. The less you break down, the more your body stores. The muscles get weaker and atrophy or shrink, leaving your body in a state of idle rather than accelerated burning or breakdown of the different calories that we consume. This doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a cumulative effect over time.

The quick fix-solution is not always asking your employer for a standing desk, or to exercise before work for an hour. Sure, any activity is better than nothing at all. The best choice for 75% of the population who have a sedentary lifestyle, is to create healthy active habits in your everyday life.

The ideas are endless and can be tailored to individual needs. You can also help to create office policies that require all employees to move a minimum of 90 minutes – this will not only improve health but also increase productivity and reduce work absences due to illness.

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Dieting to lose weight and exercising to get in shape happen to be two of the most common New Year’s Resolutions. While it is possible to do it alone, in some cases, it’s useful to call on the experts, including physicians, nutritionists and international weight-loss specialists.

Last summer, a love for baked goods was starting to catch up with actuary Chandra Ryan. Her weight was creeping up, and so were her bad cholesterol levels. Because her body mass index was above 29 (a healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9), she was eligible for a medically-managed weight loss programme. In this type of programme, medical professionals typically suggest certain dietary changes, offer support, counselling and education, and set up an exercise routine. Cholesterol levels, weight, blood pressure and other measures of health are carefully monitored. Ms Ryan selected certified nutritionist Myra Dill at Efitbda who works closely with physician Heather Ketteniss. “Myra asked me what I wanted to do and I said I wanted to learn how to eat properly,” Ms Ryan said.

Ms Dill helped Ms Ryan decrease her carbohydrate intake, increase her lean proteins, and up her exercise routine. She also made sure the changes matched Ms Ryan’s lifestyle. “Medically managed weight loss programmes work because they make clients accountable to someone,” Ms Dill explained. “It’s natural to put on weight and unnatural to lose it. That’s why weight loss is so difficult.” But she warned that there were no quick fixes. In fact, she doesn’t declare success until the client has kept the weight off for two years.

Ms Ryan lost 25 lbs in five months and lowered her bad cholesterol numbers. Now she’s feeling physically stronger and more confident. She loves when people notice the change. Her advice to others who want to lose weight is: don’t underestimate yourself.

“Everyone has the power to make small changes and take small steps,” she said. “That is all it takes.”
Dr Kyjuan Brown, owner of Northshore Medical and Aesthetics Centre in Pembroke, said people often self-sabotage when trying to lose weight. His clinic’s B-Lean Weight Loss Club does a lot of hand-holding and lifestyle work to help clients reach their ideal weight. The club comes with coaching, a support group, a cooking class, and more. It is open to individuals who have mild to severe obesity. For people who have 100lbs or more to lose, Northshore’s jump start programme is an option. Clients take small doses of the HCG pregnancy hormone to accelerate weight loss.

“When you’re not pregnant HCG stimulates the breakdown and mobilisation of fat,” Dr Brown explained. “In very low doses it suppresses hunger.” Clients are on a restricted diet of 500 to 800 calories. In 40 days, women can see up to 23lbs of weight loss, and men, 40 to 50lbs. When the 40 days are up, clients segue to a long term maintenance or a naturopathic programme.”
It’s estimated that one in three people in Bermuda is obese. Physician Stanley James, who also offers weight loss programmes at Premier Health and Wellness on King Street in Hamilton, said there are multi-faceted reasons for the obesity crisis. He felt an overabundance of food, combined with a sedentary lifestyle, played a role. But he also stated there was a psychological component to it. “Depression, anxiety and stress are often treated with comfort foods and alcohol,” he said. “A lot of people are emotional eaters, and we try to shame them out of that. It makes it worse.”

Dr James is in the process of opening the Bermuda Healthy Weight Institute, a multidisciplinary obesity centre, with an obesity physician on duty. “It will have a registered dietician, a clinical psychologist and also a bariatric surgeon to do a complete series of surgeries,” he said. “For some patients, a medical intervention programme won’t work.”

Harvard University professor and obesity specialist, Fatima Cody Stanford, will be directing the clinic, flying regularly between the US and Bermuda. She has just been licensed to practice on the Island. “I see this as an opportunity to do some education about the complexity of obesity and to actually treat using evidence-based guidelines developed throughout the world,” she said.

Dr Stanford has found that most physicians are taught very little about obesity and weight loss, even though obesity is one of the most prevalent diseases in the developed and underdeveloped world. “We know there is no country that is doing an excellent job teaching about the disease of obesity,” she said. “And if no one is teaching, you can imagine the treatment and care is minimal at best.”

One of her goals is to train local doctors, dieticians, social workers and other relevant parties, to better combat obesity. But Dr Stanford said there is no cookie-cutter approach to treating clients. It’s, therefore, important to learn as much as you can about a client’s lifestyle. “Some interventions may be lifestyle modifications that help optimise their weight which could include looking at their diet quality,” she said. “It may be looking at optimising the length and intensity and duration of physical activity.”

This article was originally posted in the 2020 edition of RG Mags Health & Wellness magazine. 

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Far-infrared is an invisible light that converts energy into a wavelength frequency (known as far- infrared rays) to penetrate the skin and heat the body internally. Wavelength frequencies stimulate vibration and movement on a cellular level. As a result, internal temperatures rise, as individuals experience heating from the inside out. It is different from a steam room or non-infrared heat therapies which use heat sources such as boiling water and hot coals to heat the body from the outside in. There are many benefits of a far-infrared therapy that support mental and physical wellbeing for people of all ages. Health, after all, isn’t just the absence of disease, but achieving optimal psychological and physical wellbeing.

WHAT CAN IT DO?
Research into far-infrared suggests it can accelerate healing (soft tissue), relax muscles, support the nervous system and enhance the body’s natural detoxification system. As with many treatments and therapies, results vary with everyone, but benefits may be most noticeable when treatments are regular.

Relaxation – parasympathetic nervous system: As a non-invasive therapeutic treatment, far-infrared saunas and bio-mat therapies are meditative in nature, which stimulates the “rest and digest” part of our nervous system (parasympathetic) to increase blood flow to our organs which support digestion and repair. This act alone can counteract the effects of modern-day stress and high cortisol levels.

Circulation: A rise in internal core temperatures will cause dilation of blood vessels and an increase in blood flow around the body. Exercise is – a major benefit for those with circulatory issues or mobility issues due to injury. It increases blood flow and can also support pain relief in certain injuries, muscle tension and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Detoxification: Our skin is our largest organ and naturally a route of detoxification. Light waves penetrate the skin and heat the body internally, which causes sweating. Still, the temperatures are much more tolerable than those of a sauna or steam room. Additionally, in a relaxed state, blood flow is being diverted to the detoxification organs. Heat stimulates activity in the cells to release toxins, as well as electrolytes. Sweat loss is a compilation of predominantly water, but also sodium and heavy metals.

WHERE TO GO IN BERMUDA?
Ocean Rock Wellness offers far-infrared bio-mat therapy sessions. Beginning at 30 minutes and progressing up to 60 minutes, each treatment is enhanced with essential oils and calming music to induce a deep state of relaxation.
COHA Complimentary Medicine offers far–infrared sauna therapy sessions. Far infrared sauna therapy is a non–invasive and safe therapy for most individuals.

If you have any concerns, consult with your physician before booking in with one of the above clinics. It’s advisable to support with adequate hydration before and after – both to replenish lost electrolytes through sweating and to support the body’s natural detoxification system.

This article was originally posted in the 2020 edition of RG Mags Health and Wellness magazine.

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Caesar’s Pharmacy: 30 Somerset Road, Somerset Village
The West End pharmacy is constantly looking for ways to innovate and provide more services for patients. In 2018, the pharmacy began providing mini-clinics, and holds the “Flu Express” initiative through the Department of Health. Caesar’s also holds an annual health fair each year with a different theme. “The next Health Fair’s focus will be on caring for the elderly, which we specialise ourselves at Caesar’s,” says Krzysztof Puciaty, the pharmacy’s manager. The pharmacy also offers blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring, asthma consultations and healthy lifestyle advice.

Par-La-Ville Pharmacy: 2 Church Street, City of Hamilton
The main focus at Par-La-Ville Pharmacy is providing special orders for patients. “Living on an island often means there’s not enough demand to source a medication locally,” says owner and pharmacist Kiran Shah. With multiple suppliers in North America and Europe, medicine can be sourced and arrive quickly on island. The pharmacy also provides other services outside of dispensing medicine including smoking cessation clinics, inhaler techniques as well as selling a range of home testing for cholesterol levels, STDs and drug testing kits.

People’s Pharmacy ACW: 7 Point Finger Road,
Paget  & People’s Pharmacy: 62 Victoria Street, City of Hamilton
The pharmacists at People’s are patient-centred and provide a holistic service to care for their customers. They are particularly keen to ensure that patients leave the pharmacy or the hospital with a thorough understanding of how to use the medicine prescribed.  The pharmacy is currently doing a trial run to begin dispensing prescriptions throughout the wards at the hospital. “Medicine would be brought to the patient by a registered pharmacist that will counsel with patients,” says lead pharmacist Colin Ryan. With no break between leaving the hospital and getting a prescription filled, patients leave with a thorough understanding of the medication and have higher chances of compliance. As the pharmacy in the Acute Care Wing of the hospital, one of the major advantages is being opened for extended hours throughout the week and only being closed on Christmas Day.

Robertson’s Drug Store: 24 York Street, St. George’s
Along with providing prescriptions, the St. George’s drug store also provides blood pressure monitoring, provision of weekly blister pack or dosette service, and offers discounts to those without insurance. One of the most important roles that a pharmacist plays for patients is reviewing medications, says Robertson’s pharmacy manager David Ugwouzor. “Pharmacists at Robertson’s are trained to look for contraindications, interactions and errors written on a prescription. We educate patients on proper medication use and advise of potential side effects.”  To help save on insurance costs and costs to the patient, the pharmacists look for acceptable alternatives that can often cut costs to patients, by recommending generic brands or checking with the doctor for a suitable alternative that may cost less.

This article was originally posted in the 2020 edition of the RG Mags Health & Wellness magazine. 

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Troubled by acne? Try the Aerolase treatment at Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Centre. 

It works by destroying acne, reducing oil and sebum output and helps reduce swelling. Physician Kyjuan Brown said the laser’s short duration minimises scarring and hyperpigmentation and is particularly good for people of colour. “Lasers have traditionally been for people with lighter skin,” he said. “This is a game-changer.”  The Aerolase is a relatively new laser at Northshore Medical and is also good for hair removal, psoriasis and fungal nails.

7 Northshore Road, Devonshire | 293-5476 | [email protected]

To look younger, try the Elevare Plus at Ginny’s Salon.

After a facial, the aesthetician will pass an LED wand over the skin, emitting red and infrared light. The increased blood flow to the area promotes cell production, collagen fibres and elastin. “It helps plump up your skin and minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,” aesthetician Gwendolyn Ward said. The Elevare Plus feels warm and pleasant going over your face.

2 Lover’s Lane, Paget | 236-4684 | [email protected]

Regret that unfortunate tattoo? Try the Astanza Duality Laser at Omni Medical & Laser on Point Finger Road in Paget.

Over time, tattoos tend to lose colour. Laser removal speeds up the process through the absorption of light energy. During a treatment, the Duality laser emits ultra-quick pulses of light energy onto the unwanted ink. The ink absorbs the energy, heats up, and shatters into tiny fragmented pieces, and gradually disappears. Medical director Benjamin Lau said the Astanza is an industrial-grade laser that is considered the gold standard for tattoo removals.

25 Point Finger Road, Paget | 236-9207 | [email protected]

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That combination proved successful for Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd, which has grown significantly over the past two decades. Now with around 20 employees based between Bermuda and the United States, the award-winning company specialises in selling building materials, mattresses and high-end appliances from renowned brands like GE, Sub Zero and Wolf. It also aims to offer customers a great quality product they can rely on. “Probably the best thing I did to grow and improve the running of the business was to hire two key persons – Jill Hanson, our Operations Manager in the US in 2003 and Meagan McPeek, our General Manager in Bermuda in 2013,” Mr Bate explained. “They are both extremely talented and strong managers who have been critical to our efforts to expand on the Island.” “Sometimes you can hire people who can do something even better than you can do it yourself. If you can find those people and keep them happy, it’s a win-win situation for everyone.”

Relationship building happens to be one of Mr Bate’s greatest skills. He’s created strong bonds with everyone – from the people he buys from, right through to the end customer and the technicians who help with appliance repair. “I believe that the sun has to shine on everyone,” he said. “I’ve also learnt you have to follow your gut in business because when you don’t listen to your instincts, you almost always get burned. If you think something appears incorrect or someone seems dishonest, you have to take a step away from the situation, so your emotions don’t ruin your judgement, then you can quickly and effectively deal with whatever is happening.”

While having a larger workforce comes with a great deal of responsibility, Mr Bate admits it is also his biggest reward – knowing that he’s able to help people provide for and support their own families. “It feels good to give people a job where they feel valued and are treated well,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s about the people who work for you. They have to feel respected, and their skillset has to be used to its greatest potential.”

We are a company that does whatever we can to give back. It’s why we’ve lasted all these years and why customers are happy to still be doing business with us.

One of the biggest challenges that has hit Mr Bate’s industry in recent years is the notable decline in the number of qualified technicians and tradespeople who can competently work with their hands. “This will become even more of a problem in the future for a lot of industries in Bermuda,” he said. “Young people aren’t learning about the trades, and it isn’t being encouraged for them to train in these areas, but appliance technician work can pay a great wage and is very technically challenging with all the advanced features appliances have today.” He’s hoping young people will continue to see the value in technical work, which is why he launched Bate’s Quality Service (BQS) in 2014. With the help of the Bermuda Government, Mr Bate was able to send two Bermudians to technical school in the US, and he also arranged for on-the-job internship training for the young men.

Determined to give back in any way he can, Mr Bate is getting ready to launch a new charity campaign with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a US-based not-for-profit, which provides beds for children in need. “As mattresses are still a big part of our business sales, we have decided to team up with other Bermuda-based companies and advocacy groups to identify the need on the Island and to do our part in building bunk beds so that no child has to sleep on the floor,” he said. “We are a company that does whatever we can to give back. It’s why we’ve lasted all these years and why customers are happy to still be doing business with us.”

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Cindy Laws, Managing Director and Interior Decorating Specialist, WFCP, has run the business for two of the last three decades. She took over the management side of the firm, while her mother and founder of the company, Mrs Anslie Laws, continued to run the drapery department up until her retirement six years ago. “There wasn’t a design my mom couldn’t create on her sewing machine,” Ms Laws said proudly. “She welcomed challenges and would tackle every job head-on with great skill and confidence.”

The mother-daughter duo has managed to keep the business not only open, but thriving – through recessions, a shaky economy and the constant rise of operating costs in Bermuda, which is no small achievement. The secret behind their success? Non-compromising quality, attention to detail and outstanding customer service. This resulted in a growing and loyal clientele throughout the years. “If I could go back I wouldn’t do anything differently, not even the way I learned the trade,” Ms Laws said. “It came so natural to me, and I’ve learned so much while growing the company. I’ll carry those skills with me forever.”

If I could go back I wouldn’t
do anything differently, not
even the way I learned the trade

The market has changed drastically over the years – from colours to styles and textures. The way the business is run and managed has also evolved through the digital and social media age. Despite it all, Anslie’s has garnered rave reviews and multiple awards to its name. More recently, they’ve seen a notable decline in retail sales – this may be caused by the rise in popularity of online shopping and increased costs of importing goods to Bermuda. It has slowed the industry’s growth and forced Anslie’s to scale back their operations – going from a team of thirteen employees at one point to only a handful of key workers now. “I think due to a lack of funds, the recession and banks not lending, people aren’t able to invest in a polished finished product in their homes like they used to,” said Ms Laws. “The hotel industry and expat populations had budgets for decorating and used to work with local businesses a lot more back in the day.”

Regardless of the bumps along the road, Ms Laws’ passion and love for decorating and design still remain. “I think no matter what I will always be decorating and designing for clients,” she said. “To me, the most rewarding part of my job is seeing my clients’ joyful reaction once the job is completed. Learning about the client, their taste and colour preferences are key to designing an appealing look that fits the individual and their lifestyle.”

Anslie’s is located at 1 Tee Street, Devonshire. Clients can book a consultation at ansliesdecorbermuda.com, by emailing [email protected] or calling 236-9993.

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U.S. figures show that more young people are delaying homeownership. RG Mags spoke to two young Bermudians on their decision to rent or own – neither has regrets.

Hoping to plan wisely for the future, Chelsea Robinson bought her first home on her 28th birthday, choosing a property she could “grow into” and possibly pass down to her children. According to recent stats, Ms Robinson is actually the exception, not the rule. The latest Urban Institute study showed that only 37 percent of people ages 25 to 34 (aka Millennials) owned homes as of the end of 2015. “My decision to purchase a house was solely based on my financial situation,” Ms Robinson explained. “I had some savings from working, plus help from my mom, and decided it was time to purchase a house. It was an easy decision. A very stressful process, but equally as rewarding.”

Being able to pay money each month towards something that’s her own is one of the biggest perks to homeownership. Not having to answer to a landlord and the freedom to decorate at her choosing were two other benefits. “One of the biggest downsides has been having to take sole responsibility when things are broken or need attention,” she said. “There’s always something that needs doing. Also, owning a house has impacted my ability to travel, mostly because I have sunk all my savings into it. I’m still able to take trips, just not as often or on such short notice as before. I have to be smarter about my trips and plan further ahead, but it’s a sacrifice I’m happy to make to secure my future.”

Panzy Olander, on the flip side, is an avid renter. She moved out of her parents’ home after getting her first real job and has been renting ever since. “My parents live in St David’s, which is a ways from town. They were ready to use my bedroom for something else, and I didn’t want to be a burden on them anymore.” Ms Olander admits she loves the freedom of coming and going as she pleases, as well as having friends over to entertain. Still, it can get very expensive to rent. “I’ve moved four times in the space of two years, either because my landlord wasn’t good or because I rented a hole in the wall for $1,600 dollars and it wasn’t worth it. Between rent, electricity, phone and gas, I spend a big chunk of my paycheque, but I just love having my own space. That’s the biggest reward.”

Ms Robinson, as a first-timer, said there were several unexpected issues that came up during the home buying process, including expenses she hadn’t prepared for. She reminds young people that whatever you think your home is going to cost “expect another $25k to $30k on top of that”. “Take things in your stride, it’s a long process, so patience is key,” she advised. “Also, pick a property you can grow into, not just one that suits you for the moment.”

She admits there was no greater feeling than the one she got when turning the key to her new home for the first time. “In the end, it was all worth it. I’m very happy I made the choice I did, as for me, life is about balance. Now, I’m able to think and plan for the long term, but still, enjoy vacations and travel in the short term too.”

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