I choose to gain Ease during COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our daily lives as we question our way of living, working and the systems that we took for granted. During this unprecedented time in our history, we can choose to t... Mar 26, 2020
Common Sense, Civic Consciousness and Compassion 2020 seems to have flown by in a blink of an eye and they say “time flies when we’re having fun”…. and even more when we’re under high emotional and mental stress it seems. Now we find ourselves towar... Mar 15, 2020
Happier Memories In the last days of this decade, my reflections are mixed with deep gratitude, tinges of sadness, a strong sense of purpose, continued optimism and immense joy. Hard to express as thoughts and emotion... Dec 8, 2019
trust - 信任 - confianza – ukuthemba noun – firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. synonyms: confidence, belief, faith, freedom from suspicion/doubt, sureness, certainty, certitude, assurance, convicti... Aug 24, 2019
For my daughters (and yours) Colbie Caillat says the word “Try” 55 times in the song, that’s a lots of trying. Makes me tired just thinking of saying “try” 55 times, though the repetition does deem this an easy song to memorize. ... May 27, 2019
Courage - a defining moment This is what the 14 year old me still teaches me today – When faced with fear, helplessness and frustration, evoke the courage to take the first action that feels right. Here’s the poignant situation ... Apr 29, 2019
What mindset are you holding? The mindset you're holding matters, it matters even more when the stakes are high and your heart is beating fast. Let's break it down: Your mindset - your general attitude and the way you typically th... Oct 14, 2018
Too much choice, never too much ice cream Thanks to Barry Schwartz , we learn that too many choices gives some freedom but doesn't improve our welfare. I will explain this via my 6 and 4 year old daughters (Kira and Erin), related to their fa... May 17, 2018
3 Ways To Bravely Be Heard In Meetings The word “meetings” cast fear in the hearts of many but let’s face it, the workplace is filled with meetings and those by a different name – conference, townhall, powwow, get-together, panel, round-ta... Mar 10, 2018
“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and Its Practical Wisdom for Relationships Let’s have some fun and pick pearls of wisdom from Adele’s “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”, because we know a jaunty song from Adele is pretty rare to start with. This month’s post takes inspiratio... Oct 19, 2017
If you’re thinking of switching careers… If you’re thinking of switching careers, here are some key factors to consider. 1. Pre-switch – Reasons Reasons for new career? What would make you look forward in your new career every day? What last... Jul 27, 2017
My PLAY Journey 18 months 4 beings 1 big move multiple changes, challenges and adaptations later… just PLAY (purpose, learn, appreciate and yearn) In mid 2015, we chose to make the move from Singapore to South Africa... Dec 6, 2016