Christmas shopping tips
Incase you've missed it, or have been living under a rock - Christmas is approaching . The shops have been basically advertising since July, and little Christmas reminders are...
End of year blues
As the year winds down, some of us may find ourselves in holiday mode, whilst the rest of us feel this anxious pull to keep up with the hustle....
What’s in your hands?
Do you ever overlook or dismiss whatever is currently in your hands or in your care? Maybe you don't think that what is in your hands isn't really very...
Are your friendships toxic?
Without us realizing it at times, we find ourselves in unhealthy toxic friendships. Sometimes, these unhealthy friendships take us by surprise, or catch us off guard, and they often...
Change your perspective by adjusting your focus
Have you ever taken a photo on your phone or on your camera and it was completely out of focus and looked a bit blurry? Then you retake the...
Job security?
My friend Stan got a job today. He has three children; his oldest daughter who’s about to start college, his nine-year-old son in primary school and his three week...
Manage your time like Beyonce
Whenever I am feeling overwhelmed by deadlines, or growing to-do lists, and start to panic at the thought of not having enough time to get to it all, I...
Take the pressure off
Has anyone ever told you ; "just take the pressure off of yourself?" and you give them 'the eye' and think; "um, what does that even mean?" Then you...
Life After Loss
Our neighbour’s cat went missing last night. I heard the whole family calling out for Camo long after I’d gone to bed. I didn’t hear them this morning though,...
The importance of playtime for children
As a parent and as a drama teacher, I have noticed how unscheduled play has taken a bit of a backseat. Children are expected to sit still for longer...