“The Future Depends on What You Do Today”

True or false: Only weak people burn out

Although burnout is nowadays recognised as an actual illness, there is still a perception that only emotionally weak people who cannot take the punches of life will get it. Burnout is the result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.

Yes, burnout is mental however, what very… Continue reading

Laughter is the best medicine

Laughter is a great form of stress relief. And that’s no joke.

Obviously, a good laugh cannot cure all ailments and conditions however, research has confirmed the therapeutical value of laughter. And here are just a few of those benefits:

  1. Addressing stress

Your body releases cortisol when you are stressed.… Continue reading

Thoughts create… what are you thinking?

English philosopher, James Allen, wrote: As a man thinks, so he is; as he continues to think, so he remains.

Stoic and Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius, wrote: A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it.

Our minds are immensely powerful. Yet, most people spend very little time reflecting… Continue reading

Is it possible to be happy?

Best wishes for an amazing 2022!

Most (if not all!) people will tell you that they would like to be happy, yet many will confirm that they don’t feel all that happy. What is happiness? And is it possible to be truly happy?

Many people think of happiness as a… Continue reading

Celebrating or mourning?

It is the end of another tough calendar year. Everywhere I go I hear people say how glad they are that the year is over and hoping that 2022 would be better. Well, I heard the same at the end of 2020 and 2019 and all the years before that.… Continue reading

Why am I such a failure?

This calendar year I have not achieved my goals, I did not succeed in my studies, I did not get the promotion and increase I wanted. Why am I such a failure?, a client asked me.

You may find yourself thinking that you are a failure because you did… Continue reading

Is mental health really important?

On 10 October 2021 it was World Mental Health Day and a question that many have is whether mental health is really all that important. Is it not just a good excuse for poor performance and relationships?

Let’s explore!

A good starting point might be to understand what Mental Health… Continue reading

How to recover from setbacks

We experience so many setbacks along the way…not getting the job I put my heart on, not passing the exam, not getting an increase, and many many more. These setbacks could have a rather crippling effect unless we learn how to handle them. Here are a couple of tips:

  1. Accept… Continue reading

When last have you refueled your tank?

During the recent unrest in my beautiful country people were concerned about a potential shortage of fuel. In and around the area where I live, I saw many people in long queues at fueling stations; waiting in excess of 30 minutes to fill up. That made me wonder: How much… Continue reading

It is all just becoming too much! What now?

More and more I hear people saying: I am working very hard, there is the kids, the household, the fear of Covid, our finances… It is all becoming too much; I cannot do this anymore!

I am sure that many of you can associate with these feelings.

Then there are… Continue reading