A decent proposal …

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Photo credit – Ben Rosset via unsplash.com

Friends of ours recently got engaged. They had been together for five years before the question was popped, at the summit of a snow-covered slope.  The excitement and happiness of the moment is evident in their faces. Smiles. Shining eyes. Gazing at the engagement ring. It is just the beginning. But that beginning – that proposal – is important. 

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Thoughts on life …

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Photo credit – Amar Yashlaha via unsplash.com

Life is like a wild tiger.
You can either lie down
                              and let it 
Lay its paw on your head –
Or sit on its back and ride it.
~ RIDE THE WILD TIGER from A Guide for the Advanced Soul by Susan Hayward

The link between rituals and productivity

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Photo credit – Jeremy Ricketts via unsplash.com

Do you have a routine that sets you up for the day? Something that seems to lead to a successful and productive day? And if you don’t do it, do things still go as well? Have you ever wondered why this is so?

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Thoughts on life learning …

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Photo credit – Etienne Desclides via unsplash.com

Everything that happens to you is your teacher.
The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it.
~ Polly B. Berends

Achieving balance – reality or fantasy?

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Achieving work-life balance is something oft’ talked about. Some suggest it is a misnomer in certain work environments eg high performance workplaces. Others call it different names like work-life ‘fit’. Regardless, the concept of balancing the demands of work and life can be challenging. Can you really achieve it … or is it a pipe dream?

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Tips on how to “switch off” from work

Tom Eversley

With flexible work arrangements, the boundaries between home and work become blurred. So too, do the boundaries around stress. Stress can seep into your home life when downtime is important. Here are some tips to better manage this.

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5 things to help create a productive work space

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Do you work at home, in the office or the local cafe? All locations have their benefits. But what about your personal requirements for optimal productivity?

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