Learning a New Language
Félicitations! You’ve decided to make one of your 2023 goals to learn a new language. Learning a new language is no easy feat. The good news is that it’s not impossible if you’re determined, put in the effort, set SMART goals for yourself, and sign up with a reputable learning platform to get you from…
Looming Gap in the South African Education Sector
South Africa is a country alive with possibility. Despite its unrivaled beauty, the dramatic landscapes, ocean views, rich history and culture, South Africa remains a largely unequal society. A reality perpetuated by the broken and unequal education system. The start of the new school year brings back into focus the looming gap that’s prevalent in…
Looming Gap in The Education Sector In SA
South Africa is a country alive with possibility. Despite its unrivaled beauty, the dramatic landscapes, ocean views, rich history and culture, South Africa remains a largely unequal society. A reality perpetuated by the broken and unequal education system. The start of the new school year brings back into focus the looming gap that’s prevalent in…
10 Tips to Increase Productivity
Every day or week starts the same. You have a plan of what needs to be done. And if getting over the productivity hurdle was easy, you’d end the day or week with a clean slate and ready for the set of tasks. However, one of the areas we tend to struggle with is being…
Tips & Tricks to Achieve Your Dreams
Anyone can dream. We all do. The difference between those who dream and those who live their dream is putting in the time, energy, and hard work to make those dreams come true. It’s been said that the richest place on earth is graveyards. There lie people with poems that were never written, songs that…
Finding a Work-Life Balance
It’s a new year and with it comes work aspirations and being more present at home. Often, these goals are not often easy to achieve. The different demands that pull you in every direction. The unexpected obligations and commitments that come and require your full attention. It’s a daunting and overwhelming pursuit. Finding a 50/50…
Learn to Play an Instrument
Unleash the sound of music for Christmas and New Year Are you getting a musical instrument for Christmas? How about your new year resolutions? Will they include mastering an instrument? Research shows that learning an instrument can improve cognitive function and benefit the brain, no matter what age you begin learning. Apart from boosting your…
Learn to Play an Irish Instrument
Unleash the sound of music for Christmas and New Year Are you getting a musical instrument for Christmas? How about your new year resolutions? Will they include mastering an instrument? Research shows that learning an instrument can improve cognitive function and benefit the brain, no matter what age you begin learning. Apart from boosting your…
Alison Publisher Spotlight: Gerard O’Driscoll
No one ever wants to think of the worst case scenario. It’s scary, unpleasant, and we don’t want to live in a state of panic or fear. But the truth is, knowing what to do and who to call in an emergency is a matter of life and death. Your calm and measured response can…
Rethinking Your Career
By now, we’ve heard of “the great resignation”. If you haven’t, it’s a term that was coined in 2021 and spurred by the global pandemic. Under this great resignation, companies and organisations saw many of their staff resign from their jobs. There are many factors that influenced this great move and continue to be of…