Alison in Action

“It’s not stress that kills us; it is our reaction to it.” Hans Selye Stress is an ordinary part of everyday life. Young or old. Male and female. Employed or unemployed. Students. We all experience stress to a certain degree. For most of us, we know stress as being “all bad” for us. While this…

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.” – Dr Seuss If we’re honest, studying is not always easy to do. There’s an aspect of fun, excitement, the adventure of learning something new, discovering new skills to win at something and…

We all experience stress at some point in our lives. The stressors may be work-related, family issues, illness, financial worries, and in the past two years, growing anxiety around the coronavirus pandemic. These stresses look different for everyone and are experienced at different levels. Some can deal and work through these issues, but for others,…

We spend nearly one-third of our lives at work. This comes to roughly 90 000 hours of work during the course of your life. With so much time spent working, you want it to be in a career you love, can grow in, and look forward to. Making the right career choice requires lots of…

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the world on your shoulders and that no matter what you do and how hard you work, you just can’t seem to get ahead of your daily to-do list? Does work sometimes leave you feeling intensely demotivated and overwhelmed? Answered yes to any of these questions? You could…

We are excited to announce that we will be a sponsor of this year’s eLearning Africa conference. Our Founder and CEO, Mike Feerick, shares his vision for the company which has over 23 million learners, 4 million graduates and more than 4,000 courses and is having a positive impact on millions of lives across Africa.…

Finding a career that is right for you is no small task, whether you are just starting out, looking for a change or returning to work after being away. With so many career paths to choose from, it’s easy to become overwhelmed – and post people do! If you don’t know what you want to…

Choosing a career that is right for you is no small task, whether you are just starting out with your professional career, looking for a change or returning to work after being away. Today, we will explore how you can go about choosing the right career for yourself. With so many options to choose from,…

Let’s be honest: the last few years have been difficult for all of us. Many of us are struggling to make ends meet or are locked in unpleasant occupations as a result of the pandemic. The good news is that we are here to assist you! Having a side hustle for extra income that you…

We all need a little help sometimes. It might surprise you that nearly one in seven people worldwide suffer from mental health issues. With the advent of COVID-19 and remote working, and the strain placed on people returning to work after isolation and loss, looking after one’s mental health in the workplace is more important…