Wow, what a change!
"The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this; decide what you want." - Ben Steyn
Who is the face behind the feather duster?
Do you know your house keeper or is she the magical fairy who comes into your home and disappears after the job is done? According to statistics there are 1-1.5million people in South Africa working in the domestic sector, covering domestic workers, gardeners, nannies and special care workers. I have visited many
Where are you heading?
It is interesting to see how much time and effort goes into planning a dream holiday, but when it comes to life, it is mostly left to chance and then we are amazed that we are still stuck behind the same desk after thirty years, doing the same job over and over because we are in a comfort zone and filled with fear of change….
What can you do in a minute or two?
I do not want to burst your bubble but I’m no miracle worker that has suddenly discovered how to do big projects in a short time. Most of us haven’t got spare time, or do you have unscheduled time that is wasted?
What is lurking in there?
Is your child’s bedroom a quiet sanctuary from the outside world or does it look like a bomb has hit it and splattered the contents over the floor, bed and shelving?
Travel light!
How often have you packed for a vacation only to find that you have taken far too much clothing and came back with wrinkled clothes that you never even wore? Consider what you take carefully and pack items that you will need, and if you should forget one, will be an inconvenience.
This year will be different…
“ I’ll have a healthy balanced life, more time for my goals, family and friends.” How often have you told yourself this?!
The Kitchen – heart of the home
“You are greeted by junk mail, art creations, dirty dishes and other items that cover the counter and to crown it all the in-laws are coming for supper…”
Take control
It is not necessary to become a control freak to live a balanced life, but a little control will go a long way making it less stressful and more enjoyable!
Shopping – therapy or woe?
Spending too much time shopping?Are you coming home with everything but that what you need?Statistics show that between 10 - 40% of our annual budget is spend on crisis and duplicate purchases - just imagine if you could spend that on a weekend away or some fun things to do!