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When it comes to crazy times, the past 12 months have certainly been some of the wilder ones, right? We’ve been shaken and stirred – and our work lives have not been spared. You might now find yourself hustling hard in a gig economy; still employed, but WFH; boss-babing it for yourself; going it remotely… The daily grind has never looked so different. And every single one of the team who put this journal together is right alongside all of you! We’re also working vastly differently to how we were a year ago. If you're finding it tricky to navigate this brave new world, or simply feel like you’re hurtling from one Zoom call or good idea to the next, without pausing to stop and think, then this journal is…

Ann Stewart, reiki therapist and Kundalini yoga and meditation student and mentor, will be the first to tell you that she struggled to stick to a morning routine. It makes you feel amazing: you start your day strong and the rest of it is as productive. But come the next day, you’re exhausted, and the thought of hitting the snooze button is just so tempting… “For a long time I struggled to stick to my spiritual practices, even though I loved how they made me feel,” says Ann. “We come up with all types of blocks to starting our day the way we know we should. Some of the things we tell ourselves: I’m not a morning person, I deserve to sleep in, and I’m not feeling well today.” An…

“We all have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé. Get things done!”– Sibu Mabena, founder of creative communications agency, Duma Collective “There’s a lot of energy that goes into a business. It’s a very creative space. Don’t forget to look at the customer experience, your service or product, but most importantly, don’t get too emotionally attached to the business. Listen to the feedback you receive and remember, you won't know everything.”Huenu Solsona, businesswoman and founder of The Galileo Open Air Cinema “Take ownership of your experience. Consciously put yourself out there, actively seek like-minded people and initiate groups or meetings to build a network.”Wendy Bergsteedt, group head of marketing at Coronation Fund Managers “Basic things to include in a pitch deck are: What is your idea? What is the pain…

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ADMIT IT’S AWKS Be open about the fact that it’s awkward or challenging. Be vulnerable to those feelings while you adjust. BUT DON’T BE A HOVERCRAFT The role of a manager is to remove obstacles from a teammate’s path so that they can better perform on the deliverables. Be cautious of micromanaging – trust that your team have been doing a solid job so far and they know the daily realities of the job. STOP, COLLABORATE… AND LISTEN A new broom sweeps clean, but try to assess before changing anything too fast. “I understand the desire to hit those quick wins, but to effect long-lasting change, spend time observing things from your new position, then share the possible change with your team and get their input,” says Inge. CLEAR THE…

So, WTF is manifestation anyway? In the most simple terms, manifestation involves embodying the experience you wish to have in the future. No, not to think of the experience you wish to have – to actually become the experience you wish to have. Confused? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. Let’s say you’re dissatisfied with an aspect of your life. Your career, say. Or finances. Well, you don’t need to stay in that same miserable place for the rest of your life. You can manifest a better situation for yourself. Here, self-worth and abundance coach Tam Hayward explains the five-step process to being the very best version of yourself that you can be, and living the life you’ve always dreamt about (because it is possible)… Becoming aware of and fine-tuning how…

1. LEARN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN Enrol yourself in free online webinars and classes. Look for industry-insider talks on YouTube. “I started there. I started listening to thought leaders and change-makers in my industry. I am self-taught in marketing and strategy and that is simply by studying current trends and immersing myself and what I’m passionate about,” says Nicole Austin, pharmacist, integrative communications specialist and TV presenter. 2. LEAD… LIKE A GIRL You don’t necessarily need to be intimidating, confident or brash. “I just need to take my seat at the table and do it with an unassuming kindness that allows other people to believe that they can take their seats too,” says Nicole. Leadership is about creating spaces to let people shine in their own ways and helping…

1. Save your money. “People hire prematurely to get work done that they don’t enjoy,” says commercial property broker Ashleigh Meyers. “They also spend too much money on overheads they can’t afford or don’t need. As a start-up, you need to be prudent and save every cent. Currently, businesses need cashflow more than ever before to survive. No one could have called the global lockdowns and pandemic crisis. Always be prepared.” 2. You don’t need a degree to be successful in your field. “Most of my role models have no formal education and spent many years upskilling and becoming the master of their craft. Don’t compare yourself at the beginning of your career with those who have much more experience because soon you will be at their level and hopefully…

You probably spend very little time reflecting on the way you think. After all, who thinks about thinking? Consider the following for a minute: it might not be your lack of skills that are holding you back, instead, it might be your beliefs that are keeping you from performing at your best. When it comes to personal fulfilment, you want to be an all-rounder; and that means ticking goals, setting boundaries, managing stress, engaging in some self-promotion and bringing out the leader in you to make you successful. At the core of this is what you believe about yourself and your capabilities. If you didn’t know, beliefs are powerful. Even when your beliefs are not objectively true, if you are conditioned to have limiting self-beliefs, they can start to affect…

1 A GRATITUDE PRACTICE List the things, people and experiences that you’re grateful to have in your life. “I am grateful for a good sleep!” “I am grateful for my friends who make me laugh!” “I am grateful for my car because it helps me get to work!” There are always things to be grateful for, and starting your day with this practice helps you to feel happier about your life, without changing a thing. HOW ARE YOU? 2 MORNING ROUTINE AFFIRMATIONS Affirmations are a great way to train your brain – they help you to craft new beliefs, which help you live a more empowered life. These bad boys help to thwart negative thoughts, like, I’m not good enough… I’m not pretty enough… I’m not experienced enough… Using affirmations…

1 FEEL THAT PULL Stretching is a wonderful way to calm your mind. Regular stretching focuses on mindfulness and releases tension from the body. Do it: Stand and reach down to touch your toes. Don’t be concerned about who's around you. I mean, we’re fighting the Afternoon Slump here – and we mean business! Straighten up, bring your hands above your head and hold the stretch for 15 seconds. Tilt as far as you can, left and right. Repeat. 2. CLOSE YOUR EYES Did you know that closing your eyes is a great way to boost your memory? This is known as “quiet wakefulness”. Resting the eyes allows your muscles and body parts to relax. Do it: Place your hands over your eyes for two minutes and relish the time…

Uncertainty is the worst. It is one of life’s great stressors. Will I be retrenched? Will I get hired? Was the presentation good enough? When you don’t know, your serenity gets messed up. Having gone through a year and some change of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all know too well what that feels like. The pandemic has erased job certainty and spread mental and emotional upheaval that has left us stressed out. The shifts we’re seeing have far-reaching implications on nearly every aspect of our lives. It’s essential then to understand how to manage our stress and the importance of being strong and resilient in the face of uncertainty. “The good news is that by understanding how stress works – why it exists, its physiology, its good and bad sides…

If you recognise any of these symptoms, see a doctor. In the meantime… 1. Evaluate your work situation As it is with all things, you must always treat the cause. Figure out what it is at work that’s causing you to burn out and try to find a solution for it. If it means you need to start actively looking for a new job, do that. 2. Step away from the vino If you used to have one glass of wine every night and now a bottle has become your new norm, you need to actively work towards a more moderated consumption rate. Being hungover at work every morning is going to make your professional life even more miserable. 3.…

At the time, the failure of her business was devastating – and tough to swallow. “There’s this eternal hope that something will happen [to] change things, to save the day, but that didn’t happen and it was finally time to call it. The freshly failed funk had me really bad, but I had to launch myself out of it before I became it,” she says. Here are the seven valuable lessons she learnt… 1. Don’t allow failure to become your identity “Although ideas, plans and actions may fail, you are not a failure,” says Lucia. “Don’t assume the identity of a failure. It was so tempting to replay the fact that ‘my business had failed’ over in my mind,” she says. Those thoughts can start shaping how you think about…

There are many ways of leading people and teams. You can push or you can pull. But we can all agree that it’s about bringing out the best in each person. A good leader rallies the troops to want to make a contribution; they inspire others to add value, they resonate with each member’s objectives and aspirations for the task at hand. “We must assess the needs of people we influence – do they need to focus on the task or does the situation require empathy and social connection,” says neuroscientist and behavioural coach Dr Gabija Toleikyte, author of Why The F*ck Can’t I Change? In the book Toleikyte highlights two styles of leadership: resonant leadership and dissonant leadership. One style is not fundamentally better than the other (although in…

STEP 1: WHO ARE YOU? “What moves you and why does it move you? What are the pressure points that make your spirit come alive.” List them. “Do the inward work and heal if you must, but be patient with yourself and trust the process.” STEP 2: WHAT ARE YOUR FLAWS? “Leadership is so much easier when you’re at peace with your flaws, unapologetic about your strengths and simply relatable.” Jot down what springs to mind. “This generation needs vulnerable leaders, leaders who have a story, who believe in something – authentic and organic leadership.” “We can't leave our activism at the boardroom door.” STEP 3: WHAT DOES BEING A “RESPONSIBLE LEADER” MEAN TO YOU? “It’s critical that we become the leaders who don’t get drunk on power and the…

1 Make a list of the things you can control and a list of things you can’t control Feeling overwhelmed and mentally exhausted often results from feeling like you’re out of control. Make a list of all the things you can control, as well as a list of all the things out of your control. You may be surprised to find you truly only have control over your thoughts, feelings and response to your world. 2 Check in with those you love – are your expectations of them too high? When your expectations of others are too high, you set yourself up for disappointment. “Check in with those you love to see if your expectations of them are too high. Have this honest conversation, as you may be blinded to…

A job interview is a two-way decision-making process, so you need to come armed with your own set of questions. No idea where to start? Founder and owner of Bold Curiosity, Celeste Stewart offers up this critical list… Before your interview, do this: Check your mindset before the job interview. If you appear desperate to get a job, says Celeste, you’re giving away your power before you even start the interview. “You’re making this a one-way decision-making process for the organisation,” she says. “[But] you have the right to discern… because this is where you’re going to be spending most of your time.” “Times have changed – we are not our parents' generation of settling,” explains Celeste. “Don’t be shy to talk about money. I’m not saying it’s your licence…

1. Set a schedule, and stick to it… Most of the time Working from home naturally introduces a host of new distractions and situations – this is why discipline is so important. Setting clear working hours means choosing to wake up at the same time as you would for work and sticking to a nine-to-five schedule. 2. Put things on paper We’re processing heaps of info… And scrolling. (Finger pointing firmly at you, Insta.) Invest in a quality notebook and write things down so you don’t forget a deadline or virtual meeting. 3. Change out of your pyjamas Treat each new day as if you have to get ready to leave for work. Set your alarm early enough so you have time for your morning coffee, a shower and a…

1. Track your spending every single day It’s important to know where your money is going. Er… You’ll also realise how quickly you waste money unnecessarily. “All those swipes add up,” says Adele. “Either keep your slips and file them according to your various budget categories, or if you’re tech-savvy, download a budget app to identify where your money goes.” 2. Say goodbye to “buy now, pay later” syndrome and buyer’s remorse Ever felt the pressure to keep up appearances – even if this means swiping that credit card when you really can’t afford to? Ever bought something and immediately regretted it, aka buyer’s remorse? Get into the habit of asking yourself why you make impulsive buys. “Figure out your relationship with money,” says Adele. “The key here is to…

Stress. We've all felt it; whether you're worried about work, an unhappy family member or your financial situation, there are a number of reasons that stress is the uninvited guest in your life. And, of course, the pandemic we're currently living through is not helping matters. Here are the unexpected symptoms to look out for and tips on how to heal yourself. 1. YOUR SCALP Stress hormones can interfere with hair growth, causing balding, so if you don’t want to look like Harry on Sex and the City anytime soon, you’d better start looking after your health. Stress can also exacerbate dandruff and, if you’re a smoker, a Taiwanese study found that your smelly habit can actually damage the hair follicle, contributing to hair loss. When stressed your body produces…

1. Self-awareness It is important to know your strengths and weaknesses, and that your motives for driving progress in the workplace have the right intentions. Self-aware leaders are honest about their limitations, but avoid being highly self-critical or overly optimistic. They know how they come across and aim to establish genuine relationships built on openness and trust. 2. Authenticity According to businessman and author, Bill George, charisma, image and style have been “replaced by character, humility, and service”. Perceptions of leadership have changed, and people no longer buy into the crafted image of omniscience. Employees connect with leaders who show their human side and aren’t afraid of showing that they have weaknesses as well as strengths. 3. Empathy Being able to emotionally connect with others is powerfully resonant, as doing…

“The concept of life-long learning has really come alive. Everyone needs to have to survive today’s world. We don’t know what industries and jobs are appearing on the horizon. We’re living in the age of the fourth industrial revolution, disruption and innovation, everybody has to learn.”Celeste Stewart, founder and owner of Bold Curiosity “Always be hungry for knowledge. You can never know everything and there’s always room to learn and grow. If you don’t know how to do something, find a way, or find someone who can help you.”Ash Iovino, creator of FitMom “We influence our children on a daily basis, we influence the people in our office space, our friends, we influence by the statuses we put on social media. Technically, we are all influencers in our own right.”Rachel…

1. Manage your expectations “If you’re still working from home and have children, don’t expect to be the productive Wonder Woman you once were when working from the office. When you lower your expectations of yourself, you avoid setting yourself up for failure and disappointment,” says Tam. 2. Establish boundaries and healthy routines “Our human nature requires a level of certainty in our life. Certainty is a human need. You can create more certainty in your own life by establishing boundaries and healthy routines,” says Tam. She recommends the following: • Try to plan a morning or evening walk (or both) to ensure you start and end your day off well. “The going will get tough, but you have got to remember who you are and why you started. Having…