5 best natural energy boosters you can do right NOW
Today I feel OK but there are many days when I wake up tired and feel like I have next to no energy at all. I have heard a theory that all humans (and indeed, all living things) have a finite amount of energy each day. When this is used up, we feel drained and […]
An ode to my heroes: spiritual, personal and inspirational
Anais Nin If it weren’t for this French woman who wrote in her diaries in the 20s, 30s and 40s, I may never have been so devoted to keeping diaries myself. My dairies helped me to develop my writing, deal with my feelings, track my relationships and give me comfort. She also wrote erotic fiction, […]
Blogger’s secret guide to Sydney beaches
If you’re planning on coming to Australia – you MUST come to a Sydney beach. But don;t go to JUST any one. There are lots of great beaches – but there is also a “code of conduct” at most that not everyone will tell you about. Here’s your secret blogger’s guide! Where ta go: Bondi: […]
Are you and your pet obese because you’re miserable?
Your life has its limits, and so does your pet’s! Every minute is precious and we waste so much time with pointless things. Today’s era is not a great one for spirituality, for morality, for family and for mental health. We’re a mess, collectively. I was watching TV this morning while I drank my plunger […]
What should you order on a first date and who should pay?
It has been a very long time since I went on a first date but I have been on many in my time. I remember in my youth, sitting opposite a teenaged date of mine who had just had a cappuccino – he spent the entire date with a chocolate moustache and I was too […]
14 ways to survive a new job when you’ve just changed careers
You’ve heard the stories: more people than ever are changing jobs. It’s not a myth, but a reality. The pace with which we change roles sand careers is speeding up, both in Australia and overseas. Aussies who continue on in the same job for more than five years are now the exception, not the rule. […]
Worldwide: more girls are illiterate than boys (and why this sucks)
Women’s education has been linked with a faster, more efficient way of getting people out of the poverty cycle. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has said that their latest report brings examples from across the globe, including Ethiopia, Pakistan, Nicaragua and Vietnam, showing that female education is vital for lifting families […]
How to blog from your iPhone
I am an efficient person. Some days, I come home and tell The Boyf, “I was so effective today,” then I ask what’s for dinner and lose my iPhone/charger/favourite t-shirt and he puts my life back together for me. We all struggle to make the best use of our time. Right now, I am waiting […]
UNICEF and the “Likes Don’t Save Lives” Campaign
Alyce interviews Tim O’Connor, Director of UNICEF, Sydney The “Likes Don’t Save Lives” campaign was a huge hit on social media. This was a Unicef Sweden campaign – is this the position of Unicef Australia – that likes don’t save lives? “Social media is a vital tool in sharing what UNICEF is focusing on in […]
18 tips to conquer your fear of being on camera
Do you have a fear of being on camera? It’s not uncommon! Being on camera is daunting for everyone. No matter how much experience you have, saying what you need to say, succinctly, concisely and naturally can be very difficult when you have the pressure of a camera pointing at your face. In this day […]
How to cope with sadness | It’s OK to feel like cr*p
Yes, I am sad. I am not really sure why. Usually, I can blame external things, often my sadness is fleeting, but every now and then, I feel deeply sad – as if there is something wrong that I cannot put my finger on. Now is one of those times. There is a campaign going […]
7 things men hate about women
Chicks. Frustrating, right? I should know…I am one after all. Women have always confounded and confused men. That’s nothing new. The Boyf is often irritated by me; I do all sorts of things that drive him absolutely bananas. I thought I would do a bit of reaserch online to see exactly what personality traits and […]
6 super-fast ways to lose weight in 3 days
Weight loss should be done slowly to be sustainable, but I have also read reports that it’s imperative to kick-start your diet by seeing some fast results as this can encourage us to keep going. Indeed, in French Women Don’t Get Fat, the author speaks of her Leek Soup Diet which is just awful and […]
Do you have a skills gap? Here’s how to identify & rectify it
Has your career or job search stalled? Is your resume not getting the attention it deserves? Do you feel that you’ve lost your confidence for interviews? Could a “skills gap” be the reason? What is a skills gap? According to Ask.com, “a skills gap analysis is a business tool used to assess the difference between […]