I hate myself” – how to stop that thought in 10 steps
There are times when I truly hate myself. That sounds awful, doesn’t it? Some days I feel so heavy and almost crushed by the weight of my own flaws. It’s tricky and soul-destroying although I do not believe in the concept of ‘soul’ as most people do. I really think we’re more complicated than that. […]
How to get ahead in just 1 hour per day
Life just gets busier and busier: there are bills to pay, people to see, families to attend to and budgets to keep. Sometimes we all feel as though we are merely surviving though our days – not really achieving or getting ahead. You have goals and aspirations. These may be career-focused or they may be […]
The hidden calories and fat in “healthy” smoothies
This picture of a healthy smoothie angers me. It makes me furious with rage and I fear for society. Just look at this smoothie. I did not make it. I did not drink it. It was made by theveganchemist and this is not going to be a critical post, merely a deconstruction on what is […]
Alyce Vayle – My writing portfolio
Published freelance articles in mainstream publications: (Click on any of the pictures to go to the article) The Sydney Morning Herald Mamamia Crikey SEO projects I have been involved with: Blogs and websites I regularly write for: I have experience writing copy for all platforms, […]
Got a phone or a Skype interview? Here are 15 ways to ace it
Do you have a phone or Skype interview coming up? They can be just as nerve-wracking as ‘in-person’ interviews and can present their own selection of challenges. Here are a few tips and tricks to survive a phone interview; before, during and after the call. What is a phone or Skype interview? Often, if not […]
The pain and glory of Valentine’s Day
In Australia, we don’t have men, we have blokes. If you google the word ‘bloke’ you just get a definition that it means the same as ‘man’ but in a more casual way. How are Australian men regarded overseas? I think most people would think that Australian men are a bit like Crocodile Dundee or […]
6 Effective techniques to deal with a workplace bully
I was bullied as a kid. Hell, we all were in the 80s and 90s – it was part of growing up. I used to think this focus on “bullying” was overblown in the modern age, but now I think, perhaps not. Cyber bullying can be extreme and it’s simply more difficult for people to […]
Is self-love the key to losing weight?
I used to have a problem with food, having said that – I am not suggesting that I am out of the water yet – I anticipate that at some stage in the future, I may have a problem with food again. There have been times in my life when I have been overweight. My […]
The 10 easiest ways to make a great first impression
Do you have a short amount of time to impress someone? When looking for work, making contacts and networking, we need to employ quick strategies so that the people that matter remember us positively. It’s true that “first impressions last” – the energy and vibe we give off initially can dictate the future relationship we […]
How to start a new career at any age & beat age discrimination
There have been many studies that indicate that these days; the average adult will change careers between 4 and 7 times in their lifetimes. Now Forbes magazine is speculating that for millennial workers, the number could rise to between 15 and 20 jobs or more. This means that we are all likely to have a […]
How to tell your fortune with playing cards, part 2: The meanings of the Suits
I want to provide a word of warning here. I am not sure that divination is a wise thing for people to play around with; that is, to tell your fortune with playing cards. Yes, I have learned this the hard way. I am not an expert and to correctly read tarot or playing cards it […]
Phillip Seymour Hoffman and the links with L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology and The Master
I was very surprised to find out that Phillip Seymour Hoffman had been found dead, reportedly from a heroin overdose, which is completely tragic and sad. He was a talented and engaging actor. He has been on my mind a lot the last couple of weeks, because I am reading a book called Going Clear: […]
The 3 types of difficult bosses and the 4 essential ways of dealing with them!
The average person spends 40 hours a week at work, or nearly 2000 hours per year! Throughout the average lifetime, it’s said that most people will now have between 4 and 10 careers – that means a lot of bosses! The 3 types of difficult bosses Most people have had to deal with a difficult […]
Male anorexia on the rise
The Boyf and I are obsessed by our scales. I have blogged about this before: My Love/Hate relationship with the scales and I have been on both sides of this argument: that you should weigh every day in order to maintain optimal health and that weighing yourself daily can cause emotional distress, eating disorders and […]