Stressed out? The 7 most common workplace stressors and how to deal with them
Workplaces can be stressful places. According to the Australian government’s Job Outlook website, the average Australian works 41.3 hours per week and has to deal with around 105 emails per day. It’s no wonder that workers are reporting higher and higher levels of stress than ever before. So, what are the most common workplace stressors? […]
Stop being so hard on yourself and stop self-sabotaging
It’s not easy being human. Last week – I had the pleasure of meeting two newly-minted humans. A delightful new baby girl and a gurgling and gorgeous baby boy. Barely hours out of the womb – these little humans had so much personality, even though they had not really done much yet. They were so […]
You should never take no for an answer: here’s why
I can be pushy. I like to get my way. Just ask The Boyf who often has to put up with me arguing with everyone and anyone over just about anything. Too often, I find that people take the first answer and don’t put up enough of a ‘fight’ when they need to get things […]
Is society on a moral decline? Is feminism to blame?
I have always had faith in mankind. I love men and I love women too. I have written before about whether men are in crisis – I do believe that feminism has had some very negative impacts on our culture, and men have suffered alongside women with the changes. Feminism in the 60s and 70s […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
How to deal with Anxiety and Guilt
Can anxiety ever serve a positive purpose? Here I’d like to talk about women, anxiety and feelings of guilt – something common to many chicks I know. Lately I have been feeling lots of anxiety. I feel anxious about many different things. Mostly, it’s about wanting to achieve at work, but there are other pressures […]
These 4 celebrities changed their lives: could you do the same?
It’s never too late to change your life! Did you know that many of the most famous people in the world had totally different careers before they found their niche? It’s never too late to change your life, just check out these famous examples! Walt Disney From newspaper artist to founder of The Walt Disney […]
The 7 things that are really annoying me today
Some things are annoying me today. I have been having a fat day for the last few days. I have even written a post about this called 7 ways to fix a fat day. Some days I wake up and feel really blah. Blah blah blah. There could be many reasons why I feel blah […]
Things that are Sweet, Fluffy and Not at all Controversial
Well ho bloody hum, blog readers. You’re lucky I am here at all. Finding no less than three separate people upset by my ramblings yesterday, I am considering shutting this platform down and taking my ramblings elsewhere where I can no longer be found. Why do I even write under a pseudonym? That’s right, Alyce […]
Are you a charity ‘slacker’? How social media has created a culture of ‘slactivism’
Fred Clark is a blogger, at the Slacktivist blog for Patheos’ progressive Christian channel and is also a graduate of Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. I spoke to him about the term ‘slacktivism’ – labelling people who like and share awareness or charity memes on facebook or twitter without actively engaging with the cause. Fred […]
How to change yourself: quickly
Change is hard. I want to change but I find it very difficult. Sometimes I forget that I am truly changing every day. There are so many things about myself that I would like to change but I often feel that I am staying the same because change is so slow and can be unnoticeable. […]