

Want to have a peaceful holiday?
1. Don’t have unrealistic expectations This year might not be the same as the years before. Some people you love might not be around...


Bias, bars and business cards
Image: Jerry's Burger Bar - Cape Town My first business card is at the bottom of the post. Yes, I know it says nothing about what I do,...


Tantrums and tears
Image: Naëtt Atkinson Remember the last time you got really, really angry at someone or something ... and you lost all semblance of...


Respect me!
Lately circumstances around me made me think about respect. Whether it is earned, given, demanded, or not and who decides? What it looks...


Are you tied in knots?
I have a knack for untangling the finest, flimsiest chains and often find myself offering to do this for friends or exasperated store...


'F**ck-you' only gets you so far
I have new neighbours. They argue. A lot. Even more now that our general lifestyles have been somewhat curtailed. I could still try and...


The quality of kindness
I have come to believe that we greatly underestimate the value of kindness in our interactions with everyone, but especially the people...


Love in the time of Corona Part 3
Image: Suzy Hazelwood Part 3: How am I and how does that impact you? This is the third in a series of blogs prompted by the increase in...


Are you tired of having the same fights?
Image: Naëtt Atkinson A very, very long time ago I read an article about marriage and the arguments couples have. Essentially it said...


Top 10 Ways to Prevent Conflicts Between Entrepreneurs
Image: Inner conflict - G. Wagner Granizio 1. Be selective when entering a business relationship. This has the same characteristics as a...