Category: Change moments
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What it’s like to be young, black, and heavily in debt
Starting your first job is major milestone in life, but the milestone can turn into a millstone when you set out to live the high life and land yourself in debt. By Pamela Mkhize
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How I learned to stop worrying & love chaos
Managing a busy household and working from home means juggling duties and responsibilities and still somehow finding the time you need to take a break. Sometimes, no matter how well you schedule, chaos will step in and take over. So just let it, advises Cath Jenkin
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On the #LoveChange Showcase: Caroline Wöstmann’s sock
Caroline Wöstmann made running history when she became the first South African woman to win the Comrades in 14 years. But this is not the only reason she is an inspiration. Having only taken up the sport seven years ago, no one saw this remarkable feat coming – not to mention the fact that she also…
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Change works! (When you change the way you work)
It’s true that a change can be as good as a holiday, especially when the change involves taking on the challenges of a brand-new job. There’s always a bit of trepidation mixed in with the hope and excitement, but if you work at it, you’ll be able to take the changes in your stride. By Mary…
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A handy guide to handing over your job
Change is a constant in today’s fast-moving workplace, so it’s good to know what you need to do when you move on, and someone else takes your place. Mover-and-shaker Dave Luis explains all.
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How we found a forever home for our forever kid
What kind of parent puts their special needs child in a home away from home? This kind of parent, says Stacey Vee, who has learned that you need to do whatever it takes to make the sum of your love feel happy and cared for.
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How to plan some well-deserved me-time
Open up just about any book or online resource that covers the realm of work, and there’ll be some useful tips for staying sane while you’re under strain. But how can you take a break when there are 75 things to do and it feels like the rollercoaster you’re on suddenly sped up? Cath Jenkin…
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In the end, it’s love that matters most
It’s not the rooms in your house that count, says Nobantu Shabangu, in this tale of learning to live with change. It’s the room for love in your heart.