Category: Change moments
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I moved to see the world, & then the world stopped turning
What do you do when you pack your life into boxes, move to an exciting country to start all over again, and then find that the world has stopped turning? You embrace the change, one small, slow step at a time, even if it begins with something as simple as getting up and washing your…
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The sanctuary of Family Fridays in an age of lockdown
The face-to-face mealtime tradition, warm as a hug, may be over for now, but thanks to the wonders of technology, the sense of a communal connection lingers on.
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How I swapped my shiny red convertible for the secret of happiness
As the carefree years of youthful indulgence fly by, who stops to give a thought to what lies on the other side of the great divide? One day, it hits you, and you realise that true happiness means having a plan for the smarter, brighter you.
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The terrifying thought that keeps me wide-awake at night
It’s got nothing to do with global contagion, and everything to do with the everyday realities of making your money last as long as you do. So what’s the answer?
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Why I’m detoxing my life, beginning with that big mess in the Tupperware cupboard
You don’t need to a be a disciple of Marie Kondo to appreciate the joys of tidying up, no matter how long it may take you to get around to it.
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How Big Vince got his groove back & started a whole new over
At the height of his first-class cricketing career, Vintcent “Big Vince“ Van der Bijl was one of the most feared and accurate fast-medium bowlers on the field. Then came retirement, a double-bout of illness, and a pervading sense that he was no longer of any value to the world.
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The science of a successful marriage
Roses are red, violets are blue… is living happily ever after something anyone can do?
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Retire right
When your work life ends, an entirely new life begins. We find out what can you do to boost your happiness, stay stimulated and continue thriving.
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I gave birth to my soulmate, & now we’re drifting apart
There are few bonds stronger than the love between mother and son. But what happens when the adoring little toddler edges closer and closer to those teenage years?
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The one simple calendar trick that helped me change the way I work
Whether your goal is to drive a fancy new car or shed a little of that post-holiday weight, a plan is just a dream that you work on, one small step at a time.