Giving others the benefit of the doubt
In her book Rising Strong, the behavioural scientist and writer Brené Brown tells a story of frustration with people who display obnoxious and inconsiderate behaviour. In sharing her judgment of the so-called “sewer rats”, she receives an answer that most people just do the best they can. This statement angers Brown and she deals with it in the best way she knows – by putting it through the research test.
Gebruik jy jou prutpot?
Een van die handigste geskenke wat ek vroeg in my lewe gekry het, is ‘n prutpot. Ai man, daar is darem niks lekkerder as om saans moegerig by die huis te kom en met die intrapslag met die heerlike bredie-geur verwelkom te word nie! Dis nou te sê as ek die slag onthou het om vroegoggend al die bestanddele in die pot te kry…
Fighting could be a habit
I often wonder why, in some families, arguing, quibbling, or fighting is the norm – while in others, a peaceful and happy conversation is what you encounter on most days.
Leef jy op die naald se punt?
My vriendin Martie wat in die dubbelverdieping gebly het, het kleintyd ‘n juweleboksie gehad wat haar pa vir haar van oorsee af gebring het.
Seek to understand
Stephen Covey’s classical bestseller, “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” contains a wealth of insights and tips that would improve any reader’s life.
Skryf ‘n dankiebrief
Onthou jy nog die dae toe ons leer briewe skryf het? Dit was deel van die skoolsillabus. Ek onthou nog die aanhef: Beste So-en-so… En dan het ons ewe formeel geëindig met Die uwe,…
Compassion fatigue
Strange times bring with them new challenges and a new vocabulary. Years ago we were exposed to phrases like grassroots level and transformation and we soon incorporated these words into our private dictionaries.
Wat wil jy nalaat?
Ek was in die laaste tyd betrokke by ‘n paar begrafnisse. Dis nooit lekker nie. Maar dis een van die feite van die lewe waarmee ons moet saamleef. Wat goed is daarvan, is dat dit ‘n mens tot stilstand ruk en jou net weer herinner aan die kosbaarheid van die lewe. En jou laat onthou dat jy moet dankbaar wees vir elke oomblik van die dag.
Lower your tolerance
“I can handle stress. To tell you the truth, I thrive on stress and deadlines. They give me the kickstart I need to perform.”
Set SMART goals to get exactly what you want
I recently came across this definition of a goal: A goal is a dream with a deadline. The opposite is also true – a goal without a deadline will remain a dream.