by Lynette Beer | Sep 1, 2023 | Articles, Self Care
Anthony Robbins said: “You are the source of all your emotions. At any moment you can create or change them. You can decide to feel good right now, simply because you’re alive, simply because you want to.” I found this quote at the bottom of a page in my diary. Out of... 
by Lynette Beer | Aug 11, 2023 | Articles, Self Care
I am a declared optimist. Negative people give me the jitters and I cannot get out of their company fast enough. But I am also a realist – I have made peace with the fact that life is not fair and I do not engage in endless conversations about potholes,... 
by Hanlie Delport | Aug 7, 2023 | Articles, Self Care
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. Who would have thought that terms like lockdown,... 
by Hanlie Delport | Jul 24, 2023 | Articles, Business, Self Care, Self Developmemt
How to use your wardrobe as a strategic tool in business “Clothes make the man. Naked people have no influence in society” – Mark Twain Yes, I know, this is quite an odd way to say that your clothes, as a key aspect of your appearance, actually... 
by Hanlie Delport | Jun 15, 2023 | Articles, Self Care, Self Developmemt
We all know people who are waiting for times to change, fortune to show its face, or the intervention of others to make a difference in our lives. I have news for you – nothing in life happens by itself. Except aging, which will happen, regardless of our input.... 
by Hanlie Delport | Apr 20, 2023 | Articles, Leadership, Self Care
Looking after your health and becoming fit, is very closely linked to looking after your reputation. You need good health to get you through life, and you need a good reputation to support you through your company’s journey. Regine le Roux, founder and managing... 
by Hanlie Delport | Apr 19, 2023 | Articles, Self Care
The loss of a family member or a loved one is a challenging and emotional life experience. Help and guidance are essential for getting affairs in order swiftly. The winding up of an estate is a lengthy administrative process with a lot of hurdles to overcome at the... 
by Lynette Beer | Apr 6, 2023 | Articles, Self Care
It is nothing new to feel exhausted – even though we are still at the beginning of the year. As if the calendar has anything to do with our biological clocks. Fatigue is a modern-day phenomenon, scientists say. It is a symptom and not an illness but shouldn’t be left... 
by Lynette Beer | Mar 29, 2023 | Articles, Self Care
Self-employed professionals can choose which hours they work. Likewise, many companies offer flexible hours and work-from-home options to their employees. This means that millions of working professionals now have the opportunity to work at the times they feel alert... 
by Anja van Beek | Oct 6, 2022 | Articles, Self Care
By Anja van Beek, Agile Talent Strategist, Leadership & HR Expert and Executive Coach Return-to-work announcements can elicit a range of feelings. You might be happy to see your team members again but concerned about your safety – even though most restrictions... 
by Lynette Beer | Jun 16, 2022 | Articles, Self Care
It’s not as cool as it looks There are more songs shaming Millennials than any other generational group. Hilarious songs, composed by……. Millennials, of course. I remember a quote by one of my professors (probably not his own wisdom): “Youth is such a marvellous... 
by Lynette Beer | May 27, 2022 | Articles, Self Care
Are you trying to be who and what others want you to be or are you authentic? Most of us would answer that we are our authentic selves, but there is more to this challenge than we realize. Authenticity is not something that some people have and others do not. It is a... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | May 17, 2022 | Articles, Self Care
How can positive thinking benefit your mental wellness? There is not a single person who hasn’t had bad days, hasn’t gone through struggles, or hasn’t faced difficult challenges in their life. To excel in life you, unfortunately, must experience these ups and downs to... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Feb 22, 2022 | Articles, Self Care
An Inner Monologue – How to Practice self-care and self-love through positive self-talk Would you talk down to your friends or family like you sometimes talk down to yourself? The answer is likely to be: “No, because I care too much about them, and I... 
by SACBW | Feb 15, 2022 | Articles, Self Care
In February we are focusing on how to be confident in business. There are various external things that we can do to build our confidence, like making sure the outfit you wear to that all important meeting fits you well and complements your figure. You can... 
by Hanlie Delport | Jan 18, 2022 | Articles, Self Care
Self-care is very topical at the moment. According to Google Trends, the number of searches for “self-care” has more than doubled since 2015. And psychologists have even identified a fourth type of intelligence, name Adversity Quotient (AQ) – the intelligence that... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Jan 11, 2022 | Articles, Self Care
A new year and new you – keeping to your new year’s resolutions. I hope that you decided that 2022 is going to be YOUR year – a year where you transform your old habits into new ones. And the year where you actually keep your new year’s resolutions! But to... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Dec 14, 2021 | Articles, Business, Self Care
Start living a life in its abounding fullness of joy and strength for mind, body, and soul. We live in a very scary world. Many of us are afraid of ‘what’s to come.’ The uncertain future may seem grim and may cause a downward spiral, increasing negative thoughts and... 
by Anja van Beek | Dec 7, 2021 | Articles, Self Care
Mental detox is vital for your well-being How would you rate your current mental wellness? We all have been challenged over the past two years and have experienced how our mental health (our emotional, psychological, and social well-being) can impact and affect our... 
by Dr Kirasha Allopi | Nov 30, 2021 | Articles, Self Care
The Divine Feminine by Dr Kirasha Allopi The Divine Feminine in her pure consciousness, radiates a beam of magical light, Her light has the power to transmute the negativity and the darkness, She has chosen to step into her power with grace and love, to be... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Nov 23, 2021 | Articles, News from SACBW, Self Care
Rediscover Change, Choice and Happiness. Learn to Dance with Life We all experience life uniquely. Everyone reacts differently to change. When we are faced with making choices, different things influence diverse people to make distinctive decisions. What makes you... 
by Dr Kirasha Allopi | Nov 16, 2021 | Articles, Self Care
Whenever I think of the concept of mindful living, I picture a beautiful Buddhist temple. It just comes to mind and I’m in the state of meditation with the chanting in the background – how serene ! When I started my health and healing practice I went deeper into... 
by SACBW | Oct 26, 2021 | Articles, Self Care
October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month People observe October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and with the current global focus on the pandemic, it is almost as if other health matters have disappeared. However, breast cancer and other cancers are still very... 
by Louise Heyns | Oct 17, 2021 | Articles, Self Care
This summer, are you looking around your garden and finding that it needs a change? There are many reasons why a garden might need minor changes or even a complete overhaul. Here are some reasons why you might want a garden makeover Plants have outgrown their... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Oct 5, 2021 | Articles, Self Care
Prevent the second pandemic – burnout! In October we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, and according to the SA Society of Psychiatrists Mental health is the biggest threat in 2021. When the global COVID-19 pandemic started, it brought along physical illness but... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Sep 14, 2021 | Articles, Business, Self Care
15 Beneficial Habits for Businesswomen – Spring clean your mind by practicing these beneficial habits Spring has sprung and many of us are looking forward to a fresh start and naturally will start decluttering. But what can businesswomen do to spring clean their... 
by Dr Kirasha Allopi | Sep 7, 2021 | Articles, Self Care
It is September! Spring is in the air and the change of seasons come with the excitement of warmer and longer days. We are all keen to get outdoors and just enjoy the beauty of nature as new life is beginning to show all around. In South Africa we are also... 
by Anja van Beek | May 4, 2021 | Articles, Self Care
Don’t let work hi-jack your holiday. Not all stress is bad, yet it is never intended to be experienced 24/7! Chronic stress, without recovery, depletes energy reserves which leads to burn-out. Therefore the importance of taking a proper break and... 
by SACBW | Sep 21, 2020 | Articles, Self Care
Celebrating our heritage This week we will be celebrating Heritage Day across South Africa – a day when we recognize the celebration of the cultural wealth of our nation. We usually spend the day remembering the cultural heritage that makes up the population of South... 
by Elmarie Pretorius | Sep 15, 2020 | Articles, Self Care
5 Methods to Prevent Burnout The pandemic has left many people feeling helpless, depressed and has taken its toll on people’s mental health and wellbeing. It is a global impact of the pandemic and the whole world acknowledged this situation on 10 September when it... 
by SACBW | Sep 1, 2020 | Articles, Self Care
Outside my comfort zone… One of the reasons why I LOVE traveling is how it has the potential to take you outside of your comfort zone. There are so many studies that have shown that traveling is not only essential for getting some rest and relaxation, but that... 
by SACBW | Aug 3, 2020 | Articles, Self Care
This year have tested all of us to a degree unknown to us, our mothers, and sisters. Not only have we seen our lives, our “normal”, being ripped away but we have also lost contact with our customer, friends, and family. We have seen businesses, with... 