At last, it is the end of the film award season. The OSCARS and the BAFTAS are done leaving some baffled, others joyous, and minorities unsatisfied. Finally, but for the…
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INTRODUCTION Balance is such an important word and such an important idea. When things are not balanced, they are going wrong, whether in matters personal, work or world. “Are things…
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A grooming experience- a novel Christmas gift from children to father. Normally associated with four-legged trotters, this grooming did not however involve slopping out stables and polishing a racehorse. Rather…
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Part 3. Stress affects all our lives. Resilience is the counter to excessive stress. Both the causes and levels of stress vary from person to person. As noted in Parts…
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Part 2. Part one of this series of commentaries highlighted the importance of self- awareness, self-esteem and taking responsibility for ourselves. We can ask ourselves a few questions: What is…
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Part 1 Recent reminders of heroic feats and grim determination of the military and civilians in World War 2, such as those of D Day, have stirred emotions of admiration…
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Activities which increase climate change awareness and encourage less carbon emissions are desirable. “Meat: A Threat to Our Planet”, a BBC production, achieved just that objective. It focussed heavily on…
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WORKING IS LIVING Work/life balance is a well- worn phrase- It is misguided. The concept lies behind the sound bite of John McDonnell when he discusses the Labour 4-day week…
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THE 100-YEAR LIFE “…millions of people can look forward to a long life (100+) …. how will you make the most of this gift?” This quote, from the book “THE…