Tag: #vainsouthafrica
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How we are getting through life in the time of lockdown 2020!
COVID-19 one of the biggest things to hit us in 2020, who knows, it may be the only thing because it could mean a domino effect for anything else that may come our way once this is “all over”. In South Africa, as in much of the world, lockdown is a reality that we are…
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Mentors, mentorship and qualities to look out for
“We all need someone who inspires us to do better than we know how.” Anonymous Why do we have mentors? Why do we need mentors? What is a mentor? This type of person is not necessarily in the lime-light or has social status, it can be the person next to you or even an equal.…
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Why should we continue new habits after Lockdown is over?
The ever-looming word Lockdown has become a daily subject in every household across the world. Many countries have different rules and regulations; however, the end goal is ultimately the same. Lockdown has forced humanity to change and develop new habits and ways of life. It is said, that on average a new habit takes approximately…
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When is your Facebook post spam?
As marketers we need to focus on the big picture. We must communicate the right message to the right audience, and we need to do it at the right time. With Facebook there are so many tools to help you do this. But have you ever wondered if your posts could be seen as Spam?…
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How to find your happy place at home
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic that we are all facing at present I thought that it would be very appropriate to encourage everyone to find that place that you can call your happy place. Do you have a happy place? A physical place that you can retreat to that grounds you and makes you…
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My Top 4 Reads for 2020
The most influential and successful people in the business world are – reading. To quote one of my favourite investors of all times, Warren Buffett, ‘the key to success is reading, as much as 500 pages per day (yikes!)’ According to Buffett knowledge builds up like compound interest over time. Makes sense if you think…
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The meaning of motivation and how to stay motivated
First of all we have to understand what motivation is. It’s a reason for acting in a particular way something that pushes us to do things that we believe we can’t do or goals that looks hard to achieve. Most times when we want to accomplish a goal we need a willingness to help us…
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Why clients need coaching on how to work remotely
Onboarding a new client is always a very exciting experience for any virtual assistant. However, sometimes, a few weeks down the line one or both parties may feel disillusioned and frustrated with the business relationship. I’ve especially found this to be true when either the VA or the client is still new to the virtual…
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The beautiful Chaos that is Christmas in a Portuguese household
The countdown has begun… Tis the season to be jolly tralala lala la… its ok you can go ahead and hum that carol along with me, with only 6 days left until Christmas. The stores are all decked out with Christmas décor – it is official! Like with any major festive event you have those…
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Why Heritage Day Is Important To The South African Nation
Why Heritage Day Is Important To The South African Nation Heritage Day or Braai Day as it has colloquially become known, is celebrated on the 24th of September. South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their cultural traditions and beliefs and the rich diversity that makes us proudly South African. The day was declared a…
