Do yourself a favour this year and don’t allow 2013 to just roll into 2014. Take a few minutes or even better, a few hours, to look back and reflect. You have one life. Make it count. You’re worth it. Take stock of 2013 without beating yourself up about what you did or didn’t do. Simply use the reflections in 2013 as a platform to set yourself up to be your absolute best – again – in 2014. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself at the close of 2013 to set you up for a happy, balanced and … [Read more...] about 10 Questions to Ask Yourself at the End of the Year
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Tenant awaits lease and repairs
This week the Property Poser panel assists a reader who has rented premises for the past five months but has yet to receive a copy of her lease agreement, despite requesting it on a number of occasions. Of greater concern to her is the fact that the problems with the rental property, as identified during a jointly conducted inspection, have still not been addressed or repaired. She explains that an agent from a well-known rental agency assists her landlord, so the delay is unexpected and … [Read more...] about Tenant awaits lease and repairs
Reflections on a Yoga Festival
I find myself in the picturesque little town of Greyton in the Western Cape. Its situated at the foot of the Overberg mountains and we, over the course of three days, have been blessed with both sunshine - allowing us to bask in its powerful, yet soothing rays- and rain, breaking the heat and allowing relief to yogis and nature alike. We "get it" more here - we are all connected. The Yoga Sanga festival (sanga meaning "gathering") is just that - a glorious and joyous gathering of about 200 … [Read more...] about Reflections on a Yoga Festival
Top tips to manage festive season eating
Come 'silly season' and even the most dedicated of people can come unstuck. No doubt you've already had some anxious moments, thinking about how to manage your exercise and eating plans through the maze of office parties, family dos and general 'let it all hang out' festive attitudes. Fear not! There's a relatively simple way to handle all this without gaining weight or detracting from your health... My top tips for the season are as follows: Drink enough good quality water every … [Read more...] about Top tips to manage festive season eating
How to deal with an autocratic chairperson
A reader has asked the Property Poser panel to deal with what appears to be a seemingly common problem in sectional title complex management – the autocratic chairperson. The reader writes that her complex's chairperson acts as if the scheme belongs to him and that the rules are applicable to everyone else but him and his family. She says complaints about other residents are swiftly dealt with but those concerning his family are merely swept under the rug. The residents have now had enough … [Read more...] about How to deal with an autocratic chairperson
Your Yoga Questions Answered
There are often many questions around yoga circling around and when I put it out there for you to ask the questions – you responded. So here are my honest and most informed responses to those questions! I’m not naturally flexible. Will it get better with doing yoga and will I ever be as flexible as some other yogis? Whether flexibility is genetic or not is an ongoing debate. Some people have more flexibility to start with and this is most probably because of the fact that they have used a … [Read more...] about Your Yoga Questions Answered
Your thoughts do affect your state of being
While many people may underestimate the power of the mind in helping to improve both performance and health, it's indisputable that what you think can affect your state of being. What are you like? Do you start your day feeling positive or negative? Do you consistently visualise yourself getting that perfect job, or would you never dare to dream it possible? Understanding just how potently our inner thoughts (the script in our heads) impacts on our emotions, which in turn impact on … [Read more...] about Your thoughts do affect your state of being
Nelson Mandela Remembered as Leader in Fight for Justice and Equality
Catholic Charities USA joins with all people of good will in mourning the passing of Nelson Mandela, a global icon in the fight for racial equality and justice. "Mandela's belief in the power of the human spirit and the dignity of every person, regardless of the color of their skin, was an example to us all," said Fr. Larry Snyder, President of CCUSA. "His long walk to freedom and work as a global statesman for human rights are reminders of the power of perseverance and truth. "His … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Remembered as Leader in Fight for Justice and Equality
Who repairs blocked drains – Landlord or Tenant?
A reader has contacted the Property Poser experts about a blocked drainage system in her rented granny flat, which the landlord refuses to fix. The tenant writes that the problem has affected the water outlets, including the bath and basin, and the toilet. She used chemicals to try to remedy the problem. These helped a little but only for a short while, until the main house - which is also rented out - developed serious drainage problems. After the main house's problems were resolved, … [Read more...] about Who repairs blocked drains – Landlord or Tenant?
Letting Go of the Past – A Powerful Ritual to Show You How
We find ourselves again in December - ending the yearly cycle of 2013 and standing at the door of a new beginning, a new year, a new cycle. A time to reflect, evaluate and set intentions to do things differently. A time to stop and appreciate the things we do well already. In nature there are a number of cycles – ways in which the earth find ways to renew itself. The cycle of day to night, the moon cycle, the solstices. In our own bodies the most basic yet vital cycle of breath teaches the … [Read more...] about Letting Go of the Past – A Powerful Ritual to Show You How
4 Ways to pay less personal tax
The recently released South African Tax Statistics 2013, which is a joint publication of National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service, reveals that just 3.3 million taxpayers shoulder 99 per cent of the tax burden in this country. If you are one of those whose heavy tax bill has left their wallet substantially lighter, you have options that won't leave you running from the law like Al Capone. Port Elizabeth based PWM Financial Management advises; "We certainly do not advocate … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to pay less personal tax
What is the best exercise for long term Fat Loss?
The answer to long term fat loss and weight maintenance lies in resistance training. Not only is this type of training really important to prevent against conditions such as osteoporosis and postural dysfunction, but it is quite simply, the only way to ensure that you develop a body that is metabolically active throughout the day (not just when exercising). Resistance Training will help you: Increase strength Improve sexual function Maintain or even increase bone mass as you … [Read more...] about What is the best exercise for long term Fat Loss?
Anger at sudden rental hikes
This week the Property Poser panel deals with two similar questions regarding sudden rental hikes. In the first instance, the reader and his family reside in his brother's granny flat and have done so for years. His brother, the landlord, has just recently presented him with a lease agreement to sign. The lease contains a not insubstantial 40 per cent increase together with a 10 per cent annual increase thereafter. Should he fail to sign the agreement, the landlord has advised that the … [Read more...] about Anger at sudden rental hikes
25 Quotes to Inspire Peace, Power and Happiness
In an ideal world we would always feel happy, at peace and in touch with our own personal power – that is our true nature after all. We were never meant to feel persistently restless, lost, unhappy and/or disempowered and while we might find this hard to believe – we do have within us all the tools and mechanisms to achieve a general underlying state of power, peace and happiness. Yes – we will experience trials and tribulations – but the trust is that these are tossed in to the mix of life – … [Read more...] about 25 Quotes to Inspire Peace, Power and Happiness
Should you toss that Microwave Oven out?
In other articles on the topic of electromagnetic fields (EMF), we have written about the dangers of these fields and how to reduce your exposure to them. Having read other books on the topic, we're struck by how little the 'average' person understands about what is arguably one of the most harmful aspects of modern living. As much as we've tried to comprehend fully and 'translate' our understanding of the topic into own terminology, we decided, in the following article, to simply quote … [Read more...] about Should you toss that Microwave Oven out?
