Grow Your Money – Start Saving July is National Savings Month and with tax season landing in your inbox, hello IRP5 it’s the perfect time to reset your money saving habits Here’s the simple shift: Don’t save what’s left after spending. Spend what’s left after saving. Pay Yourself First Most of us follow this [...]
Whether you’re planning a vacation without the kids, or just taking half an hour alone to unwind, parental guilt often finds a way to creep in. Here are three gentle reminders to help you let go of this feeling and put your own wellbeing back on the priority list. Guilt isn’t proof that you’re [...]
Adolescence is a time of change, growth, and learning, posing many new challenges to both teens and parents. This workshop will provide parents with a strong understanding of normative adolescent development and behaviours, giving them the confidence to recognize when it's time to intervene and seek support from a professional. We will also learn [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Beating the Winter/ Summer Blues: Recognising symptoms and proactive strategies. Understanding SAD within the SA context taking the different seasonal components into consideration including the impact on workplace performance and leadership. Learning objectives Defining SAD Understanding SAD in the SA context Treatment for SAD Proactive Tips to manage SAD SAD [...]
Self-care isn’t a luxury - it’s the foundation of mental wellbeing. However, it’s often the first thing we forget when life gets busy. Here are a few tips to help you start putting yourself first. Check in with yourself Self-awareness is the starting point for self-care, so take a few moments each morning to [...]
Every generation grew up in a different economic era — shaped by inflation, opportunity, technology, and cultural expectations. These differences influence how people save, spend, and stress about money. Learning objectives Identify Generational Traits: Recognise the distinct money habits and financial behaviours of different generations. Unpack Financial Mindsets: Understand how upbringing, environment, and family traditions influence [...]
Saving money is an essential life skill that lays the foundation for financial security and independence. By teaching children early, you help them move away from impulsive spending and towards healthier habits. Here are five practical tips for teaching kids and teens the importance of saving. Young children (ages 5-10) Help them watch their [...]
What is ‘FOMO’? ‘FOMO’, or the ‘fear of missing out,’ is a popular term given to the anxious feeling that others are having fun without us, or that our lives aren’t as enjoyable or meaningful as other people’s. ‘FOMO’ can take a significant toll on someone’s self-worth and wellbeing, and is often amplified by [...]
Every year on 14 June, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors whose generosity saves lives every day. Their contributions are essential to health systems everywhere, supporting patients during emergencies, childbirth, surgeries, cancer treatment and the lifelong care of many serious [...]
