Being left alone is not for everyone, but are you among those who hate being left alone and are constantly looking for company? Or are you the type of person who loves their ‘me’ time? Remember, being alone and being lonely are two completely different things. Those who enjoy being left alone will never feel lonely and will always enjoy their own company as they prefer spending time on their own
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Juggling a life split between work, home expectations and still dealing with relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, many South Africans are becoming mentally and physically exhausted with their daily lives. This prolonged period of tiredness known as burnout is not just a way you feel, it’s an actual syndrome that affects many individuals across the country.
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Social media has become one of our best friends in the past year. Since we’ve been sitting at home, with rarely any contact with others, social media has kept us in contact with friends and family, and the rest of the world. Most of us use sites like Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter several times a day, and it’s become second nature that we may not even realise the do’s and don’ts of social media etiquette.
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If you are currently thinking about running for a leadership position within your class, university or workplace, it’s important to focus on leadership as a journey or learning experience, and not a set of goals. The foundation of successful leadership is a set of skills. You may have earned a leadership position through a combination of knowledge, confidence and hard work, but once earned, you will need a new set of skills to allow yourself to become a successful leader.
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Ah, the terrifying cover letter! Yes, it can be dreadful, especially after curating the perfect CV, you now need to write a cover letter which goes hand in hand with that CV for the job position you want to apply for. As of recent, cover letters are necessary when applying for a job and the closer to perfect your letter is,
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Research is important. From the shoes you buy to the course you wish to study to the bank account you want to open and to the job you plan on applying for. When preparing for an interview, we often have no idea where to start.
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Stress is defined as the emotional or physical tension the body creates when presented with events or thoughts that cause worry, frustration, anger or nervousness. We are well aware that too much stress can be bad for you, physically, mentally and emotionally. While stress may be inevitable in certain situations, high levels of it can put your entire well-being in danger.
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After your first official year at university and dealing with the transition from high school to this new student life, it can be difficult for many students. It’s even more difficult when you acknowledge that the course you’re currently enrolled in, is just not the one for you. After completing an entire year of your course, along with careful consideration, you have finally convinced yourself that this qualification is not for you, but what are you supposed to do now?
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Being a student can be a challenge and a half – trust us, we’ve been there and done that. You’re often struggling with meeting deadlines, time management, all while trying to keep your personal life together. These struggles can either make or break your academic success, especially if you’re not the greatest at remembering things, tasks or responsibilities.
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If you are entering the working world for the very first time, congratulations to you and we hope that you have many successful years ahead. When walking into your first job, either in-office or remote, it’s important to understand that there are things that you will need to do and reciprocate. It’s also important to understand that this is not school or university, where ‘group work’ is something that’s often taken for granted.
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