Category Archives: Choices

10 Lessons from the Book of Joy

Posted on 13 October 2017 by Kirsten Long

The Book of Joy – His Holiness Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams   People seek happiness in the strangest places – in their phones, in the shops,on the internet, eating, drinking, drugs, materialism, consumerism, terrorism… Yet this … Continue reading →

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Building your Confidence Muscle

Posted on 21 June 2017 by Kirsten Long

Do you feel great when you feel confident? Do you perform well when you feel confident? Would you like to consciously build you own confidence? You and I both know that confidence is an asset. Yet how often do we doubt ourselves and … Continue reading →

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What you do today defines you tomorrow

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Kirsten Long

Every now and again I read something that makes a light bulb go off in my head – it’s that elusive “aha” moment that we all enjoy. I’ve had a mad and crazy year. I have made more mistakes in … Continue reading →

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The role you play in a bad relationship

Posted on 6 October 2016 by Kirsten Long

If I were to tell you that you have   played a role in your bad relationship, you will probably get all defensive. More so if you play the blame game: It’s all your partner’s fault. Bear with me. If it’s your partner’s … Continue reading →

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Good from Bad

Posted on 1 March 2016 by Kirsten Long

Thabo, a friend of mine, shares this story: Years ago, I landed an awesome job working as a contractor for a well-known IT company here in Johannesburg. I was going to earn a lot more money and my life was … Continue reading →

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Will he ever learn? Will you?

Posted on 29 January 2016 by Kirsten Long

Visiting a tiny village in the deep countryside of Mpumulanga is a little bit like being on a reality TV show – strange characters, shenanigans and whispers all make for deluxe entertainment. One of the characters pointed out to us, … Continue reading →

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The importance of oiling the garden bench

Posted on 8 October 2015 by Kirsten Long

My garden bench was almost white from sun and water damage. “Lets oil the wood.” I decided and 10 minutes later …. “Ah that looks better.” 5 minutes later I looked out and it was white again,  as if I … Continue reading →

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Just in case

Posted on 13 August 2015 by Kirsten Long

Last week I got stuck into my pantry. The messiness had been driving me crazy. I decided – today was the day. I emptied all the shelves, then surveyed the kitchen counter. It was covered in hundreds of jars, bottles … Continue reading →

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Self-Help Ecstacy

Posted on 20 May 2015 by Kirsten Long

Self-help books! I love them! I buy them! I devour them! As I read them this I get this ecstatic feeling, which I suspect has something to do with glimpsing a life that I could be living if I followed … Continue reading →

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How to Fight a Smear Campaign

Posted on 5 February 2015 by Kirsten Long

So someone has got it in for you…. They’re spreading rumors, telling others how bad you are and even reporting you to the authorities. How best can you fight their campaign? Let’s have a look at a story that took … Continue reading →

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