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The blog covers a variety of topics which impact various aspects of our lives; from mental health to leadership, from motivation to work-life balance. Some articles will resonate with you, while others may provide some insight into the possible challenges faced by your friends, family or colleagues.
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Honesty, Boundaries and the Generation Gap
WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES A few weeks ago, something happened that I have not been able to stop thinking about. I was due to get on a call with a service provider, but, that morning, the call was cancelled because of illness. No...
Honesty, Boundaries and the Generation Gap
WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES A few weeks ago, something happened that I have not been able to stop thinking about. I was due to get on a call with a service provider, but, that morning, the call was cancelled because of illness. No...
The Identity Purgatory – Surviving the “New Year, New Me” Glitch of 2026
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST It is January 2026, and the collective vibe is less “sparkling fresh start” and more “just trying to keep the engine from smoking.” We are officially back at our desks, staring at cursors that blink with...
The End-of-Year Crunch is Always Nuts! Part I – Especially for Individuals
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Click here for Part II: The End-of-Year Crunch is Always Nuts – Especially for teams … It can’t be that time of the year already, can it? Wow, this year has flown by. It literally felt like...
The Messy Middle: Why Self-Awareness Feels Hard
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Many professionals look successful on the outside while feeling stuck, reactive or disconnected on the inside. This article explores why self-awareness can feel uncomfortable, why growth often gets messy before...
If Our Lives Were a Movie
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Rated 'U' for Unexpected: A Love, Actually Remake Starring Me, a Bear, and a Maine CoonAs a certified, card-carrying love fool - the kind who still believes Hugh Grant can dance and that a handwritten sign is the...
The End-of-Year Crunch is Always Nuts! Part II – Especially for Teams
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Click here for Part I: The End-of-Year Crunch is Always Nuts – Especially for individuals … Just as it is in our personal lives, the end-of-year rush takes hold at work too. As deadlines tighten,...
The Ghost in the Corner Office: Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Many professionals reach a point where life looks successful on paper but feels different on the inside. This tension between who we thought we would become and who we are today often brings a subtle form of...
How self-worth changes the way you make decisions
WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES Self-worth isn’t something we tend to think about day to day, yet it quietly sits behind almost every decision we make. It influences what we ask for, what we put up with and when we finally decide something...
Beyond Wellness Hours: Why Teams Need Real Training Time
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Ah wellness. We often take it for granted, don’t we? Like it’s this “thing” that needs to be constantly maintained. Another “task” or item on your to-do list that you need to take care of. So, when the company...