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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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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...
Why We Fear Change – And How to Reframe It
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Have you ever heard the saying: “the grass is always greener on the other side” or “better the devil you know”? I have. Many times. I’m not sure if it’s because I come from a religious Jewish family and the...
When life feels out of control: 5 ways to find your anchor
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Catching up with an old friend the other day we were both struck with how off kilter our lives seemed to be. She lives thousands of miles away in one of the coldest cities on earth and I live in sunny South...
Only the Lonely – the Fear of Loneliness
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST As Roy Orbison croons his famous song “Only the Lonely”, the lyrics will hit differently for different people. Some of us will listen to the song and instantly feel a kinship with Orbison knowing full well what...
The Silent Weight of Unwanted Change: How to Start Moving Forward
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Change is hard. Even when we want it for ourselves. But when it’s unexpected or unwanted change, the blow to the gut is that much worse. It’s not like it can even be prevented. It’s out of our hands and that’s...
New year, same stuck feeling?
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Why resolutions fail without self-awarenessIsn’t it funny how, as the clock strikes 12 on December the 31st, social media is awash with posts about New Year’s Resolutions: “This will be the year I finally lose...
Facing the uncontrollable: Managing irrational fears
WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES I’m terrified of being in the water. Sharks, the unknown depths below, Cape Town’s freezing temperature and the fact I’m not the strongest swimmer, all contribute to this fear. Throw in that I nearly drowned...
Five years of Braving Boundaries: The good, the bad and the “what was I thinking?”!
WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES Five years of Braving Boundaries. Five years of building a business from scratch. Five years of learning. And what a journey it’s been! Starting a business is an eye-opening experience. It brings up all your...
Stocking Stuffers for the Soul
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST As this time of year rolls around, the stores are suitably decorated with tinsel and twine, complimented by festive twinkly lights and sprays of snow. Mulled wine (or hot chocolate – with marshmallows – for the...
Living with the Fear of Rejection
WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES This article forms part of “The Fears Series”. With the Fear of Rejection being so prevalent for many people, we’ve written two articles on the topic: one from Frieda’s perspective (Founder of Braving...