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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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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...
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...
My 10-day liver cleanse with Juice Revolution: A journey of self-compassion and transformation
WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, after finishing the Braving Change Challenge, I felt like I needed an additional boost to regain control of my energy and overall well-being. Despite increasing my...
I Have Anxiety – I think
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Have you ever watched the series, Dexter? Dexter Morgan, a man with homicidal tendencies, lives a double life. He works as a forensic technician for the Miami police department during the day and kills wicked...
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...
The Balancing Act: How to prioritise self-care in a demanding work environment
CO-WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES, AND ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST It’s 8pm and you’re just getting home after another long day. The evening has disappeared in a blur of meetings, deadlines and the relentless grind. You rush...
Perfectionism vs. Excellence: Finding the Balance for Leadership and Team Success
By Frieda Levycky - Founder and Director of Braving Boundaries Perfectionism - We’ve all encountered it at some point in our professional lives. Whether you’ve struggled under someone else’s unrealistic standards that stifle growth and leave no room for mistakes, or...
Facing the fear of rejection
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST 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...
The Fear of Success – why are you afraid of being the best you?
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Picture this - you are contacted by a prestigious corporate association - or something similar - to speak at an upcoming legal forum. Not just to speak at the forum, to be the speaker at the forum. And...
5 Ways to Navigate the Fear of Change
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST (Part of the The Fears series) It’s natural for every human being on the face of the planet to be comfortable with the status quo. We all revel in the comfort zone, with our little routines, with going to the...