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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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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...
8 lessons learned about finding love (PS. It’s no Hollywood Movie)!
WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES “Love is a many splendored thing. Love lifts us up where we belong. All you need is love!” – Moulin Rouge LOVE! I love LOVE and I have done ever since I was a little girl. If you browse through my DVD...
6 ways to create a harmonious work environment
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRISTWhen we think of harmony, most of us imagine a type of Utopia where everyone we meet and interact with is peaceful, agreeable and lives in perfect bliss with the people and the environment around them. It’s all...
7 ways to bounce back after failure
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRISTWhat a word. Failure. All by its “itty-bitty” self, it conjures up feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, and embarrassment. All in one go. As if the word itself holds the power of a hundred men and women pointing...
Your own worst enemy is YOU!
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST When I was a child, I was fearless. I believed I could do anything I set my mind to – and I had big dreams. Bless little me. I wanted to climb mountains, go to the Moon, swim with Mermaids, and fly a plane to...
Effective Workplace Communication – Learning how to talk the talk
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRISTSections include: Effective communication in the workplace How to develop key communication skills Different personalities It was Robert Frost that said – “Half the world is composed of people who have...
What is success?
The word “success” is subjective. Even if you wonder: “What does success mean to me?”, I can almost wager that your definition of success today, is quite different from what it was five years ago. Because life changes. And with it, so do our expectations. I take...
The Festive Seasons Unexpected Delights
CO-WRITTEN BY FRIEDA LEVYCKY, FOUNDER OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES, AND ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST Ready to get into the Christmas spirit? Well, grab yourself some mulled wine and a mince pie and join us as we explore the important messages that our...
Investing in You – The World of the Enneagram
WRITTEN BY ALICIA KOCH, FOUNDER OF THE LEGAL BELLETRISTSections include: Introduction to the Enneagram What does self-care look like? What is the Enneagram? What was the Enneagram like for me? Introduction I’m not sure what it is. I’m not sure what causes us...
Beating Procrastination (Part 1): Getting to grips with why we procrastinate
I’m not fat. But I’m not fit. Well, not in the way that I used to be. It’s that time of year again where a number of running photos pop up on Facebook, highlighting the various races I’ve run over the years. In 2015, I was training to summit the Matterhorn. In 2016,...