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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...
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,...
The truth about love
BY ALICIA KOCH OF THE LEGAL BELLETRIST (with section contribution by FRIEDA LEVYCKY OF BRAVING BOUNDARIES) Aaaaah February. The month of love. Or as some would say – the month of Tom Foolery and shenanigans. Depending on which side of the love pendulum you fall. Money...
New Year’s Resolutions with a twist (Part 2)
By Frieda Levycky of Braving Boundaries and Alicia Koch of The Legal Belletrist So, how are you holding up at the end of 2021? If you’re anything like us, the end of year can’t come soon enough. After two years of uncertainty – of changed plans, obscure regulations...
Dealing with Grief & Loss
This blog post is a little different to our usual posts. At various points in our lives, we will be faced with the loss of a loved one: a close friend, family member, pet, parent or child. The last two years, particularly, have been full of grief and loss. ...
Stressed out? Why holidays are a necessity NOT a luxury
When was the last time you took (at least) a 2-week holiday? Was it as recently as this Christmas? Was it in the last year? Was it in the last 2, 3, 5 years? For those of you who have managed a 2-week break, let me ask you that question again, just with a...
New Year’s Resolutions with a twist (Part 1)
By Frieda Levycky of Braving Boundaries and Alicia Koch of The Legal Belletrist New Year’s Resolutions - they are very resolute aren’t they? It’s that time of year again – Christmas turkeys have been ordered and champagne is chilling in the fridge. All in preparation...
Feeling lost? 7 tips to get you back on track
Have you ever felt lost? We’re not talking about driving to an area you don’t know without your sat-nav working. That’s a different kind of lost. Altogether. We’re talking about the “lost” that happens when you feel yourself losing your place in the world. The...
The “Janu-worry” stress spiral
As we “come down” from our “festive high” - filled with presents, hope for 2022, rich food and laughter of family - we find ourselves gradually settling back into the daily norm and the reality of “taking the year seriously” once again comes to the fore. And, if...
Braving Boundaries – Slotting life’s puzzle into place
Life has been compared to many things. A book with chapters that close behind us as others open. A mountain: hard to climb, but worth the view. There’s even Forrest Gump and his well-known “life is like a box of chocolates” analogy. For me though, life is like a...