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Monthly Archives: July, 2013

A tip for work-work balance and workplace optimism

You’ve probably heard of work-life balance – but these days so many people are over-worked and over-stressed –  they are stuggling to achieve work-work balance –  balancing your job and … Continue reading

July 31, 2013 · 1 Comment

What memories do you get from flannelette pyjamas?

Originally posted on Sentimental as Anything:
This post was inspired by a lot of comments I saw on facebook this morning about whether people should wear flannelette PJs out in…

July 27, 2013 · Leave a comment

In praise of “small town”, “old-school” police

As I was driving my kids to school today, I was prompted to think about police. I saw a police officer with a speed gun – being very obvious – … Continue reading

July 25, 2013 · 1 Comment

News writing tip – avoid “danglers”

It sounds rude – but a dangler is a real name for a potential writing problem. It’s also called a dangling modifier – where modifying words “dangle” at the start of … Continue reading

July 23, 2013 · 2 Comments

A quick, easy business lesson “hit” for your lunch or coffee break

Here’s a quick and easy lesson if you want to persuade people or “sell” an idea. 1. Make it about THEIR world not YOUR world 2. Don’t think PRODUCT (or … Continue reading

July 22, 2013 · 1 Comment

A quick, easy business lesson “snack” for your lunch or coffee break

Here’s a quick tip that can save you lots of grief. I just made this mistake – so you don’t have to. Lesson: be very mindful when you are writing down an e-mail address … Continue reading

July 22, 2013 · 1 Comment

Quick Business Lesson for your Commute No. 2 – #QBLFYC

Here’s a quick and easy lesson if you want to persuade people or “sell” an idea. 1. Make it about THEIR world not YOUR world 2. Don’t think PRODUCT (or … Continue reading

July 19, 2013 · 1 Comment

State of Origin heated arguments – which state should you support?

State of Origin causes heated arguments – tempers flare and insults and accusations fly. Sometimes it’s funny – sometimes it gets serious! You see TV host Karl Stefanovic from the … Continue reading

July 18, 2013 · 1 Comment

Quick business lesson for your commute No. 1 – #QBLFYC

Here’s a quick tip that can save you lots of grief. I just made this mistake – so you don’t have to. Lesson: be very mindful when you are writing … Continue reading

July 17, 2013 · 1 Comment

Do you love “new words” like: Homance – what other O-mances can YOU create?

Don’t you love it when you see a new word that has been created to describe something that hasn’t been described so concisely and colourfully before? Today I was attracted to … Continue reading

July 16, 2013 · 1 Comment