Nine of us flew into Nadi airport with paddles, inflatable canoes, one raft, tents and baggage. On a trip to Fiji to test the possibility of canoeing as a tourist attraction, we were a fairly motley crew: teachers, public servants, a solicitor and a journalist. […]
“I can’t sell” I hear you cry. “I can’t sell myself in an interview, I’d be too nervous, too self conscious…” OK – let me ask you this: Are you married or in a relationship? Do you have a job or ever held one? Do […]
Staying active into your 70s, 80s and even 90s, is not only possible but vital to optimising quality of life, a growing body of evidence shows. If you’re hanging out until your late 60s to fulfil your retirement dreams, here’s a sobering thought. Around 65 […]
I’d thought I’d retire at 50, especially as we were beginning a new adventure and moving to the North West of Victoria. My husband of 2 years had been looking for a job in the rural sector. He had nearly finished his communications mature age […]
I must have read hundreds of articles about how people should behave in interviews, what they should say, how they should dress, the research they should do… yawn! I would like to throw something in the ring to those who are interviewing potential employees and […]
Over recent years, many mainstream medical practitioners as well as alternative therapists have been endorsing the theory that negative thoughts and emotions adversely affect our health. We read more and more articles showing a connection between emotions and physical illness, the mind-body connection. Does the […]
Many women who are in the Baby Boomer age bracket decide to start their own business. Something they have wanted to do for many years, they now believe it is the right time. I am often asked what special issues women face when they commence […]
by Peter Lavelle Longer flights, bigger aircraft and fewer stopovers increase the health risks of long-haul flights, say US researchers. Given that almost two billion people travel aboard commercial airlines every year it’s amazing more people don’t get sick on planes. In fact, air travel […]
The ‘head in the sand’ approach to management has never worked, yet thousands of organisations are doing just that by not recognising the disaster that is unfolding right before their very eyes. If it hasn’t already, it will have a huge impact on business within […]
There’s not a lot you can do about ageing because the alternative isn’t favoured by most of us. However, there is a lot you can do to make sure it is as pleasant as possible. My oldest son’s Nan was someone I admired and respected, […]