I'm not the first person to grow up with an alcoholic parent and unfortunately I won't be the last. My father was an educated man with a well paid job. We had a nice house in the suburbs and my mother says that they had a good marriage so why did my father turn to the bottle? It all seemed to start after we immigrated to Sout... More..
Becoming a parent is a life changing experience and no matter how old you are everyone struggles, at times, with the demands of raising a child. Having a baby can be the most exciting and rewarding experience you will ever have but it can also be challenging, frustrating and even terrifying at times. At each step of your chil... More..
Asking the question Why can't I be rich?' evokes negative emotions. Combine those negative emotions with all the baggage that we accumulate over the years and it's no wonder we can't get rich. So how do we get ourselves to take action to achieve our goals when it's the last thing we feel like doing after a long stressful week... More..
If beautiful white sandy beaches, azure waters and stunning landscapes are your idea of a perfect vacation then look no further than the land down under because Australia has it all. The Opera House and Harbour Bridge are undoubtedly Sydney's most famous attractions however no visit is complete without a trip to the breathtak... More..
London is Europe's largest city and an ideal place for a city break. There is so much to see and do that you will never be bored and one trip will definitely not be enough to satisfy your curiosity about this wonderful city that oozes charm and sophistication and has an atmosphere where anything seems possible.The West End ha... More..
The English Lakes with its quaint villages, cobbled streets, historic buildings and dramatic landscapes is guaranteed to refresh, inspire and rejuvenate. Based in Cumbria in the north of England it's a great place for a vacation whether you're single, a couple or a family. I recommend hiring a car to tour the area; the towns ... More..
I believe that once you have moved from your home town you are never considered to be from' the place you have moved to no matter how long you live there. I guess the question you have to ask yourself is, Are you OK with being considered different from the community you live in?' I was born and raised in the UK until the age ... More..
I think most managers would agree that in order to create a win-win situation it is important that their employees both like and respect them and, in my experience, employees that like their manager are usually far more productive than those who don't. If an employee dislikes their manager they are less likely to go the extra... More..
The top 10 things I want to do in my life are:1. Be healthy - everything pales into significance if you haven't got your health.2. Achieve financial freedom.3. Quit my current job. Some people live to work and others work to live. I fall into the latter category and hate the fact that I spend twelve to fourteen hours a day wo... More..
Students now-a-days have more rights than teachers and take advantage of it at every opportunity. The sad thing is that they are jeopardizing their education by fighting against teachers instead of working with them. It's the teachers that help us, as parents, give our children the tools and knowledge they need to function in... More..
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